Lhasa reverts to calm
2008-03-14 17:50:11 Xinhua English
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LHASA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Lhasa city has reverted to calm at the wee hours on Saturday, after a violent day that saw windows smashed, shops robbed, mosque burnt down on Friday.
Witnesses said burnt autos, motorcycles and bicycles were scattered on the main streets, and the air tinged with smokes.
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