Organisation: Beijing city government

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Heaviest rains in 60 years kill 37 in Beijing

The Chinese capital’s heaviest rainstorm in six decades killed at least 37 people, flooded streets and stranded 80,000 people at the main airport.

Mon, 23 Jul, 2012

Police clash with protesters despite talks on Tibet

Police in Nepal have broken up protests by Tibetan monks near the Chinese embassy in the capital Kathmandu.

Mon, 05 May, 2008

Stampede deaths bring tragic end to Chinese festival

At least 37 people were killed in a stampede at a lantern festival celebration marking the end of China’s Lunar New Year in a town outside the Chinese capital of Beijing.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2004

37 die during Chinese festivities

At least 37 people were killed and 15 others injured today when a crowd stampeded during a holiday gathering outside Beijing on the final day of China’s Lunar New Year celebrations.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2004