The Associated Press

In this photo by Wong Maye-E, umbrellas are stacked for pro-democracy activists to use to shield themselves from pepper spray and tear gas in Hong Kong’s financial district. The protesters participating in what’s been called the “Umbrella Revolution” have also donned surgical masks, goggles and plastic wrap to protect themselves while defying authorities’ calls to end their demonstrations against Beijing’s decision to limit democratic reforms in Hong Kong.

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