World shows support for Hong Kong protests
A man holds a candle and stands under an umbrella during a demonstration in support of the pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong, in Boston, Mass., Oct. 1, 2014.
Thousands of pro-democracy protestors thronged the streets of Hong Kong early Wednesday, ratcheting up pressure on the pro-Beijing government that has called the action illegal, with both sides making uneasy national day celebrations.
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Boston
A man writes "Stay Strong! Fight for Your Rights!" on a banner at a demonstration in support of the pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, in Boston, Mass., Oct. 1, 2014.
Sydney
Office workers walk past thousands of post-it notes stuck to the facade of Hong Kong House in the central business district (CBD) in Sydney, Australia, Oct. 1, 2014.
The post-it notes carry words of support for the tens of thousands of protesters in Hong Kong calling on the Chinese Government to allow free and democratic elections to take place.
New York City
Dozens of protesters hold up umbrellas while demonstrating in New York's Times Square to show solidarity with pro-democracy events in Hong Kong, Oct. 1, 2014.
San Francisco
A demonstrator holding an umbrella marches in support of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters, in San Francisco, Calif., Oct. 1, 2014.
San Francisco
A demonstrator holds a sign prior to a rally in support of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters, at Portsmouth Square in the Chinatown neighborhood in San Francisco, Calif., Oct. 1, 2014.
Kuala Lumpur
A tablet computer shows a message of support for the ongoing pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept. 29, 2014.
New York
Dozens of protesters hold up umbrellas while demonstrating in New York's Times Square to show solidarity with pro-democracy events in Hong Kong, Oct. 1, 2014.
Stockholm
Pro-democracy protesters demonstrate in support of Hong Kong's "Umbrella Revolution," in Stockholm, Sweden, Oct. 1, 2014.
Stockholm
Pro-democracy protesters demonstrate in support of Hong Kong's "Umbrella Revolution," in Stockholm, Sweden, Oct. 1, 2014.
New York City
Hundreds gather in Times Square to rally in support of Hong Kong's "Umbrella Revolution," Oct. 1, 2014.
New York City
Dozens of people demonstrate in New York's Times Square to show solidarity with pro-democracy events in Hong Kong, Oct. 1, 2014.
New York City
Hundreds gather in Times Square to rally in support of Hong Kong's "Umbrella Revolution," Oct. 1, 2014.