Chinese troops are on the streets of Zimbabwean city, witnesses say

newsvine.com     Apr 21, 2008            

Chinese troops have been seen on the streets of Zimbabwe's third largest city, Mutare, according to local witnesses. ... They were seen patrolling with Zimbabwean soldiers before and during Tuesday's ill-fated general strike called by the opposition Movement for... [read full story]                    

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China says arms bound for Zimbabwe may be recalled

sabcnews.com     Apr 22, 2008          

China today defended a shipment of weapons headed for Zimbabwe as "perfectly normal trade" but said it may be heading back because the ship was unable to unload. ... Zambia's president urged regional states yesterday to bar the An Yue Jiang from entering their waters,...                    

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Mugabe's Opponents Report Brutality in Zimbabwe

npr.org     Apr 22, 2008          

Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change has pointed to a shipment of arms from China, destined for Zimbabwe, as further proof that President Robert Mugabe's government has put the country on the path to war. Powerful South African unions protested over the shipment, and dockworkers refused to...                    

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Report: U.S. seeks to block Zimbabwe arms ship

cnn.com     Apr 22, 2008          

Read full story for latest details. ... Report: U.S. asking 4 nations to not allow Chinese ship to dock Ship has been turned away by South Africa and Mozambique Vessel is carrying large amounts of weapons, ammunition WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush administration is...                    

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China defends Zimbabwe arms shipment headed for Angola

afp.com     Apr 22, 2008          

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - A Chinese ship loaded with arms intended for Zimbabwe was headed to Angola, the agent handling the ship said on Tuesday, as China defended the shipment against international criticism. ... The ship was forced to abandon plans to offload the arms in...                    

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China Foreign Ministry defends arms shipment to Zimbabwe, but indicates deal may be scrapped

iht.com     Apr 22, 2008          

A shipment of weapons to Zimbabwe may be returned to China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, after the troubled African nation's neighbors prevented it from being unloaded. ... The weapons were believed to be headed for Angola aboard a Chinese freighter after a...                    

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Zimbabwe Bristles at Criticism of Arms Shipment

localtechwire.com     Apr 22, 2008          

Zimbabwe's government on Tuesday bristled at criticism it was receiving arms from China, as pressure mounted for neighboring African countries to keep the weapons from reaching their destination. ... China, meanwhile, said the ship carrying the weapons for landlocked...                    

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Zimbabwe bristles at criticism of arms shipment

wtop.com     Apr 22, 2008          

By ANGUS SHAW Associated Press Writer HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - Zimbabwe's government on Tuesday bristled at criticism it was receiving arms from China, as pressure mounted for neighboring African countries to keep the weapons from reaching their destination. The ship...                    

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Zimbabwe bristles at criticism of arms shipment

nwsource.com     Apr 22, 2008          

Zimbabwe's government on Tuesday bristled at criticism it was receiving arms from China, as pressure mounted for neighboring African countries to keep the weapons from reaching their destination. ... China, meanwhile, said the ship carrying the weapons for landlocked...                    

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Zimbabwe bristles at criticism of arms shipment

sacbee.com     Apr 22, 2008          

Zimbabwe's government on Tuesday bristled at criticism it was receiving arms from China, as pressure mounted for neighboring African countries to keep the weapons from reaching their destination. Electoral officials count ballots in Domboshawa, near the Zimbabwean capital of Harare Saturday,...                    

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Zimbabwe bristles at criticism of arms shipment

examiner.com     Apr 22, 2008          

Zimbabwe's government on Tuesday bristled at criticism it was receiving arms from China, as pressure mounted for neighboring African countries to keep the weapons from reaching their destination. ... « 's government on Tuesday bristled at criticism it was receiving arms...                    

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