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A police security cordon still surrounds Hong Kong Polytechnic university, five days since it was occupied by anti-government protesters. Although many have since surrendered, a few diehards remain holed up inside campus buildings. IMAGES
Hong Kong's unpopular leader Carrie Lam says escalating violence will not make the government "yield to pressure to satisfy the so-called political demands". She was speaking after Monday turned out to to be one of the most violent days of clashes seen since pro-democracy unrest erupted more than five months ago. IMAGES
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says withdrawing a much loathed extradition bill was her government's own decision and that Beijing respected her views and supported her throughout the various stages of the bill. IMAGES
Anti-government demonstrators gather outside the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, demanding the resignation of the city's pro-Beijing leader Carrie Lam and the complete withdrawal of the Beijing-backed extradition law. IMAGES
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers call on chief executive Carrie Lam to step down, one day after she apologised for the political unrest that has shaken Hong Kong. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.