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Hong Kong legislature debates over the proposed national anthem bill which sparked another round of protests in the city. China has been pushing for the controversial bill that would criminalise insults to its national anthem. IMAGES
Hong Kong's legislature votes for a Beijing-backed law banning insults to China's national anthem, a move critics say further stifles dissent in the restless semi-autonomous financial hub. IMAGES
Clashes break out in Hong Kong's legislature for the second time this month as the city's pro-democracy camp tries to scupper a controversial law that bans insulting China's national anthem. IMAGES
Hong Kong police ramp up security around the city's legislature -- known as LegCo -- ahead of a debate over a law that would ban insulting China's national anthem, the latest measure activists say is chipping away at free speech in the finance hub. IMAGES
A small group of protesters gather outside the Hong Kong court where the city's largest national security trial was set to begin. "Crackdown is shameless," read a banner carried by two people, adding: "Immediately release all political prisoners." IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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