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China tightens security in Xinjiang

KASHGAR, China - Police tightened security in China's western Xinjiang region Tuesday and Olympic organizers sought to reassure residents and visitors after a deadly attack on police heightened jitters just days ahead of the games' opening ceremony. ...full story at CNews

from CNews on Tue, Aug 05 2008

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