Africa’s ‘merchant of death’ held

Thanks Lisa, for pointing out:
A Russian man suspected of being one of the world’s biggest illegal arms dealers is arrested in Thailand.

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China defends Sudan arms sales

Came across this today:
China defends its sale of weapons to Sudan, amid growing criticism of Beijing’s support for Khartoum.

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China defends arms sales to Sudan

Frank sends us:
China defends its sale of weapons to Sudan, amid growing criticism of its support for Khartoum.

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China hits back over Darfur row

Came across this today:
China goes on the offensive against its critics on Darfur, dubbing Steven Spielberg’s Olympics resignation “naive”.

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China ‘regrets’ Spielberg action

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China says it regrets Steven Spielberg’s decision to resign as an Olympics adviser over the Darfur conflict.

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Spielberg in Darfur snub to China

David sent us a link to this:
US filmmaker Steven Spielberg withdraws as an artistic adviser to the Olympics over China’s role in Darfur.

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Spielberg boycotts Olympic role

Thanks Nancy, for pointing out:
US filmmaker Steven Spielberg withdraws as an artistic adviser to the Olympics over China’s role in Darfur.

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Malawi severs links with Taiwan

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Malawi announces that it is cutting diplomatic ties with Taiwan to focus on cementing relationship with China.

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Tsunami marked three years on

Ethan told us about:
Ceremonies have been taking place to mark the third anniversary of the devastating Asian Tsunami.

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Japanese ship hijacked in Africa

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Pirates hijack a ship off the coast of Somalia, in the latest of a series of similar incidents in the area.

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