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China: 'Construction problems' in schools
New York Times News ServiceBEIJING — A Chinese government committee said Thursday that a rush to build schools during the country's recent economic boom might have led to shoddy construction resulting in the deaths of thousands of students during a devastating earthquake in...Tags: Local Authority, Industrial Accidents, Disasters, Earthquakes, Family
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About 200 arrested in anti-war demonstrations
Associated PressST. PAUL — Police surrounded and arrested some 200 protesters late Thursday after a lengthy series of marches and sit-ins timed to coincide with Sen. John McCain's acceptance of the GOP nomination for president. Caught up in the clash were...Tags: Political Candidates, Elections, John McCain, Demonstration, Police Arrests
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Riot police block anti-war protest
Associated PressSeveral people who refused to clear the area yesterday were arrested when a planned anti-war march to the Republican National Convention became a sit-in after police blocked the protest route. Hundreds tried to cross two bridges leading from the state...Tags: Political Candidates, Tim Pawlenty, Republican National Conventions, Elections, John McCain
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Minnesota news in brief at 8:58 p.m. CDT
John McCain, a POW turned political rebel, vowed Thursday night to vanquish the "constant partisan rancor" plaguing the nation as he launched his fall campaign for the White House. "Change is coming" to Washington, he promised the Republican National...Tags: Ralph Nader, John McCain, Migration, Illegal Immigrants, Demonstration
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RNC NOTES
The Republican National Convention's dominant theme of John McCain as war hero was reinforced with a documentary-style film shown to convention delegates before the senator came to the stage to accept his party's presidential nomination. The narration and...Tags: John McCain, Republican Party, Political Candidates, Republican National Conventions, Elections
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Is Tata's Nano the new Austin Mini?
BusinessWeek.comEarlier this week, I wrote a story for BusinessWeek.com about the protests enveloping the plant which is slated to soon commence production of the $2,500 Tata Nano, the world's cheapest car. To recap, on Aug. 24, an estimated 30,000 protesters, angry at... -
Thailand: Leader seeks to keep peace
Thailand's embattled leader struggled to keep the peace and his grip on power Tuesday after declaring a state of emergency that was openly flouted by thousands of anti-government protesters in the capital. While Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej sought...Tags: Emergency Incidents
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Thailand protesters unmoved by emergency
Special to The TimesBangkok shopkeeper Rai Varopaspiman is dead tired. Months ago, she joined anti-government protesters and began camping outside the gates of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's administrative compound, demanding his resignation. Six days ago, the situation...Tags: Coup d'Etat, Demonstration, Injuries, Corruption, Emergency Planning
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Hundreds Protest Poverty, Homelessness As GOP Meets
A heavy police presence, with many officers in full riot gear, stood ready Tuesday as 2,000 people protested poverty and homelessness near the Republican convention arena. A day after nearly 300 people were arrested for scattered acts of violence near...Tags: Photography, Human Rights, Police Arrests, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Religious Leaders
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Street fights lead to state of emergency
Briefs-Kc-Thailand.txt.ART Street fights lead to state of emergency Thailand ++++++++++++++++++++ || AP photo || ++++++++++++++++++++ Thailand's...Tags: Emergency Planning
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3 deputies injured in San Bernardino jail riot
From the Associated PressA riot at a San Bernardino County jail has left three deputies injured. Authorities said today that the riot at the Central Detention Center started Saturday morning when an inmate caused a stir while waiting in line at the cafeteria. Sheriff's Sgt....Tags: Injuries, San Bernardino (San Bernardino, California)
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A roundup of editorials from Michigan newspapers
Resistance to change when it comes to $1 coins The United States Mint has launched a campaign to promote usage of the dollar coin as an alternative to paper bills. Grand Rapids is one of four cities nationwide chosen to push the change. The coins...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Michigan State University, Metal and Mineral, Foreign Exchange Market, Health and Safety at School
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