Olympic torch extinguished amid Paris protests
The Olympic flame was snuffed out in Paris today after the torch relay was engulfed by pro-Tibet and anti-China protests. telegraph.co.uk |
9 Monks Accused of Bombing in Tibet
BEIJING (AP) -- China has detained nine Buddhist monks and accused them of planting a homemade bomb last month in a government office building in eastern Tibet, an official said Sunday.... hosted.ap.org |
Gordon Brown to confront MPs over tax rebellion
Gordon Brown is under mounting pressure to confront backbench Labour MPs threatening to rebel over the scrapping of the 10p tax band and pledge that the issue will be addressed before the next general election. telegraph.co.uk |
3 killed in militant attack on Afghan president
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Militants firing rockets and automatic rifles attacked the Afghan president at a ceremony in Kabul on Sunday, missing their target but killing three and wounding eight others.... hosted.ap.org |
Chinese newscasters to be fined for erroneous pronunciation
Erroneous pronunciations by TV newscasters will result in a nominal fine at China's national broadcaster but a slip of the tongue may be forgiven. In an afternoon news show on China Central Television (CCTV) on April 26, Guo Zhijian ... english.people.com.cn |