News Wrap: Parts of Hong Kong paralyzed as protesters, police clash

PBS NewsHour - Segments

English - December 25, 2019 23:55 - 3 minutes - 6.38 MB - ★★★★ - 967 ratings
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In our news wrap Wednesday, another wave of anti-government demonstrations paralyzed parts of Hong Kong. Black-clad protesters descended on the streets of a busy shopping district, and riot police used tear gas to disperse crowds. Also, protests erupted in India's capital city over a controversial new citizenship law. Activists accused the government of violating the secular constitution.