HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong government formally withdrew a controversial extradition bill on Wednesday, following months of social unrest and political turmoil that have upended the city's normally peaceful image.
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Hong Kong formally withdraws extradition bill
Fugitive suspect who prompted government to propose law is released from prison
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Oct. 16. © Reuters
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