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Asia Cast for Sunday 07th September

Posted by SOH Network on Sunday, September 7th, 2008

External Podcast: Visit Asia-Cast.com to listen

In this Bulletin…
-The Chinese Communist Party severely restricted on Muslim holy Ramadan activities in Xinjiang;
- The Chinese communist regime sends thousands of police to suppress massive conflict in Hunan province; and
- 200 people trapped under rubble after a rockslide in Egypt.
-But first, here’s our SOH focus on China
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According to Chinese […]

Asia Cast for Saturday 6th September

Posted by SOH Network on Saturday, September 6th, 2008

External Podcast: Visit Asia-Cast.com to listen

In this Bulletin…
- Suicide ranked as the fifth major cause of death in China;
- Blind Chinese human rights lawyer and activist has phone blocked ahead of Paralympics; and
- U.N. relief supplies reach hurricane-ravaged Haiti.
But first, here’s our SOH focus on China
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The website established by Catholic rights advocate Xing Jingsheng, “Citizens […]

Asia Cast for Friday 5th September

Posted by SOH Network on Friday, September 5th, 2008

External Podcast: Visit Asia-Cast.com to listen

In this Bulletin…
- Two incidents of large scale unrest reported in China;
- Taro Aso formally declares bid for Japan’s presidency; and
- Talks on lifting nuclear restrictions on India enter second day.
But first, here’s our SOH focus on China
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The committee set up to investigate the Sichuan earthquake has admitted that some […]

Asia Cast for Thursday 4th September

Posted by SOH Network on Thursday, September 4th, 2008

External Podcast: Visit Asia-Cast.com to listen

In this Bulletin…
- Chinese scholars call for Moon Festival to become Freedom of Speech Festival
- Tropical Storm Ike strengthens into a hurricane; and
- 400,000 year old mammoth skull unearthed.
-But first, here’s our SOH focus on China
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According to Radio Free Asia, fourteen scholars from provinces across China, including those from media, […]

Asia Cast for Wednesday 3rd September

Posted by SOH Network on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

External Podcast: Visit Asia-Cast.com to listen

In this Bulletin…
- Beijing’s pollution returns as residents call for special measures to be kept;
- Falun Gong practitioners maintain peaceful protest in New York despite hate propaganda campaign; and
- Price of oil falls as Hurricane Gustav proves less destructive than feared.
But first, here’s our SOH focus on China
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Mirroring events on […]

Asia Cast for Tuesday September the 2nd.

Posted by SOH Network on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

External Podcast: Visit Asia-Cast.com to listen

 
 
In this Bulletin…
- Thai PM declares state of emergency;
- New clashes in Uyghur territory; and
- New hope in the fight to control global warming .
But first, here’s our SOH focus on China.
 
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The recent earthquake in Panzhihua, Sichuan; measured a massive 6.1 on the richter scale. According to […]

Asia Cast Monday 1st September

Posted by SOH Network on Monday, September 1st, 2008

External Podcast: Visit Asia-Cast.com to listen

In this Bulletin…
- A large-scale demonstration took place in Chao yang district of Beijing;
- Chinese soldiers enthusiastically quit the Chinese Communist Party during the Olympics; and
- At least 150,000 Mexicans dressed in white marched the streets.
-But first, here’s our SOH focus on China
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According to Beijing resources, a large-scale […]

Asia Cast for Sunday 31st August

Posted by SOH Network on Sunday, August 31st, 2008

External Podcast: Visit Asia-Cast.com to listen

In this Bulletin…
- Massive earthquake hits southwest China;
- Georgia accuses Russia troops blocking refugee return; and
- China’s communist regime admits misusing up to 6 billion dollars.
-But first, here’s our SOH focus on China
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An earthquake that hit southwest China’s Sichuan and Yunnan provinces has killed 25 people, damaged or destroyed more […]

Asia Cast for Saturday 30 August

Posted by SOH Network on Saturday, August 30th, 2008

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In this Bulletin…
- McCain chooses unknown running mate
- Thai Prime Minister says he will not resign; and
- World Health Organization highlights life expectancy gap
But first, here’s our SOH focus on China.
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Villagers from Matou village in Changyue City, in China’s south-eastern province of Fujian have protested against the local government for […]

Asia Cast for Friday 29th August

Posted by SOH Network on Friday, August 29th, 2008

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In this Bulletin…
- More unrest in Xinjiang leaves two police dead;
- Audit uncovers misuse and mismanagement of $6.73 billion by Chinese authorities; and
- Heavy rains in Japan cause evacuation of thousands.
But first, here’s our SOH focus on China
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The latest outbreak of violence in China’s western Xinjiang region has left two […]

Asia Cast for Thursday 28th August

Posted by SOH Network on Thursday, August 28th, 2008

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In this Bulletin…
-After the Olympics closing ceremony, situation of victims in Sichuan remains unchanged;
-100 passengers aboard a hijacked plane, freed; and
-Severe flooding has left more than 2 million people homeless.
-But first, here’s our SOH focus on China
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After the grand lavish Olympic Games the earthquake victims in Sichuan still live in […]

Asia Cast for Wednesday 27th August

Posted by SOH Network on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

External Podcast: Visit Asia-Cast.com to listen

In this Bulletin…
- Chinese political prisoner Hu Shigen released after 16 years;
- Tibet faces real possibility of increased repression now Olympics are over; and
- Protesters continue to occupy official buildings in Bangkok.
But first, here’s our SOH focus on China
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Human Rights in China announced that the Chinese authorities have released […]