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Hong Kong leader to pull bill that triggered protests

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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the withdrawal of an extradition bill that led to lengthy protests in the region.

The bill would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be extradited to mainland China for trials.

Worldwide stocks were up on the news.

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