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If you are such an expat and have an interesting story to share, please send an e-mail to expat@chinadaily.com.cn.Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200chinadaily-dcc9068bcf9a1601dc3994db1dd831ccchinadailyenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jul/25/sanders-after-you-my-dear-alphonse/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jul/25/sanders-after-you-my-dear-alphonse/ANALYSIS/OPINION: The miniature mid-July ballet danced by American, Chinese and U.N. statisticians only obscures a much larger geopolitical drama: China's unquenchable thirst for and America's unbreakable dependence on imported oil. When an official from the U.N. International Energy Agency last week named China the world's No.Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200washtimes-fbfbf64befb0d8d3d828e44036ab5686washtimesenhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10736141http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10736141China could reduce the number of crimes which carry the death penalty, reports in a liberal newspaper suggest.Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-dd5b9009b17677adf28053d0ffcb3af6bbcenhttp://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/asian-market/2010/07/24/265879/Asian-stocks.htmhttp://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/asia/asian-market/2010/07/24/265879/Asian-stocks.htm(ChinaPost.com.tw) - Asian stock markets surged on Friday on a strong lead from Wall Street and cautious optimism about the results of “stress tests” on eurozone banks, traders said.Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200ChinaPost-9e50b23f7a5e94c05c8b7cbdb47f9e85ChinaPostenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/china%20rushes%20to%20keep%20oil%20from%20sea/3718317http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/china%20rushes%20to%20keep%20oil%20from%20sea/3718317China is rushing to keep an oil spill from reaching international waters, while an environmental group tried to assess if the country's largest reported spill was worse than has been disclosed. Crude oil started pouring into the Yellow Sea off a busy north-eastern port after a pipeline exploded late last week, sparking a massive 15-hour fire.Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-9e2ae914c5195eee1b97021eac23b3b6channel4newsenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/china%20biggest%20energy%20consumer/3717782http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/china%20biggest%20energy%20consumer/3717782China has overtaken the US as the world's largest user of energy, experts have said. But its government immediately questioned the International Energy Agency's report The Paris-based energy forum said China's 2009 consumption of energy sources ranging from oil and coal to wind and solar power was equal to 2.Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-31c2fe73fd8740d164c2aebeb54e7357channel4newsenhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128616671&ft=1&f=1057http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128616671&ft=1&f=1057American and European companies have vied for centuries to dominate what used to be called "the China market." James Mann of The New Republic argues Western business leaders still don't seem to grasp that, increasingly, China wants to keep that market for itself.Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200NPRnews-6ce581b48e45e9f009a7a5139de1a504NPRnewsenhttp://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/oil-explosion-sparks-massive-fire/story-fn3dxity-1225893477533http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/oil-explosion-sparks-massive-fire/story-fn3dxity-1225893477533Officials said no one was killed and set their sights on the cleanup, with a dark, brown slick floating on the sea. State-run media said the pipeline blew up on Friday evening, and the blaze raged among tanks at the port in the northern city of Dalian. More than 2000 firefighters worked overnight to control flames that shot 30 metres into the air.Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200austrianews-9892de0e6b1e2496d12a36b9757cfa69austrianewsenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/7896176/Chinese-oil-pipeline-explodes.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/7896176/Chinese-oil-pipeline-explodes.htmlThe cause of the initial blast was not clear. The Xinhua News Agency said it happened after a tanker uploaded oil at the port. China National Radio said officials were considering the evacuation of about 600 homes nearby. The pipelines are owned by China National Petroleum Corp., which is Asia's biggest oil and gas producer by volume.Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-6b05caa988c3e1492eae5ae73a692be5telegraphenhttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-07/15/content_10111934.htmhttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-07/15/content_10111934.htmChina's online population has reached 420 million by the end of June, according to a report issued by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) on Thursday.Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200chinadaily-41393e376c6071043e547a179792a5c5chinadailyenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/c806eb24-9046-11df-ad26-00144feab49a,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c806eb24-9046-11df-ad26-00144feab49a.