China Arrests Free Tibet Demonstrators

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• US Urges China to Free 8 Yanks

  Aug 24, 08 2:33 PM CDT
  Washington is seeking the release of eight US protesters held by China during the Olympics, Reuters reports. Two were collared Thursday for posting a "Free Tibet" banner near an Olympic event; six others were members of Free Tibet Reporters detained the day before. Beijing vows to release all eight next weekend. This marks the first time during the Olympics that American protesters have been held for more than a day. More »

• China Detains Americans Protesting Over Tibet

  Aug 22, 08 8:35 AM CDT
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• Cops Turn China Protesters Into Propaganda

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• Crouching Tiger Star Stumped by China Protests

  Jul 29, 08 3:08 PM CDT
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