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Space arms control treaty unlikely in near-term: USGeneva (AFP) July 13, 2010 The United States said Tuesday that a space arms control treaty was unlikely to emerge in the near future as it still sees flaws in drafts being tabled at the moment. "I don't see any near-term progress on a space arms control treaty, but again I think there is a lot of shared interest between the US, Russia, China and others on providing space stability," said Frank Rose, deputy assistant secretary of state at the Bureau of Verification, Compliance and Implementation. "There are a lot of near-t ... read more |
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Dharamshala, India (AFP) July 14, 2010For those looking for the next spiritual leader of Tibet after the Dalai Lama, the ageing monk's 75th birthday ceremony last week offered some clues. Sat next to the Nobel laureate at the front of the stage was the imposing figure of the Karmapa, a thick-set, 26-year-old with the highest profile among a cast of young lamas who might fill the void that will one day be left. Separated by ... more  
Beijing (UPI) Jul 14, 2010 Argentina's bid to restore $2 billion a year soybean oil trade with China faced an uncertain future Wednesday after the two countries signed 18 agreements without reaching an accord on the suspended commodity deal. Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is in China this week on an official visit that was originally scheduled for earlier this year but postponed when Fernandez ... more  
Shanghai (AFP) July 13, 2010State-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has chosen General Electric Co's Chinese joint venture to supply the electronics system for the country's first large passenger jet. Comac's C919 aircraft - due to make a trial flight in 2014 and be ready for service around 2016 - is seen as a potential competitor to the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737. A joint venture between ... more |
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Outside View: Threats from trade deficitCollege Park, Md. (UPI) Jul 13, 2010 The U.S. Commerce Department reported the deficit on international trade in goods and services increased to $42.3 billion in May, up from $40.3 billion in April because of a $3 billion increase in the trade deficit with China. U.S. imports are rising much faster than exports and the overall trade deficit will increase even more sharply when oil prices rebound, threatening the economic recovery. U.S. President Barack Obama has cautioned Americans about the dangers of another boom financed ... read more |
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