The Latest: Hong Kong airport cancels flights over protest

Hong Kong's airport has canceled all remaining flights for the day after thousands of pro-democracy protesters crowded into the main terminal.

Hong Kong’s airport, one of the world’s busiest, has canceled all remaining flights for the day after thousands of pro-democracy protesters crowded into the main terminal.

The protest movement’s demands also include the resignation of the Chinese territory’s leader and an election for her successor. The demonstration of specially equipped armored cars came after another weekend of protests at Hong Kong’s bustling international airport and on the streets of one of the city’s main shopping districts.

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