HONG KONG -- Police fired pepper spray and pepper balls at protesters in Hong Kong's Central business district on Wednesday, as hundreds of people rallied against controversial legislation that would punish behavior disrespectful of China's national anthem, amid heightening concerns over diminishing freedoms in the city.
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Anti-government demonstrators in Hong Kong scuffle with riot police during a lunchtime protest against the national anthem bill. © Reuters
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