China arrests 'end of the world' believers

Chinese police have detained 101 people for spreading rumours of the end of the world.

Tue, 18 Dec, 2012 - 08:48

Chinese police have detained 101 people for spreading rumours of the end of the world.

The state-run Xinhua News Agency said police confiscated leaflets, DVDs and other apocalyptic propaganda in the recent arrests in eight provinces across the country.

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