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Chinese tycoon 'detained' amid political scandal
Apr 3rd, 2012
A Chinese business tycoon with reported links to disgraced Communist party official Bo Xilai has been detained, state media reported, in the latest twist to a major political scandal. (Source: AFP) -
BEIJING (AP) - Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, who was allowed to travel to the U.S. after escaping from house arrest, said Monday that New York University is forcing him and his family to leave at the end of this month because of pressure from the Chinese government. The university denied Chen's allegations. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
BEIRUT (AP) - Clashes erupted on Tuesday between unknown gunmen and followers of a radical Sunni cleric in south Lebanon, security officials said, the latest apparent outbreak of violence between Lebanese factions supporting opposing sides in the civil war in neighboring Syria. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
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