Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is set to announce the formal withdrawal of the controversial extradition bill that sparked months of protests.
The decision, which will be relayed later on Wednesday, will mean that the government is finally acceding to the demands of the protesters.
Lam had earlier said the bill, which would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, was "dead" but did not withdraw it.
Her move follows a weekend of fierce clashes between protesters and riot police.
Jay Clayton sworn in as US director of national intelligence
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Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, sets no deadline for deal
US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran will happen on Monday but declined to set a deadline for an agreement.
Rescuers search for 28 missing after ferry catches fire in Indonesia
Indonesian rescuers are continuing the search for 28 people still missing on Monday after a ferry caught fire off Indonesia's Madura island, an official said.
Indian court acquits wrestling body ex-chief in sexual harassment case
An Indian court on Monday acquitted the former chief of India's wrestling federation in a harassment case lodged by female wrestlers, local media reported, three years after the allegations triggered months-long protests demanding action against him.
Two die as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece
Two firefighting helicopters collided in Greece while helping to control a huge wildfire on Sunday that has destroyed more than 100 homes northwest of Athens, while people fled another blaze on the tourist island of Kefalonia.
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