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More than 300 injured quake in south-west China

Jul 9, 2009, 22:38 GMT

Beijing - An earthquake with a magnitude on the Richter scale of 6.0 struck overnight in south-western China, with an initial casualty toll of 336 injured included 56 people in serious condition, China Daily reported early Friday on its website. ... more

Poor weather a concern for Endeavour launch

Jul 9, 2009, 21:28 GMT

Washington - Poor weather could hamper the planned launch of the space shuttle Endeavour on Saturday. ... more

Uighurs protest in Sweden against oppression in China

Jul 9, 2009, 15:24 GMT

Stockholm - Some 150 people, mainly Uighurs, Thursday protested against the ongoing clampdown and unrest in western China where Uighurs and Han Chinese groups have clashed. ... more

Taiwan willing to host Asia Series baseball if Tokyo drops out

Jul 9, 2009, 14:08 GMT

Taipei - Taiwan told Japan Thursday it was willing to take over hosting the Asia Series baseball games if Tokyo decides against hosting it, the Central News Agency (CNA) said Thursday. ... more

China confirms arrest of four Rio Tinto staff for spying (Roundup)

Jul 9, 2009, 11:44 GMT

   Beijing - China on Thursday confirmed that police have detained four employees of the giant Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto for 'alleged stealing of state secrets.' ... more

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