Hong Kong gov't formally withdraws bill that sparked protests

The Hong Kong government on Wednesday formally withdrew an unpopular bill that sparked months of increasingly violent anti-government protests that show no sign of abating.Secretary for Security John Lee recalled that the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance amendment bill was suspended in June since there were different opinions about it and disputes in society."Now, to more clearly state the government's stance...(I) formally announce the withdrawal of the bill," Lee said in a Legislative Council session.The withdrawal announcement was scheduled for last Wednesday, the first day the legislature r…READ FULL ARTICLE