Tibetan shooting comes on heels of human rights criticism

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• Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers in Nakba Day protests
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• EU forces mount first attack on Somali pirates' onshore bases
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• Clashes erupt across Syria; at least 48 reported dead
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• Colombia bomb injures ex-minister, kills 2 as new trade era dawns
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