Bloodbath in the Palace
Article Abstract:
An account of the murder of the Nepalese royal family is presented. The murderer was Crown Prince Dipendra, who killed his parents, brother and sister with an automatic rifle, among other relatives. An argument over the choice of bride for the prince preceded the slaughter.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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Crouching tiger, shooting star
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The huge success of the Chinese film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon at the Oscars and the film career of its star Zhang Ziyi are discussed. The growth of the Chinese film industry and the financial success of its exports in the US are described.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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The wheels of justice
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Human rights in China in 2001 are discussed, with focus on the need to reform the repressive labor camps where nearly a quarter of a million Chinese are detained, including supporters of democracy and Tibetan monks.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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