|
 
China says Tibetans 'closely' linked to majority HanBeijing (AFP) July 11, 2011 China said Monday Tibetans had been "closely connected" to its majority Han ethnic group "since ancient times", as it marks 60 years since the Himalayan region was "peacefully liberated" by its troops. A government white paper released Monday said Tibetans were "connected with the Han and other ethnic groups in blood relationship, language, culture and other aspects," the official Xinhua news agency reported. "Economic, political and cultural exchanges between Tibet and inland China 'have never ... read more |
. |
 |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
| .. |
  Madagascar seizes rosewood containers at port Madagascan authorities impounded six containers of rosewood, precious timber whose export is banned, at a port in the northwest of the country and detained a lawmker, officials said Monday. ... more | .. |
  BRICS vow to improve access to low-cost medicine The BRICS group of emerging countries on Monday vowed to improve access to low-cost and high-quality medicine - and called on developed nations to shoulder responsibility in helping the poor. ... more | .. |
  Hopeful Dalai Lama welcomes young monk to US The Dalai Lama voiced optimism Saturday that China will reform and allow greater freedoms as he welcomed a young potential spiritual successor before thousands of well-wishers in Washington. ... more | .. |
 |
|
| .. |
 Program can protect photographers An image processing system that hides the position from which photos are shot may help protesters in repressive regimes avoid arrest, an Indian researcher says. ... more | .. |
  Elephants electrocuted in northern Indian state Three wild elephants were electrocuted after they toppled a high-tension electricity line in northern India, a wildlife official said on Saturday. ... more | .. |
 US lawmakers rally behind Dalai Lama US lawmakers hailed the Dalai Lama as a global inspiration as they welcomed him Thursday at the Capitol, urging President Barack Obama to defy China and also meet the exiled Tibetan leader. ... more | .. |
  India-EU deal won't hurt flow of AIDS drugs: UN India has pledged not to curb its output of life-saving generic HIV/AIDS drugs in exchange for a free-trade deal with the European Union, a leading advocate for action on AIDS has said. ... more |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
| . | . |
  
Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to deal with China
Denmark hails 'very constructive' meeting with US over Greenland
High Stakes in the Heavens - The Geopolitical Blackjack Game for Cislunar Space | .. |
  Boeing Values India Market for 1320 New Airplanes at 150 Billion Dollars Boeing forecasts a $150 billion market for 1320 new passenger airplanes in India over the next 20 years as the economy aims for double-digit growth, stimulating strong demand for new and replacement ... more | .. |
 Northrop Grumman to Provide Navigation Equipment for Modernisation of India Air Field Infrastructure Program Northrop Grumman's Europe-based air traffic management subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems is providing a range of navigation equipment including Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) and Doppl ... more | .. |
  Denmark stands by ruling not to extradite gunrunner to India Denmark's top prosecutor said Thursday he would not appeal a court ruling denying an Indian request to extradite a Danish gunrunner who parachuted tonnes of weapons into West Bengal in 1995. ... more | .. |
  PSLV-C17 to Launch GSAT-12 on July 15, 2011 Preparations for the forthcoming launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C17) carrying India's communication satellite GSAT-12 are progressing well at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. ... more |
| .. |
 India PM hails success in battle against HIV India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday hailed the country's success in slashing new HIV/AIDS infections by half in the past decade, but warned against complacency. ... more | .. |
  India offers veiled warning to nuclear suppliers India has suggested that countries refusing to match nuclear reactor sales with technology transfers could be frozen out of one of the world's largest reactor markets. ... more | .. |
  Russia to deliver submarine to India by year end: report Russia will deliver a long-awaited nuclear submarine to India by the end of the year, the country's navy chief was quoted as saying by the state RIA Novosti news agency on Friday. ... more | .. |
  Bangladesh landslide toll rises to 17 The death toll from a rain-triggered landslide in the Bangladesh port city of Chittagong has risen to 17, police said Saturday, as five more bodies were pulled from the mud. ... more |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
 
