Hong Kong. 9th October, 2014. Barricades continue to block traffic on major roads in downtown Hong Kong due to the "Occupy Central" and student protests. The mood continues to be mostly peaceful, although inconvenienced residents are increasingly angry with the blocked streets. The Occupy Central civil disobedience movement began in response to China's decision to allow only Beijing-vetted candidates to stand in the city's 2017 election for the top civil position of chief executive. Credit: Stefan Irvine/Alamy Live News

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