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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
Tens of thousands of Hong Kong democracy activists open umbrellas to shield themselves from torrential rain as they gather for a major rally to show the city's leaders their protest movement still attracts wide public support despite mounting violence and increasingly stark warnings from Beijing. IMAGES
Umbrellas pack the roads of Hong Kong's Hung Hom district as protesters kick off a weekend of fresh demonstrations in rain for a major test for the movement following criticism over an airport protest earlier this week -- and as concerns mount over Beijing's next move. IMAGES
Three leading Hong Kong democracy campaigners arrives at court for trial over their involvement in massive rallies calling for political reform, as room for opposition in the semi-autonomous city shrinks under an assertive China. IMAGES
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong is seen outside court shortly before he was sentenced to jail for three months for obstructing clearance of a major encampment during mass pro-democracy protests in 2014, the second time he has been imprisoned over the rallies. IMAGES of Joshua Wong and others outside court
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.