January 14, 2008
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2008-01-13 (Sunday) |
2005.62 |
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0.03 |
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China, Hong Kong
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2008-01-13 (Sunday)
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In Hong Kong, thousands of demonstrators hit the streets in the first major protest since China decided last month to delay the introduction of full democracy in Hong Kong
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Israel - Palestine
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2008-01-13 (Sunday)
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Three Palestinian militants died when the vehicle in which the men were travelling through the Shati refugee camp near Gaza City was struck by an Israeli Air Force missile.
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Iran - United States
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2008-01-13 (Sunday)
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“The United States is strengthening our longstanding security commitments with our friends in the Gulf — and rallying friends around the world to confront this danger before it is too late.
[Iran] seeks to intimidate its neighbours with missiles and bellicose rhetoric. Iran’s actions threaten the security of nations everywhere.”
– US President George W. Bush, in UAE capital Abu Dhabi in the keynote speech of his Middle East tour
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Kenya
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2008-01-13 (Sunday)
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Kenyan police in several cities have used lethal force, including live ammunition, to break up anti-government protests.
– According to Human Rights Watch
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2008-01-13 (Sunday)
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Kenya’s election had fallen short of being free and fair.
The presidential vote tallying was grossly mismanaged and critically undermined the credibility of the final stage of the electoral process.
– According to the East Africa Community observer mission
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