Africa: unknown disease that kills in 24 hours kills 100 people
An epidemic of an unidentified disease has claimed the lives of over 100 people, mostly children, in the town of Dekin, Benin, since it was detected for the first time a month ago.
http://actualidad.rt.com/actualidad/view/95750-desconocida-enfermedad-mata-horas
Unknown disease kills over 100 children in Benin
COTONOU, May 28 (Xinhua) — More than 100 people, mostly children aged between four to 17, have died in the past [...]
The United States on Wednesday insisted that it maintains a neutral stance on the sovereignty of the Diaoyu Islands, following a warning from the Chinese ambassador to the United States over the issue.
Patrick Ventrell, acting deputy spokesman at the US State Department, said the US does not take a position on the sovereignty of the islands.
http://www.china.org.cn/world/2013-05/03/content_28717629.htm
Good luck Japan…
This gives the green light to either side who might now want to [...]
April 14, 2013 – CHINA – Eleven new cases of the deadly bird flu H7N9 were found in China today, bringing the total in the country to 60, including 13 deaths, the state-runXinhua news agency reported. Two of today’s new cases are in Henan province, the first time that H7N9 has been discovered there. Two new deaths were reported in Shanghai, bringing the number of dead in the city to nine, more than any other city, according [...]
China bird flu outbreak at 38, Taiwan reports 42 suspected cases, none confirmed
The human H7N9 avian influenza outbreak in China has grown to 38 cases, according to the World Health Organization. Of this total, 10 have resulted in death.
http://www.theglobaldispatch.com/china-bird-flu-outbreak-at-38-taiwan-reports-42-suspected-cases-none-confirmed-25533/
“Based on a seven-day dormant period of virus, the middle of this month is going to be a critical moment for containing any epidemic of H7N9.
…Authorities are still working through the theory that people are [...]
Taiwan is on high alert against the H7N9 bird flu, and has set a special center to monitor the situation.
http://english.cntv.cn/program/china24/20130407/105696.shtml
China ghost cities:
SATELLITE PICTURES OF CHINA’S GHOST CITIES
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92858009@N04/sets/72157632769140102/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92858009@N04/sets/72157632769023388/
China to make Another Ghost City? Will Bulldoze 700 Mountains for it!
http://english.cntv.cn/program/newshour/20120907/104682.shtml
http://finance.ninemsn.com.au/executivesuite/downtime/8576615/china-to-flatten-700-for-new-city
Nearly 9 tonnes of aniline leaked by a chemical plant in north China’s Shanxi Province have ended up in the Zhuozhang River, affecting a downstream city in neighboring Hebei Province, local authorities said Sunday.
http://english.cri.cn/6909/2013/01/06/2743s742281.htm
leaking of nearly 9 tons of the chemical aniline into the river.
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=ED-20130106-37743-CHN
Aniline is toxic by inhalation of the vapour, ingestion, or percutaneous absorption.[19][20] The IARC lists it in Group 3 (not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to [...]
China’s Central Meteorological Station continues its alert today for the heavy fog that’s hitting China’s northern, central and western regions.
It’s predicted that Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan and Shaanxi provinces and Chongqing municipality will be hit by fog. In some areas, the visibility is less than 200 meters, impacting airlines and high-way transportation.
Meanwhile, jointly affected by the cold front and the heavy snow, the low temperature in some parts of China continues. [...]
Zhang Zhaozhong, rear admiral at China’s National Defense University
Zhang pointed out that China has a stronger fighting capability than Japan in a war for the Diaoyu Islands, because China’s coastal areas are close to the islands and the radar and missiles there can cover all the islands. However, the intervention of the U.S. military will change the military strength contrast between China and Japan, so China should prepare for it.
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90786/7955832.html
76% of Greeks want to leave the country:
Conducted in January by the Focus Bari company using a sample of 444 people aged between 18 and 24, the study shows 76% of interviewees believing that leaving Greece would be the best response to the effects of the economic crisis. However, for most of them, the idea of leaving appears a dream that cannot come true. Half of those interviewed (53%) spoke of [...]
By MarketWatch
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Sometimes, good news is bad news.
For months now, the markets have eagerly awaited a major easing move from the People’s Bank of China. At even the slightest hint of a coming rate cut or even just another trimming of banks’ reserve ratios, stocks have rallied, believing that monetary-policy support would keep the world’s second-largest economy safe for a “hard landing.”
Then, at [...]
By V. Phani Kumar
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — China’s manufacturing activity contracted at a faster pace in May as conditions for exporters worsened during the month, the preliminary findings of a survey by HSBC showed Thursday. The “flash” reading of the manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped to 48.7 in May from a final print of 49.3 in April, HSBC said. A measure below 50 in the survey indicates deterioration, whereas [...]
TORONTO (AP) — The first-ever transgender contestant to compete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant has lost her bid to win the title.
