Archive for the ‘protests’ Category
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Tibet, religious freedom and anti-abortion activists all evaded tight security.
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Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Free Tibet protesters, including two Britons, arrested for unfurling banners.
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