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Analysts Assess Impact of Military Attack on Iran
The United States and the European Union believe Iran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons, but Tehran says its program is for peaceful, civilian purposes. The international community has been trying for years to persuade Iran to end its uranium-enrichment program, but to no avail. Low-enriched uranium can be used for civilian nuclear-power plants, but highly enriched uranium is an ...
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Li Na enters second round at Eastbourne
Second seed Li Na of China defeated French woman Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-4 to reach the second round of the Aegon International here. Li, French Open champion two years ago but beaten in the second round at Roland Garros earlier this month, will next take on former champion Marion Bartoli of France, reports Xinhua. Fifth seed Caroline Wozniacki, the former World No.1, led Tamira Paszek 6-2, 2-2 ...
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North Korea repeats offer for international talks over its nuclear program
A top North Korean diplomat repeated an offer for international talks over his country's disputed nuclear programme during a meeting in China on Wednesday, saying the denuclearisation of the peninsula was the "dying wish" of North Korea's founder. The Beijing trip by First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye-gwan comes just days after North Korea offered talks with the United ...
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Yau Yau Ready for Peace Talks Murle Delegation
United Nations troops protect civilians in Jonglei state, where David Yau Yau's rebels have finally called for peace talks with the South Sudanese ...
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US Scrambles to Salvage Afghan Peace Talks
Top U.S. diplomats scrambled Wednesday to salvage plans for preliminary peace talks with the Taliban, after Afghan President Hamid Karzai refused to participate in the U.S.-led talks in Qatar. Mr. Karzai, apparently irked by the opening of a Taliban political office in Doha, Qatar, also canceled negotiations with Washington on a troop pact governing U.S. presence in the country after NATO ...
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China The Dark Side of Growth
Emerging from the ranks of one of the world's poorest nations to second only to the United States, China is destined for a place in history books. But history may also record the heavy price paid by Chinese people and will continue to pay for years to come. China's steady rise against the backdrop of a sluggish global economy has emboldened Chinese leaders to claim firm confidence in ...
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Chinas largest search-and-rescue ship to visit Sydney
China's largest search and rescue vessel will visit Australia this week on its first international voyage.The MV Haixun 01 will arrive at Sydney's Garden Island port on Saturday, where it will remain till June 28.The ship will then head north to Australia's tropical paradise Cairns, which it will call home for four days during the Asia- Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies ...
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Sovereignty of countries should be respected in using resources China
A Chinese diplomat on Wednesday said that all countries have indisputable sovereignty over the resources within their territory, stressing the importance of the relationship between natural resources and prevention of conflicts.Wang Min, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, made the remarks at a Security Council meeting on conflict prevention and natural ...
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Speeding blamed for Taiwan road accident
Speeding caused a road accident that occurred around 2 pm Wednesday in Taiwan, leading to one local tour guide killed and seven mainland visitors injured, said local road authorities.The excessive speed caused the bus skid and hit side slope after veering off the road in southwestern Taiwan's Chiayi County. The event date recorder on the bus revealed that the speed at the time of the ...
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Xi China Vietnam should follow path of friendly cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang wave during a welcoming ceremony in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2013. Photo: XinhuaChinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged China and Vietnam to "unswervingly march together along the path of friendly cooperation" despite distractions.Xi made the comments during his three-hour-long talks with ...
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Chinas interbank rates swing back to high level
Borrowing costs between Chinese banks soared Wednesday after a brief retreat from high levels, suggesting the market remains concerned of a liquidity shortage.Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate (SHIBOR) overnight rate surged 216.9 base points to 7.66 percent, reversing from downwards in the last two days. The SHIBOR overnight rate hit a record high at 9.58 percent last week before plunging to 4.81 ...
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Australian entrepreneurs eager to benefit from Chinas booming demand
Around 100 Australian entrepreneurs gathered in Melbourne Wednesday to find out how to seize the golden opportunities emerging from China's booming economy and demand, especially during Beijing's 12th five-year plan.The Australia-China Business Week forum, also attended by officials from the Chinese Consulate-General in Melbourne and government of the Victoria State, as well as some ...
