Megrahi's release in August and the festive welcome he received upon returning to his native Libya drew international outrage and strong protest from U.S.

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That prompted a strong protest from China. U.S.military officials deny they bowed to pressure from Beijing and moved the maneuvers from the Yellow Sea, saying the Sea of Japan actually is the most appropriate venue for this drill.

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His successor, Michael Howard, beat a humiliating retreat on performance-related pay after the police staged a mass 20, 000-strong protest rally at Wembley Stadium.

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The Afghan foreign ministry summoned the Pakistani charge d'affaires Shah Nazar Afridi in Kabul to lodge a "strong protest" over the latest violence, according to a statement.

BBC: Second Afghan-Pakistan border clash in a week

It began on Thursday following a a 300-strong staff and student protest about proposals to outsource 235 campus jobs.

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