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Added on the 02/10/2019 09:18:47 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Hundreds of Hong Kongers stage a sit-in outside the school of a protester who was shot by police as authorities said the wounded 18-year-old was now in a stable condition. The international finance hub has been left reeling from the shooting, the first time a demonstrator has been struck with a live round in nearly four months of increasingly violent pro-democracy protests. IMAGES
The European Union calls for "de-escalation and restraint" in Hong Kong after a police officer shot a demonstrator during a flare-up in the political protests roiling the territory. The violence in Hong Kong cast a shadow over celebrations in China marking 70 years of Communist Party rule, including a massive military parade in Beijing. SOUNDBITE
Protesters gather outside Downing Street, calling on the British Government to deport the Chinese officials who are alleged to have attacked a pro-democracy for Hong Kong protester who was demonstrating outside the consulate last week. IMAGES ANIMATED TWEET
Hong Kong police use pepper spray and made multiple arrests on as small groups of black-clad pro-democracy protesters target some of the city's malls, ending a rare lull in violence. IMAGES
Hong Kong riot police spend much of the afternoon skirmishing with small groups of masked pro-democracy protesters who hold flashmob gatherings in multiple locations. 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.