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Tear gas, water cannons as marchers defy police in Hong Kong demo

Hong Kong protesters are demanding an inquiry into the police, an amnesty for those arrested and fully free elections. [Photo: AFP]

Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon Saturday as thousands of democracy protesters defied authorities in another unsanctioned march after Beijing vowed to tighten control over the restless city.

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