Protest & Demonstration

Beijing to allow Olympic protests; activists skeptical

usatoday.com     10 hrs ago   285 related          

A mock protester attacks Chinese police officers in anti-riot gear during a drill in front of the Olympic Games Village People's Local Court in Beijing. BEIJING — China's announcement that it will permit some protests at next...                

Off camera: Broadcasters fighting with Chinese over censorship, red tape

iht.com     11 hrs ago   60 related          

The Beijing Olympics may not look much different from previous games on TV. Behind the studio sets, however, world broadcasters have been squaring off for months with Chinese officials over censorship. Several broadcasters...                

Hip-hop artist Nas protests Fox coverage of Obama - USATODAY.com

usatoday.com     8 hrs ago   51 related          

"Fox poisons the country with racist propaganda and tries to call it news," said Nas. NEW YORK (AP) — Hip-hop artist Nas is protesting Fox News's coverage of Barack Obama. The rapper joined members of the activist groups...                

Mother and 4 children among 9 killed in Kashmir attacks

usatoday.com     23 mins ago   7 related          

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — A suspected Islamic militant threw a hand grenade at group of migrant laborers in Indian Kashmir, killing a women and her four children — one of two deadly attacks that claimed nine lives in the region...                

China security forces vow to thwart Games threats

reuters.com     9 hrs ago   23 related          

BEIJING (Reuters) - Ranks of Chinese paramilitary police swore to prevent terrorist attacks or "political incidents" disrupting the Beijing Olympics in a show of force at the Games' main stadium, a state newspaper reported on...                

"Denmark protects its cartoonists. We arrest them" Why Islam Is Unfunny for a Cartoonist

sigcarlfred.blogspot.com     2 hrs ago   1 related          

The arrest of a controversial Dutch cartoonist has set off a wave of protests. The case is raising questions for a changing Europe about free speech, religion and art.From The Wall Street Journal:The arrest of a controversial...                

Nepal: Abuses Against Tibetans Protesting China's Tibet Crackdown

phayul.com     2 hrs ago   3 related          

China Leans on Nepal to Stifle Demonstrations New York: July 24: The government of Nepal, under pressure from China, has arbitrarily arrested hundreds of Tibetans and restricted their right to demonstrate against the March 2008...                

China security forces vow to thwart Games threats

christiantoday.com     7 hrs ago   3 related          

Ranks of Chinese paramilitary police swore to prevent terrorist attacks or "political incidents" disrupting the Beijing Olympics in a show of force at the Games' main stadium, a state newspaper reported on Thursday. Posted:...                

Children among five killed in Kashmir attack

alertnet.org     4 hrs ago   20 related          

SRINAGAR, India, July 24 (Reuters) - Five people, including two children and a woman, were killed on Thursday when suspected Muslim separatist militants threw a grenade at a crowded bus terminal in Indian Kashmir's main city,...                

Oil bounces back after dropping a day earlier

kansascity.com     20 mins ago   301 related          

The students are blaming the U.S. and big foreign monopolies for the country's alleged worsening crisis. Oil prices rose Thursday after shedding nearly $4 a barrel in the previous day's session on concerns that high fuel prices...                

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