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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:50:00 GMT

Sandstorms blanket Beijing in yellow dust

Visitors to Tiananmen Square battle the dusty conditions. (AFP: Lui Jin) Beijing residents woke up Saturday to find the Chinese capital blanketed in yellow dust as a sandstorm caused by a severe drought in the north swept into the city. The storm, which
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:50:00 GMT

Protesters begin weekend march around Bangkok

Thousands of anti-government protesters gather by their motorcycles before marching through central Bangkok March 20, 2010. Thousands of 'red shirt' anti-government protesters and supporters of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra pressed ahead with
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:38:00 GMT

Sandstorms blanket Beijing in dust

Beijingers woke up Saturday to find the Chinese capital blanketed in yellow dust, as a sandstorm caused by a severe drought in the north and in Mongolia swept into the city. The storm, which earlier buffeted parts of northeastern China, brought strong
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:22:00 GMT

Thai protesters parade in Bangkok

Thousands of anti-government protesters in Thailand have boarded motorcycles and trucks for a mass rally in Bangkok in the latest stage of their campaign. The 'red-shirt' movement, many of them supporters of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, wants the
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:21:00 GMT

'Red Shirts' take to streets to win over Thai capital

Thousands of Thai protesters packed trucks, cars and motorbikes in a carnival-like convoy Saturday aimed at winning over the capital's residents in their flagging "class war" against the government. The supporters of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:58:00 GMT

Sandstorms blanket Beijing in yellow dust

Beijingers woke up Saturday to find the Chinese capital blanketed in yellow dust, as a sandstorm caused by a severe drought in the north and in Mongolia swept into the city. The storm, which earlier buffeted parts of northeastern China, brought strong
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:48:00 GMT

Sandstorm turns Beijing skies orange

China's capital woke up to orange skies thanks to the biggest sandstorm of the year. Photo / Shrink China's capital woke up to orange skies thanks to the biggest sandstorm of the year. Photo / BEIJING - China's capital woke up to orange-tinted skies
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:39:00 GMT

Chinese man eats child's brain to cure epilepsy

LONDON: In a gory incident, a Chinese man has allegedly killed an 11-year-old boy and ate his brain to cure his epilepsy, a media report said. Wang Chaoxu of Qixian village in Yunnan, south west China, killed the boy, Li Xuetang, who was found buried
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:27:00 GMT

South Korean firm puts up $12-million nature-friendly fertilizer plant in Lipa

A South Korea-based company is putting up a $12 million nature-friendly fertilizer plant in Lipa, Batangas to produce 6,000 metric tons (MT) per day of organic fertilizer; 70 percent of which will be exported to Japan. DP Pure Environment Inc., (DPPE), a
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:25:00 GMT

Okada, Kouchner talk Iran, N. Korea

Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada met Thursday with his French counterpart, Bernard Kouchner, ahead of a Group of Eight meeting in Canada later this month and said the two shared "serious concerns" over Iran's nuclear program. Okada also told the French
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:53:00 GMT

Cambodia ceramists stoked

ANDONG RUSSEY, Cambodia ? For generations, the Cambodian village of Andong Russey has been known for its pottery for daily use, such as water containers and food bowls. A villager removes cups from a kiln. But as the country plunged into political
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:53:00 GMT

Sandstorms blanket Beijing in yellow dust

BEIJING residents woke up Saturday to find the Chinese capital covered in a film of yellow dust, as sandstorms caused by a severe drought in the north of the country and Mongolia swept into the city. The storm, which earlier lashed parts of northeastern
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:39:00 GMT

'Red Shirts' take to streets to win over Thai capital

Thousands of red-clad Thai protesters began to snake across Bangkok on Saturday in a festive travelling rally aimed at winning over the city's residents to their flagging anti-government campaign. Police said around 20,000 "Red Shirts" joined the convoy
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:27:00 GMT

Sandstorms blanket Beijing in yellow dust

Beijingers woke up Saturday to find the Chinese capital covered in a film of yellow dust, as sandstorms caused by a severe drought in the north of the country and Mongolia swept into the city. The storm, which earlier lashed parts of northeastern China,
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:26:00 GMT

Orange sky over Beijing after sandstorm

China's capital woke up to orange-tinted skies on Saturday as the strongest sandstorm so far this year hit the country's north, delaying some flights at Beijing's international airport and prompting South Korean weather officials to issue a dust warning
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:23:00 GMT

