Posts Tagged ‘sports’

Thai protesters besiege PM’s temporary office: police (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Around 10,000 anti-government protesters Tuesday besieged the Thai prime minister's temporary offices at an abandoned airport, in their latest bid to stop the government functioning, police said.

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Police: Man posed as doctor for 30 years (UPI)

Monday, November 24th, 2008

CHIBA, Japan, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Police in Japan's Chiba prefecture said they have arrested a man who allegedly posed as a medical doctor for about 30 years.


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China police patrol Tibetan town (MSNBC)

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Chinese paramilitary police with riot shields and batons abruptly took up posts Monday on the main street of this Tibetan town, in a reminder of China's determined control of the region.

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Mystery piano baffles police (UPI)

Monday, November 24th, 2008

HARWICH, Mass., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Police in Harwich, Mass., said they are investigating the origins of an intact and in tune piano found without explanation in the woods.

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Police to get Taser stun guns (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Police forces across Britain are to be equipped with Taser stun guns after a successful pilot scheme with the controversial high-voltage weapons, officials said Monday.


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