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    1. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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      Anti-government protesters have defied police warnings and gathered in Tai Po. Follow our ongoing coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotests

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    2. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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      Four planned marches over the weekend were all banned by police for fear of violence, including this one in Tai Po and another in Wong Tai Sin which didn't materialise. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotests

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    3. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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      Meanwhile, the crowd at the sit-in at Hong Kong International Airport has grown to an estimated 2,000. Most are dressed in black. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/09hg85mJIH

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    4. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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      Protesters who kicked off an earlier march in Tai Po are now taking a break after most of the processed reached the end point. Some are going home, others discussing where else to go. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/N0YGgVu4DI

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    5. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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      Police are appealing to people at the junction of Kwong Fuk Road and Nam Wan Road to "leave immediately" because they are "participating in an unauthorised assembly". http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotests

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    6. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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      Scenes from Nam Wan Road in Tai Po. Photos: SCMP/Sam Tsang http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/ktc0pji8SZ

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      SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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      After heated discussions, the crowd on Nam Wan Road decides to retreat for one block and set up barricades there. Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/FCJqAQYGun

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        2. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          Wong Tai Sin is peaceful, but nearly empty. Protesters failed to secure a non-objection letter from the police for this venue. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/2WZlExL1lO

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        3. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          Barricades made with metal barriers are now set up on Nam Wan Road, extending the distance between protesters and a riot police cordon. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/ESJr68m7B9

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        4. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          Organisers of a planned protest in Sham Shui Po tomorrow (Sunday, Aug 11) have lost their appeal against the police's decision to issue a letter of objection to the event. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotests

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        5. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          The thousands gathering on Nam Wan Road in Tai Po have decided to leave for Tai Wai. Sha Tin and Mong Kok were also options discussed, but were not were chosen. Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotests

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        6. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          With a stand-off in Tai Po easing and the crowd leaving, some reportedly for Tai Wai, riot police on Nam Wan Road seem to be more relaxed now. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/B3x2XtnDeM

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        7. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          Scenes from Tai Wo Road in Tai Po. Photos: SCMP/Sam Tsang Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/O7gDy8uqdX

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        8. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          Demonstrators at the airport are set to begin a silent protest, with their eyes or mouths covered by black cloth. They're protesting against what they say are Hongkongers being silenced and suppressed. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/qkm2aQNlQr

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        9. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          Protesters from Tai Po have arrived in Tai Wai and are now cutting off traffic on Mei Tin Road, including a link to Che Kung Miu Road. Following our continuing coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/Rdg4ajxqmZ

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        10. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          As protesters from Tai Po continue to arrive in Tai Wai, a banner is unfurled on a footbridge, carrying the now-common slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times”. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/iDPo5Y2dEN

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        11. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          A small group of protesters have appeared on Tai Wo Road in Tai Po again, which was earlier mostly cleared. Police raise a blue flag to warn of use of force if they do not comply with orders to leave. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/NAj7RJnZmI

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        12. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          Scenes from the silent protest at the airport http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/UCLtdJbFZw

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        13. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          Protesters have revisited New Town Plaza, the site of violent clashes in July. Black-clad, wearing helmets and carrying open umbrellas, the protesters shouted “add oil” in encouragement before many moved on. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/RWPndFxH5D

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        14. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Protesters in Tai Wai are heading to Hung Hom by train after paralysing a major link between Che Kung Miu Road and Mei Tin Road. The Cross-Harbour Tunnel, a target in previous protests, could be the focus of a flash mob again. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/2SkYZSsV6i

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        15. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: At least a dozen rounds of tear gas have been fired on Mei Tin Road in Tai Wai. Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotests

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        16. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Hundreds of protesters in Hung Hom are now trying to block the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, a key link between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Traffic is seriously disrupted. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotests

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        17. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: The southbound side of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel is now blocked, and protesters allowed a few more vehicles through on the northbound side, but are also blocking it. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/NUwfIjZh1e

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        18. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Protesters have dumped traffic cones all over the road in front of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, and are now heading towards the shopping hub of Tsim Sha Tsui and main thoroughfare Nathan Road. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/fD8uRgA8UH

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        19. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Organisers of the Hong Kong Island East march tomorrow (Sunday) have also lost their appeal against the police's letter of objection. They had planned to march from Victoria Park to North Point http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotests

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        20. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Police have fired a new round of tear gas in Tai Wai, further pushing back protesters. KMB bus driver Lau, in his 50s, found himself overwhelmed by the gas. He says it happened very quickly and he did not see it coming. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/Y8sCJ5eElN

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        21. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Meanwhile, @cathaypacific has fired two employees for leaking information for a HK police soccer team, and a pilot charged with rioting has been removed from flying duties. Read more here: http://sc.mp/v7je  #hongkongprotests

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        22. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Roads in Tai Wai, where tear gas was used, have been cleared. Police stormed in from Mei Tin Rd, and fired rounds of tear gas from a distance. They used it along the way to force protesters back onto Che Kung Miu Rd. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotests

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        23. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Protesters have arrived the popular tourist spot of Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, chanting slogans. They do not block the road, instead walking on the pavement towards Jordan and Mong Kok. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/EtqaYSm4nr

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        24. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Tear gas has been fired at Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station on Nathan Road, but some protesters still insist on staying outside the building. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotests

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        25. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: The busy shopping hub of Tsim Sha Tsui has been brought to a standstill, after police fired three rounds of tear gas from the police station. Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/hi0QL4qf1L

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        26. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Meanwhile, in Tai Po, police dash forward on Tai Wo Road, as Special Tactical Squad officers join the fray. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/cRez7oHbBh

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        27. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Overview so far - Main battlegrounds today were in Tai Wai and Tsim Sha Tsui, where tear gas was used. Cross-Harbour Tunnel was briefly blocked. Sit-in continues at the airport. Follow our coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotests

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        28. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Some protesters have arrived in Mong Kok and are deciding where to go next. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/RbPxUfhUfB

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        29. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: In Tsim Sha Tsui, some officers are starting to retreat when onlookers start calling them "black cops", a term used by protesters to label the force as rotten. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotests

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        30. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Some protesters have arrived in Wong Tai Sin, but they are staying in the station, fearing a heavy police presence on the ground will be unfavourable for them. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/AuW7jAcqcv

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        31. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Aug 10
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          #LIVE: Protesters who have arrived at Wong Tai Sin have now got back on the train and are heading to Kwun Tong. http://sc.mp/h6hv  #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/SFZp9jGiPq

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