URUMQI, China (Reuters) - Nerves remained raw in China's far western city of Urumqi, in turmoil over a spate of reported needle attacks, and a small band of protesters again called on the region's top official to step down.
Calm had descended on most of Urumqi after two high officials were fired and doctors reassured fearful city residents, but another alleged needle stabbing on Sunday sparked the angry outburst by dozens of Han Chinese. Police dispersed them by firing tear gas, according to witnesses.
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