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/c806eb24-9046-11df-ad26-00144feab49a,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c806eb24-9046-11df-ad26-00144feab49a.html&_i_referer=After a marathon Congressional debate spiked with fierce exchanges, Argentina has become the first country in socially conservative Latin America to legalise gay marriage. Thousands of supporters who had rallied outside Congress during the 15-hour session erupted in cheers when the law, sponsored by....Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200ft-1403188f6d860b819199f4d58b631865ftenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/fAcarMo0Ebc/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/fAcarMo0Ebc/index.htmlThe death toll from a tropical storm that tore through the Philippines this week has doubled.Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-a687bbe3b2118322433054f50585638fcnnenhttp://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/07/14/government-shipbuilding-strategy.html?ref=rsshttp://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/07/14/government-shipbuilding-strategy.html?ref=rssThe federal government has announced it will restart a plan to purchase two new vessels to replace the navy's aging supply ships at a total cost of $2.6 billion.Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200CBC-14865e5306d42f7dfaf599685836b724CBCenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10596734.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10596734.stmNew economic data show a jump in China's export, while its frothy property market may have peaked.Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-99b2c57ba38d097b125ff9b2f7d9102ebbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/7883266/Chinese-export-surge-fuels-trade-surplus.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/7883266/Chinese-export-surge-fuels-trade-surplus.htmlChina's exports grew faster than expected last month, offering reassurance on the strength of the recovery in the world economy and adding to the country's huge trade surplus.Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-d6d37d07c9e9c898e0f7414419fb2b85telegraphenhttp://article.wn.com/view/2010/07/10/Envivio_Three_Screens_Solution_is_Key_to_Delivering_3G_Mobil/?section=More+News&template=worldnews%2Findex.txthttp://article.wn.com/view/2010/07/10/Envivio_Three_Screens_Solution_is_Key_to_Delivering_3G_Mobil/?section=More+News&template=worldnews%2Findex.txtIntegration of Critical Standards, High Quality Compression and Support for Numerous Smartphones and Other Devices Enable China's Telcos to Present an Exceptional Viewing Experience to Download image ....Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200austrianews-dbdbbfdd27d89c6b4600b3e53945a23faustrianewsenhttp://techcrunch.com/2010/07/09/google-china-license/http://techcrunch.com/2010/07/09/google-china-license/Back in January 2010, Google declared that it was no longer willing to continue censoring search results on Google.cn , and that it would possible shut down the Chinese search page, and potentially even its offices in China. In March, Google backed that talk up by redirecting Google.cn to Google.com.Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200techcrunch-572b4a8da6ca9f9194218c209289241btechcrunchenhttp://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=108635&Itemid=38http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=108635&Itemid=38He said there is no point in killing a few people and then those people being replaced by new recruits. “We have to make sure that the ability of the Taliban, in Afghanistan or Pakistan, to be able to continue to recruit people diminishes,” he added. When asked how does Pakistan regard - Afghan....Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200app-en-e17872664ccb5c978edc707476add7b6app-enenhttp://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=108468&Itemid=38http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=108468&Itemid=38KARACHI, July 7 (APP): Four Pakistani cricketers Yasir Hameed, Azhar Ali, Tanvir Ahmed and Zulqarnain Haider left on Wednesday to feature in the upcoming Test series against Australia and England. Yasir Hameed is staging a comeback in Pakistan team after three years in place of Faisal Iqbal.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200app-en-76ee71a04df459cf88ad983098382ea8app-enenhttp://news.ptv.com.pk/topstory.asphttp://news.ptv.com.pk/topstory.aspDuring his visit the President would have interaction with his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao to promote bilateral cooperation for regional and International peace and stability. The President will also visit shanghai expo where China has established Pakistani pavilion close to its own.Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200ptvworldnews-ae39fb86c70f5a545f6494e8f5f03522ptvworldnewsenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/7871739/Chinese-security-forces-prepare-for-anniversary-of-Urumqi-riots.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/7871739/Chinese-security-forces-prepare-for-anniversary-of-Urumqi-riots.htmlChinese security forces have fanned out across the far Western city of Urumqi to ensure peace on the first anniversary of ethnic riots that killed almost 200 people.Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-93bddbe3af391eacd340adc19fbc83e4telegraphenhttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2010-06/30/content_10037985.htmhttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2010-06/30/content_10037985.htm(China Daily) Updated: 2010-06-30 07:58 ....Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200chinadaily-287c9264ca5b206434ffdfd130f8b672chinadailyenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0701/breaking10.