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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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  China extends reach in S.Asia with Nepal aid deal China's army chief wrapped up a high level visit to Nepal on Thursday, signing a new aid deal with Kathmandu's military that further cements ties between the two neighbours. ... more | .. |
  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 | .. |
  Over 25 killed in Myanmar quake: officials At least 25 people were killed and dozens of buildings destroyed when a strong earthquake struck Myanmar near the Thai border, officials from both countries said Friday. ... 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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  Migrating birds linked to avian flu spread International and U.S. researchers say wild migratory birds may have a role in the spread of bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1. ... more | .. |
 Over 25 killed in Myanmar quake: officials At least 25 people were killed and dozens of buildings destroyed when a strong earthquake struck Myanmar near the Thai border, according to information from officials in both countries on Friday. ... more | .. |
  China mine explosion kills 11, two missing A coal mine explosion killed at least 11 people and left two missing in northeastern China on Thursday, a local official said, the latest disaster to strike the accident-prone industry. ... more | .. |
  Bombardier, COMAC team up to market, sell jetliners Canadian manufacturer Bombardier and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China agreed Thursday to work together in a bid to break Airbus and Boeing's duopoly for medium-range jetliners. ... 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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  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 | .. |
 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 | .. |
 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 | .. |
  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 |
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  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 | .. |
  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 | .. |
  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 | .. |
  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 |
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  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 | .. |
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 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 |
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 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 | .. |
 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 | .. |
  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 |
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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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  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 | .. |
 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 | .. |
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 |
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 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 | .. |
 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 |
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