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November 05, 2013

China vows to silence Dalai Lama in Tibet
Beijing (AFP) Nov 02, 2013
China's ruling Communist Party aims to silence the voice of the Dalai Lama in his Tibetan homeland by tightening controls on media and the Internet, a top official said Saturday. The party's top-ranking official in the Tibet region Chen Quanguo vowed to "ensure that the voices of hostile forces and the Dalai group are not seen or heard," in an editorial published in a party journal called Qiushi. Officials would "make sure that the voice of the party is heard and seen everywhere in this vast 120 ... read more

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Australia approves massive coalmine Indian conglomerate GVK's massive coal mine project in central Queensland, Australia, has been granted environmental approval. ... more		Ghana arrests 46 more foreigners over illegal gold mining Ghana has arrested 46 more foreigners suspected of illegal gold mining in the last week, including 43 Chinese, two Indians and an American, an immigration official told AFP Thursday. ... more		China's last county finally linked by road The last county in China to be accessible by modern land transport was finally linked up to the rest of the country Thursday with a new road that has taken decades to build, state media said. ... more
				SMOS sees triple superstorms ESA's versatile water mission tracked Asia's recent storms over land and sea. Over the past three weeks, tropical cyclone activity has intensified over the seas bordering southern and eastern Asia. ... more		Plant used as biodiesel source found to hide poisonous problem Danish scientists say a study of one biodiesel source plant - the castor bean - predicts problems if it's considered for large-scale use as a fuel source. ... more

India's water supply at risk India's president has called for stricter regulations to conserve the country's water supply. ... more		Swelling lakes in Hol Xil pose railway threat Swelling lakes on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a notable sign of global warming, are threatening the safety of the world's highest railway, according to climate and ecological experts. One flood ... more		Greenland truce or Trump win? Davos "framework" pauses tariffs but not the takeover boasts Greenlanders doubtful over Trump resolution EU says ready to sign defence and security pact with India		Surfer loses leg in latest Reunion island shark attack A 24-year-old surfer was fighting for his life in hospital after a shark bit off his leg off the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion Saturday, authorities said. ... more
				Floods kill 48 in eastern India: report Torrential rains have claimed as many as 48 lives in eastern India, which this month saw the worst cyclone to hit the country in over a decade, the Press Trust of India reported Saturday. ... more		India's controversial Kudankulam nuclear plant commissioned Electricity supply from India's controversial Kudankulam nuclear power plant in the southern Tamil Nadu state has been connected to a southern region power grid. ... more

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India-Pakistan border firing among worst in decade: army India said Wednesday a soldier was killed during heavy cross-border firing with Pakistan, which the army described as among the worst since a ceasefire agreement a decade ago. ... more		Seaman Guard owner to fight arrest of ship's crew in India The owner of a ship detained by Indian authorities said he is taking his case to the courts to free the vessel's 35 crew members from arrest. ... more		Trump vows to relaunch Egypt-Ethiopia talks on dam row China's birth rate falls to lowest on record Chile police arrest suspect over deadly wildfires		Two dead, one missing after Malaysia dam water floods river Water released from a dam caused a river to flood in a Malaysian highland region Wednesday, leaving two foreigners dead with another missing and destroying 80 homes. ... more
				Indian farmer gets one-dollar cheque in flood relief An Indian farmer who says his home and crops were badly damaged by severe floods this year has received government compensation of just 80 rupees ($1.31), a report said Wednesday. ... more		India starts up controversial Russia-backed nuclear plant India's largest nuclear plant - dogged by protests and multiple delays - is generating power and was linked Tuesday to the grid in the country's south, an official said. ... more

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	China, India sign border defence agreement China and India signed an agreement Wednesday on border defence cooperation after a stand-off along their disputed frontier in April fuelled fears of conflict between the Asian giants. ... more		India sets November 5 for Mars mission launch Scientists on Tuesday set November 5 for the delayed launch of India's first mission to Mars, which was postponed due to problems in positioning a seaborne tracking system. ... more		Antarctic nations face off again over sanctuary plans Nations pushing to create vast ocean sanctuaries off Antarctica that cover an area the size of India hope to overcome objections to their plans at talks this week in Australia. ... more		Pakistan PM says ready to go 'extra mile' with India Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif vowed Tuesday to go the "extra mile" to make peace with India, saying the historic rivals can resolve all issues including Kashmir through dialogue. ... more

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Pakistan military says one killed by India firing

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India's poor face grim rebuilding task after cyclone

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US shutdown not to hit Indian Mars mission

Killer Indian cyclone wreaks havoc, 1 million evacuated

Conflict and clashes over China's prized caterpillar fungus

Indian MET wins forecasting battle as cyclone ravages east coast

India, US trying to hamper Pakistan quake relief: top militant

India cyclone survivors return home to destruction

Fishermen, farmers secure livelihoods ahead of Indian cyclone

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