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NKorea says it detains American man
SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea said Tuesday it has detained an American man who illegally entered the country last week, following reports that a 28-year-old missionary from Arizona crossed into the communist country to draw attention to its human rights record.
Nations:North Korea South Korea China People:Kim Jong Il Activities:North Korea-U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-12-28
China tries leading dissident on subversion charge
BEIJING (AFP) - Leading Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo went on trial on subversion charges Wednesday, in a case criticised by rights groups and the West as politically motivated.
Nations:China Canada New Zealand Sweden Australia Source:(AFP)
2009-12-23
EBay removes anti-abortion memorabilia from site
WICHITA, Kan. - Online auction house eBay has removed items that were posted for sale by anti-abortion activists trying to raise money for defense of a man accused of killing a Kansas abortion provider, the company said Monday.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-11-02
Clinton to meet China civil leaders with focus on rights
BEIJING (AFP) - Hillary Clinton was to meet civil society leaders in Beijing on Sunday, a day after dissidents accused China of trying to silence them during the visit of the US secretary of state.
Nations:China South Korea People:Hillary Clinton Hu Jintao Yang Jiechi Wen Jiabao Activities:2009 Clinton Asia Trip China-U.S. Source:(AFP)
2009-02-21
Creator of iconic Obama 'Hope" poster arrested for graffiti: report
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The artist who created the iconic pop-art portrait which became the unofficial logo for Barack Obama's insurgent White House bid, has been arrested in Boston for defacing property with graffiti, US media reported.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Source:(AFP)
2009-02-08
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