Jenna Talackova, 23, competed with 61 contestants Saturday night. She was among the final 12 contestants.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CN_CANADA_MISS_UNIVERSE_CANADA?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-05-19-23-47-52
New Zealand 3483.86 +6.39%
Australia 4356.40 +5.97%
Nikkei 225 10121.01 +19.70%
TOPIX 864.83 +18.70%
TSE 2nd Sec 2461.04 +16.56%
JASDAQ 53.67 + 11.53%
Korea 2038.52 +11.65%
Taiwan 8002.32 +13.15%
Taiwan OTC 118.33 +26.03%
Shanghai 2384.97 +8.44%
Shanghai A 2489.57 +8.05%
Shanghai B 241.13 +12.02%
Shenzhen A 1016.62 +12.10%
Shenzhen B 666.04 +17.46%
SHSZ 300 2584.45 +10.18%
Shenzhen comp 10116.39 + 13.43%
Hong Kong 20888.24 +13.31%
HK CN Ent 10870.61 +9.40%
HK Aff Crp 4007.04 +8.82%
Singapore 3007.29 +13.64%
FTSE ST China 254.78 +15.35%
Vietnam 440.29 +25.24%
Thailand 1196.60 +16.71%
Philippines 5091.92 +16.47%
Malaysia 1575.43 [...]
New Zealand 3513.55 + 7.29%
Australia 4363.80 +6.15%
Nikkei 225 10098.68 +19.44%
TOPIX 865.62 +18.80%
TSE 2nd Sec 2436.16 +15.38%
JASDAQ 53.50 +11.18%
Korea 2041.44 +11.81%
Taiwan 8120.30 +14.82%
Taiwan OTC 120.23 +28.05%
Shanghai 2395.38 + 8.91%
Shanghai A 2501.35 +8.56%
Shanghai B 242.41 +12.61%
Shenzhen A 1017.47 +12.19%
Shenzhen B 671.99 +18.51%
SHSZ 300 2607.26 +11.15%
Shenzhen comp 10220.51 +14.59%
Hong Kong 21384.57 +16.00%
HK CN Ent 11265.81 +13.38%
HK Aff Crp 4149.44 +12.69%
Singapore 3033.18 +14.62%… />FTSE ST China 258.39 +16.98%
Vietnam 441.85 +25.69%
Thailand 1171.34 +14.24%
Philippines 5058.47 + [...]
It is also to impose duties on American cars as it says it doesn’t want foreign products being dumped there but rather develop and encourage its own leading companies:
China has said it will withdraw support for foreign investment in the country’s car industry to encourage domestic carmakers, according to state media.
The Xinhua news agency cited a joint announcement from the Ministry of Commerce and the National Reform and Development [...]
MONTREAL (AP) — Thousands of Canadians in remote areas of the Arctic lost all communications after a satellite suddenly ceased operating.
The disruption of Telesat’s Anik F2 satellite affected Wi-Fi, telecommunication and broadcast services, according to The Canadian Press news agency.
It affected 10 of 33 communities served by NorthwesTel in Canada’s far north. First Air airline canceled 48 flights, stranding [...]
Asian Market Indices
Index Quote Change Change% Local
New Zealand 3268.32 -28.31 -0.86% 16:24
Australia 4694.20 -37.60 -0.80% 14:45
Nikkei 225 10115.19 92.80 0.93% 11/22
TOPIX 875.48 5.96 0.69% 11/22
TSE 2nd Sec 2055.01 12.40 0.61% 11/22
JASDAQ 48.60 0.41 0.85% 11/22
Korea 1927.34 -17.00 -0.87% 12:25
Taiwan 8357.08 -17.83 -0.21% 11:45
Taiwan OTC 134.81 0.30 0.22% 11:25
Shanghai 2812.55 -71.82 -2.49% 11:44
Shanghai A 2945.79 -75.16 -2.49% 11:30
Shanghai B 289.09 -8.62 -2.90% 11:30
Shenzhen A 1344.82 -30.33 -2.21% 11:29
Shenzhen B 819.04 -10.12 [...]
by A.P
Asian Market Indices
Index Quote Change Change% Local
New Zealand 3287.41 -1.90 -0.06% 16:04
Australia 4711.20 6.10 0.13% 14:25
Nikkei 225 9871.51 59.85 0.61% 11:00
TOPIX 856.87 6.57 0.77% 11:00
TSE 2nd Sec 2025.88 3.47 0.17% 11:00
JASDAQ 47.86 0.25 0.53% 11:00
Korea 1911.69 14.58 0.77% 12:05
Taiwan 8259.20 3.66 0.04% 11:25
Taiwan OTC 133.71 -0.46 -0.34% 11:05
Shanghai 2858.59 19.73 0.69% 11:24
Shanghai A 2979.43 5.67 0.19% 11:10
Shanghai B 285.84 1.54 0.54% 11:10
Shenzhen A 1301.16 4.52 0.35% 11:10
Shenzhen B 797.44 [...]
