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Thousands of protesters clash with police in Hong Kong

Pro-democracy protesters have clashed with riot police outside the headquarters of Hong Kong's government.

Government offices and shops were forced to temporarily close while the stand-off continued.

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18 arrested during violent clashes in Hong Kong

A protester refuses to budge as a policeman holds a baton to his chest. Credit: Reuters

Pro-democracy protesters have clashed with riot police outside the headquarters of Hong Kong's government, with 18 people arrested.

Government offices and shops were forced to temporarily close while the stand-off continued.

Police charged the protesters with batons and pepper spray as they defied orders to retreat.

The demonstrators are angry at the Chinese government in Beijing for refusing to allow greater independence and democracy in the former British colony.

Massed ranks of police move towards the protesters. Credit: Reuters

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