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NTD-Website unter Beschuss - Attacke kommt aus Peking
NTDs Website steht unter Beschuss. Die Angreifer, Hacker aus Peking. Nach den jüngsten politischen Skandalen in China geriet das chinesische Internet mit Kommentaren, Diskussionen und Gerüchten außer Rand und Band. Behörden, die zuvor nichts unternommen haben, beginnen nun darauf zu reagieren. Die Polizei nahm Verhaftungen vor und Chinas...
26.04.2012
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Shen Yun in Berlin – Publikum beeindruckt von spiritueller Tiefe
Am Sonntag gaben Shen Yun Performing Arts ihre dritte und letzte Vorstellung in Berlin.Johann Scheid, Unternehmer: „Ausgezeichnet. Ich muss sagen, ich bin wirklich hingerissen von der Symbiose zwischen Spiritualität, Harmonie und Schönheit.“Jacqueline Roussety, Kulturredakteurin, Radio: „Ich bin so froh, heute hier zu sein. Es hat...
22.03.2012
Internationaler Gesangswettbewerb
Hochdotierter Wettbewerb wird im Oktober stattfinden
New York - Der Sender New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) hält zum fünften Mal den jährlich stattfindenden Internationalen Wettbewerb für chinesischen Gesang ab. Dieses Jahr jedoch erhöhen die Veranstalter des Wettbewerbs den Einsatz und verschaffen den Wettbewerbern die Chance ihres Lebens: auf der berühmten Perelman Bühne der Carnegie...
13.09.2011
NTD: Prototype
New Electric Car from Munich Set to Impress Frankfurt Auto Show
This man's not a professional driver. He's a scientist, testing a prototype that could be the next big thing in electric cars. It's called the Mute, M-U-T-E. The concept came from Munich's Technical University, where it was also designed and built. Students from twenty different departments joined hands to make it work. The car is set to...
14.07.2011
NTD: Shen Yun
„Menschen sollten es sehen" – New Yorker Nachrichtensprecher über Shen Yun
Im New Yorker Lincoln Center lobte am letzten Wochenende ein amerikanischer Nachrichtensprecher Shen Yun Performing Arts. [Ernie Anastos, Fox 5 Nachrichtensprecher]: „Es ist eine wundervolle Vorstellung. Ich habe es immens genossen. Ich denke, dass es so gut gemacht ist, so geschmackvoll. Es gibt eine Geschichte, es gibt eine spirituelle...
13.07.2011
NTD: Shen Yun Performing Arts in Amerika
“A First Class Show" - Ballet Great Leonid Kozlov Enjoys Shen Yun at Lincoln Center
Leonid Kozlov was a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia, and later the New York City Ballet. On Friday night he took his daughter and some ballet students to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. [Leonid Kozlov, Former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer]: “I liked the dancing. I liked the power. I liked the...
26.06.2011
NTD: Shen Yun Performing Arts at Lincoln Center
Cellist Christine Walevska takes in Shen Yun for a Fourth Time in New York City
[Christine Walevska, Concert Cellist]: “Tonight was the most spectacular of all the times I’ve seen it.” Renowned cellist Christine Walevska saw Shen Yun Performing Arts at Lincoln Center in New York City on Saturday night. [Christine Walevska, Concert Cellist]: “And as I understand it, as the three touring companies who are pretty...
26.06.2011
NTD: "Ich hoffe, es kommt bald nach Indien."
„Absolut erstaunlich“ - Schauspieler und Regisseur Rahul Vohra über Shen Yun
Der weltbekannte indische Regisseur und Schauspieler Rahul Vohra sah Shen Yun Performing Arts am Dienstag in Wien. [Rahul Vohra, Schauspieler und Regisseur]: „Also, man kann eine Meinung haben, falls Worte dafür hat. Ich finde, es war absolut atemberaubend, die Show war wirklich erstaunlich.“ Als künstlerischer Leiter und Produzent...
13.05.2011
NTD: Dr. Schäfer-Elmayer - Besitzer der weltberühmten Tanzschule Elmayer
Wiener Prominenz von Shen Yun beeindruckt
Am Wochenende spielte Shen Yun Performing Arts in der Wiener Stadthalle. Nach der Show sprachen wir mit Experten der Wiener Kulturszene. Dr. Schäfer-Elmayer ist Besitzer der weltberühmten Tanzschule Elmayer. Seine Tanzschule entwickelt jedes Jahr eine Choreografie für den Wiener Opernball. Zu Shen Yuns Choreografie meint der...
05.05.2011
NTD: Shen Yun bis 4. Mai in Wien
Generalsekretär der Freunde der Wiener Staatsoper: Von Shen Yun „sehr, sehr, sehr begeistert"
Shen Yun Performing Arts wurde herzlich vom Publikum in der Wiener Stadthalle willkommen geheißen. Wien ist bekannt für seine Opern-Tradition. Der Generalsekretär der Freunde der Wiener Staatsoper Dr. Dänemark war von Shen Yun begeistert. [Dr. Thomas Dänemark, Freunde der Wiener Staatsoper]: „Also ich muss sagen, ich, der Oper...
04.05.2011
ntd: Anton Abele, jüngstes Mitglied des Schwedischen Parlaments
„Jeder sollte kommen und diese Show sehen“
Shen Yun Performing Arts ist für vier Aufführungen in Schwedens Hauptstadt. Am Sonntag gab Shen Yun zum ersten Mal eine Show im Cirkus Stockholm. Im Publikum war auch Anton Abele, das jüngste Mitglied des Schwedischen Parlaments. [Anton Abele, Parlamentsmitglied, Schweden]: „Es ist eine Show, die fünftausend Jahre chinesischer Kultur...
28.04.2011
NTD
Shen Yun Performing Arts: Serie von zehn Shows in Chicago gestartet
Vergangenes Wochenende eröffnete Shen Yun Performing Arts seine Serie von zehn Shows in Chicago. Hier einige Eindrücke der Zuschauerinnen und Zuschauer: [Laura Swanson, Antiquitätenhändlerin]: „Die Tänzer und Sänger sind einfach wunderbar.“ [Karen Peters, Tänzerin]: „Sie sind spektakulär. Ich liebe die Präzision, ich liebe die...
21.04.2011
ntd: Herr Feng Congde lebt im exil
Studentenanführer von [Tiananmen] 1989 sieht Shen Yun in San Jose, Kalifornien
Herr Feng, ein Anführer der Studentenproteste während des Massakers auf dem Tiananmen 1989 sah Shen Yun in San Jose, Kalifornien. [Feng Congde, Studentenanführer 1989]: „Die erste Darbietung war einfach nur wunderbar, wirklich atemberaubend. Die letzte Vorführung „Die Öffnung der Himmelstore“ war ebenfalls richtig...
14.04.2011
NTD: Edward McMillan-Scott, Vice President of the European Parliament
"Very Impressive!" Shen Yun Premiere in Brussels, Belgium
It was all applause and accolades for Shen Yun Performing Arts, as spectators took in the premiere show in Brussels Tuesday. Vice President of the European Parliament Edward McMillan-Scott was there. He talked about how the show brings true Chinese culture back to life. [Edward McMillan-Scott, Vice President of the European Parliament]:...
09.04.2011
NTD: Shen Yun in Brussels, Belgium
Zeina Barek is a former ballet dancer who came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts in Brussels, Belgium on Saturday, along with her partner Dani De Leest. She found the show very inspiring. [Zeina Barek , Former Ballet Dancer]: “Oh my God, I was, I am still inspired. It’s amazing. It’s beautiful. Such a performance, because classic...
06.04.2011
NTD: shen yun in ireland
"An Uplifting Couple of Hours" - Riverdance Producer John McColgan Sees Shen Yun in Dublin
John McColgan, best known for his role as director of Riverdance, saw Shen Yun Performing Arts' final show at The Convention Centre in Dublin on Sunday. [John McColgan, Riverdance Director]: “I found the show very entertaining, very spectacular. I think it is the first time I have seen a major Chinese show, which reflects Chinese...
29.03.2011
NTD: shen yun in france
"A Perfect Performance" - Chinese Student Sees Shen Yun in Lyon
Ms. Chen just arrived in France to study from Mainland China. She saw Shen Yun in Lyon and really enjoyed the show. [Ms. Chen, Chinese Student]: “In China, I have never seen such a perfect performance. It reflects some of the real traditional Chinese culture. The things we see on China’s national television and these ancient things are...
25.03.2011
NTD
Miss USA 2010 bei Shen Yun in Atlanta
Jessica Black ist die regierende Miss USA 2010. Ihre Freundinnen hatten Shen Yun Performing Arts im Kennedy Center in Washingten D.C. gesehen und erzählt, die Show sei großartig. Als Shen Yun in Jessicas Heimatstadt Atlanta auftrat, ergriff sie die Gelegenheit und besuchte die Show. [Jessica Black, Miss USA 2010]: „Sie liebten es. Meine...
