Greece May 01, 2001
Pope
Visit 4-5 May, Protests Expected
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| More than 2,000 monks and Greek Orthodox
activists rallied in Athens yesterday to protest the upcoming
visit to the city by Pope John Paul II. More...
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Thailand May 01, 2001
Three
Killed In Border Clash
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| According to Thai officials, at least three
Thais were killed and a dozen others, including two soldiers,
were injured early this morning after members of a Yangon-
allied militia opened fire on a border army base. More...
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United Kingdom May 01, 2001
May
Day Protests Occurring
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| Direct Action organizations are planning a
series of protests in London starting today (May 1). More...
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West Bank-Gaza Strip May 01, 2001
Truce
Talks Underway, Violence Continues
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| The violence continued today as a Jewish
settler was shot and killed in a roadside ambush. More...
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Bolivia April 30, 2001
Confrontations
Continue
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| The Bolivian government is supposed to meet
today with various groups of protesters, including angry
coca-growers about the recent bout of civil unrest and
demonstrations. More...
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Germany April 30, 2001
May
Day Protests Expected In Berlin
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| Large scale protests are expected tomorrow
(May 1) in Berlin.
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Indonesia April 30, 2001
Demonstrations
Low Key In Jakarta
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| More than 3,000 supporters of President
Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) staged a march in Central Jakarta
this morning.
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Philippines April 30, 2001
Pro-Estrada
Rallies Continue
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| More than 200,000 supporters of former
President Joseph Estrada peacefully rallied in Manila,
demanding that police officials release Estrada from
jail.
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West Bank-Gaza Strip April 30, 2001
Gaza
Attacks Continue
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| Three Palestinians were killed today in car
bombings in the Gaza Strip and another Palestinian was killed
trying to evade arrest in the West Bank.
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Indonesia April 29, 2001
Quiet
Prayer Meeting In Jakarta On Sunday Marred By Two Small
Explosions
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| An estimated 20 000 people attended this
morning's NU Islamic Party prayer meeting held in Jakarta that
was lead by spiritual party leader and President, Abdurrahman
Wahid.
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Philippines April 29, 2001
Estrada
Supporters Continue Protest Vigil
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| Up to 60 000 people are continuing to hold a
peaceful vigil in Manila at the EDSA Shrine in support of
former President Estrada. More...
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Philippines April 29, 2001
Explosion
in Manila injures 35 people
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| An explosion in the Manila suburb of
Kalookan on Sunday has injured 35 people in a busy shopping
mall. More...
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