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Metal Storm Packs A Punch In UGV Live-FireBrisbane, Australia (SPX) Mar 23, 2010 Metal Storm has received video footage from the US Navy of Metal Storm weapon systems taking part in an unmanned systems-based live-fire demonstration. This footage is now being made available on the Metal Storm website. China Lake, located on the edge of California's Mojave Desert, was chosen to provide a realistic environment for the demonstrations. With temperatures reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit, its hot, dry, dusty environment is very similar to that encountered in Afghanistan, providing a h ... read more |
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Sydney (AFP) March 19, 2010Mining giant Rio Tinto announced a huge iron ore deal with China's state-run Chinalco Friday, days before four if its staff go on trial in a case that has threatened diplomatic and trade ties. Rio said Chinalco signed a non-binding, 1.35 billion US dollar deal to help develop a massive mine in Guinea, drawing a line under a period of turbulent relations with its biggest shareholder. "We ... more 
Beijing (AFP) March 20, 2010Chinese media unleashed a torrent of criticism against Google on Saturday after reports it would leave the country, with state news agency Xinhua alleging the company was linked to US intelligence. The comments were the latest in a series of angry exchanges sparked by the row over the Internet giant's complaints of cyber hacking and censorship in the country. Xinhua said in an editorial: ... more 
Beijing (AFP) March 21, 2010China warned Sunday its export-dependent economy is likely to experience a trade deficit in March - the first for a single month in six years. The announcement followed predictions by analysts of a slump in shipments by the world's biggest exporter compared with February, when factories cranked up production for April's Easter holiday. Commerce minister Chen Deming's remarks to the clos ... more |
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Rio staff trial seen as test for ChinaBeijing (AFP) March 20, 2010 The trial of four Rio Tinto employees next week will be widely watched as a test of whether China is willing to honour commitments to foreign investors and be a responsible member of the world community. Australian national Stern Hu and three Chinese employees of the mining giant will be in the dock Monday on bribery and trade secrets charges in a case that has upset Australia and raised questions about the rule of law in China. Canberra wants transparency in the three-day trial in Shanghai, but ... read more |
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