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Scuffles erupt at Hong Kong pro-govt march

Scuffles broke out Sunday as thousands marched in support of Hong Kong's scandal-plagued leader Leung Chun-ying, ahead of a mass pro-democracy rally planned for New Year's day.

Marchers referring to themselves as supporters of Hong Kong and of the city's leader Leung Chun-ying walk though the streets of Hong Kong waving Chinese flags on December 30, 2012. Scuffles broke out Sunday as thousands marched in support of Hong Kong's scandal-plagued leader Leung Chun-ying, ahead of a mass pro-democracy rally planned for New Year's day.

Around 2,500 people took to the cold and windy streets waving Chinese flags and shouting slogans in favour of Leung, who faces possible impeachment proceedings over illegal alterations to his luxury home.

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