The World

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Celebrations in mainland China, but tear gas in Hong Kong


Beijing celebrates 70 years of communist rule with a massive military parade in Tiananmen Square. But, the mood is far different in Hong Kong where police shot a protester at close range — raising the ante on the level of violence in the territory. Also, first Ukraine and now Australia — did President Donald Trump ask for help in settling political scores here in the US? And, hundreds of people named Nigel are celebrating their "Nigel-ness" at an English country pub.


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 October 1, 2019  46m