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New Prospect For Space Arms ControlZurich, Switzerland (SPX) Jul 21, 2010 Over the past two decades, the absence of a peer military competitor has tempted US warfighters to seize the ultimate high ground and place weapons in space. The Russians and Chinese have vehemently opposed this effort and recently drafted a space arms control treaty. Although the previous administration disregarded the Russian-Chinese proposal, President Barack Obama expressed the will to come to the table and discuss preventing a potential arms race in outer space. Obama's space policy emp ... read more |
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Taipei (AFP) July 18, 2010Taiwanese magician Lu Chen has cast a spell over millions of television viewers in China, breaking into the big time with a mix of classic illusions and modern trickery. China's vast showbiz market is the focus of a growing number of Taiwanese entertainers hoping to take their name recognition and money-making potential to a whole new level - and Lu has charmed his way onto the charts. ... more  
Washington (AFP) July 16, 2010Taiwan still wants the United States to approve further weapons sales despite a marked thaw in tensions between the island and mainland China, the government spokesman said Friday. Johnny Chiang, the minister of the Government Information Office, said on a visit to Washington that national security remained paramount for the self-ruling island and "for its democracy." "In order to have a ... more  
Beijing (AFP) July 16, 2010Torrential rain and severe flooding have left at least 146 people dead and 40 missing in ten Chinese provinces, mostly along the Yangtze River following recent storms, state media said Friday. The Xinhua news agency said that as of 4:00pm (0800 GMT) Friday, rain-triggered floods had affected some 38.2 million people and 1.3 million had been evacuated. The latest toll is near 40 percent ... more |
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Rio Tinto Expand Pilbara OperationLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 19, 2010 Rio Tinto reports that markets for most of its products are strong and the overall long term demand outlook is positive although fears of a possible double-dip recession in OECD countries and a slight slowdown in Chinese growth have led to some weakening in sentiment. Following the removal of uncertainty over the Australian mineral resource tax, the Group is to fund $200m expansion of its Pilbara operations to 330 million tonnes a year. The Group reports that global iron ore production was t ... read more |
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