Nepal authorizes use of deadly force to stop protests of Olympic torch on Everest
The Associated Press Published: April 20, 2008
KATMANDU, Nepal: Nepalese soldiers and police guarding the slopes of Mount Everest are authorized to shoot to stop any protests during China’s Olympic torch run to the summit, an official said Sunday.
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Chinese climbers plan to take […]
From the Los Angeles Times
CAMPAIGN ‘08
Bill Clinton, China linked via his foundation
A firm that has donated to the president’s charity is accused of collaborating with the government in its crackdown on Tibetan activists. Hillary Clinton has spoken out against China’s actions.
By Stephen Braun
Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
April 13, 2008
NEW YORK — As Chinese authorities have […]
Beijing torch lit as police scotch protest
By Karolos Grohmann
March 24, 2008
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (Reuters) - Human rights demonstrators breached tight security and tried to hijack the Beijing Olympic torch lighting ceremony and relay in ancient Olympia on Monday.
Just before the torch was lit inside the archaeological site that played host to the Olympics in ancient […]
Isn’t that how Condi’s boss handled the Axis of Evil?
Hu cares?
1 hour, 24 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged China Monday to speak to the Dalai Lama as the “only policy that is sustainable in Tibet,” during talks with her visiting Indian counterpart.
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Images: (Condi Hu?) state.gov; (Lama) juniper.typepad.com;
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Tibetan protesters burn motorcycles, cycles and goods from shops belonging to Chinese residents as they give vent to their frustration and anger against Chinese rule in Lhasa, China, Friday March 14, 2008.(AP Photo/Jonathan Brady )
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My correspondent in Katmandu, Nepal sent this communique.
“I always felt that among their incredible historical record and national skills, the Chinese […]
“Times Online August 14, 2006
Beijing pledges ‘a fight to the death’ with Dalai Lama
From Jane Macartney, of The Times, in Beijing
Chinese officials want to end the Dalai Lama “cult” (EPA)
China’s new top official in Tibet has embarked on a fierce campaign to crush loyalty to the exiled Dalai Lama and […]