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Moscow's Mars pioneers hail success, gripe at space rationsMoscow (AFP) Nov 8, 2011 Six men who spent 520 days in isolation in Moscow to simulate a flight to Mars on Tuesday spoke of their pride at becoming "spacemen" but complained of the monotony and cravings for crusty baguettes. Wearing blue jumpsuits and badges with the project name Mars 500, the international team of one Chinese, one Italian, one Frenchman and three Russians said they were proud of their "flight" in a Moscow car park. "I wanted to enter this big world of space and seeing all the people who are here and be ... read more |
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  What does the Tiangong 1 space station mean for China China has successfully completed the first step of building a space station when Shenzhou 8 docked with lab module Tiangong 1 on Nov. 3, 2011, but what is the significance of the project for the nat ... more | .. |
 China's great big leap skyward A Chinese Long March 2F carrier rocket hurled Shenzhou-8 into orbit a week ago. Two days later, the unmanned spacecraft linked up with the Tiangong-1 module, accomplishing China's first space dockin ... more | .. |
 China masters space command, control China's space control network has realized integrated command and control, which ensured the successful docking of the unmanned spacecraft Shenzhou 8 with the space lab module Tiangong 1, according ... 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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  Map mischief creates furore in India New Delhi lodged a diplomatic protest with China after a map used in a commercial presentation showed sections of northern India as part of China. ... more | .. |
 Will China's next space mission be manned? An interview with Huang Weifen, deputy chief director of China's astronaut program. b>Reporter: /b>When will Chinese astronauts perform the space rendezvous and docking task? b>Huang ... more | .. |
 China's space industry to see accelerated expansion over next 10 years China's space industry will develop quickly over the next 10 years as the country pushes ahead with its space programs after its first space docking on Thursday. Lab modules, a space station a ... more | .. |
  No 'smoking gun' in Iran nuclear report: analysts The UN atomic watchdog's hardest-hitting report to date on Iran's suspected nuclear weapons drive is probably too weak to convince Russia and China of the need for more sanctions, analysts said Wednesday. ... more |
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ATLAS bolsters radio frequency network through new HawkEye 360 alliance
Advancing safer lithium energy storage
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  US Pacific fleet commander warns of tactical missteps The US Seventh Fleet commander said Wednesday he was not worried about a major conflict in Asia but about small incidents with unpredictable consequences in areas such as the South China Sea. ... more | .. |
 Iran defiant on nuclear programme, warns Israel Iran vowed Wednesday it "will not budge an iota" from its nuclear path despite a new UN report hardening suspicions it is seeking atomic weapons, as an Iranian general warned Israel of "destruction" if it launched an attack. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan Hawkeye aircraft head for US upgrading Taiwan has sent two early warning aircraft for upgrading in the United States and will send two more, media and the air force said Tuesday, as part of an arms deal that upset US ties with Beijing. ... more | .. |
  Key US senators warn China on military parts Two key US senators angrily pressed China on Monday to crack down on firms blamed for counterfeit electronics that end up in US military hardware, warning such components could harm US national security. ... more |
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 China says US goals for Hawaii summit 'too ambitious' China said Monday that US goals for the Asia Pacific leaders' meeting in Hawaii this week were "too ambitious" and beyond the reach of developing economies in the fast-growing region. ... more | .. |
 Russia's Putin slams 'arrogant world powers' Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin lashed out Monday at "arrogant world powers" as he hosted his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao for a regional security summit Moscow bills as a counterpart to NATO. ... more | .. |
  China to send armed patrols on Mekong: report China and several neighbouring countries will provide armed escorts to ships navigating the Mekong River, state media said Wednesday, after 13 Chinese sailors were killed on the key waterway last month. ... more | .. |
  Dalai Lama blames Chinese for Tibet deaths Tibetans setting themselves on fire are protesting Beijing's "cultural genocide" policy in Tibet, the Dalai Lama said at the end of a visit to Japan. ... more |
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Quantum factors elevate plant energy transport efficiency
Small temperature rise could triple Earth heat hazard
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  Celebrities pressure China over pollution gauge Several Chinese celebrities have joined an online campaign aimed at pressuring the government into improving the way it measures air pollution, as residents increasingly worry about their health. ... more | .. |
 China's 'soft power' push stumbles at the movies Everybody knows Oscar. From Beijing to Paris and New York to Sao Paolo, the golden statuette honouring the best movies in the world is a symbol of the "soft power" prowess of the United States. ... more | .. |
 Supporters travel huge distances to visit Ai Weiwei Chinese artist Ai Weiwei said Wednesday supporters had travelled thousands of kilometres to his Beijing studio to express their support and donate money towards a huge tax bill he has to pay. ... more | .. |
  China food chain shares up after buyout gets OK Shares in a Chinese restaurant chain extended its gains further Wednesday after a buy-out bid by the owners of US fast-food giants KFC and Pizza Hut was given regulatory approval. ... more |
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 China broadcaster attracts record bids for ad slots: report China's state broadcaster CCTV attracted a record 14.26 billion yuan ($2.25 billion) in bids for advertising slots in 2012, state media said Wednesday, as firms scramble to boost recognition. ... more | .. |
  IMF chief warns world economy risks 'downward spiral' International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Wednesday warned the world risked plunging into a "downward spiral" of financial instability and urged Asian economies to be on their guard. ... more | .. |
  China faces hurdles to developing shale gas Energy-hungry China is tapping its vast shale gas reserves to reduce its reliance on dirty coal and imports, but experts warn its lack of technical expertise and scarce water supplies pose challenges. ... more | .. |
  Sierra Leone: First iron ore shipment in 30 years The London-based African Minerals Limited (AML), which is mining iron ore in Sierra Leone, on Tuesday began loading the country's first iron ore export for 30 years, the shipment bound for China. ... more |
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 Hundreds of real estate outlets close in Beijing: Xinhua Real estate agents in Beijing have been forced to close hundreds of branches this year as government restrictions on property purchases squeeze demand for apartments and houses, state media said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  GM's cloud over Chinese Saab rescue 'regrettable': Sweden A statement by General Motors this week threatening to block technology licences if two Chinese companies buy Saab, clouding a rescue, was unfortunate the Swedish government said on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  Death toll in China mine blast rises to 10 The death toll from a rock blast in a Chinese coal mine has risen to 10 after two seriously injured workers who were rescued from the shaft died from their wounds, state media reported Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 China plays down Japan's arrest of fisherman Beijing said Tuesday that Japan's arrest of a Chinese fishing boat captain was a "regular fishery case", in an indication the incident would not affect ties between the two Asian rivals. ... more |
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 US sees surge in visa demands from China, Brazil The United States is adding 100 more consular officers in China and Brazil to cope with a surge in demand for visas - up 34 percent in China and 42 percent in Brazil in the last year. ... more | .. |
  Facebook in no rush to IPO, enter China Facebook is in no hurry to go public or to get into China, where it is officially blocked, according to Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of the social networking giant. ... more | .. |
 Japan releases Chinese fisherman Japan released a Chinese fishing boat captain on Wednesday after he paid a fine of reportedly around $3,900 for entering Japanese waters, in the latest maritime incident between the two sides. ... more | .. |
 China probes telecom giants for Internet monopoly A Chinese government agency is investigating two telecommunications giants for allegedly monopolising Internet broadband services, state media said Wednesday, in an unusual public spat. ... more |
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