China seeks earthquake aid from Japan

China seeks earthquake aid from Japan

05.29.08 posted by chab13 41 views no comments
China is turning to its former enemy Japan for help as it seeks to boost its relief operations after the deadly earthquake that has devastated the southwestern Sichuan province.
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 Zimbabwe names date for run-off

Zimbabwe names date for run-off

05.16.08 posted by pondy 47 views no comments
Even though the opposition party already won, now they will have to go out and do it again on June 27th. The official election recount showed the opposition party to President Robert Mugabe got slightly less than the required 50% to avoid the runoff. However, all independent observers confirm the election wasn't close and that close and the opposition did indeed win.
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The Dalai Lama Writes McCain

The Dalai Lama Writes McCain

03.19.08 posted by jason 79 views no comments
The Dalai Lama sent a letter today to Sen. John McCain, thanking him for "concern you have shown regarding the sad turn of events in Tibet and for your efforts to persuade the Chinese authorities to exercise restraint in dealing with the demonstrations."
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China Arrests Suspects in Tibetan Riots

China Arrests Suspects in Tibetan Riots

03.31.08 posted by jason 70 views no comments
Authorities on Monday arrested suspects in four arson and murder cases stemming from anti-government riots that engulfed the Tibetan capital. The question is, how will China punish these people?
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Riots Rage in China as Protests Overshadow Olympic Ceremony

Riots Rage in China as Protests Overshadow Olympic Ceremony

03.24.08 posted by jason 72 views no comments
Pro-independence protests raged in Tibetan-populated areas of China with at least one policemen killed and several more wounded in a riot in Sichuan province. Tibet's exiled political leader Samdhong Rinpoche said 130 people had now been confirmed killed.
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Chemicals, rain add to China's quake lake fears

Chemicals, rain add to China's quake lake fears

05.29.08 posted by pondy 37 views no comments
Five thousand tonnes of dangerous chemicals and heavy rain are adding to the mix of threats from one of China's "quake lakes" in danger of bursting their banks. Illustrating the sense of urgency, the Finance Ministry said it was funneling an extra 1 billion yuan ($144.2 million) into relief work on an estimated 35 quake lakes.
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