The Latest: US: Hong Kongers should be able to express views

HONG KONG (AP) — The Latest on protests in Hong Kong (all times local):
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The U.S. consul in Hong Kong has condemned violence among government critics but says all should have the right to express their views peacefully, including foreign residents with longstanding ties to the Asian financial hub.
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