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US, Australia sign space surveillance dealMelbourne (AFP) Nov 8, 2010 Australia and the United States on Monday signed an agreement to cooperate in surveillance of space, possibly expanding the reach of a US military network tracking satellites and space junk. The US military increasingly relies on satellites for navigation, targeting, secure communications and intelligence gathering, and strategists worry about the potential for collisions, as well as China's investments in space defence technology. "Australia and the United States shared a deep concern about the ... read more |
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  Tokyo seizes user record from Google over video leak: NHK Japanese prosecutors on Tuesday seized user records from Google in an investigation into the leak of a video on YouTube showing a tense maritime incident that sparked a row with China, NHK said. ... more | .. |
  US urges growing China to be 'responsible player' The United States Monday urged China to be a "responsible player" as its global influence grows and stressed its commitment to Asia after security talks with Australia during a regional diplomatic push. ... more | .. |
  China Plans Weather Modification Techniques For Asia Games Meteorological authorities in south China's Guangzhou City may use weather modification techniques this month to guarantee a rainless 2010 Asian Games. Five planes will be used to dispel rain ... more | .. |
  Lawyer linked to Nobel winner says barred from leaving China A lawyer whose firm represents jailed Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo said he was stopped from leaving China on Tuesday and that others had been blocked to prevent them attending the Oslo prize ceremony. ... more |
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  China praises much-criticised Myanmar election China's one-party government applauded the military junta in ally Myanmar on Tuesday for holding a weekend election that has been roundly criticised by the United States and others as a sham. ... more | .. |
  China to rein in dioxin emissions to help air quality China has said it aims to cut the intensity of dioxin emissions in key industries by 10 percent by 2015, as part of efforts by the world's top polluter to tackle ever-worsening air quality. ... more | .. |
  Blackouts trigger diesel shortage in China: state media Power outages imposed on factories to help China meet its energy efficiency targets have led to diesel shortages in several cities as plants are forced to use generators, state media said Monday. ... more | .. |
  British PM on trade-boosting visit to China British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in China on Tuesday on a bid to win trade deals to boost his country's fragile economy - but differences over human rights issues could overshadow the trip. ... more |
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 Global business groups urge G20 to ensure rare earth supply Business groups from around the world have urged leaders at this week's G20 summit to ensure the supply of rare earth minerals amid concerns that trade disputes could harm access to the key commodities. ... more | .. |
 Japan may put troops near disputed isles: report Tokyo is considering placing troops on a remote Japanese island in the East China Sea to monitor China's expanded naval activities that have worried its neighbours, a newspaper reported Tuesday. ... more | .. |
Chinese artist chastises West for valuing trade over rights Chinese artist Ai Weiwei on Monday chided Western leaders for putting trade relationships with Beijing ahead of their commitment to human rights, on the eve of a visit by Britain's prime minister. ... more | .. |
  Britain signs jet engine deal with China as PM visits The premiers of Britain and China on Tuesday oversaw the signing of deals worth more than one billion dollars, as visiting Prime Minister David Cameron looks to boost London's fragile economy. ... more |
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GE to invest two billion dollars in China US conglomerate General Electric said Tuesday that it plans to invest more than two billion dollars over two years to improve research and development in China and to fund new joint ventures. ... more | .. |
Oil demand to rise for 25 years despite green push: IEA Oil demand and price are set to grow steadily over the next 25 years despite environmental policies, essentially dooming climate-change goals, the International Energy Agency forecast on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  China auto sales growth accelerates in October China's auto sales remained robust in October as total sales in the first 10 months overtook those for the whole of 2009, according to data released by an industry group on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Japan still to blame, China says after ship video leak China has again put the blame on Japan for a maritime incident two months ago that sparked the worst row between the Asian powers in years, after the leak of a video apparently showing the collision. ... more |
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  Pirates claim nine million dollar ransom for S.Korean tanker Somali pirates said Saturday they had received a record nine-million-dollar ransom in a helicopter air drop for the release of a South Korean supertanker, Samho Dream, with 24 crew. ... more | .. |
  Climate change hurting China's grain crop: report Climate change could trigger a 10 percent drop in China's grain harvest over the next 20 years, threatening the country's food security, a leading agriculture expert warned in comments published Friday. ... more | .. |
 China says ship, crew hijacked off Somalia in June rescued A Singapore-flagged cargo ship with 19 Chinese crew that was hijacked in June by pirates off the coast of Somalia has been rescued, the Chinese transport ministry said Saturday. ... more | .. |
 US, Australia to discuss rare earths in security talks US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Saturday that US-Australian security talks will explore alternatives to China for supplies of key rare earth minerals used in high-tech weaponry. ... more |
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 British PM heads to China seeking big trade deals British Prime Minister David Cameron arrives in China Tuesday with some 50 top business leaders seeking to win lucrative deals and strengthen ties on his first official visit to the economic powerhouse. ... more | .. |
  World powers are united on Iran uranium offer: France The six world powers involved in negotiations with Iran are united on the need to update an offer to send some of Tehran's uranium overseas for enrichment, France's foreign ministry said Friday. ... more | .. |
 US senator sees 'confrontation' with China, war with Iran The United States faces a possible war with Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions and a "period of confrontation" with China over its currency, a top US lawmaker warned Saturday. ... more | .. |
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei blasts 'inhuman' Communist regime Chinese artist Ai Weiwei branded the nation's government "inhuman" on Sunday and said the Internet would bring the current Communist regime to an end, as he remained under house arrest in Beijing. ... more |
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