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0701/breaking10.htmlGoogle's application to renew its operating license in China is being reviewed by the government and the results will be posted soon, Chinese state media reported.Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-bdbdf707b8ad7d4755bc9a4ecf88ba82irishtimesenhttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-06/30/content_10037141.htmhttp://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-06/30/content_10037141.htmBeijing and Taipei signed a historic trade deal on Tuesday to boost economic ties and further ease political tensions that have haunted cross-Straits ties for most of the past six decades.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200chinadaily-3f98d7dbd132a73320870fed6a3316eachinadailyenhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/30/world/asia/30korea.html?partner=rss&emc=rsshttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/30/world/asia/30korea.html?partner=rss&emc=rssChina called its behavior “beyond reproach,” continuing an argument with the U.S. about how to handle North Korea.Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200IHT-4ce9a5e1c7b0574389ddf3f13b10ef6dIHTenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/asia_pacific/10434768.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/asia_pacific/10434768.stmBut many people here are ambivalent about whether the deal will be good or bad for Taiwan in the long run. What is for certain is that it will give each side's exports and investments greater access to the other's market, making the Chinese and Taiwanese economies more integrated than ever.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-a74d1723cbc7bd1d6d4c1bc692ad7a7dbbcenhttp://www1.voanews.com/english/news/Obama-World-Must-Send-Clear-Message-to-North-Korea-97357434.htmlhttp://www1.voanews.com/english/news/Obama-World-Must-Send-Clear-Message-to-North-Korea-97357434.htmlUS president says nations must step up pressure on Pyongyang until it decides to change behavior, comply with international normsTue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200voanews-9d6309ed781b8803489b4ee2447181d8voanewsenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/8c30ae12-8251-11df-9467-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8c30ae12-8251-11df-9467-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/8c30ae12-8251-11df-9467-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8c30ae12-8251-11df-9467-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=Barack Obama, US president, has invited Hu Jintao, his Chinese counterpart, to pay a state visit to the US, just a few weeks after Beijing made clear that Robert Gates, the US defence secretary, was not welcome in the People's Republic. Mr Obama extended his invitation, and Mr Hu accepted, on the sidelines of the G20 summit.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200ft-bbd38272833adf30e7f437e41a452c7aftenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2010/0628/1224273467948.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2010/0628/1224273467948.htmlTHE GROUP of 20 developed and emerging nations (G20) has agreed a target for cutting deficits and for improving capital requirements for banks in an attempt to bring stability to the global economy.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-f486bb555725fbc66b5779b05492fde8irishtimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/asia_pacific/10430574.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/asia_pacific/10430574.stmNorth Korea says it plans to introduce a new nuclear deterrent, hours after the US urged China to act over the warship issue.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-e43101e7834d1520445b7dcf701643d5bbcenhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-06/28/c_13373287.htmhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2010-06/28/c_13373287.htmThe Chinese president said the two countries should increase high-level communication so as to enhance strategic trust and confidence.Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-baf0717f8800db0ba6b11f3824ced32cxinhuanet_enenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/06/26/world/main6622042.shtmlhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/06/26/world/main6622042.shtmlPresident Uses Strongest Language Yet About Sinking of South Korean Ship after Meeting with Country's President at SummitSun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200CBSnews-b51d63f7b6b5e1e973d5fcc3c6ae4858CBSnewsenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/bb40b202-8214-11df-938f-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bb40b202-8214-11df-938f-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/bb40b202-8214-11df-938f-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bb40b202-8214-11df-938f-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=For those Europeans concerned with China’s growing prowess, here is another reason to be alert. The Chinese are about to cross the Danube. Not with tanks or communist propaganda, but with cash and a charm offensive. The advance is mainly commercially motivated, but its economic support could be a blessing for weakened economies in the region.Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200ft-c21bf263cb76bbffea24a03374147b1aftenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100626/bs_nm/us_g20http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100626/bs_nm/us_g20Reuters - World leaders moved away on Saturday from lockstep policy pledges to secure economic recovery, leaving countries leeway to chart their own courses in taming government debt and clamping down on banks to prevent another financial crisis.Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-d499b68a7273a5ccd0033a7380359054news-yahooenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/lujSLlwQASE/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/lujSLlwQASE/index.htmlThe Group of Eight rich nations focused on recovery from a global economic crisis in their two-day summit but made note of other thorny issues in their final statement issued Saturday.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-5b23caf9ccb06977a948ec4ffafd7bc6cnnenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/GnktpmiiCdE/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/GnktpmiiCdE/index.htmlAmerica's top military officer was in Afghanistan on Saturday in a scheduled visit that took on new significance after Gen. Stanley McChrystal was removed from his position this week as commander of the Afghan war.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-af808af0d7e7b2e38387b806c6eae77acnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/asia_pacific/10423409.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/asia_pacific/10423409.stmThousands protest in the Taiwanese capital about a trade deal with China, which they fear will lead to a Chinese takeover.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-e3e79453ebe6dc03f5578fcf329bf48cbbcenhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2010/06/2010624204154657429.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2010/06/2010624204154657429.htmlPetrol and crossbow seized by Canadian police near upcoming G20 meeting security zone.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-d842a6630397d7fc1eecf7ff0342511aaljazeera-enenhttp://english.aljazeera.net/business/2010/06/20106254556835753.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net/business/2010/06/20106254556835753.htmlCentral bank sets stronger currency rate ahead of G20 economic summit in Canada.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-082954e81d0f25eb3f713052d14aab92aljazeera-enenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10362725.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10362725.stmStock markets and Asian currencies rise following weekend comments by China's central bank about its yuan policy.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-fc100dbfd603eba9184a0842798b9770bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/currency/7844619/Yuan-jumps-after-China-loses-peg.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/currency/7844619/Yuan-jumps-after-China-loses-peg.htmlChina's yuan soared against the dollar yesterday faster than at any time since its revaluation in 2005 after the central bank loosened the currency peg over the weekend.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-f0f47fbd653238039eeb0c2313c3be14telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10362725.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10362725.stmAsian stock markets and currencies rise following weekend comments by China's central bank about its yuan policy.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-ab60779f2c7d61fd11cff319ae79fddbbbcenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/b3e6225a-7c86-11df-8b74-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b3e6225a-7c86-11df-8b74-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/b3e6225a-7c86-11df-8b74-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b3e6225a-7c86-11df-8b74-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=China has taken what Barack Obama called the “constructive step” of abandoning the renminbi’s peg against the US dollar. The timing and manner of its announcement are astute, and the US president is right to welcome the change. Coming just a week before a G20 meeting in Toronto at which the Chinese....Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200ft-43524806c651d1dd40bc46a6e853f276ftenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/science/~3/Uf7GVIQR0FU/la-fi-china-yuan-20100619,0,981585.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/science/~3/Uf7GVIQR0FU/la-fi-china-yuan-20100619,0,981585.storyThe People's Bank of China cites the recoveries in both the global and Chinese economies as the reason for its decision. The move suggests the country is ready to raise the yuan against the dollar. China's central bank said Saturday that it would permit more flexibility with the nation's currency —....Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200latimes-966720920797cc58bf624341c732e1fdlatimesenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/06/20/stories/2010062054922200.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/06/20/stories/2010062054922200.htmToronto: Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, on Saturday, said that terrorist groups would not be given any quarter even as the country stepped up security at airports and other vital installations as recommended by the Kanishka inquiry commission.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-6b46cc45d52d8065b3843b474104f69cHinduenhttp://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontog20summit/article/825508--million-dollar-a-minute-summit-worth-it-insists-stephen-harper-aidehttp://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontog20summit/article/825508--million-dollar-a-minute-summit-worth-it-insists-stephen-harper-aideLeaders need face time, says Harper’s spokesperson, as the government lays out the daunting challenges looming at $1.2-billion G8/G20 summitsSat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200TorontoStar-c678056fad69441da1e5d0361fc0a108TorontoStarenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/7837743/Chinese-security-forces-attack-NZ-MP-with-umbrella.