<span style="color: #222222;">In Hong Kong, anti-government protesters thronged city streets today in a forceful display of support for the movement on its six-month anniversary. Tens of thousands snaked their way through the financial hub's main island after the police for the first time allowed a rally by the Civil Human Rights Front, one of the largest pro-democracy groups.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Police said 11 people were arrested in raids ahead of the rally and that a handgun was seized. The protests started in June over a controversial extradition bill, and have now evolved into broader anti-government demonstrations. The rally comes two weeks after pro-establishment parties got a drubbing in local elections, shattering government claims that a silent majority opposed the protests.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' The movement's demands include an independent inquiry into the police's handling of the protests, an amnesty for those arrested, and free elections.</span><br />