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  1. Thousands of protesters have surrounded the government buildings in Hong Kong, as anger rises against a controversial extradition bill.
  2. Lawmakers postponed debate on the bill as police and protesters clashed in front of the Hong Kong Legislative Council building.
  3. The proposed update of the extradition law would allow extradition requests from Mainland China.
  4. Critics cite China's alleged use of torture, arbitrary detention and forced confessions, but the government says guarantees will be in place.
  5. Wednesday's action came a few days after a huge protest that swept the streets of Hong Kong, the largest since it was handed over to China in 1997.