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New U.S. computer to be world's fastestOak Ridge, Tenn. (UPI) Mar 23, 2011 A supercomputer commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy means the United States will again be home to the fastest computer in the world, researchers say. The computer, dubbed "Titan," is predicted to achieve a computation speed 20,000 trillion calculations (20 petaflops) per second, PhysOrg.com reported Wednesday. If successful, it will surpass China's Tianhe-1A, unveiled last October by the country's National University of Defense and boasting a speed of 2.5 petaflops. The ... read more |
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  Taiwan missile test flops again Taiwan's air force said Wednesday that two out of four missiles missed their targets during a drill earlier this week, two months after a similar failure left military leaders red-faced. ... more | .. |
  Chinese state press blasts Libya strikes Chinese state media on Wednesday blasted the UN-backed military strikes on Libya, saying they masked a self-interested grab by Western powers for oil and "world dominance." ... more | .. |
 UN chief defends Libya air strikes against doubters UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday launched a strong defence of the air strikes on Moamer Kadhafi's forces which face growing criticism from doubters led by Russia and China. ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong to restrict foreign homebuyers from 2013 US judge OKs partial settlement in e-book case Nordic-Baltic states seek more cooperation Outside View: Jobs outlook grim Empire-style computers? Frenchman takes PCs to lap of luxury Google-Microsoft field smartphones to take on iPhone 5 EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms |
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  China plugging holes in 'Great Firewall' China appears to be moving aggressively to plug holes in its "Great Firewall" censorship system, causing frustration for businesses and web users, foreign Internet companies and analysts said. ... more | .. |
  S. Korea foreign minister to visit China next week South Korean's foreign minister will visit China next week, Seoul said Tuesday, as it seeks to persuade veto-wielding Beijing to consent to a UN condemnation of North Korea's new nuclear programme. ... more | .. |
  China's delayed smoking ban to start May 1 China has announced that its long-awaited smoking ban will finally come into force in May, as the nation that accounts for one in five of the world's smoking deaths tries to kick the habit. ... more | .. |
  Solar Greenhouses: China's Winning Solution To Global Energy Crisis Solar greenhouses have played a vital role in China's agricultural scene for years. New innovations in greenhouse design are allowing growers to produce more varieties of vegetables, even during lon ... more |
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Canada willing to join US 'Iron Dome' missile shield: minister
Israeli officers warned against criticising Trump's Gaza plan; Israel hits Hamas weapons facility in Syria
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  Wind, solar becoming cost competitive: Chu Clean sources of energy such as wind and solar will be no more expensive than oil and gas projects by the end of the decade, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  Tokyo water unsafe for babies, food bans imposed Tokyo warned Wednesday that radioactive iodine over twice the safe level for infants had been detected in its tap water after Japan's massive earthquake crippled a nuclear plant. ... more | .. |
  Bosch wants to hire 24,000 workers in China German auto parts and appliance maker Bosch wants to nearly double the number of staff in China to around 50,000 by 2015, it said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 China's CNOOC 2010 profit soars on oil price rise CNOOC Ltd, China's biggest offshore oil and gas producer, said Wednesday its 2010 net profit surged 84.5 percent on higher oil prices as demand increased with the global economic recovery. ... more |
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 China could overtake US economy by 2030: WBank China could overtake the United States as the world's largest economy if it maintains annual growth of eight percent over the next 20 years, the World Bank's chief economist said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  China airlines to challenge EU carbon tax: report Chinese airlines plan legal action against a European Union plan to impose a carbon tax from 2012, claiming it could cost them millions of dollars a year, state media said Thursday. ... more | .. |
Philippines set for oil drilling amid China spat The Philippines is set to pursue oil exploration in disputed waters of the South China Sea amid a spat with China, the government and the company behind the project said. ... more | .. |
China warns against S.China Sea oil exploration China warned Thursday against any oil exploration without its consent in waters it claims in the South China Sea after the Philippines announced plans for possible drilling. ... more |
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Fukushima nuclear plant operator to dismantle water tanks next week
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 Google accuses China of blocking Gmail Google accused the Chinese government on Monday of interfering with its Gmail service, after weeks of online disruptions that have coincided with calls for protests emulating those in the Middle East. ... more | .. |
  China orders honesty in property market China's economic planner told developers and real estate agents Tuesday not to use underhanded means to sell property, as Beijing continues efforts to cool the country's real estate market. ... more | .. |
 Venezuela inks new oil deal with Chinese firms Venezuela is shoring up economic ties with Chinese companies with the signing of new trade and investment agreements, in a bid by President Hugo Chavez to reduce dependence on Washington. ... more | .. |
  India assesses Chinese military abilities The Indian Defense Ministry's Annual Report for 2010-11 has added Chinese military capabilities into its strategic planning. ... more |
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Japan, China, SKorea foreign ministers meet The foreign ministers of Japan, China and South Korea on Saturday agreed to boost cooperation on nuclear power safety and disaster preparedness, one week after Japan's devastating quake and tsunami. ... more | .. |
 Zimbabwe, China sign $585 million in deals Zimbabwe and China on Monday signed a raft of agreements worth $585 million (413 million euros) aimed at reviving the southern African country's health, mining and agriculture sectors. ... more | .. |
 China's Wen shocked at rising oil prices Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao expressed shock at rising oil prices Monday and blamed loose monetary policies by "some countries" as well as political unrest in the Middle East for the spike. ... more | .. |
 Obama: Brazil on equal economic footing with China, India US President Barack Obama said Saturday on a visit to Brazil that the United States should treat South America's largest nation as an economic power similar to Asian giants China and India. ... more |
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Perseverance Rover's Groundbreaking Soil and Rock Samples
Mark Sykes' Statement in Support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
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 Freya Energy's Unique Large Format Lithium Ion Cells And Batteries China Nuvo Solar Energy has provided more information on Freya Energy's ("Freya") large format lithium ion cells and batteries in response to inquiries from shareholders. Freya has developed f ... more | .. |
Beijing targets luxury ads amid wealth gap China's capital has banned outdoor advertising that promotes hedonistic or high-end lifestyles as the government seeks to ease public concerns about the country's widening wealth gap. ... more | .. |
  Exiled Tibetans elect new leader Thousands of Tibetans worldwide vote Sunday for a new leader who hopes eventually to become the new face of the struggle for freedom in China, a cause embodied for decades by the Dalai Lama. ... more | .. |
China calls for equal market access overseas China's Minister of Commerce Chen Deming on Sunday urged foreign governments to improve their investment environment and provide equal access for Chinese investors, state media reported. ... more |
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Jimmy Choo staying true to his roots World-famous designer Jimmy Choo may have come a long way since working in his family's humble shoemaking business in Malaysia, but he never forgot his dad's dedication to perfect footwear. ... more | .. |
  Mounting Japan crisis sparks exodus of foreigners Alarm over Japan's nuclear disaster grew with more foreign governments advising their citizens to flee Tokyo as army helicopters dumped water on an overheating plant at the centre of the crisis. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan builds first undersea earthquake sensor Taiwan began building its first undersea earthquake sensor on Sunday in a project aiming to give earlier warnings of the quakes and tsunamis that frequently hit the region. ... more | .. |
 China to raise banks' reserve requirement ratio China's central bank said Friday it will raise the amount of money banks must keep in reserve, in the latest move to rein in lending and bring inflation under control. ... more |
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