Hong Kong 'Umbrella Revolution' leader convicted for protests

A key figure in Hong Kong's 'Umbrella Revolution' was convicted Thursday of participating in a protest that sparked mass pro-democracy rallies, in a prosecution blasted as a "chilling warning" by rights campaigners. Joshua Wong -- who led the demonstrations that paralysed the city for months -- could be jailed for up to two years following the verdict, which comes as tensions remain high in the semi-autonomous city with fears growing that Beijing is tightening its grip. Rights group Amnesty International described cases against peaceful protesters as intimidation Thursday in the wake of the verdict.