22.03.2011
NTD
“An Extraordinary Performance” – Shen Yun in Brno, Czech Republic
Shen Yun Performing Arts got its two-show run underway in the Czech Republic on Tuesday. The audience gave Shen Yun a very warm reception at the Janackovo Theater in Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic. [Monika Brynzakova, Czech National TV Host]: "I can't think of anything other than superlatives - a wonderful performance,...
18.03.2011
NTD: Ein Gewinn für Hongkongs Bürgerrechte
Oberstes Gericht: Shen Yun darf nach Hongkong einreisen
Im Januar 2010 hat Hongkongs Einwanderungsbehörde sechs technischen Mitarbeitern eines Ensembles für darstellende Künste, die Einreise verweigert. Letzten Mittwoch hob der regionale Oberste Gerichtshof diese Verfügung auf. Eine historische Entscheidung. Einige Wissenschaftler meinen, diese Gerichts-Entscheidung sei ein Gewinn für...
15.03.2011
NTD: Shen Yun in Österreich
"Sensationell"—Shen Yun in Bregenz
Shen Yun Performing Arts gastierte übers Wochenende im Festspielhaus in Bregenz, Österreich. Zwei Freundinnen reisten aus der Schweiz an, um die Show zu sehen. Sie fanden sie "sensationell". [Irene Rüegg, Zuschauerin]: "Und ich bin also angenehm überrascht. Das ist so etwas Schönes, die Farben, die Genauigkeit die Eleganz, die Musik,...
09.03.2011
NTD News: Bekannter Kritiker des kommunistischen Regimes
Australien: Chinesischer Rechtsprofessor über chinesische Kultur und Shen Yun
Der chinesische Rechtsprofessor Yuan Hongbing lebt in Australien im Exil. Er ist bekannter Kritiker des kommunistischen Regimes in China. Yuan setzt sich für Demokratie und Falun Gong-Praktizierende ein. Und ist Autor des Buches „Taiwan Disaster“. Yuan sah Shen Yun Performing Arts in Sydneys Capitol Theatre und betonte die Wichtigkeit...
02.03.2011
NTD News: China - Menschenrechtsanwältin
Ausländische Diplomaten besuchen invalide Pekinger Anwältin
Eine invalide Pekinger Rechtsanwältin erhielt besondere Aufmerksamkeit von ausländischen Diplomaten, die sich um ihre Gesundheit sorgen. Ni Yulan ist seit ihrer Freilassung aus dem Gefängnis im April 2010 heimatlos. Sie war zwei Jahre lang eingesperrt, weil sie versucht hatte, die Zwangszerstörung ihres Hauses zu verhindern. Seit fast...
02.03.2011
NTDTV
New Technologies Fuel Geneva International Car Show Entries
Traditional automakers will be competing with electric and hybrid technologies at the 81st Geneva International car show this Thursday. In a media preview on Tuesday, electric concept cars and the first ever diesel-hybrid models were on display. It seems that automakers were trying to fulfill consumers' expectations they had failed to meet...
02.03.2011
NTDTV
Yahoo Eyes Softbank Joint Venture Exit
Yahoo is in advanced talks to exit its joint venture in Japan with Softbank and a deal to transfer its 35 percent stake in Yahoo Japan could come within a few weeks. People with knowledge of the discussions said a straightforward sale is unlikely for tax reasons and the parties are exploring other structures. The public value of the stake...
02.03.2011
NTDTV: Gouverneur Chen Zhenggao des völkermordes schuldig
Hochrangiger chinesischer Beamter während Taiwan-Besuch angeklagt wegen Völkermord
Der Gouverneur der Provinz Liaoning, China, Chen Zhenggao, auf Handelsbesuch in Taiwan. Vor seiner Ankunft am Montag, haben Falun Gong Praktizierende in Taiwan eine Klage beim Taiwanesischen Büro des Staatsanwalts gegen ihn eingereicht. Sie beschuldigen Chen des Völkermordes an Falun Gong Praktizierenden. Die Anschuldigungen gegen Chen...
02.03.2011
NTDTV
German Defense Minister Resigns Over Plagiarism Row
German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, embroiled in a plagiarism scandal, resigns from all his political offices on Tuesday. He was stripped of his doctorate after admitting last week his PhD dissertation was flawed. Guttenberg, was the most popular member of Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet. Merkel had backed Guttenberg...
02.03.2011
NTDTV
Japan Budget Advances, Prime Minister Struggles to Find Support
Japan pushed through its key lower house a $1 trillion budget early Tuesday, but some MPs from Prime Minister Naoto Kan's own party boycotted the vote in a sign of his weakening clout. The widening rift in his Democratic Party of Japan is an embarrassment for the beleaguered premier struggling to enact policies and facing calls to...
02.03.2011
NTDTV: Staatssicherheitsagenten verprügeln Dissidenten
China: Verhaftungswelle gegen Aktivisten und Rechtsanwälte
Das chinesische Regime geht seit letzter Woche im ganzen Land hart gegen Dissidenten vor. Zahlreiche Menschenrechtsanwälte und Demokratie-Aktivisten wurden verhaftet oder unter Hausarrest gestellt. Der Pekinger Menschenrechtsanwalt Jiang Tianyong wurde am Samstag von der Polizei festgenommen. Es ist das zweite Mal in einer Woche, dass...
01.03.2011
NTDTV
Rock Star Tina Turner Stars at Armani Show
American rock icon Tina Turner attended Emporio Armani's autumn/winter 2010/11 Women’s Wear show in Milan on Saturday. Going with a total black leather look with jacket and trousers, Turner took time to pose for photographers and meet the press before seeing the collection. The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll was asked by reporters why she was...
01.03.2011
NTDTV
Pennsylvania: "A Message Beyond Time" - Shen Yun in Philadelphia
Attorney Daniel Glennon was so impressed by Shen Yun Performing Arts in Philadelphia that he and his family saw the show two nights in a row. [Daniel Glennon, Attorney]: “Transmits a message beyond time and it brings forward a culture that’s older than any other culture on this earth. And yet the relevance of those ancient ideas is upon...
27.02.2011
NTDTV
Rio de Janeiro Gets Ready for Carnival
The countdown has begun for the world's biggest party. It's less than two weeks until Rio's famous Carnival and local samba troupes are working tirelessly to prepare for the city's lavish parades. The Beija-Flor troupe says this year it'll pay tribute to Brazil's popular Grammy Award-winning singer Roberto Carlos, also known as as "The...
27.02.2011
NTDTV
Excitement and Anticipation Build over Kate's Wedding Dress
It was on everyone's lips at London Fashion Week: Who will make the dress that transports Kate Middleton from regular gal to real-life royalty? Issa designer Daniella Helayel knows all too well the power of royal dressing to a fashion label: her blue crossover, knee-length dress worn by Middleton for her engagement photos was sold out...
27.02.2011
NTDTV
Oil Stabilizes, Supports Asia Shares
Oil prices stopped a sharp advance on Friday, adding stability to Asian share markets on ideas of limited economic impact. After vaulting more than 7 percent to almost $120, Brent oil prices pulled back, underpinning regional share markets after a drubbing this week. News that top world oil exporters Saudi Arabia is willing to plug any gaps...
27.02.2011
NTDTV: Chinas Führung in Angst
Soziale Medien - auch eine Bedrohung für Chinas Autokraten?
Es heißt, die Rebellionen in Tunesien und Ägypten nahmen ihren Anfang im Internet. Manche sprechen von einer Facebook- oder Twitter- Revolution. Dies versetzt die chinesische Führung in Peking in Angst und Schrecken. Denn China ist das Land mit der größten Online-Population. Zwar stehen dort die sozialen Netzwerkseiten unter staatlicher...
25.02.2011
NTDTV
Philippines: Music Festival Kicks-Off in Manila
Musicians from across Asia and the Middle East played together in the streets of Manila for the four-day International Rondalla festival. Rondalla, a Spanish word meaning serenade, is an ensemble of plucked string musicians playing light tunes often in festivals and cultural gatherings. [La Verne Dela Pena, Musicology Expert]: "Among the...
25.02.2011
NTDTV
India's Budget to be Announced Monday
The spiraling cost of food is one problem the government of India is worrying about ahead of its annual budget. Double-digit food inflation has helped keep headline inflation stubbornly high at 8%. But this is taking center stage - a wave of corruption scandals that's led to the arrest of the Telecoms Minister, the questioning of leading...
25.02.2011
NTDTV
Chinas Regime spielt Ägyptens Revolution herunter
Die Welt war Zeuge: Ägypten glänzt im Freudentaumel, als Präsident Hosni Mubarak seinen Rücktritt bekannt gab. 30 Jahre Diktatur endeten. Doch Chinas Regime ignoriert den Wandel - spielt Ägyptens Revolution herunter. [Hu Shigeng, Chinesischer Demokratie-Aktivist]: „Die meisten Bürger wissen nichts über die Details. Die...
