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December 06, 2012

China prepares to grow vegetables on Mars: state media
Beijing (AFP) Dec 4, 2012
Chinese astronauts are preparing to grow fresh vegetables on Mars and the moon after researchers successfully completed a preliminary test in Beijing, state media reported. Four kinds of vegetables were grown in an "ecological life support system", a 300 cubic metre cabin which will allow astronauts to develop their own stocks of air, water and food while on space missions, Xinhua news agency said Monday. The system, which relies on plants and algae, is "expected to be used in extra-terrestrial ... read more

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				India stands firm on South China Sea Amid increasing tensions in the South China Sea, India said its navy would protect the country's interests, which include oil exploration blocs off the coast of Vietnam, in the disputed waters. ... more		274 dead, hundreds missing in Philippines typhoon The death toll from a typhoon that ravaged the Philippines jumped to 274 Wednesday with hundreds more missing, as rescuers battled to reach areas cut off by floods and mudslides. ... more

World's tallest woman dies in China: authorities A Chinese woman who was certified as the tallest in the world has died, an official from her hometown said Wednesday. ... more		China to press murder charges for inciting Tibet immolations China will charge anyone caught aiding or inciting Tibetan self-immolations with murder, state press said Wednesday, after more than 90 Tibetans set themselves alight in protest at Beijing's rule. ... more		Ukraine foreign minister calls Russian nuclear 'saber-rattling' European powers, US seek to censure Iran at UN nuclear watchdog board Iran moves to stop increasing enriched uranium stockpile: IAEA		China war veteran, 80, sent to labour camp: son An 80 year old Chinese war veteran spent a year and a half in a "re-education" camp for trying to complain about a policeman, his son said Wednesday, the latest in a series of high-profile labour camp cases. ... more
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