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/7837743/Chinese-security-forces-attack-NZ-MP-with-umbrella.htmlChinese security officials attacked a New Zealand MP with an umbrella after he staged a pro-Tibet protest during a visit from China's vice-president, he claimed on Friday.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-cc9ec8ce06cf2535fb47534bdc00caaftelegraphenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/n%20korean%20footballers%20fail%20to%20show/3684572http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/n%20korean%20footballers%20fail%20to%20show/3684572A news report says four North Korean players did not show up for their team's opening 2-1 loss to Brazil at the World Cup. South Korea's Ilgan Sports newspaper reported on its website on Friday that North Korea originally submitted the names of 23 players to world football's governing body FIFA for....Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-2fb557d0d1c0d331f9fd7e1e696a5ff7channel4newsenhttp://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/cricket/07-bangladesh-opt-to-bat-against-india-ha-06http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/cricket/07-bangladesh-opt-to-bat-against-india-ha-06DAMBULLA: Bangladesh were all out for 167 off 34.5 overs in their Asia Cup match against India in Dambulla on Wednesday. Virender Sehwag took career-best figures of 4-6 in 2.5 overs to help India dismiss Bangladesh at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium. Bangladesh were 155-5 in the 30th over then lost their last four wickets for no runs.Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200dawn-199ad0a72797446b875647be56c35fdbdawnenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/taiwan/7829460/Taiwan-navy-offers-630-reward-to-fishermen-for-missing-torpedo.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/taiwan/7829460/Taiwan-navy-offers-630-reward-to-fishermen-for-missing-torpedo.htmlTaiwan's navy has appealed for help from local fisherman, offering a cash reward to anyone who finds a torpedo its sailors lost during a drill last week.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-cd2c723c0730f28d2bc690ea5ec607fftelegraphenhttp://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/markets/china/article7149002.ecehttp://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/markets/china/article7149002.eceThe saying goes that the Chinese worker must “eat bitterness”. But a new generation of young strikers is defying the old order and may be writing the epitaph for the world’s low-cost workshop.Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-abf72bb7098726f8dcdeafb5bf9e4749sundaytimesenhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37636067/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37636067/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Mobs of armed men torched Uzbek neighborhoods in Kyrgyzstan on Friday in ethnic clashes that officials said left at least 41 people dead and 624 wounded in a Central Asian nation that hosts U.S. and Russian military bases. The rioting in Osh, the country's second-largest city,....Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200phantis-bd0b94a2dec3c803246121d88e7b7f1ephantisenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/jun/12/rereading-julia-lovell-lu-xunhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/jun/12/rereading-julia-lovell-lu-xunLu Xun is China's Dickens and Joyce rolled into one. He was sanctified by Mao; museums and theme parks were built. But his books are now being withdrawn from schools as too negative To no one's great surprise, communist China's 60th anniversary National Day celebrations last autumn passed in a fizz....Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200guardian-677c27a0a3effe5d565d0e65fbaa9256guardianenhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0611/breaking49.htmlhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/0611/breaking49.htmlIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said China's support for the latest UN sanctions against Iran would not harm ties, but slammed Beijing along with other nuclear powers for wanting to monopolise the technology.Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200irishtimes-609f4813179c3344159738d6232f22cdirishtimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/FyHtdSCGjOU/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/FyHtdSCGjOU/index.htmlAt least 17 people were killed and scores others injured in fresh violence that erupted Friday in the city of Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan, a region that has been marred in the past by ethnic tensions.Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-d21aa9122118f869441704edfb14fcf3cnnenhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/12/business/global/12yuan.html?partner=rss&emc=rsshttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/12/business/global/12yuan.html?partner=rss&emc=rssRecent strikes threaten to drive prices higher as pressure mounts on Beijing to tweak interest rates.Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200IHT-48e565336e961f9eaaa6ebe819e86f2cIHTenhttp://www.infopak.gov.pk/newsDetail.aspx?NewsId=7http://www.infopak.gov.pk/newsDetail.aspx?NewsId=7TASHKENT, Jun 11 (APP): The annual 10th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) began here Friday with a focus on regional stability and security and to pursue development in the region.The summit is being attended by heads of state from China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and....Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200Infopak-en-6b62f0ec72cec9e8f709aac8b05ac23dInfopak-enen