24.02.2011
NTDTV
The flea is a tiny creature that leave a mark wherever it bites. But scientists in the UK say the flea could one day become a friend of man, thanks to the mechanisms that allow it to jump. The insect has a spring structure in its legs and a protein called resilin, which helps it take off. Malcolm Burrows, a professor of Zoology at Cambridge...
24.02.2011
NTDTV
New Zealand Eyes Stable Markets After Quake
New Zealand financial authorities said they would work to ensure markets in the country remain stable in the wake of a devastating earthquake. Central Bank Governor Alan Bollard said on Wednesday it was monitoring financial markets after the country's second biggest city was hit by a quake that left at least 75 dead. He said the bank was...
24.02.2011
NTDTV
Virtuoso Russian Composer Andrei Eshpai Speaks With NTD
Maestro Andrei Eshpai performs for the Moscow public to celebrate his 85-year anniversary. The composer admits that he still feels nervous before concerts just like he did before his first concert. [Andrei Eshpai, Composer]: "Every time I feel as if starting anew. Already I have some experience, but each time the whole experience feels like...
23.02.2011
NTDTV: Shen Yun Performing Arts at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre
Chinese Law Professor Comments on Shen Yun in Sydney
Chinese law professor Yuan Hongbing lives in exile in Sydney, Australia. He is an outspoken critic of China's communist regime, an advocate for democracy, for Falun Gong practitioners and author of a book titled “Taiwan Disaster.” He saw Shen Yun Performing Arts at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre, and gave context to the importance of Shen...
23.02.2011
NTDTV: Sorgen um Lebensmittelsicherheit
Hong Kong: Milchpulver-Mangel wegen Lebensmittelsicherheit
Die Sorgen um die Lebensmittelsicherheit dauern an. Die stärkere chinesische Währung verursacht eine Flut von chinesischen Eltern welche Babymilchpulver in grossen Mengen in Hong Kong kaufen. Milchpulver-Engpässe in der ganzen Stadt und Wut vieler einheimischer Eltern sind das Resultat. Vor zwei Jahren erkrankten nahezu 300.000 Kinder in...
23.02.2011
NTDTV: einziges natürliches Wasserreservoir des Landes
Israel: Sorgen um See Genezareth
Das Meer von Galiläa - oder wie in Israel genannt „See Genezareth“ - ist in der Tat das einzige natürliche Wasserreservoir des Landes. Dieser See hat große historische Bedeutung, und er stellt das Wasser für die Mehrheit der Bevölkerung in Israel bereit. Doch in den letzten Jahren ist sein Wasserpegel stark gesunken. Gibt es wirklich...
21.02.2011
NTDTV: Ein-Kind-Politik-Abtreibung weiblicher Babys
Zu viele Männer in China: Partnervermittlung populär
Das Ungleichgewicht zwischen der Anzahl Männern und Frauen in China erschwert immer mehr Männern, eine Frau zu finden. Wegen der geschlechtsbezogenen Abtreibungen werden in China pro 100 Frauen rund 119 Männer geboren. Daher sind Veranstaltungen und Sendungen zur Partner- und Heiratsvermittlung immer populärer bei den...
21.02.2011
NTDTV
Tunisians Migrate to Italy in Droves
Tunisians are escaping in boats to Italy and are seeking asylum as political refugees. This has caused a problem for the EU of how to deal with all the refugees. It was reported earlier this week that about 4 thousand Tunisian refugees where crossing the Mediterranean Sea in boats, and were landing on the small Italian Island of...
19.02.2011
NTDTV
Report Finds Cadmium in China Rice Crops
Food safety has been a persistent problem in China in recent years. Now consumers are warned that rice — the staple food for most Chinese — may contain high levels of the dangerous metal cadmium. Citing a 2007 survey by Nanjing Agricultural University researchers, Beijing-based New Century Magazine reports that between 10 to 60 percent...
19.02.2011
NTDTV: shen yun in australia
"Extraordinary Technology" - Lawyer Comments on Shen Yun in Sydney
Annette Vella is a dance teacher with more than 3 decades experience. She saw Shen Yun Performing Arts at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre last Friday, and came back with 26 students to see the show again. [Annette Vella, Dance Teacher]: “Absolutely fantastic. There are several segments which are really outstanding that I raved about - the...
18.02.2011
NTDTV: Valentines day
Europinion - What does love mean to you?
Interviewee 1 - “Valentines day should be every day not just on the fourteenth of February. You don’t need to wait for the 14th of February to get a nice bunch of flowers.” Interviewee 2 – “You’re speaking to someone who’s been married for 54 years and has been very happy, so if your asking about love between man and woman...
18.02.2011
NTDTV
Rechtsgruppen verurteilen Polizeigewalt gegen blinden Rechtsanwalt Chen Guangcheng
Auf der ganzen Welt verurteilen juristische Rechtsgruppen, wie das chinesische Regime den blinden Rechtsanwalt Chen Guangcheng und seine Frau behandelt. Seit September steht Chen in seinem Haus in Shandong unter Hausarrest. Letzte Woche veröffentlichten er und seine Frau eine Videobotschaft, in der sie Missbräuche an ihnen dokumentierten....
18.02.2011
NTDTV
Saint Sophia Cathedral Under Threat in Kyiv
On Tuesday, workers at the National Sanctuary Sophia of Kyiv spent their lunch break in the temple’s square talking with reporters. The workers are worried about the forthcoming transfer of Sophia’s architectural monuments from the Ministry of Regional Development to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, outlined in the draft presidential...
16.02.2011
NTDTV
“Margin Call” Stars at Berlinale Red Carpet
The cast of financial thriller “Margin Call” walk the red carpet at the Berlinale International Film Festival. The movie is about the dawn of the 2008 financial crisis. This is J.C. Chandor´s first feature film. But he is no novice on the subject, as his father worked in the financial sector for nearly forty years. Chandor felt the...
16.02.2011
NTDTV
Chinese Regime Downplays News of Egyptian Revolution
The world watched as Egyptians celebrated the fall of former president Hosni Mubarak after his 30-year dictatorship. Their joy was shared by many around the world. But in China, the news was subdued, with state-run media downplaying Mubarak's ousting. [Hu Shigeng, Chinese Democracy Activist]: "Most ordinary citizens don't know the details....
16.02.2011
NTDTV
Bank of Japan Expects Moderate Recovery for Japan
The Bank of Japan raised its economic assessment Tuesday on signs that an end to stagnation is near, cheered by a rebound in exports and factory output. The move is seen as signaling that another monetary easing is not on the horizon, with interest rates already low in a range of zero to 0.1 percent. Driven by robust demand in fast-growing...
16.02.2011
NTDTV
Who is Responsible for Responsible Traveling?
In recent years Egypt has become a very popular holiday destination for Swedish Tourists. About 200,000 Scandinavians visit Egypt every year. More and more travel companies in Sweden say that they are environmentally aware and care about being socially responsible. Even though the whole world now knows that the Egyptian people want their...
15.02.2011
NTDTV
South Korea Mobilizes Army Rescue Ops After Record Snowfall
The biggest snowfall in a century buried cities in the eastern coastal part of South Korea and prompted rescue operations involving some 12,000 soldiers, as the coldest winter in years grips the peninsula. Hundreds of motorists were stranded and dozens of buildings collapsed after nearly three-and-a-half feet of snow fell over some parts of...
15.02.2011
NTDTV
Chinese Embassy Involved in Attacking Falun Gong Float in Mexico
Falun Gong practitioners joined the Lunar New Year celebrations in Mexico City’s Chinatown on February 5th. But as things were getting underway, a group of men began tearing down the float. Local Falun Gong practitioners say the men were directed by the Chinese embassy, extending the Chinese Communist Party’s persecution of the spiritual...
15.02.2011
NTDTV
Japan Comes in as Third Biggest Economy, Overtaken by China
Japan's economy shrank slightly in the final quarter of 2010, according to data released on Monday. Japan has now been officially overtaken by China as the world's second largest economy. But the Japanese Cabinet Secretary is upbeat about the country's per capita GDP. [Yukio Edano, Japanese Cabinet Secretary]: "Although we have been...
15.02.2011
NTDTV: Shen Yun Performing Arts 2011 European tour
European Parliament Members Attend Reception Welcoming Shen Yun to Europe
On the last day of the Chinese Year of the Tiger, February 2, 2011, members of the European Parliament attended a special reception in Brussels to welcome Shen Yun Performing Arts 2011 European tour. [Edward McMillan-Scott, European Parliament Vice-President]: “I think it’s very important that the heart of democracy in Europe, the...
12.02.2011
NTDTV
Experts to Analyze the Case Against Russia’s Yukos Oil Company
In late December the Khamovnichesky Court of Moscow found the former the owners of Yukos Oil Compnay - Khodorkovsky and Lebedev - guilty of embezzling hundreds of millions of tons of oil and money laundering. They were sentenced to 14 years in prison. At that time the accused had already spent seven years in custody. In 2004 they were...