Orange sky in Beijing for years biggest sandstorm

China's capital woke up to orange-tinted skies on Saturday as the strongest sandstorm so far this year hit the country's north, delaying some flights at Beijing's international airport and prompting South Korean weather officials to issue a dust warning
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:23:00 GMT

Protesters begin weekend march around Bangkok 2010-03-20 13:04

Thousands of anti-government protesters gather by their motorcycles before marching through central Bangkok March 20, 2010. Thousands of 'red shirt' anti-government protesters and supporters of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra pressed ahead with
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:16:00 GMT

Protesters begin weekend march around Bangkok 2010-03-20 13:04

Thousands of anti-government protesters gather by their motorcycles before marching through central Bangkok March 20, 2010. Thousands of 'red shirt' anti-government protesters and supporters of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra pressed ahead with
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:16:00 GMT

Beijingers wake up to sandstorm aftermath

BEIJING: Beijingers woke up Saturday to find the Chinese capital covered in a film of yellow dust, as sandstorms caused by a severe drought in the north of the country and Mongolia swept into the city. The storm, which earlier lashed parts of
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:05:00 GMT

China Issues Warning to Google's Partners

BEIJING The Chinese authorities have warned major partners of Googles China-based search engine that they must comply with censorship laws even if Google does not, an industry expert with knowledge of the notice said Sunday. The Chinese government
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:55:00 GMT

'Red Shirts' take to streets to win over Thai capital

BANGKOK - Thousands of red-clad Thai protesters began to snake across Bangkok on Saturday in a festive traveling rally aimed at winning over the city's residents to their flagging anti-government campaign. Police said around 20,000 'Red Shirts' joined
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:44:00 GMT

Rio staff trial seen as test for China

The trial of four Rio Tinto employees next week will be widely watched as a test of whether China is willing to honour committments to foreign investors and be a responsible member of the world community. Australian national Stern Hu and three Chinese
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:41:00 GMT

China?s Growth Shifts the Geopolitics of Oil

Last summer, Saudi Arabia put the final bolt in its largest oil expansion project ever, opening a new field capable of pumping 1.2 million barrels a day more than the entire production of Texas. The field, called Khurais, was part of an ambitious $60
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:26:00 GMT

Chinas Growth Shifts the Geopolitics of Oil

Last summer, Saudi Arabia put the final bolt in its largest oil expansion project ever, opening a new field capable of pumping 1.2 million barrels a day more than the entire production of Texas. The field, called Khurais, was part of an ambitious $60
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:23:00 GMT

Iron ore from Australia

is unloaded at Tianjin Port, one of China's biggest ports for importing the commodity, in Tianjin municipality March 19, 2010. [Photo/Agencies] A worker unloads iron ore from Australia at Tianjin Port, one of China's biggest ports for importing the
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:20:00 GMT

Boat intercepted in Australian waters

Another asylum seeker boat with more than 90 passengers on board has been intercepted in Australian waters, stirring concerns the Christmas Island immigration detention centre could soon be full. The suspected illegal entry vessel was found northwest of
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:09:00 GMT

Work in volatile Timor earns police duo awards

Constable Martyn Spear (left) and Detective Nick Poland received high praise from the Police Commissioner for their work in the unpredictable conditions of East Timor. Photo / Richard Robinson An agitated, drunk Timorese cop was screaming at him in
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:58:00 GMT

US navy ship in South Korea for joint military drill

South Korean navy men welcome USS John S. McCain, a US Aegis-equipped ship, as it enters a port in Donghae, about 280 km (174 miles) east of Seoul, March 19, 2010. The US navy ship arrived in South Korea for a joint military drill with South Korean
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:38:00 GMT

US indicates it will continue to arm Taiwan

The United States has left open the possibility of further arms sales to Taiwan, with a senior official saying Beijing's military build-up was aimed squarely at the self-governing island.
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:36:00 GMT

World Briefing | ASIA: China: 4 Face Trial on Organ Trafficking Charges

The first Chinese trial involving organ trafficking could take place next month in Beijing, according to a report in China Daily, an official English-language newspaper. Four men have been charged with paying living people for organs and then reselling
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:32:00 GMT