Tear gas fired as Hong Kong protesters gather for rally

Several thousand people took part in an unauthorized demonstration in central Hong Kong on Saturday, marking the 22nd consecutive weekend of anti-government protests.The mainly black-clad protesters, many defying a ban on wearing masks, gathered in the Causeway Bay shopping district on Hong Kong Island in the afternoon, leading to the police firing tear gas and pepper spray to disperse them.Related coverage:Hong Kong leader warns of recession if protests continueHong Kong gov't formally withdraws bill that sparked protestsChina denies report on plans to replace Hong Kong leader LamAccording…READ FULL ARTICLE