Asian Market Indices
Index Quote Change Change% Local
New Zealand 3004.24 -7.79 -0.26% 15:59
Australia 4411.20 -18.30 -0.41% 14:25
Nikkei 225 9580.23 32.12 0.34% 11:00
TOPIX 858.14 0.44 0.05% 11:00
TSE 2nd Sec 2153.28 0.17 0.01% 11:00
JASDAQ 51.46 -0.04 -0.08% 11:00
Korea 1738.49 4.44 0.26% 12:05
Taiwan 7617.74 -21.81 -0.28% 11:25
Taiwan OTC 137.25 -0.08 -0.06% 11:05
Shanghai 2443.12 -47.60 -1.91% 11:24
Shanghai A 2565.08 -45.41 -1.74% 11:10
Shanghai B 222.00 -2.75 -1.22% 11:10
Shenzhen A 1020.87 -20.04 -1.93% 11:10
Shenzhen B 591.11 -9.37 [...]
Asian Market Indices
Index Quote Change Change% Local
New Zealand 2938.11 4.29 0.15% 18:31
Australia 4264.90 2.20 0.05% 17:17
Nikkei 225 9203.71 12.11 0.13% 07/02
TOPIX 830.98 2.59 0.31% 07/02
TSE 2nd Sec 2139.16 14.46 0.68% 07/02
JASDAQ 50.95 0.29 0.57% 07/02
Korea 1671.82 -14.42 -0.85% 15:02
Taiwan 7330.74 76.68 1.06% 13:46
Taiwan OTC 130.95 0.77 0.59% 13:46
Shanghai 2378.41 4.62 0.19% 14:44
Shanghai A 2483.56 -4.74 -0.19% 14:30
Shanghai B 208.38 -0.03 -0.01% 14:30
Shenzhen A 964.14 -11.60 -1.19% 14:30
Shenzhen B 552.23 -7.58 [...]
Asian Market Indices
Index Quote Change Change% Local
New Zealand 3003.83 -57.40 -1.88% 18:31
Australia 4286.30 -126.50 -2.87% 17:36
Nikkei 225 9459.89 -298.51 -3.06% 15:29
TOPIX 859.82 -20.19 -2.29% 15:00
TSE 2nd Sec 2138.02 -33.01 -1.52% 15:00
JASDAQ 49.23 -0.88 -1.76% 15:11
Korea 1560.83 -44.10 -2.75% 18:03
Taiwan 7086.37 -236.36 -3.23% 13:46
Taiwan OTC 123.96 -5.79 -4.46% 13:46
Shanghai 2622.63 -50.79 -1.90% 15:15
Shanghai A 2750.55 -53.12 -1.89% 15:15
Shanghai B 207.40 -6.46 -3.02% 15:15
Shenzhen A 1092.02 -11.98 -1.09% 15:00
Shenzhen B 539.42 -10.14 [...]
Asian Market Indices
Index Quote Change Change% Local
New Zealand 3163.16 -7.59 -0.24% 15:59
Australia 4499.40 -1.30 -0.03% 14:25
Nikkei 225 10281.40 45.64 0.45% 11:29
TOPIX 918.99 -1.44 -0.16% 11:00
TSE 2nd Sec 2238.25 -8.10 -0.36% 11:00
JASDAQ 52.84 -0.21 -0.40% 11:01
Korea 1638.97 -12.54 -0.76% 12:05
Taiwan 7593.70 -5.02 -0.07% 11:25
Taiwan OTC 136.94 -0.93 -0.68% 11:05
Shanghai 2531.36 -28.57 -1.12% 11:07
Shanghai A 2654.38 -29.83 -1.11% 11:07
Shanghai B 204.97 -6.96 -3.28% 11:07
Shenzhen A 1004.27 -21.28 -2.08% 11:10
Shenzhen B 532.20 -4.80 [...]
Asian Market Indices
Index Quote Change Change% Local
New Zealand 3157.35 -60.58 -1.88% 15:48
Australia 4546.90 -51.70 -1.12% 14:10
Nikkei 225 10295.63 -400.06 -3.74% 11:29
TOPIX 925.53 -31.19 -3.26% 11:00
TSE 2nd Sec 2269.49 -67.64 -2.89% 11:00
JASDAQ 53.52 -1.77 -3.20% 11:01
Korea 1651.00 -33.71 -2.00% 11:50
Taiwan 7498.29 -81.19 -1.07% 11:10
Taiwan OTC 133.43 -3.17 -2.32% 10:50
Shanghai 2712.11 -27.59 -1.01% 10:37
Shanghai A 2844.39 -28.09 -0.98% 10:37
Shanghai B 226.91 -3.52 -1.53% 10:37
Shenzhen A 1135.74 -6.49 -0.57% 10:55
Shenzhen B 566.51 -12.73 [...]
One of my friend in China told me that google is still censoring in it’s HK-base site, google.hk!
“Overnight in China, Google started redirecting users of its mainland Chinese search engine Google.cn to the uncensored, Hong Kong-based Google.com.hk, presenting a challenge to China’s control of the Internet. “
It is just a LIE!!!
When you search for “ä¸Â国人æÂÆ’” (Chinese civil rights). Here is the result: The page doesn’t exist.
When you search [...]
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