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China 'frees Tibetan protesters'
China has now released over 1,000 people from jail that were involved in the unrest in Tibet earlier this year."The official Xinhua news agency quoted a senior official saying those freed had been held for minor... Arrests as Olympic torch arrives in Australia
A pair of protesters attempting to wave a Tibetan flag were arrested Wednesday when the torch reached Australia."CANBERRA (AFP) - Two people were arrested as the Olympic flame arrived in Australia on Wednesday for... Olympic Torch in Argentina
The demonstrations in Argentina were a little more subdued than we have seen in other cities so far. Anti-China demonstrations were surprisingly quiet and it was reported that some even left and went home before the...Tibet Protesters Halt Activities During Nepal Elections After Chinese Threats
Tibetan Exiles have agreed to halt protests during elections in Nepal for the next two weeks after China's envoy warned of continued arrests if they kept protesting. The exiles promise to continue protests after... Britain Condemns Tibet Violence, EU Backs off Olympic Boycott
Britain called on China to end the violence in Tibet after recent protests there in relation to the 50th anniversary of a failed Tibet coup. He also said China was prepared to enter into dialogue with the Dalai Lama.... Canada abandons UN racism conference
"OTTAWA -- Canada has withdrawn its support for a U.N. anti-racism conference scheduled to take place in South Africa next year after deeming it to be anti-Israel, a government official said Wednesday. The so-called Durban II conference "has gone completely off the rails" and... Rachel Corrie's parents say play 'humanizes' activist daughter
"My Name is Rachel Corrie" continues to create controversy where it's performed. Notable actor Alan Rickman and journalist Katharine Viner created the play with the full support of Rachel Corrie's parents -- who have attended each new production -- and are often present to... Most Americans Believe Their Computers Are Protected Against Viruses And Spyware
"Most Americans believe their computers are protected against viruses and spyware, but scans found that a large number had outdated or disabled security software, according to a new poll. Fully 87 per cent of Americans polled said they had anti- virus software, 73 per cent...A Pop Quiz: Iraq Anti-War Movement
"Questions: If you do not readily know the answers to the following questions about the Anti-Iraq War “Movement,” you probably have the TNSTAAL virus. If so, follow the clues to more “truth serum”; your...What the moderate Arab world is
"In the second of two pieces examining Iran's rising regional role, Amal Saad-Ghorayeb* argues that attempts by "moderate" Arab leaders to whip up popular fear of Iran are US-orchestrated and aimed to keep in-check regional resistance to US-Israeli plans Not only does the...Wake Up, You Live in America!
"Thomas Friedman's insulting of an ancient and rich culture is cheap shot. Perhaps Friedman should take heed from the popular saying, "If you live in a house of glass, don't throw stones..." If I were to add to the above poem, for Friedman's reading pleasure, and others like...UN to open permanent probe on Israel
"UN to open permanent probe on Israel Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:18:51 The United Nation's Human Rights Council is expected to place Israel under permanent investigation for its violations of international law in Palestine. Hillel Neuer, the executive director of UN Watch, told The...
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