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Student leaders and advocacy groups hold a rally in Hong Kong's Central district as the city braces itself for an expected 11th straight weekend of demonstrations. The 'Stand with HK Power to the People' rally calls for international support in the protesters' fight for democracy. IMAGES
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says that his "confidence has grown" that the battle against inflation is on track. "After a pause earlier this year, progress toward our 2 percent objective has resumed. My confidence has grown that inflation is on a sustainable path back to 2 percent," he says in a keynote speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in the US state of Wyoming. SOUNDBITE
Kamala Harris says she's faced tough elections in the past. "We were underestimated at practically every turn, but we never gave up, because the future is always worth fighting for," she tells the crowd at the Democratic National Convention, before adding, "that’s the fight we are in right now, a fight for America’s future." SOUNDBITE
Venezuelans prepare to hold a vigil in the capital Caracas, calling for political prisoners to be freed in the country. Venezuela's election authority declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner of the July 28 vote despite not releasing detailed results, sparking protests that have left at least 24 people dead. IMAGES
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez rally amid a crowd of supporters in Caracas, a day after four people died and dozens were injured in protests against President Nicolas Maduro's impugned presidential victory. IMAGES
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