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Study rates countries' risk from asteroidSouthampton, England (UPI) Jun 30, 2011 A study by British researchers has identified countries that would be worst affected in the event of a catastrophic asteroid strike on Earth. Researchers at Southampton University say the list is largely made up of developed countries with large populations that would experience millions of deaths in such an event. The United States, China, Indonesia, India and Japan are at risk on the basis of population while Canada, the United States, China, Japan and Sweden are rated most at risk in ... read more |
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  DMCii signs landmark satellite imaging deal with Chinese company UK-based satellite imagery provider DMC International Imaging (DMCii) signed a Pounds 110 deal with Beijing-based company 21AT, to provide access to high-resolution satellite imagery for its custom ... more | .. |
  US to upgrade Taiwan's existing F-16 jets: lawmaker The United States is expected to announce soon it will help Taiwan to upgrade its current F-16 fighter planes rather than selling it more advanced aircraft, a senior Taipei legislator said Sunday. ... more | .. |
 Taiwan unveils upgraded fighter jets Taiwan on Thursday unveiled an upgraded version of its locally developed fighter jet in a bid to boost its air defences against China after the US declined to sell it F16 warplanes. ... 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's frustrated migrant workers rise up Migrant worker Yue Yaowei has lived in Beijing for six years but is not recognised as a resident of the Chinese capital - and so cannot get health insurance, buy a car or purchase a house. ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong journalists say freedom under threat A Hong Kong journalists' group warned Sunday freedom of expression in the city had deteriorated, saying it had become intolerant of dissent as Beijing strengthened its grip on the territory. ... more | .. |
  Passer-by saves China toddler in 10-storey fall A two-year-old Chinese girl survived a fall from a 10th-floor window thanks to a passer-by who raced to catch the toddler, state media reported Sunday. ... more | .. |
 China media: multi-party system would bring chaos China's state media said a multi-party political system would unleash chaos equal to the turbulent period of the Cultural Revolution, as the country marks the Communist Party's 90th birthday. ... more |
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 Hu warns of risks as Communist Party turns 90 Chinese President Hu Jintao warned the ruling Communist Party faced severe "growing pains" as it turned 90 on Friday and said corruption, and alienation from China's masses, could erode public support. ... more | .. |
  Ocean floor muddies China's grip on '21st-century gold' China's monopoly over rare-earth metals could be challenged by the discovery of massive deposits of these hi-tech minerals in mud on the Pacific floor, a study on Sunday suggests. ... more | .. |
  Anti-China demo in Vietnam despite clampdown About 100 anti-China protesters marched peacefully in Vietnam Sunday despite a security clampdown and a vow by both countries to rein in public opinion over tensions in the South China Sea. ... more | .. |
  China hit by two mining accidents China suffered two mining accidents on Saturday that left three workers dead and 40 trapped underground, state media said, the latest incidents to hit the nation's dangerous collieries. ... more |
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 Oil prices ease on 'disappointing' Chinese data World oil prices fell Friday on a sharp slowdown for manufacturing in China, the world's biggest consumer of energy, and new US steps toward releasing crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. ... more | .. |
 Philippines tells China to be 'responsible' The Philippines on Friday urged China to be a "responsible" power, while expressing concern again over the Asian giant's increasing assertiveness in disputed waters. ... more | .. |
Thousands march on Hong Kong handover anniversary Tens of thousands Friday took to Hong Kong's streets in a carnival-like atmosphere to mark an annual pro-democracy rally on the 14th anniversary of the former British colony's return to China. ... more | .. |
  China eases tax burden on wage earners China said Friday it has raised the threshold at which people must pay income tax, as Beijing moves to ease the burden on low-income earners struggling with soaring food and housing costs. ... more |
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Fresh quake barrage hits Greek island Santorini
Pain, anger as Turkey marks two years since quake disaster
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 China cracking down on rights lawyers: Amnesty Beijing has unleashed an "uncompromising" assault on China's legal profession, targeting human rights lawyers in an effort to head off social unrest, Amnesty International said Thursday. ... more | .. |
  Beijing-Shanghai high-speed train makes debut High-speed trains linking China's two main cities Beijing and Shanghai make their commercial debut Thursday - a step seen as vital to ease pressures on the country's overloaded transport system. ... more | .. |
 Deby hails 'gift from China' bringing energy independence Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno on Wednesday proclaimed his country's energy independence as he inaugurated production at an oil refinery which he described a "gift from China". ... more | .. |
 Beijing-Shanghai high-speed train makes debut High-speed trains linking Beijing and Shanghai made their passenger debut Thursday on a $33 billion track China hopes will help ease its overloaded transport system. ... more |
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Sudan's Bashir ends state visit to China Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir left China on Thursday wrapping up a controversial three-day state visit that sparked condemnation from the United Nations, Washington and rights groups. ... more | .. |
China says navy drills not linked to sea disputes China has said a series of recent naval drills are "routine" and unrelated to simmering tensions in the South China Sea involving a range of nations with competing territorial claims. ... more | .. |
  Asia boom attracts cutting-edge architects China and other rapidly developing Asian nations are attracting cutting-edge international architects as their increasingly futuristic skylines offer the chance to push design boundaries. ... more | .. |
Chongqing -- China's inland business capital After just a few years of explosive growth, China's mega-city of Chongqing has emerged as a major industrial hub, thanks in part to a "Go West" policy to open up China's less-developed inland. ... more |
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 China's army develops online war game: report After setting up its own cyber-warfare team, China's military has now developed its first online war game aimed at improving combat skills and battle awareness, state press said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  China's admission spotlights Three Gorges woes Last October, a huge chunk of hillside broke free in this city on the Yangtze River, and the deafening landslide nearly knocked Wang Songlian's home and a dozen others into a deep ravine. ... more | .. |
China's Communists in party mood for 90th birthday Founded by a few intellectuals 90 years ago, China's Communist Party now presides over the world's second-largest economy - but this feat has come at a price that threatens its survival, analysts say. ... more | .. |
  China's Red Cross battles public mistrust China's Red Cross Society on Wednesday was forced to explain several discrepancies in its budget last year, as it battles to quell public anger and mistrust following accusations of corruption. ... more |
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  Chinese firm to invest 10 million euros in Congo forest area A Chinese firm will invest more than 10.3 million euros (15 million dollars) over four years to exploit a forest area in northern Congo, an economy ministry said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 China, Germany ink billions in deals, differ on rights Germany and China inked more than $15 billion in business deals after their first joint cabinet meeting Tuesday, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said as he warned Europe not to meddle in Beijing's internal affairs. ... more | .. |
Philippines to seek more oil in South China Sea The Philippines said Wednesday it would grant more permits to private firms to search for oil and natural gas in the South China Sea, where it has a simmering territorial dispute with China. ... more | .. |
China welcomes Lagarde's selection as IMF chief China on Wednesday welcomed the appointment of French finance minister Christine Lagarde as the next International Monetary Fund chief, saying Beijing hoped she would give emerging markets a greater say. ... more |
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