12.02.2011
NTDTV: Abgeordneter Szeto Wah starb mit 79 Jahren
Hong Kong-Einreiseverbot für Überlebende des 1989-Studenten-Massakers
Der ehemalige Hong Konger Abgeordnete Szeto Wah starb am 2. Januar im Alter von 79 Jahren. Szeto half nach dem Studentenmassaker auf dem Platz des Himmlischen Friedens Dissidenten, den Autoritäten zu entkommen und ins Ausland zu fliehen. [Kriegsrecht in Peking bis 1990] Wang Dan und Wu’er Kaixi waren damals unter den Flüchtlingen. Sie...
12.02.2011
NTDTV
Interest Rates on Hold, Korea and Australia
South Korea's central bank surprised markets by keeping interest rates unchanged on Friday, even as it acknowledged continuing inflationary trends. In a move reflecting Seoul's desire to maintain the country's export competitiveness, the Bank of Korea left interest rates at 2.75%. Economists add the central bank is also still assessing the...
12.02.2011
NTDTV
Shen Yun hat seine Aufführungen in Washington D.C. erfolgreich beendet
Shen Yun Performing Arts hat seine 7 tägige Aufführungen im Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington DC, beendet. Zuschauer erzählen ihre Eindrücke von der gezeigten, traditionellen chinesischen Kultur. [Julius Wani, Menschenrechtsaktivist]: „Es gab viele Dinge, die herausragten. Die Blumen und wie sie zu den Kostümen passten.“ Herr...
10.02.2011
NTDTV
Prague Hosts European Yo-Yo Championship
The world’s top yo-yo players were in Prague this week to participate in the third European Yo-Yo Championship. Although most people think of the yo-yo as just a childhood toy, a significant number of enthusiasts actually consider it a sport. Yo-yo clubs, associations and teams match their skills in various competitions on the...
10.02.2011
NTDTV
CCTV Beschuldigt: „Top Gun“ Bildmaterial in Chinesischer Nachricht
Der staatlich geführte Fernsehsender, China Central Television (CCTV), zeigte am Abend des 23. Januar eine Nachricht über die chinesische Luftstreitkraft. Offensichtlich stammen einige Bilder dieser Nachricht aus dem Film „Top Gun“. In dem betreffenden Bildmaterial werden Raketen abgefeuert und ein Kampfflieger wird in Stücke...
10.02.2011
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SGX-ASX Hopes Rise on New Mergers and Acquisitions
Shares of Australian stock exchange operator ASX soared over five percent Thursday, as a wave of consolidation swept global stock exchanges. With Deutsche Borse and the London Stock Exchange pursuing their own acquisitions, investors are hoping the Australian government would look favorably on the proposed $7.9 billion takeover by the...
10.02.2011
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Geothermal Energy Puts Small French Town in the Spotlight
Imagine having renewable energy on tap. Well, that's how it is for one French town. Searching for alternative energy during the oil crises of the '70s, the people of Jonzac found hot water - and plenty of it. The geothermal spring was first used to heat nearby buildings, but when its healing properties were discovered the town built thermal...
09.02.2011
NTDTV: Dorfchef setzte sich für Landenteignete ein
Umstrittenes Urteil zu Qian Yunhuis Tod: Verkehrsunfall oder Mord
Viele Chinesen glauben, Dorfchef Qian Yunhui sei ermordet worden. Weil er sich für die Rechte der Dorfbewohner bei Landenteignungen einsetzte. Bürger begannen seinen Tod privat zu untersuchen, nachdem Ortsansässige behaupteten, dass sie gesehen haben, wie Männer Qian unter den Lastwagen warfen. Doch am Dienstag präsentierte die...
09.02.2011
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U.S. Motorists Face Long Wait for Nissan’s Electric Leaf
Nissan's all-electric car, the Leaf, has secured about eight thousand firm orders in the U.S., with the Japanese automaker saying it's ramping up production to meet deliveries. Unlike other cars, the Leaf bypasses dealers, and customers order via the Internet. As of September, Nissan had taken twenty thousand reservations, with eight...
09.02.2011
NTDTV: Aktion von Chinas KP
10-jährige Enthüllung der vermeintlichen Selbstverbrennung
Am 23. Januar 2001 überschwemmte ganz China die Nachricht, dass sich fünf Menschen auf dem Platz des Himmlischen Frieden angezündet hatten. Nur wenige Stunden danach berichteten Staatsmedien: Es handele sich dabei um Falun Gong-Praktizierende. Der Vorfall erregte weltweites Aufsehen. Für das chinesische Regime die ideale Gelegenheit,...
08.02.2011
NTDTV
Vogelgrippe-Epidemie in Japan weitet sich aus
Ein fünfter Vogelgrippeausbruch wurde am Donnerstag auf einer Farm in Toyohasi, Zentral-Japan, gemeldet, womit sich die Epidemie im Land weiter ausbreitet. Sämtliche Geflügelfarmen in diesem Gebiet wurden unter Quarantäne gestellt und alle Straßen zu den Farmen gesperrt. Die japanische Regierung versprach, die Epidemie...
08.02.2011
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Am 3. Februar begann nach dem chinesischen Kalender das Jahr des Hasen. Viele Zuschauer beim chinesischen Löwentanz. Man sagt, der Tanz des Löwen habe die Kraft böse Geister zu vertreiben und bringe Glück im neuen Jahr. Feuerwerke, traditionelle Neujahrsdekorationen und Speisen sind ebenfalls ein wichtiger Teil der Feier. Für die...
08.02.2011
NTDTV
Toyota: Strong Yen Makes U.S. Market "Tough"
Japan's Toyota Motor sees a tough situation for U.S. sales with a strong Japanese yen affecting sales of its Lexus and Scion brands in particular. Toyota Motor sales president Jim Lentz says about 55% or more of its best-selling luxury brand, the Lexus, is still made in Japan. Its popular youth-oriented Scion brand is produced mainly in...
08.02.2011
NTDTV: Shen Yun in New Zealand
Auckland Symphony Orchestra Conductor's Third Year to See Shen Yun
In October last year, Auckland’s Symphony Orchestra Director and Conductor, Gary Daverne was awarded the highest honor that can be given to any New Zealand entertainer: The prestigious ‘Benny’ Award. Mr. Daverne is New Zealand’s most internationally acclaimed composer, arranger and orchestral conductor. His work involves conducting...
06.02.2011
NTDTV: Sitz in der amerikanischen Botschaft in Peking
Amerikanische Verbraucher Produktesicherheits Kommission eröffnet Büro in China
Die amerikanische Konsumgüter-Sicherheitskommission hat ihr erstes internationales Büro in China eingerichtet. Damit hofft die Kommission, die Menge der schadhaften Produkte aus China auf dem USA Markt zu reduzieren. Laut Kommission sind 45 Prozent aller Konsumgüter und 90 Prozent der Spielzeuge, die in Amerika über den Ladentisch gehen,...
06.02.2011
NTDTV: social blogs may jeopardize the job
Social Media Can Affect Today’s Job Hunters
What you write on Facebook, Twitter or social blogs may jeopardize the job you apply for. Many of today’s companies and headhunters use social media to see if you are the most qualified person for the job. Recruiters in Sweden often use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other networks to find candidates and also to check up on their...
04.02.2011
NTDTV: "...Beende es, solange Du kannst.“
Falun Gong Praktizierende drängten Hu Jintao, 11-jährige Verfolgung zu beenden
Seit 1999 verfolgt die Kommunistische Partei Chinas systematisch die spirituelle Gruppe Falun Gong. Hu Jintao, der Führer des chinesischen Regimes, war im Januar zum Staatsbesuch in den Vereinigten Staaten. So versammelten sich Falun Gong Praktizierende vor dem Weißen Haus, um auf die Verfolgung aufmerksam zu machen. [Lisa Tao, Falun Gong...
04.02.2011
NTDTV
Nomura Rides Japan Share Rally
Nomura Holdings said Thursday that third quarter operating profit jumped, helped by a yearend Japanese stock market rally. Japan's biggest brokerage, which is expanding in Asia, Europe and the U.S. after its purchase of part of Lehman Brothers in 2008, posted net profit of $164 million in the quarter. The benchmark Nikkei index gained 9.2...
04.02.2011
NTDTV: Premiere für geladene VIP Gäste
"Dynamisch, bunt, harmonisch" - Shen Yun in Washington D.C.
Das chinesische klassische Tanz Ensemble Shen Yun Performing Arts, gastierte mit sieben Aufführungen in Washington D.C.. Die Premiere am Dienstag Abend, war einzig für geladene VIP Gäste. Das Publikum im Kennedy Center Opera House hat die Darbietungen genossen. [Jorge Ribas, Präsident&Geschäftsführer, Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of...
02.02.2011
NTDTV
French Architect Discovers New Rooms in Ancient Khufu Pyramid
French architect Jean-Pierre Houdin unveiled in Paris on Thursday the existence of two hidden and so far unknown rooms in Egypt's Great Pyramid.No one had ever suspected the existence of any such rooms.But in his many visits to Khufu’s king’s chamber, Houdin noticed that one stone element in the burial room was not supporting any weight...
