Protesters urge discussion of Hong Kong issue at G-20 summit
(WorldNews Japan)

HONG KONG (AP) - Thousands of people joined Hong Kong’s latest protest rally Wednesday night against legislation they fear would erode the city’s freedoms, capping a daylong appeal to world leaders ahead of a G-20 summit this week that brings together the heads of China, the United States and other major nations. Earlier in the day, activists delivered petitions to the consulates of several G-20 countries. A sign addressed to French President Emmanuel Macron asked him to back up Hong Kong at the two-day meeting, which opens Friday in Osaka, Japan. Outside the U.S. Consulate, some protesters held up signs reading “President Trump - Please Liberate Hong Kong.” The U.S....