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November 29, 2013

Calm solar cycle prompts questions about impact on Earth
Washington (AFP) Nov 28, 2013
The surface of the sun has been surprisingly calm of late - with fewer sunspots than anytime in in the last century - prompting curious scientists to wonder just what it might mean here on Earth. Sunspots have been observed for millennia - first by Chinese astronomers and then, for the first time with a telescope, by Galileo in 1610. The sunspots appear in roughly 11-year cycles - increasing to a daily flurry and then subsiding drastically, before amping up again. But this cycle - dub ... read more

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Spotlight on China's Moon Rover The upcoming launch of China's Chang'e-3 Moon lander and rover follows a busy year for the Chinese space program. Awareness of China's growing strength in spaceflight is rising throughout the world. ... more		China launches experimental satellite China successfully launched the Experiment-5 satellite into a preset orbit with the Long March-2D carrier rocket at 10:12 a.m. Monday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The satellite wi ... more		China names moon rover "Yutu" China has chosen the name "Yutu" (Jade Rabbit) for its first moon rover, after a worldwide online poll challenged people to come up with names. Li Benzheng, deputy commander-in-chief of China's luna ... more
				Japan 'prime target' in China air zone: media Chinese state-run media Friday identified Japan as Beijing's "prime target" in its newly declared air defence zone, calling for "timely countermeasures without hesitation" if Tokyo defies it. ... more		China media urges countermeasures against Japan planes China's state media called Friday for "timely countermeasures without hesitation" if Japan violates the country's newly declared air zone, after Beijing sent fighter jets to patrol the area following defiant military overflights by Tokyo. ... more

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Ex-Israel security boss called to testify in China bank case Bereaved families suing Bank of China over allegedly abetting Palestinian militants are seeking a deposition from a former top Israeli security official, their lawyer said Thursday. ... more		Japan, South Korea defy Chinese air zone Japan and South Korea said Thursday they have defied China's newly declared air defence zone with military overflights, showing Beijing a united front after US B-52 bombers did the same. ... 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		China's response to US B-52s in air zone 'too slow': media China's response to US B-52 bombers in its newly-declared air zone was "too slow", state-run media said Thursday, fuelling a popular clamour for Beijing to get tough against Japan and the US. ... more
				Philippines fears China wants South China Sea air control The Philippines expressed concern Thursday that China may seek control of air space over contested areas of the South China Sea, after Beijing declared an air defence zone above other disputed waters. ... more		No Australia climbdown on China criticism Australia refused Thursday to back down from criticism of China's newly-declared air defence identification zone, with Prime Minister Tony Abbott proclaiming a right to "speak our mind". ... more

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China asserts air zone rights despite US B-52 flights China has insisted it has the ability to enforce its newly-declared air zone over islands disputed with Japan, despite Beijing's reluctance to intervene after American B-52 bombers entered the area. ... more		US presses 'concerns' over Chinese air zone The United States on Wednesday pressed its concerns over China's newly declared air defense zone, a day after American B-52s flew over the disputed area in the East China Sea. ... 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		Philippines says China carrier's mission 'raises tension' The Philippines Wednesday criticised China's dispatch of its first aircraft carrier to the South China Sea, saying it "raises tension" in waters where the two Asian neighbours are locked in a territorial dispute. ... more
				ASC Signal Secures Major HF Antenna Order in China ASC Signal Corporation has secured a major contract with ShenTai International Company, one of Asia's leading providers of HF radio systems, for the design, construction and delivery of a major HF a ... more		US flies B-52 bombers in China's air defense zone Two US B-52 bombers flew over a disputed area of the East China Sea without informing Beijing, US officials said Tuesday, challenging China's bid to create an expanded "air defense zone." ... more

China's new FTZ attracts 38 overseas firms: government

Paris can take on London as China business hub: French minister

China, EEurope pledge to boost ties, heed EU rules

Flower Power - Researchers breed new varieties of chamomile

Typhoon-hit Philippine farmers risk 'double tragedy': FAO

Delaying Resistance to Bt Corn in Western Corn Rootworm

Mozambique police fire tear gas at anti-conscription protest

Nigeria military says bombed Boko Haram camps

Chinese businessman charged in Zambia graft case

Engineering student's hobby yields electric-powered skateboard

France's Renault and Peugeot seen to profit from Iran deal

Volvo signs second loan with China Development Bank

	Japan govt gets international support on China fly zone Several governments joined Japan Tuesday in criticising China's latest bid to carve out a zone of control in the East China Sea, including Australia summoning Beijing's ambassador to voice opposition over the move. ... more		Communist China restores Chiang Kai-shek's house, and image China's Communist authorities have reverently restored an 80-year-old house once used by Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek, as changing relations with Taiwan transform an arch enemy into a recognised historical figure. ... more		China desert lake shrinks by one-third in 13 years: Xinhua China's largest desert freshwater lake has shrunk by one-third in the last 13 years, state media said Thursday, as the country's breakneck modernisation continues to damage the environment. ... more		China puts another senior official under investigation China has placed a provincial vice governor under investigation, officials said, the latest senior official to fall in a highly-publicised anti-graft campaign under the country's new leadership. ... 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

South Pole Safety: NASA seeks innovative Lunar rescue solutions

Exxon sells Iraq oil stake to PetroChina: ministry		Kenya launches $13.8bn China-built railway to boost trade		China's new FTZ attracts 38 overseas firms: government		Sinopec suspends executives over China pipeline blast: Xinhua		US telling airlines to stay safe in East China Sea
Pakistan launches largest nuclear power project		China high-speed train kills four rail workers: report		China, EEurope pledge to boost ties, heed EU rules		World's top carbon emitter China expands emissions trading		Paris can take on London as China business hub: French minister

China property firms deny tax-shirking report

Romania, China ink nuclear cooperation agreements

More than a million seek China government jobs

China state TV targets property firms over unpaid taxes

More Moon Missions For China

China to send 'jade rabbit' to Moon: state media

Teal Identifies Over 3,000 Payloads For Launch By 2032

"Gravity" director wants China to take him into space

Japanese airlines say will obey China's air zone rules

Beijing's aircraft carrier heads for South China Sea

China envoy visits Taiwan amid protests

China public backs air defence zone: survey

Australia calls in China ambassador over air zone concerns

Chinese businessman charged in Zambia graft case

Chinese smartphone maker ZTE said working on smartwatch

China launches remote-sensing satellite

China faces threat of more 'terror' attacks: Beijing

China creates air defence zone over Japan-controlled islands

New faultlines widen at UN climate talks

US backs Japan as China tensions soar on air zone

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