02.02.2011
NTDTV
Chinas BIP 2010: Steigende Preise schüren Inflations-Sorgen
Chinas Bruttoinlandsprodukt wuchs im letzten Jahr um etwa 10 Prozent. Trotzdem verursachen steigende Preise Besorgnis bei den Chinesen, die zum chinesischen Neujahr einkaufen wollen. Laut offiziellen Zahlen des chinesischen Regimes stieg das Bruttoinlandsprodukt im vierten Quartal im Vergleich zum Vorjahresquartal um 9,8 Prozent. Dies...
02.02.2011
NTDTV
Chinese Tourists Give Japan Sales Lift
Diplomatic ties between China and Japan may be less than rosy, but Beijing visitors have given Tokyo's tourism and retail business a better complexion. During the Lunar New Year holidays, Japan is expected to see a surge in Chinese tourists, boosted by an earlier easing in visa regulations last July. That could be a boost for strapped...
02.02.2011
NTDTV: Hordorf, Saxony-Anhalt
Head-on Train Crash in East Germany Kills 10 People
Anmerkung der Red.: Laut neuesten Nachrichten gibt es nur 10 Todesopfer, anders als im gesprochenen Text angegeben wird. At least 10 people died and more than 20 were hurt when a freight train hit a passenger train head on in eastern Germany. Wreckage was strewn by the tracks where the regional train derailed after colliding with freight...
01.02.2011
NTDTV: Pianist Lang Lang fühlte sich stolz...
Star-Pianist spielte anti-amerikanisches Lied im Weißen Haus
Als Star-Pianist Lang Lang beim Bankett im Weißen Haus am 19. Januar für die Staatsführer der USA und China spielte, waren alle sichtlich ergriffen. Was jedoch die US-Delegation nicht wusste: Lang Lang spielte die Melodie eines anti-amerikanischen Propagandafilms. Es handelt sich hierbei um das Lied „Mein Mutterland“. Die Musik aus...
01.02.2011
NTDTV
Egypt Unrest, Fear Hits Asian Stocks, Oil Up
Asian stock markets tumbled and crude futures climbed to a 28-month high near $100 a barrel Monday, as fears of greater unrest in the Middle East and choking energy prices sent investors rushing to reduce risk. More than one hundred people have been killed during six days of protests in Egypt. A wider conflagration in the region could...
01.02.2011
NTDTV: Die Herzen der Studenten berühren
Chinesischer Künstler lehrt Blinde das Malen
Im Hinterzimmer eines Beleuchtungsgeschäftes in Nanning, China, lehrt ein Künstler Blinde das Malen. Seit 40 Jahren lehrt Zeng Bailiang Blinde die Grundlagen der traditionellen chinesischen Malerei. Und seine Leidenschaft für die Arbeit ist noch stärker geworden. Er sagt, blinde Menschen verfügen über eine starke Vorstellungskraft....
28.01.2011
NTDTV
Londoner Bootsschau: Super Yacht bricht alle Rekorde
Hier im Excel Center in London findet bereits seit einer Woche die Londoner Bootsschau statt. Mehr als tausend Boote können besichtigt werden, inklusive einige der luxuriösesten Motor-Yachten der Welt. Auf der diesjährigen Ausstellung gibt es ein Boot, das alle Rekorde bricht. [Ben Hedges, NTD News]: „Hinter mir sehen sie die...
28.01.2011
NTDTV
GM India Launches Smartech Engine
General Motors India launched its new made-in-India petrol engine on Thursday in New Delhi. The new engine is called a "Smartech" engine. The President and Managing Director of GM India says that the new engine was designed by Indian engineers specifically for Indian conditions and drivers. [Karl Slym, President, General Motors India]:...
28.01.2011
NTDTV - Shen Yun in Kanada
"Dieses China wird niemals sterben”
Shen Yun Performing Arts erntete Lob von vielen Zuschauern in Toronto, Kanada. [Islamuddin Attayee, Liberal Party VP]: „Jeder Teil dieser Show ist sehr, sehr interessant und schön.“ [Amiro, TV Produzent, Persien]: „Professionelle Arbeit. Wie Schauspielkunst, Live-Musik, es ist schön. Und sehr abgestimmt mit den Tänzern, bei jedem...
27.01.2011
NTDTV: „Es bringt dich zum Weinen, wenn du denkst, jeder ist dort, um zu helfen.“
Aufräumarbeit nach Hochwasser vereint Australier
Diese Bilder gleichen eher einem Kriegsgebiet, als der ruhigen Vorstadt von Brisbane, Australien. [Kevin und Laura Vodden und Conor Jedam, Freiwillige]: „Wie sehr die Einwohner gelitten haben, das ist es, was uns betroffen gemacht hat. Wir wollen einfach tun, was wir können.“ Etwa 30 Vorstädte in dieser Region sind betroffen. Viele...
27.01.2011
NTDTV
Tafelgeschirr für Britische Royal-Hochzeit kommt aus China
In Chinas südlicher Provinz Guangxi ergatterte eine Porzellanfabrik den Auftrag, das Tafelgeschirr für die Royal-Hochzeit von Kate Middleton und Prinz William herzustellen. Mehr als 500 Unternehmen auf der ganzen Welt wetteiferten um den Auftrag. Zuletzt gab das königliche Haus der Guangxi Sanhuan Group in der Stadt Beiliu das Ja-Wort...
27.01.2011
NTDTV
LG Electronics Posts Record Q4 Loss
Shares of LG Electronics pared losses after fears of sharper-than-forecast losses did not materialize. LG Electronics posted a record $220 million loss for the fourth quarter, a result higher than a consensus forecast, but below a $300 million loss estimate by top-ranked analysts who cover the company. The stock had dropped as much as four...
27.01.2011
NTDTV: an unusual invasion
Owl Invasion Puzzles Hungarian Town
The quiet town of Turkeve in eastern Hungary has been witnessing an unusual invasion on its trees: eagle-owls. The protected field eagle-owls are a rare occurrence in Hungary as their main territory is Scandinavia and Russia, and they rarely venture into eastern Hungary. Residents of Turkeve say the most they've ever seen together was seven,...
26.01.2011
NTDTV
Hu Jintao Warns U.S. Stay Out of China’s Tibet and Taiwan Issues
During a luncheon with U.S. business leaders on Thursday, Chinese leader Hu Jintao reiterated a theme that has been playing over state-run newspapers and television in China—that U.S.-China relations must be “based on mutual respect and mutual benefit.” And to be clear, Hu gave two examples, saying Tibet and Taiwan are (quote)...
26.01.2011
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China Prepares for Year of the Rabbit
With the Year of the Rabbit just days away, nature's floppy-eared bringers of good luck are a hot commodity among the Chinese community worldwide. Buyers are thronging stores and markets like this one in Beijing, to sift through heaps of bunny decorations. But there's a difference this year - the real thing is finding its way to homes this...
26.01.2011
NTDTV: "It's absolutely beautiful."
Government Officials Enjoy Shen Yun Performing Arts in Detroit, Michigan
In Michigan, several government officials saw Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Detroit Opera House. Michigan State Senator Mike Kowall says the show plays an important role for the Chinese people. [Mike Kowall, State Senator]: “In order to know where you’re going in the future, you have to understand your past.” His wife Eileen is a...
25.01.2011
NTDTV: The protest was the biggest one for the last 23 years.
Dutch Students Protest Against Education Cuts
Around 15,000 Dutch students protested in The Hague last Friday. They raised their voices against the cabinet proposal to cut hundreds of millions of Euro in education and research for the next three years. The protest was the biggest one for the last 23 years. The government’s plan targets the students who are delaying their study. They...
25.01.2011
NTDTV
Drought and Sea Ice Threaten Eastern China
A dry spell has struck China's Shandong Province, causing the province's worst drought in a century. State-run media reports that nearly a quarter of a million residents are facing drinking water shortages. Parts of northern, central and eastern China, including Henan Province, have been gripped by drought for more than three...
25.01.2011
NTDTV
Sony and NTT DoCoMo Shares Gain
Sony and NTT DoCoMo shares gained in early trading Monday, after the Nikkei newspaper reported a new Sony handheld console would be compatible with DoCoMo's mobile network. The PlayStation Portable 2 would be the world's first game machine to connect to a 3G cell phone network, the newspaper said. The console would be able to download games,...
25.01.2011
NTDTV
Tel-Aviv: Ein Fahrrad, Warme Kleidung und Mitgefühl
Das ist der 33-jährige Lior Levi. Er wohnt in Tel-Aviv und bringt hier den Obdachlosen warme Kleidung. Das ist für ihn schon zur Routine geworden, denn er macht das seit sechs Jahren. In der Winterzeit tut er es jede Nacht. [Lior Levi, Bringt den Obdachlosen Kleidung]: „Alles fing vor sechs Jahren an, als ich nach unten ging und den...
