Archive for the ‘protests’ Category

Armed protesters try to overthrow Thailand’s elected government

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Armed protesters have tried to overthrow Thailand’s elected government by storming the prime minister’s residence and the state television channel in the capital Bangkok.

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Thai protesters storm state television station

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Armed nationalist protesters have stormed Thailand’s state television station and besieged ministries in an attempt to bring down the government.

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China and its Communist Party are Olympics winners analysis

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

China has won the Games something which became clear long before its lead in the gold medals table became unassailable on Saturday.

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Beijing Olympics British woman jailed by China over Tibet protest

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Mother of two jailed for ten days without trial for taking part in a Free Tibet protest near Olympic Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing.

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Beijing Olympics China stages Tibet opera during Games

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

An opera written to offer a rosetinted portrayal of China’s relationship with Tibet will run in a large Beijing theatre for three days this week.

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Beijing Olympics Chinese police block all protests

Monday, August 18th, 2008

No protests have been allowed in any of the pens set aside for demonstrations at the Beijing Olympics despite 77 applications Chinese police have admitted.

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Protests planned for wedding of General Franco’s heir

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Protesters are threatening to overshadow the wedding of the great-granddaughter of General Francisco Franco at the summer palace “donated” to the dictator at the end of the Spanish Civil War.

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Beijing Olympics: Daughter of British millionaire at centre of Tibet protest

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

The British daughter of a millionaire banker was arrested by Chinese
authorities after taking part in a “Free Tibet” protest at the
Olympic stadium.

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Beijing Olympics: Britons arrested for pro-Tibet banner protest

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Tibet, religious freedom and anti-abortion activists all evaded tight security.

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Beijing Olympics: Britons arrested as pro-Tibet protests flare

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Free Tibet protesters, including two Britons, arrested for unfurling banners.

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