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November 24, 2012

Mars on, Moon off at Europe space talks
Naples, Italy (AFP) Nov 21, 2012
A joint European-Russian plan for an unmanned mission to look for signs of life on Mars cleared a hurdle at a European Space Agency (ESA) budget meeting in Naples on Wednesday, delegates said. But a scheme to send a European lander to the Moon made no headway given ESA's money crunch, and an early-stage proposal to join China in a space weather forecasting system was also nixed, they said. The meeting in the southern Italian city is to set a multi-year budget for ESA at a time when financial con ... read more

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China launches third environment monitoring satellite China on Monday sent the third satellite in its "Environment I" family into the sky, sharpening its abilities in environmental monitoring and disaster forecasting. The launch marks the complet ... more		Japan appoints new ambassador to China Japan on Thursday appointed a new ambassador to China, months after the last nominee died before he could take up his post and as tensions simmer between Tokyo and Beijing over disputed territory. ... more		Taiwan protests Chinese passports over territory claim Taiwan on Friday protested after China started issuing new passports with maps that feature two of the island's most famous scenic spots as part of Chinese territory. ... more
				US-Myanmar detente forces Chinese rethink: experts After years of almost unchallenged dominance, China's influence in Myanmar is under threat as the United States and other nations seek closer ties with the former pariah state, experts say. ... more		Hu vows robust Russia ties on Shoigu visit: Xinhua Chinese President Hu Jintao vowed Wednesday to continue to develop solid relations with Russia after talks with visiting Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, state media said. ... more

Japan's opposition pledges national security boost Japan's main opposition Liberal Democratic Party said Wednesday it would look at establishing a permanent presence on uninhabited Tokyo-controlled islands at the centre of a dispute with China. ... more		Outside View: Fixing thepivot to Asia U.S. President Barack Obama is underscoring the administration's "strategic pivot" to Asia with a trip to the Pacific. This column has criticized this pivot and the botched public diplomacy campaign that managed to irritate friends, allies and, of course, China. ... more		RTX's Raytheon secures U.S. Army contract for wireless power beaming NKorea to boost economic cooperation with Russia alongside growing military ties Russia vows response after Ukraine fires long-range US missiles		China eyes S. America as defense customer Defense manufacturers in Brazil and Chile face new competition from China's rapidly developing aviation and arms industries, showcased at the Zhuhai International Air Show. ... more
				World powers to mull improving Iran offer: diplomats Six world powers will discuss on Wednesday in Brussels making a "more creative" and sweetened offer to persuade Iran to scale back its controversial nuclear programme, diplomats said. ... more		Obama set to defy China over sea rows US President Barack Obama was on Tuesday set to defy Beijing's protests and use a summit to raise concerns over South China Sea rows that have sent diplomatic and trade shockwaves across the region. ... more

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				Outcry in Taiwan over rejection of Dalai Lama visit Taiwan has decided to bar the Dalai Lama from entering the island, triggering an angry response from a women's organisation that had invited him to a meeting there next month, officials said Thursday. ... more		China to stop relying on prisoner organs: minister China will no longer rely on executed prisoners as a source of transplant organs within two years, a health minister said according to state media Thursday. ... more

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Obama meets Wen after political transitions

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China names new leaders for Shanghai, Chongqing

Remixed brain waves reveal soundtrack of the human brain

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Asian rivals pursue trade pact amid maritime rows

China says US overtakes EU as its top export market

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Kazakh guard accused of killing 15 goes on trial

Asian nations feud over South China Sea

China's Xi hammers home graft warning: media

China replaces top police and security chief

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