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Corruption, not earthquake, killed 137 students, parents say

by Mnet on Tue 20 May 2008 09:31 PM BST

Hundreds of parents held a memorial for some 130 children who were killed
in a collapsed school building, which they say is a "bean curd"
project that involved a construction scandal.

 WUFU TOWN, SICHUAN PROVINCE, ...   more »

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Aziz denies claims by relatives that he played a part in killing of merchants

by Mnet on Tue 20 May 2008 09:24 PM BST

Ex-Deputy Prime Minister Tareq Aziz, accused of playing a role in the
execution of dozens of merchants, denied taking part. 

BAGHDAD, IRAQ (MAY 20, 2008) REUTERS/AG POOL - 
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South Africa moves to quell xenophobic attacks that have caused thousands of foreigners to flee into refugee shelters

by Mnet on Tue 20 May 2008 09:22 PM BST

South African police crackdown on rampaging xenophobic attackers. Rioting
continues as officers fire rubber bullets in attempts to disperse crowds. 

 RAMAPHOSA INFORMAL SETTLEMENT, REIGER PARK, SOUTH AFRICA (MAY 20,
2008) REUTERS - 

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