Hong Kong protests: Demonstrators defy ban on march (BBC)

Hong Kong police have used tear gas and water cannon to disperse crowds of protesters who defied a police ban and marched through the city.

Demonstrators lit fires and attacked the Legislative Council building as thousands joined the march.

An event to mark five years since Beijing ruled out fully democratic elections was banned by officials and called off by organisers.

On Friday, several key pro-democracy activists and lawmakers were arrested. Read more

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