Chretien Denounces Violence in Democracy Opening Address
In Quebec City Chretien condemned violence as anti democratic and stated protesters aim to express grievances peacefully. A tear gas soaked demonstrator, Daniel Forgues, described being grabbed and carried away in plastic handcuffs while other protesters from Labor and human rights groups urged public talks on a Western Hemisphere free trade zone. Journalists were attacked as coverage disrupted by protesters.
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Quebec City
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Toronto
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Seattle
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Warning on China detentions targets Chinese Americans abroad
The State Department warns Chinese born Americans face detention in China if involved in dissident activities or critical writings. It flags risks for those who traveled to Taiwan or interacted with Taiwan media. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang urged Washington to correct the mistake and remove the negative impact of the warning.
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Detention of US citizen Wu Lianmin in China sparks spy probe
Wu Lianmin, a US citizen, was detained in China on suspicion of espionage April 8. The US Embassy in Beijing was notified April 14 that he faces spying investigations related to the Taiwan authorities and is linked to the publication of The Tiananmen Papers. Wu, 46, was a former Central Party School teacher and reporter who left China in 1988. He lived in New York City and has a son in college. other family remains in China.
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China
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Taiwan
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Hong Kong
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United States
Xiao Qiang
Human Rights In
New York City
Safe Day for South Carolina Schools Amid Tense Day
Educators kept extra precautions as students stayed home or attended cautiously after threats and rumors. Aiken High and South Aiken High reported calm conditions with mounted patrol presence and no incidents, while Deputy Superintendent Dr Bill Gallman praised the routine, safe day and principal leadership.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
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Principal Moves to Lead First Steps Grant Plan
The local board won a 1 371 734 grant for First Steps amid community planning. North Aiken Elementary principal Wertz discusses program rollout, her evolving role, and praise from teachers and area officials as she nears the new steps after this academic year.
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Lewis reflects on unity and the NAACP in sweeping speech
In a speech recalling peaceful resistance to oppression, John Lewis urged readers to “walk in the wind” with the NAACP spirit. He traced his life from SNCC founder to longtime congressman, noting unity as the house to safeguard against intolerance and describing civil rights milestones from the 1963 March on Washington to his roles in Congress.
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Alabama
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