HONG Kong: Hong Kong was fa­cing growing international pressure Thursday over a controversial extradition bill that has prompted violent street protests.

Police used rubber bullets and tear gas to break up crowds Wednesday after demonstrators — angry over legislation they say would leave people vulnerable to China’s politicised justice system—blocked roads and brought the city to a standstill.

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