Chinese Protestant dies in jail after beating crackdown
Liu Haitong, 19, detained Sept. 4 in Xiayi county Henan during an underground church raid, died Monday in county jail after police beat him and denied medical care. The Hong Kong based Information Center for Human Rights and Democracy cited inadequate food and poor hygiene as contributing factors. authorities pledge intensified action against religious groups following a party meeting and orders to target cults and extremists.
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Hong Kong Debates Electronic Identity Cards Plan
Government proposes electronic ID cards by 2003 to track residency, name, age, and fingerprints and serve as licenses and debit cards. Critics warn of privacy invasion and data abuse, urging optional extra data and strong safeguards while officials promise privacy protections.
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Belgian cardinal hints pope may resign next year
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