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Tibetan sets himself on fire in China
An overseas news report says a Tibetan has set himself on fire in western China, and hundreds of others have held marches to protest the government's policies.U.S.-funded Radio Free Asia says a man, apparently a monk, set himself on fire Wednesday in Sichuan province's Aba prefecture. The broadcaster says he was taken away by soldiers and police. His condition was unknown.About 20 supporters of Tibetan

Report says 2 Tibetans killed by security forces

Chinese security forces shot dead two Tibetan brothers who had been on the run since taking part in anti-government protests two weeks ago in southwest China, a U.S.-funded broadcaster reported

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Five Chinese held for illegal blood trade
Five people in Beijing have been charged with selling blood to patients who badly needed it for surgery, a court has said.

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China to crack down on illegal gun possession
The Chinese government will soon launch a nationwide crackdown on illegal possession of guns and explosives following a recent spate of armed robberies.

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Buffett firm to open 1,000 ice cream stores in China
The International Dairy Queen (IDQ), part of American business mogul Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate, plans to open 1,000 ice cream stores in China, a media report said Friday.

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Chinese held for poaching panda 17 years ago
A villager in China has been charged with poaching and skinning a giant panda 17 years ago.

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