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China speaks out against torch disruptions
China has spoken out against the distuptions to the Olympic torch relays in London and Paris, saying that this is not going to impede the Olympic spirit."Officials in Paris on Monday were forced to extinguish...China hits out at Olympic protests
"China has condemned protests in London that marred the relay of the Olympic torch as Paris police prepare to cordon the torch away from pro-Tibet activists. "We strongly condemn this vile behaviour," China's state media said on Monday, following protests in the British...Olympic Torch to Arrive in London
Anticipation will be high to see what might happen this Sunday when the Olympic torch makes its controversy-ridden relay stop in London."The Olympic torch is due to arrive in London from St Petersberg as part...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Martin Luther King Jr. honoured on anniversary of assassination
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will be honoured today, on the 40th anniversary of his assassination, all across the world. Everyone from presidential candidates, civil rights leaders, labour activists and citizens... Canadian Coast Guard Clashes With Anti-Sealing Activists
The controversial annual seal hunting season began with a literal bang: the sound of two ships and two very different points of view colliding in the cold waters off Canada's east coast."A Canadian coast guard...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Heathrow T5 opens with heightened security
Maybe it's just me, but armed policemen at airports never make me feel any safer. At least in this case the protesters have promised to be nice."LONDON (Reuters) - Heathrow Airport's giant new terminal...Sarkozy Hints at Beijing Boycott
If France follows through with the boycott, it could certainly compel other nations to do the same, although there isn't yet a broad-based, international consensus on what the necessary response to China's...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Reporters Without Borders demonstrates in Olympia at start of Olympic torch r...
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China - Olympic Games
24 March 2008
"Reporters Without Borders demonstrates in Olympia at start of Olympic torch relay to Beijing
Three Reporters Without Borders representatives, including secretary-general Robert Ménard,...
created by Teacher Dude | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Mandela Meets with Fellow Activists Ahead of 90th Birthday
Former South African president and freedom fighter Nelson Mandela turns the big nine-oh this year, and is kicking off celebrations early. Today, Mandela met with other anti-apartheid activists who stood trial...
created by Jordan Yerman | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Anti-whaling activists call off their chase
The last line in this article is brilliant: "I think we served our clients, the whales, as best we could, and every whale’s life saved has been a victory for us.” Sea Shepherd captain Paul Watson Tuesday, March 11, 2008"Activists who have clashed...
created by Maireid Sullivan | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Saudi women make video protest against driving ban
A group of Saudi women activists have posted a video on YouTube of one of their members, Wajeha Huwaider, driving a car. Well, that doesn't sound too bad does it? It does if women are banned from driving in Saudi... Protesters Attack US Embassy in Manila, After Alleged Rape
This is a very sad story. The US should do more than express regret about this woman's case. At least some people are demanding justice on her behalf."Philippine activists picketed the US Embassy today, demanding
justice for a Filipino woman allegedly raped by an American... Ok, what rhymes with Kyrgyzstan?
Imagine trying to find words that rhyme with this country's name? I think the prize money is not high enough!"BISHKEK (Reuters) - Kyrgyz rights activists will offer a prize of up to $1,000 in a contest for the... Eco-Protesters Climb Plane at Heathrow
Five Greenpeace activists were arrested at Heathrow Airport yesterday after climbing a British Airways passenger jet and wrapping a banner around its tail. The activists were protesting plans to build a third...Lantern Festival lights up the sky... with pollution
In the neverending battle to strike that delicate balance between tradition and trying to save the environmental, critics of the Taiwan lantern festival, which also holds celebrations in Japan, Vietnam, and...Top Members Today
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