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Pro-democracy lawmakers force Hong Kong's embattled leader to abandon her speech

Ms Lam was due to announce a series of policy initiatives in an attempt to restore confidence in Hong Kong's government, after months of pro-democracy protests.

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has been forced to abandon her annual policy speech after repeated interruptions by pro-democracy lawmakers.

President Erdogan of Turkey has ruled out a ceasefire in his offensive against the Syrian Kurds, despite US sanctions.

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