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Beijing has shown no willingness to meet protester demands for greater democratic freedoms and police accountability

Tear Gas, Water Cannons As Marchers Defy Police In Hong Kong Demo

Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon Saturday as thousands of democracy protesters defied authorities in another unsanctioned march after Beijing vowed to tighten control over the restless city.Commercial districts on the main island turned into a battleground as crowds of black-clad protesters, many wearing face masks despite a recent ban, clashed for hours with riot police.Hardcore protesters hurled bricks and petrol bombs and vandalised multiple subway stations and businesses perceived to be pro-China -- including the office of China's state-run Xinhua news agency, which had its windows smashed.
Not much love lost between MPs and Thomas Cook bosses

Fosun Buys Thomas Cook Brand For $11 Million

Thomas Cook's demise in September sparked 22,000 job losses worldwide and triggered Britain's biggest repatriation since World War II, with the government paying to fly home 140,000 tourists

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