ABC News Online: Hong Kong vows to push ahead with controversial extradition law despite huge protest
Hong Kong's leader has vowed to push ahead with a law allowing suspects to be extradited to mainland China a day after the city's biggest protest since its handover from British to Chinese rule in 1997.
Riot police ringed Hong Kong's Parliament and fought back against a hardcore group of several hundred protesters who stayed behind early on Monday (local time) after Sunday's peaceful march that organisers said drew more than a million people, or one in seven of the city's residents.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Germany fights to salvage Iran nuclear deal as deadline looms.
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Iran urges Europe to normalise economic ties with it or face consequences.
Iran gears up for high-stakes diplomacy amid tension with US.
Iran's foreign minister warns US 'cannot expect to stay safe'.
Turkey condemns Iceland over 'mistreatment' of football team.
Saudi Arabia reportedly seeks death penalty for teen, Amnesty labels move 'appalling'.
ASIA
China, Hong Kong double down on extradition bill.
China blames U.S. for Hong Kong protests.
United Nations warns of high civilian casualties in Afghanistan.
Kazakhstan elects Tokayev as Nazarbayev successor as hundreds protest.
Remains of 'Western' soldier found in DMZ, South Korea military says.
Pakistan's former President Zardari arrested for money laundering.
Indonesia warns of further eruptions after volcano spews ash.
AFRICA
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Sudan's military blames protesters for deadly crackdown.
Militiamen in Sudan raped men and women, says eyewitness.
Sudanese businesses shut in strike against military rulers.
Sudan deports three freed rebel leaders after talks collapse: source.
US army vehicle damaged in mine explosion in Niger.
After price hike demo, Liberia protest coalition issues demands.
Rwanda re-opens border with Uganda to trucks for 12 days.
EUROPE
UK Conservatives start race to replace Theresa May.
U.S., EU urge Moldova to use 'restraint' as its president is removed from power.
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UK economy hit by 'dramatic' fall in car output.
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Francis wants first papal visit to Iraq.
AMERICAS
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California to be first state to provide healthcare to undocumented immigrants.
Trump threatens more tariffs on Mexico over part of immigration deal.
Relief at US-Mexico border after tariff climbdown.
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Thousands march in Haiti to demand president's resignation.
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Syria Kurds hand over French, Dutch orphans from ISIL families.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
G-20 leaders express 'serious concerns' about trade tensions.
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China warns tech giants after US Huawei ban: report.
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From the picture the crowd seems to be well on their way to being kettled.
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