23.01.2011
NTDTV: Skifahren in China immer beliebter
Club Med eröffnet Ski Resort in China
Dies ist das erste Club Med Ski Resort in China. Das Yabuli Resort ist eingebettet im Nationalpark der Changbai Bergkette und hat 18 Skipisten. Die meisten in ganz China. Club-Med-China-Generalmanager Christian Noret sieht Wachstumsmöglichkeiten, da Skifahren in China immer beliebter wird. [Christian Noret, Club Med...
23.01.2011
NTDTV
MUFG Aims to be Top 10 Bank in U.S.
Top Japanese bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is waiting for more clarity on stricter global banking rules before pursuing major acquisitions in the U.S. and Asia. Already the biggest Japanese bank in America, MUFG wants to be in the top 10 in the U.S. MUFG president Katsunori Nagayasu says the bank needs to spend about $10...
23.01.2011
NTDTV: The traditional Chinese culture is feared by the Chinese Communist Party.
Shen Yun Debuts in Korea after Chinese Regime's Attempted Interference
New York based Shen Yun Performing Arts International Company began the Asian leg of its 2011 season in Busan, Korea on Wednesday. But according to the local co-presenter of the show, the classical Chinese dance and music company was faced with some pressure before its debut. [Se-yeol Oh, Spokesman of Falun Dafa Association of Korea]: “On...
21.01.2011
NTDTV
Tighter Controls Promised As German Dioxin Scandal Continues
People's health takes the highest priority and safety comes before speed, Germany's Consumer Affairs Minister Ilse Aigner told parliament in Berlin on Wednesday Germany is in the grips of a food dioxon scandal, with thousands of farms shut down, and thousands of hens culled. Dioxins are a group of chemicals known to increase the likelihood...
21.01.2011
NTDTV: Umweltverschmutzung
China: Über 200 Kinder mit Bleivergiftung
Einige dieser Kinder sind erst wenige Monate alt, doch ihr Blut hat schon jetzt höhere Bleiwerte als normal. Es ist der jüngste Fall von schweren Bleivergiftungen in China. Dieses Mal ist die Stadt Gaohe im Osten der Provinz Anhui betroffen. Bei über 200 der im letzten Monat getesteten Kinder sind die Bleiwerte im Blut hoch, wie...
21.01.2011
NTDTV
Hi-Tech Rickshaws and LED Lights Shine at Tokyo Tech Expos
Next-generation growing lights and eco-friendly cars are attracting thousands of visitors to two technology expos being held in Tokyo this week. One of the expos, "Lighting Japan," has brought together more than 400 companies from 15 countries, with a large majority of them focusing on LED lighting. One company displayed the "LED Plant...
21.01.2011
NTDTV: "Wahrhaftigkeit, Barmherzigkeit und Toleranz sind von Gott ..."
Pastorin nennt Shen Yun "Das Schönste"
Im Lincoln Center in New York sah die Pastorin Kem Monk am Freitagabend die Aufführung Shen Yun. Sie reiste dafür extra von Harmony Hill Parish in Stillwater New Jersey, nach Manhattan. [Kem Monk, Pastorin]: „Es ist das Schönste, das ich je gesehen habe. Aber neben der Schönheit, und man kann gar nicht über die Schönheit...
19.01.2011
NTDTV: "I'm against the system."...,because it's damaging our society."
Swiss Banker Hands Over Secrets to Wikileaks
A former Swiss private banker hands over data on hundreds of offshore bank account holders to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. [Rudolph Elmer, Swiss Banker and Whistleblower]: "What I want to do is to hand this over to WikiLeaks." Rudolph Elmer - who once headed the office of Julius Baer in the Cayman Islands before being fired - gave...
19.01.2011
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Toyota Union Won't Push for Pay Rise
A Toyota Motor labor union is not planning to push for pay rises in upcoming negotiations despite an uptick in the automaker's earnings. The Nikkei says the Toyota Motor Workers' Union will hold off on asking for increments for a second consecutive year, given uncertain business conditions. The surging yen has eaten into profits at Toyota,...
19.01.2011
NTDTV: trade and investment and human rights...
Chinese Vice-Premier Finishes UK Trade Visit
Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang wrapped up a trade visit to the UK last week. Last Tuesday, Foreign Secretary William Hague met with the Vice-Premier before attending a banquet together at the Royal Courts of Justice, hosted by the China-Britain Business Council. After the meeting, Hague said they had discussed trade and investment, the G20,...
17.01.2011
NTDTV: Sie wollen den USA wirklich die Muskeln zeigen.
China testet Tarnkappenbomber während Besuch von US-Verteidigungsminister
Dieses Video erschien auf inoffiziellen chinesischen Webseiten am Dienstag. Es scheint einen ersten Testflug zu zeigen, des chinesischen J-20 Stealth Fighter. Ein solches Tarnkappenflugzeug könnte den militärischen Abstand zwischen den USA und China verringern. Zum Zeitpunkt des Tests besuchte US-Verteidigungsminister Robert Gates China,...
17.01.2011
NTDTV
The global market for nuclear power plants is seen recovering, and two Japanese-linked firms are hoping to lead the rebound. In energy-dependent Japan, nuclear plant utilization at 10 power firms last year stood near 70 percent, while U.S. demand for new plants has been limited due to moderation in fossil fuel prices. Japan is the world's...
17.01.2011
NTDTV: winner Corin Lee was among the audience at Shen Yun Performing Arts
International Chinese Violin Competition Winner Sees Shen Yun in New York
NTD’s 2010 International Chinese Violin Competition winner Corin Lee was among the audience at Shen Yun Performing Arts at Lincoln Center in New York. [Corin Lee, Violinist]: “Visually it was amazing seeing all the colors.” He enjoyed the contemporary performances about the persecution of the Falun Gong spiritual group in Mainland...
15.01.2011
NTDTV: a bittersweet pill to swallow
Fiat Workers To Vote On Their Fate
Workers at Fiat's major Mirafiori car factory were slated to start voting late Thursday in a referendum that will decide their fate. Fiat's boss says he is willing to invest one billion Euros in the plant -- but will take the investment abroad if 51 percent of voters reject a planned labor contract involving more shifts and fewer...
15.01.2011
NTDTV: Staatswillkür in China
Tod eines chinesischen Dorfchefs: Polizeieinsatz gegen Trauernde
In China verbrachten Bewohner des Dorfes Zhaiqiao in der Provinz Zhejiang den Neujahrstag in Trauer. Eine Woche zuvor wurde die Leiche des Dorfchefs Qian Yunhui unter dem Reifen dieses Lastwagens gefunden. Laut Augenzeugen stießen nun Tausende gewaltsam mit der von den Behörden gesandten Polizei zusammen. [Liu Dejun, Trauernder]: „Die...
15.01.2011
NTDTV
Bank of Korea Announces Surprise Interest Rate Hike
South Korea's central bank surprised markets with an interest rate hike Thursday as it moves to contain inflationary pressures. Economists are expecting the Bank of Korea to raise rates as many as five times this year, but most did not see a move until February. BoK governor Kim Choong-soo raised rates to 2.75 percent, confirming forecasts...
15.01.2011
NTDTV: Tian Guo Marschkapelle
Jubiläums-Neujahrsparade in London
[Andy Moody, NTD Reporter]: „Hallo und frohes neues Jahr! Und wie könnte man das neue Jahr besser feiern, als hier bei der Neujahrsparade in London! Eine geschätzte halbe Million Menschen befindet sich hier in Londons berühmten Straßen, um mehr als 10.000 Künstler aus über 20 Ländern zu sehen." [Paradeteilnehmer]: „Wir...
13.01.2011
NTDTV: "Onkel Wah" gestorben
Hongkonger Demokratie-Aktivist Szeto Wah starb an Lungenkrebs
Nach einjährigem Kampf gegen Lungenkrebs verstarb der Hongkonger Demokratie-Aktivist Szeto Wah am Sonntag, 2. Januar im Alter von 79 Jahren. Herr Szeto - oft auch „Onkel Wah“ genannt - war Lehrer, Politiker und Aktivist. Er versuchte, die Demokratie in Hongkong voranzubringen. Er kämpfte viele Jahre, damit die Kommunistische Partei...
13.01.2011
NTDTV
Blackberry to Filter Pornography Websites on its Smartphones in Indonesia
Blackberry maker Research In Motion has agreed to filter pornographic Internet content for its smartphone users in Indonesia, after government pressure to comply with a new anti-pornography law. RIM says it is fully committed to working with Indonesia's carriers to put in place a filtering system as soon as possible. But Jakarta wants the...
13.01.2011
NTDTV: Zoo Leipzig
Cross-Eyed Opossum Captures the Hearts of Germans
She's middle-aged, grey-haired and stays up all night. Still, Heidi the cross-eyed opossum is Germany's biggest media sensation, and she has not even made her debut at the Leipzig Zoo. Heidi appears to be the next in a line of animal celebrities in Germany. The two-and-a-half-year-old opossum has grown popular on Facebook, pushing 82,000...
12.01.2011
NTDTV
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Makes Court Appearance
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange emerges from a London court after a brief hearing. The 39-year-old Australian is fighting extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning over alleged sex crimes. After Tuesday's court appearance which lasted less than half an hour, there will be a full hearing in February. [Julian Assange, WikiLeaks...
