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October 09, 2013

Search for alien life more complicated than thought, scientists say
Denver (UPI) Oct 8, 2013
Finding life on distant exoplanets may be more difficult than scientists thought, researchers from China, the United States and Argentina said Monday. Recent observations of several planet-hosting M dwarf stars - the focus of current efforts to find Earth-like planets - showed ultraviolet properties of the small stars are quite different from those of the sun, which could further complicate the search for alien life, the researchers told a meeting of the American Astronomical Society Division ... read more

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NASA ban on Chinese scientists 'inaccurate': lawmaker A decision by NASA to bar Chinese scientists from an upcoming conference was deemed "inaccurate" Tuesday by the US congressman who wrote the law on which the restriction is based. ... more		China criticises US space agency over 'discrimination' Beijing on Wednesday criticised the US space agency NASA for what it termed "discriminative action" over a decision to exclude Chinese from a forthcoming science conference in the United States. ... more		What's Next, Tiangong? Earlier this year, signs appeared that China was reshuffling its Tiangong space laboratory program. The first Tiangong lab module was launched in 2011, and two astronaut crews lived aboard it. The T ... more
				NASA ban on Chinese scientists 'inaccurate': lawmaker A controversial decision by NASA to bar Chinese scientists from a conference on exoplanets next month was deemed "inaccurate" Tuesday by the US congressman who wrote the law. ... more		China extends olive branch to wary SE Asia at summit China offered an olive branch Wednesday to Southeast Asian nations wary of Beijing's territorial claims, keeping its growing clout on display at yet another summit notable by US President Barack Obama's absence. ... more

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China: Japan defeated not only by atomic bombs Japan should realize it was defeated in 1945 "not just" by atomic bombs and thus not challenge the post-World War II order, China's ambassador to Washington said Tuesday. ... more		China arrests 139 in Xinjiang for urging jihad: media China has arrested 139 people in Xinjiang for allegedly spreading jihad, state-run media said Wednesday, as it warns of growing religious extremism in the far western region, home to Muslim Uighurs. ... more		N. Korean leader orders 'mass production' of attack drones Strike hits south Beirut after evacuation warning; 20 militants killed in Israel strikes on Syria Hezbollah says fired missiles at Israel air base south of Tel Aviv		Taiwan military says China able to invade by 2020 China's arms buildup over the last two decades would give it the power to invade Taiwan by 2020 even if allies came to the island's aid, a military report said Tuesday. ... more
				China rebuffs Japan PM's charm offensive Japan's prime minister reached out to the leaders of China and South Korea at an Asia-Pacific summit, officials said Tuesday, but Beijing said that more than handshakes were needed to ease deep tensions among Asia's biggest economies. ... more		Typhoon Fitow kills 10 in east China province Ten people have died after a typhoon slammed into China's east coast, including a family of three who were all killed by electric shocks, state media reported Wednesday. ... more

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Fossil bird from 125 million years ago shows some dinosaur traits A bird 125 million years ago had two distinct kinds of feathers, resembling those of non-flying feathered reptiles and modern birds, Chinese researchers say. ... more		US Chinatowns risk disappearance: study Faced with a proliferation of luxury housing and chain stores, America's Chinatowns risk extinction as new immigrants are priced out of city centers, an advocacy group said Wednesday. ... more		Tajikistan lost 1,000 glaciers in 3 decades: minister Scientists urge swift action on microbial technologies to address climate crisis EU deforestation ban in chaos as parliament loosens rules		Vietnam seizes two tonnes of illegal ivory Vietnam has seized two tonnes of illegal elephant tusks found stashed in bags of shells being shipped to China, state media reported Wednesday. ... more
				Chinese court agrees to hear Bo Xilai appeal A Chinese court said Wednesday it would hear an appeal by fallen Communist Party star Bo Xilai, who was convicted of bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power last month and jailed for life. ... more		Typhoon Fitow slams into China, kills five Typhoon Fitow, which barrelled into China's east coast early Monday packing winds of more than 200 kilometres (124 miles) an hour, killed at least five people and impacted 4.5 million, state media reported. ... more

Booming Philippine outsourcing industry faces worker shortage

EU seeks China investment boost

US and China tussle for trade dominance at APEC

Bt sweet corn can reduce insecticide use

Early spring warming has greatest effect on breaking bud

NMSU and NMDA work together to boost organic farming

Islamists step up attacks in north Mali

Ethiopia says no plans to withdraw troops from Somalia

'Armed bandits' kill Niger soldier, wound three others in Nigeria: official

London black taxis turn white for Australia

Rolls-Royce SUV will not compromise brand: CEO

Ford expands in Asia, sees sales over 1 mln this year

	China is 'polluting' Mt. Fuji: Japan study A Japanese study is claiming that toxic air pollution from China is to blame for high mercury levels atop the country's beloved Mount Fuji. ... more		Disabled Chinese activist freed from jail Disabled Chinese activist Ni Yulan said Saturday she had been freed from jail but was in very poor health after spending more than two years locked up for "picking quarrels". ... more		Myanmar to get more coal-fired power India and Singapore have agreed to jointly build a power plant with Myanmar for the energy-starved Southeast Asian country. ... more		Report says U.S. could face shortage of nuclear reactor material The United States could be facing a shortage of lithium, an element vital to the operation of many of the country's nuclear reactors, a study says. ... more

Trump's approach to space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites in back end of coast-to-coast double launch

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Ford expands in Asia, sees sales over 1 mln this year		MEPs urge tough conditions on China investment accord talks		Taiwan risks tensions with survey of disputed Spratlys		China's economy on a 'smooth', controlled slowdown: Xi		China says 'clock is ticking' on US debt ceiling
Australia hopes for China free trade deal in a year		Obama says 'no lasting damage' from Asia absence		IMF cuts China 2013 growth forecast to 7.6%		Two China miners saved 10 days after flood, 10 confirmed dead		EU seeks China investment boost

US and China tussle for trade dominance at APEC

China's Xi holds Malaysia talks in regional charm offensive

US shutdown prompts global trepidation, bemusement

Singapore, China giants mull Spain gas investment: report

Global armada steams into Sydney for naval centenary

Arctic shipping route may take 20 years, Maersk CEO: FT

China, Indonesia boost economic ties as Xi arrives

Tesco seals China deal as profits slump

US ally Turkey defends choice of Chinese missiles

China, Taiwan in 'milestone' talks at APEC

Two million monitoring Internet in China: state media

China grabs limelight from wounded US at Asia-Pacific summit

'Killer hornets' leave 42 dead in China: Xinhua

200,000-year history of continental shelf from Okinawa Trough deep-sea core

Five dead as Typhoon Wutip batters Vietnam

Mongolian parliamant passes new investment law: Xinhua

Einstein's genius put down to 'well-connected' brain halves

Hotpots and snake blood: Asia's libido-boosting foods

Chen vows to fight China 'threat' from new platform

China's Xi urges improved Southeast Asia ties in Indonesia speech

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