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Hong Kong democracy protesters enter government complex
Source: BBC
At least 100 pro-democracy protesters have pushed through a police cordon to break into the main government compound in Hong Kong.
The break-in occurred just before 22:30 local time (15:30 BST), as protesters scaled security fences to get inside.
Police used pepper spray to dispel the crowd. Several people were detained.
Students and activists have been protesting against a decision by Beijing to rule out fully democratic elections in Hong Kong in 2017.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-29378961