Polar bears bulk up despite melting Norwegian Arctic: study
US finalizes rule for deep-sea mining beyond its waters
China executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam compounds | .. |
 Twelve killed in Bangladesh landslide At least 12 people were killed and more feared missing Friday after three days of heavy rain triggered landslides near a slum in Bangladesh's port city of Chittagong, police said. ... more | .. |
  Nepal warns of repeat of 2008 flooding disaster A Nepalese river that flooded in 2008 forcing millions of people to abandon their homes in neighbouring India is threatening to burst its banks again, authorities warned on Friday. ... more | .. |
  Water in India's famed Goa 'unfit for bathing' Scientists warned on Friday that water off the famed beaches of the Indian holiday state of Goa was unfit for bathing and fishing due to high levels of bacteria from untreated sewage. ... more | .. |
  Study rates countries' risk from asteroid A study by British researchers has identified countries that would be worst affected in the event of a catastrophic asteroid strike on Earth. ... more |
| .. |
Danish appeals court rejects gunrunner's India extradition The Copenhagen court of appeal on Thursday upheld a lower court's decision not to extradite a self-confessed gunrunner who parachuted weapons into India, saying it could not rule out mistreatment. ... more | .. |
 US vows to support India's nuclear waiver The United States will support India's continued exemption from global nuclear trade rules despite moves to tighten up restrictions, the US ambassador to India said on Thursday. ... more | .. |
  Groupon reveals security breach in India The Indian subsidiary of online deals giant Groupon has accidentally published email addresses and passwords from its subscriber database, the company and reports said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  US warns Sri Lanka on war crime charges The United States on Tuesday urged Sri Lanka to move quickly to address allegations of war crimes, warning of rising pressure for international action if it does not. ... more |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
 
Maersk to take over Panama Canal port operations from HK firm
Britain's Starmer seeks to bolster China ties despite Trump warning
Artist chains up thrashing robot dog to expose AI fears | .. |
 Boeing Begins Final Assembly of India's First P-8I Aircraft Boeing began final assembly of the Indian navy's first P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft this month at the company's Renton factory. The P-8I, based on the Boeing Next-Generation 737 ... more | .. |
India to press ahead on nuclear power India's commerce minister called Thursday for more cooperation with the United States on nuclear energy and brushed aside talk of scrapping ambitious plans in the wake of Japan's Fukushima crisis. ... more | .. |
 Lockheed ponders F-35 sale to India Lockheed indicated it could still be in the running for an $11 billion fighter jet sale to India despite the government rejecting its F-16 aircraft. ... more | .. |
  World Bank to fund environment projects in Madagascar The World Bank said Wednesday it was loaning an extra 52 million dollars (36 million euros) to Madagascar over three years to fund environmental projects despite the unsettled political situation on the Indian Ocean island. ... more |
| .. |
 China seeks better military ties with India China said Tuesday it hopes to boost military cooperation with India as the two Asian powerhouses resume defence ties that were frozen for a year over a visa dispute. ... more | .. |
 India military delegation arrives in China An Indian military delegation arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a six-day visit, an Indian official said, marking the resumption of defence ties that were frozen for a year over a visa dispute. ... more | .. |
 India resumes military exchanges with China India will send a military delegation to China on Sunday, marking a resumption of defence ties that were frozen for a year over a visa row, government and defence officials said. ... more | .. |
Storm kills 10 in India, 33 fishing boats missing Ten people died and 33 fishing boats went missing on Friday during monsoon storms in eastern India which flattened hundreds of homes and flooded the city of Kolkata, officials said. ... more |
| Previous Issues | Jul 11 | Jul 08 | Jul 07 | Jul 06 | Jul 05 |
| Fisher Investments | ... | ... | ... |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| The contents herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2011 - SpaceDaily. AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy statement |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
