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November 25, 2013

Big Boost for China's Moon Lander
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 22, 2013
Things are going well for China's first lunar landing. The Chang'e-3 spacecraft and its rover are being processed at the launch site. So is the rocket to be used in this mission. With all preparations apparently nominal, we can probably expect liftoff in early December. The Chang'e-3 spacecraft is larger and heavier than China's previous two lunar missions, which were both sent to simply orbit the Moon. Apart from the extra gear on this mission, Chang'e-3 must also carry a heavy fuel load to enabl ... read more

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US panel urges punishment for China cyber spying A US panel Wednesday called for tougher action against China, including possible sanctions to stop cyber spying, warning that Beijing has yet to be persuaded to end rampant espionage. ... more		Ethnic distrust festers in Tiananmen attackers' home town A Han Chinese emigrant to Hotan, the distant home town of "terrorists" behind a deadly attack in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, eases his fears of his Muslim Uighur neighbours quite simply - he bans them from his restaurant. ... 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		Poly Technologies takes delivery of 4 Mi-171 helicopters Chinese defense importer and exporter Poly Technologies has taken delivery of four Mi-171E transport helicopters built by Russian Helicopters. ... more
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China hospital ship heads for typhoon-hit Philippines A Chinese hospital ship set sail for the typhoon-ravaged Philippines Thursday, with foreign media given unprecedented access to a navy base as Beijing seeks to promote its aid effort nearly two weeks after the disaster. ... more		Top China court calls for end to confession through torture China's top court said Thursday the use of torture to extract confessions must end, in a legal system that has long been riddled with abuses. ... 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		Chinese farms torture angora rabbits for fur: PETA Animal rights group PETA urged shoppers Wednesday to boycott products made from angora rabbit fur, after it released footage of fur being plucked from the skins of live rabbits on Chinese farms. ... more
				Founder faces tough battle on return to Taiwan's Acer The founder of Taiwanese personal computer maker Acer has returned as its head to help turn around the firm's fortunes but analysts warn it has a tough fight in its attempts to expand in the mobile device market. ... more		iPhone maker Foxconn invests $40 million in US Taiwan's Foxconn, the maker of iPhones, iPads and other electronics in China, said Thursday it would invest $40 million in the United States to ramp up manufacturing of high-end products. ... more

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	China oil pipeline explosion toll rises to 52 The death toll from an oil pipeline explosion in a Chinese coastal city rose to 52 Sunday, as rain and the close proximity of dangerous gases hampered the rescue operation, state media said. ... more		18,000 evacuated after pipeline explosion in China: govt Some 18,000 people were evacuated from a Chinese coastal city after an oil pipeline explosion killed at least 47 people and sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky, a local government report said Saturday. ... more		China, EU begin negotiations on investment pact China and the European Union began talks on a landmark investment agreement Thursday, a positive move amid lingering trade tensions between the two sides. ... more		India, Vietnam agree on more South China Sea oil development India and Vietnam have agreed to expand oil exploration projects in the disputed South China Sea. ... more

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