12.01.2011
NTDTV: Unfall oder Mord ?
Verdächtiger Todesfall fördert Misstrauen gegen Chinas Regime
Drastische Fotos im Internet zeigen einen verstümmelten Mann, liegend unter dem Vorderrad eines Lastwagens. Der Vorfall in China geschah während der Weihnachtszeit. Laut Behörden ist der Tod von Qian Yunhui ein normaler Verkehrsunfall. Doch viele Dorfbewohner und Internet-Nutzer glauben, dass er zum Schweigen gebracht werden sollte....
12.01.2011
NTDTV: Pianistin Suzanne Macahilig tief beeindruckt
„Es ist wirklich fantastisch“ – Designer besucht Shen Yun Vorstellung in San Francisco
Die bekannte Pianistin Suzanne Macahilig sah Shen Yun Performing Arts im „War Memorial Opera House“ in San Francisco. Sie war tief beeindruckt von den Darbietungen der Solisten und Tänzer. [Suzanne Macahilig, Pianistin]: „Ich fand ihre Stimmen schön. Ich denke, ihre Bewegungen waren wirklich ausdrucksstark und die Synchronisation...
11.01.2011
NTDTV: Harbin exportiert Schnee und Eis weltweit
Harbin Schnee- und Eisfestival eröffnet
Aus beinahe einer halben Millionen Kubikmeter Schnee und Eis aus dem Songhua Fluss von Harbin entstanden hier massive Torbögen und Kathedralen die bis zum Himmel hochragen. Und als Highlight sind viele Skulpturen von Innen erleuchtet. Das Harbin Schnee- und Eisfestival eröffnete letzten Mittwoch. Jährlich zieht die Attraktion...
11.01.2011
NTDTV
Nintendo Releases New 3D Gaming Console
Video gaming company Nintendo is aiming to ship four million of its new 3D-capable handheld game player a month after its release. The 3DS is scheduled to go on sale in Japan on February 26, with the U.S., Europe and Australia launches set for March. The Nikkei says Japanese sales alone will account for 1.5 million consoles. Nintendo's 3DS...
11.01.2011
Landenteignung in China
Proteste nach dem Tod des Dorfvorstehers Qian Yunhui
Bürger der Provinz Zhejiang lieferten sich nach der Enthauptung eines Dorfvorstehers durch ein Baufahrzeug mehrmals Straßenschlachten mit der Polizei. Am 25. Dezember 2010 starb Qian Yunhui, 53 Jahre, gewählter Vorsteher des Dorfes Yueqing in Wenzhou City, Proving Zhejiang, auf der Baustelle eines Bauprojektes, gegen das er seit Jahren...
09.01.2011
NTDTV: Landbeschlagnahmungen in China
Verdächtiger Todesfall fördert Misstrauen gegen chinesisches Regime
Drastische Fotos im Internet zeigen einen verstümmelten Mann, liegend unter dem Vorderrad eines Lastwagens. Der Vorfall in China geschah während der Weihnachtszeit. Laut Behörden ist der Tod von Qian Yunhui ein normaler Verkehrsunfall. Doch viele Dorfbewohner und Internet-Nutzer glauben, dass er zum Schweigen gebracht werden sollte....
09.01.2011
NTDTV
Kate Middleton Celebrates 29th Birthday
Kate Middleton will turn 29 on Sunday (January 9) and is expected to spend it with her family and Prince William. British women's magazine Tatler released a special edition for February 2011 celebrating the future princess with Middleton replicated in the style of the pop artist Andy Warhol's silk screen prints. In what appears to be the...
08.01.2011
NTDTV: "...and this one far surpasses the ones I’ve seen."
"It’s Beautiful" - Professor of Education on Shen Yun in Hamilton
Liviana Sluga, a professor in Brock University’s Faculty of Education, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts’ matinee performance in Hamilton, Canada, on Thursday. [Liviana Sluga, Professor of Education]: “It’s beautiful and I’ve been to China and I have seen some shows there as well, and this one far surpasses the ones I’ve...
05.01.2011
NTDTV: A gruesome past
200 Bodies Found in Nazi-era Mass Grave in Austria
The unassuming grounds of an Austrian hospital hold a gruesome past. A construction project in the town of Hall discovered more than 200 bodies buried nearby. The find has led to speculation that at least some of the dead could be victims of a Nazi euthanasia campaign. Authorities said Tuesday they plan on exhuming the bodies, and trying to...
05.01.2011
NTDTV: Einwegstäbchen bedrohen Waldressourcen
Greenpeace: Einwegstäbchen sind Umweltproblem in China
Denken wir an asiatische Esskultur, so fallen uns Reis und Stäbchen ein. Dass die Stäbchen ein Umweltproblem darstellen, das wollen Greenpeace Mitglieder jetzt signalisieren. In einem Einkaufszentrum in Peking stellten die Umweltaktivisten Bäume auf, die aus tausenden Wegwerfstäbchen bestehen. Das Kunstwerk sollte die umweltschädliche...
05.01.2011
NTDTV: Australia Floods
Floods in Queensland, Australia Impact Growth and Inflation Rate
Australia's commodity-export boom is taking a hit, as the biggest floods in decades force mine closures and evacuations. Up to 90 million tons of coal capacity are already under force majeure, with waters still expected to peak in some areas. The affected output is equal to 35 percent of Australia's total coal output for 2009. The disruption...
05.01.2011
NTDTV Europe
London’s Lord Mayor New Year’s Parade
[Andy Moody, NTD Reporter]: “Hello and Happy New Year! And what a better way to celebrate it than here at London's New Year's Day Parade! Over half-a-million people are expected to line London's famous streets here, to see over 10,000 performers from over 20 countries. [Parade Participant]: “We represent diversity, because we're one of...
04.01.2011
NTDTV
Spains Enacts Anti-Smoking Laws
A new smoke-free look across Spain. On Sunday, the country adopted one of the European Union's strictest anti-smoking laws. The new legislation prohibits smoking in bars, restaurants, and many outdoor areas. Cafe Gijon, Madrid's 123-year-old popular haunt for artists and writers, has made the transition. But some patrons raise questions...
04.01.2011
NTDTV
Hyundai-Kia Car Sales up by 24 Percent in 2010, More Gains Expected
Hyundai Motor expects to boost car sales 10 percent this year, after a 24 percent jump in 2010. World No.5 Hyundai and affiliate Kia became among the top performers during the financial crisis and now plan to gain market share further on the back of new models. South Korea's No.1 said Monday it is targeting sales of 6.33 million cars in...
04.01.2011
NTDTV
And that wraps it up for today’s Asia Brief. All of us at NTD would like to wish our viewers a happy and safe New Year. We leave you now with the first New Year celebration in the world... Auckland, New Zealand. We’ll see you in...
31.12.2010
NTDTV
Smoking Ban in Spain To Take Effect for the New Year
Restaurants and bars in Spain are going to start looking very different. Gone will be the days of lighting up over a meal as many public spaces become smoke-free zones starting January 2. The Socialist Government wants to put the country in line with the European Union's strictest anti-smoking nations. It insists the new law is necessary as...
31.12.2010
NTDTV: China
Pekings „Vogelnest" in Schneepark verwandelt
Pekings Olympiastadion, das „Vogelnest", wurde für die nächsten zwei Monate in eine Winter-Märchenwelt verwandelt. Zwölf Schneemaschinen waren im Einsatz, um das „Schnee-Festival" zu verwirklichen. Seit letztem Sonntag hat der Winterspass für rund 16 Euro pro Person geöffnet. Sportliche Aktivitäten, wie z. B. Skifahren oder...
31.12.2010
NTDTV: Intendantin, Dallas Conservatory for the Arts
Shen Yun in Dallas eine "große Überraschung"
Shen Yun Performing Arts war vom 17.-19. Dezember in Dallas, Texas im AT&T Performing Arts Center zu Gast. Die Intendantin des Konservatoriums in Dallas besuchte die Show und war begeistert. [Jacqueline Porter, Intendantin, Dallas Conservatory for the Arts]: „Fantastisch. Eine Überraschung, eine totale Überraschung, und so klug gemacht....
30.12.2010
NTDTV: Free Tibet in Indien
Tibeter protestieren zum Besuch Wen Jiabaos in Neu-Delhi
Exil-Tibeter in Indien protestierten am 14. Dezember in Neu-Delhi. Anlass des Protests war der offizielle dreitägige Besuch des chinesischen Premierminister Wen Jiabao. Mit tibetischen Flaggen und Fotos von ihrem spirituellen Führer fordern die Demonstranten Chinas Autokraten auf, Menschenrechte in Tibet zu respektieren. [Doorjee,...
30.12.2010
NTDTV
Nine Men in UK Charged With Plotting Terrorism
Nine men are charged with conspiracy to cause explosions, and preparing acts of terrorism. They appeared in the City of Westminister Magistrates' Court on Monday. According to the Press Association, [suspects] remained in custody to appear at London’s Old Bailey court on January 14th. The nine were from London, the Welsh capital of Cardiff...
