Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is reported to have had brain surgery after being beaten by police.
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Ai Weiwei undergoes brain surgery after beating
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is reported to have had brain surgery after being beaten by police. Read more here
17 Sep 09
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