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July 1, 2008

Thousands march for greater democracy in Hong Kong

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Thousands in Hong Kong urged Beijing to grant it greater democracy on Tuesday, with a recent furor over newly appointed political aides stoking perceptions of the unelected government's lack of accountability.

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