Hong Kong protesters rally against China’s tightening grip
1/15
Swipe or click to see more
VIDEO COURTESY NEWSY
Thousands of protesters shouted pro-democracy slogans and insults at police in Hong Kong on Wednesday as lawmakers debated a bill criminalizing abuse of the Chinese national anthem in the semi-autonomous city. Police massed outside the legislative building ahead of the session and warned protesters that if they did not disperse, they could be prosecuted.
2/15
Swipe or click to see more
Hong Kong riot police guard detained anti-government protesters in the Causeway Bay district of Hong Kong, Wednesday.
3/15
Swipe or click to see more
Protesters gesture with five fingers, signifying the "Five demands - not one less" during a pro-democracy protest in the Central area, Hong Kong, Wednesday. U.S. Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China.
4/15
Swipe or click to see more
A riot police officer stops a pedestrian during a protest in Central, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
5/15
Swipe or click to see more
Riot policeman pushes a woman as she is taking a photograph of the detained protesters at the area in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
6/15
Swipe or click to see more
People cross as riot police stand guard during a protest in the Central district Hong Kong, Wednesday.
7/15
Swipe or click to see more
A woman argues with police as she was told to stay away from the area in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
8/15
Swipe or click to see more
Detained protesters and secondary students face the wall while waiting for police to record their identifications in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
9/15
Swipe or click to see more
Protesters set up defense shield using umbrellas on a road in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
10/15
Swipe or click to see more
Riot police guard a protester as a second reading of a controversial national anthem law takes place in Central district, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
11/15
Swipe or click to see more
Riot police standing guard as a woman tries to cross the street in the Causeway Bay district of Hong Kong, Wednesday.
12/15
Swipe or click to see more
A street vendor packs up her products as riot police enter a street in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
13/15
Swipe or click to see more
People cross as riot police stand guard during a protest in Central Government Complex in the Central district in Hong Kong, Wednesday.
14/15
Swipe or click to see more
Protesters march on road in Mongkok, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
15/15
Swipe or click to see more
Riot police stand guard during a protest near Central Government Complex as a second reading of a controversial national anthem law takes place in Central district, Hong Kong, Wednesday.
Kekahuna appears in court charged with 2nd degree attempted murder and assault
Hotel guests admire holiday sand sculptures at the Sheraton Waikiki
Powerful storm hits the U.S. Pacific Northwest and western Canada
Funeral of former One Direction singer Liam Payne held near London
Honolulu police officers recognized during promotion ceremony
Trump, Musk watch SpaceX launch Starship
Gazans scramble to receive food amid a hunger crisis
Conflict in the Middle East continues
World leaders attend the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro
Subscriber Favorites
At 17, she just passed the state bar of California
Police seek 4 possible suspects for school property damage
Man claims insanity in attack on mother pushing baby stroller
Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years for Archegos fraud scheme
Indian billionaire indicted in U.S. bribery case
More Photo Galleries
Kekahuna appears in court charged with 2nd degree attempted murder and assault
Hotel guests admire holiday sand sculptures at the Sheraton Waikiki
Powerful storm hits the U.S. Pacific Northwest and western Canada
Funeral of former One Direction singer Liam Payne held near London
Honolulu police officers recognized during promotion ceremony