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Italy defeats Japan 4-3 at FIFA Confederations Cup
Italy's Daniele De Rossi celebrates after scoring during the FIFA's Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 match against Japan, held Arena Pernambuco Stadium, in Recife, Brazil, on June 19, 2013. Italy won 4-3.(Xinhua/Nicolas ...
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Italy edge spirited Japan to seal final-four spot
Second-half substitute Sebastian Giovinco scored a dramatic 86th-minute winner on Wednesday as Italy defeated Japan 4-3 in a pulsating Confederations Cup Group A match.The result secured Italy and Brazil a place in the semifinals while eliminating Japan and Mexico from the tournament, considered a warmup event for next year's World Cup.CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda and Manchester ...
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Liquidity crunch to plague China
BEIJING - The recent interest rate increases in China's inter-bank market have raised concerns over a liquidity crunch, but experts have viewed it in the context of weak economic recovery and argued that liquidity is ...
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Most costly takeover boosts Chinas dairy restructuring
Yashili milk formula products at an expo in Beijing in July. Yashili was ranked eighth in China's milk formula market and had a growth rate of 35.8 percent last year. [Photo / Provided to China ...
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US Japan ROK urge denuclearization steps by DPRK
/enpproperty--> WASHINGTON - The United States, Japan and the Republic of Korea on Wednesday called for "meaningful" steps on denuclearization by Pyongyang in exchange for better ties with them. "We agreed a path is open for ...
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Fishing boat capsizes off Taiwan 6 rescued
/enpproperty--> TAIPEI - Six crew members have been rescued after their fishing boat capsized off the coast in northern Taiwan's Keelung city on Wednesday, according to local cost guard authorities. The accident happened after the Yilan-registered ...
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1 dead 8 injured in Taiwan road accident
/enpproperty--> TAIPEI - One person died and eight others were injured in a road accident that occurred Wednesday in central Taiwan's Alishan Scenic Area, a local travel agency said. A bus fell off a roadside mountain slope at 2 pm, killing a tour guide and injuring eight tourists from the Chinese mainland, the agency said. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, according to the ...
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Coming soon Chinas first space lecture
Wang Yaping, the female crew member among three ';taikonauts,'; will broadcast a lecture to students throughout China about physics from a space ...
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Netizens divided over China dog meat festival
An animal rights group has failed to stop a festival in southern China dedicated to dog meat, which has garnered much media attention and divided China's internet community in recent ...
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Philippines mending ties with Taiwan
After the outburst of public anger, amplified by official outrage orchestrated by an unpopular government, Taiwan is sounding less bellicose these days. Perhaps President Ma Ying-Jeou and his advisers think they have forced the Philippines into a corner. They would be wrong. After the shooting death of Taiwanese fisherman Hung Shih-chen on May 9, in Philippine waters, it was incumbent on the ...
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China maintains cautious monetary stance
The Chinese central government said on Wednesday it will continue its prudent monetary stance while the world's second-largest economy slows down, with the market seeing its worst cash crunch in at least seven years. In a statement after a meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang, the State Council, China's cabinet, said the economy is generally stable. The prudent monetary stance ...
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Labor bill in South Australia seeks to legalise gay marriage
SA Labor backbencher Susan Close has introduced a bill to the South Australian Parliament seeking to allow same-sex marriage.Dr Close said the traditional rules of marriage between a man and a woman were too narrow and it was time for change.Her brother is gay and she said it was unfair he was unable to share the same rights as her to marry a partner."I've always found it quite ...
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China June flash HSBC PMI hits nine-month low on weak demand
BEIJING (Reuters) - Activity in China's vast manufacturing sector weakened further in June to a 9-month low as new orders faltered, a preliminary survey of purchasing managers showed on Thursday, reinforcing signs of tepid economic growth in the second ...
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Chinese shipping industry is not the only one causing environmental incidents
The recent highly publicized grounding of a Chinese bulk carrier on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia attracted the scrutiny of the world on the Chinese shipping industry with some commentators saying that the accident was indicative of a dysfunctional health and safety record throughout the industry in China.
China’s shipping industry is primarily made up of the state-owned and run COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company), and it is this company to whom the Shen Neng 1 belongs. The Shen Neng 1 is not the only COSCO ship to be involved in a notable maritime accident. Read more
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