30.12.2010
NTDTV
LG Sets Record Sales Target for 2011
South Korea's LG Group is aiming for record sales of about $136 billion next year, with its key electronics units expected to contribute over two-thirds of revenue. The figure is an 11% increase from this year's sales of around $122 billion. The sales goal comes about a week after LG said it would spend nearly 70 percent of a record $18...
30.12.2010
NTDTV
"Nothing Could Be Better" - Former Canadian MP on Shen Yun in Ottawa, Canada
David Kilgour is a retired Canadian Secretary of State, MP and coauthor of “Bloody Harvest,” a book which provides evidence of large-scale organ-harvesting from Falun Gong prisoners of conscience in mainland China. Mr. Kilgour saw Shen Yun for the fourth time in Ottawa, Canada over the weekend. [David Kilgour, Retired Canadian MP]:...
29.12.2010
NTDTV
Rome: Parcel Bomb Intended for Greek Embassy
Bomb disposal experts have disarmed an explosive device sent to the Greek embassy in Rome. A police official said the device bore similarities to bombs that detonated last week injuring staff at the Swiss and Chilean missions. An Italian anarchist group called the Informal Anarchist Federation claimed responsibility for last week's attacks -...
29.12.2010
NTDTV
Bus Accident Kills 14 Chinese School Children in Hunan Province
A three-wheeled vehicle ferrying primary school children plunged into a creek in foggy conditions in central China on Monday. Fourteen children were killed. According to Chinese state media, the accident happened at around 8 in the morning in a village close to Hengyang City in Hunan Province. While the accident is still under...
29.12.2010
NTDTV
Japan's Mizuho Financial Bank Unconcerned over New SIFI Rules
Japan's second-largest bank, Mizuho Financial Group, is confident that it can meet additional global capital requirements without raising funds. Mizuho's president, Takashi Tsukamoto, told Reuters that even if the bank becomes subject to stricter global banking rules next year for institutions deemed "too big to fail," Mizuho could manage...
29.12.2010
NTDTV
Czech Republic: Terracotta Army Arrives in Brno
Brno is the first city in central Europe to display a replica of the armies of Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor. Around 200 hundred pieces occupy an area of approximately 65 hundred square feet. Exhibition coordinator Hana Navratilova says this version of the emperor’s army is the closest to the original in Shaanxi Province, Central...
28.12.2010
NTDTV
Weltrekord: Ohne Eisbrecher durch die Arktis Segeln
Das Team der russischen Jacht "Peter I." kehrt von seiner Weltreise zurück. Die Männer haben ohne Eisbrecher die Arktis durchsegelt. Bei diesem Weltrekord gab es einiges zu überwinden. [Daniel Gavrilov, Kapitän, "Peter I."]: „Wir haben viele Extreme gesehen. Es war überwältigend, die Kontrolle über die Jacht zu verlieren, mit so...
28.12.2010
NTDTV: Konkurrenzkampf
Uni-Absolventen kämpfen um Angestelltenjobs in China
Jedes Jahr machen rund 6 Millionen Studenten ihren Abschluss an Chinas Universitäten. Der Konkurrenzkampf um die Angestellten-Jobs wird immer härter. Seit 1996 stieg die Anzahl der Studienplätze stetig, um den Anforderungen der wachsenden Wirtschaft Chinas gerecht zu werden. Heutzutage einen Hochschulabschluss in China zu haben, ist...
28.12.2010
NTDTV
Asian Stocks Robust After Chinese Interest Rate Hike
Asian markets took China's surprise weekend interest rate hike in their stride on Monday, with stocks in Tokyo and Taiwan rising. But overall trade was thin, with stock exchanges in HK and Australia closed for the holidays. The PBOC's Christmas Day move caught markets off guard, and weighed on commodity stocks in early trade; the Australian...
28.12.2010
NTDTV
Shen Yun Concludes Fourth Show in Dallas
Shen Yun Performance Arts concluded its fourth show in Dallas, Texas on December 19 at the AT and T Performing Arts Center. One audience member describes the show as “mesmerizing.” [Laura Jeffers, Audience Member]: “It’s powerful… It’s unbelievable - the backdrop, the staging, just all the choreography. The costumes alone are...
25.12.2010
NTDTV
Der teuerste Weihnachtsbaum der Welt
Die einen mögen es eher traditionell und die anderen modern. Doch kann man es auch teuer mögen? Im Emirates Palasthotel in Abu Dhabi kann man dies austesten. Dort steht der teuerste Weihnachtsbaum der Welt. Mit 131 Verzierungen aus Diamanten, Gold und Edelsteinen ist er rund 11 Millionen Dollar Wert. [Janet Abrahams, Leiterin Sales &...
25.12.2010
NTDTV - Chinesische Fälschungen
Milliardenverluste für US-Firmen wegen chinesischer Fälschungen
Billige chinesische Fälschungen machen weiterhin amerikanischen Einzelhändlern das Leben schwer dank lockerer Zollkontrollen und niedriger Strafen. Die Organisation für die Wirtschafts-Zusammenarbeit und -Entwicklung schätzt, dass sich zwischen 2001 und 2007 der Gesamtwert von gefälschten Marken auf 250 Milliarden US-Dollar...
25.12.2010
NTDTV: Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis
Auszeichnungen für PUMA und Robin Gibb
Die Stiftung Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis führte in Düsseldorf eine Preisverleihung durch. Unternehmen wurden für soziale und umweltgerechte Leistungen ausgezeichnet. Die Preisverleihung folgte einem Symposium mit Deutschlands führenden Vorständen und Nachhaltigkeits-Experten. Außerdem demonstrierten Unternehmen die neuesten...
25.12.2010
NTDTV Vorweihnachtszeit in Deutschland
Kaufrausch oder Zeit der Besinnung?
Nach fünf schwachen Jahren ist heute Deutschlands Einzelhandel zufrieden mit dem diesjährigen Weihnachtsverkauf. Viele Geschäfte erzielen den grössten Teil ihres jährlichen Gewinns um die Weihnachtszeit. Ist nun die Vorweihnachtszeit zum kommerziellen Einkaufsrausch geworden – eine verrückte Suche nach dem besten Geschenk? Oder ist...
23.12.2010
NTDTV
Israel: Wissenschaftler finden Ursache für Ausbreitung der Blaualge
Der See Kinneret im Norden Israels ist bekannt als See von Galiläa. Laut christlichem Glauben ging Jesus auf seinem Wasser. Er ist der größte Frischwasser-See Israels, die wichtigste natürliche Quelle für Trinkwasser. Vor einigen Jahren wurde die Algenpopulation im Wasser aus dem Gleichgewicht gebracht. Eine eindringende Meeresalge...
23.12.2010
NTDTV: China Umwelt
Greenpeace: „Textilindustrie verdreckt Chinas Flüsse"
Laut einem Greenpeace Bericht verschmutzen die giftigen Abwässer der Textilindustrie Chinas Gewässer. Durch Farben, Bleichmittel und Waschmittel sind Flüsse stark verschmutzt. Xintang wird auch Chinas „Jeans-Stadt“ genannt. 2008 wurden dort 260 Millionen Jeanshosen produziert. Über 60 Prozent der nationalen Produktion und etwa 40...
23.12.2010
NTDTV
Guangzhou Auto Show Aims at China's Domestic Market
They say money can't buy happiness, but it certainly can buy cars, and in China's case, about 17 million this year alone. This translates to a staggering 35 percent or so rise from a year earlier, and global automakers clearly want a slice of the pie. At least five international carmakers launched new models at the Guangzhou Auto Show, with...
23.12.2010
NTDTV
Geduld macht Urlauber zum Millionär
Der Geduldige hat alle Reichtümer der Welt. Dies erfuhr ein Lottospieler, als er bei der Ausgabestelle ein Los erwerben wollte. Plötzlich drängelte sich eine Frau vor ihn und zog zuerst. Den Jackpot knackt derjenige, der die sechs Richtigem auf dem Los hat, die ein Computer per Zufall ausgewählt hat. [Margarita Juico, Vorsitzende,...
22.12.2010
NTDTV
Snow Cancels Flights in Europe
Snowy winter weather across Europe continues to put a dampener on the busiest travel time of the year. Thousands stranded in airports in London, Paris and Frankfurt spent another uncomfortable night on the floor as ground crews scrambled to de-ice planes and clear snowy runways. But despite their round the clock efforts, hundreds of flights...
22.12.2010
NTDTV: Chinas Geldpolitik
Höchste Inflationsrate seit 28 Monaten
Das nationale Statistikamt Chinas gab am 11. Dezember bekannt, dass die Inflation in China den Höchststand seit 28 Monaten erreicht hat. Der Verbraucherpreisindex stieg im November im Jahresvergleich um 5,1 Prozent. Die Nahrungsmittelpreise stiegen um 11,7 Prozent und somit am stärksten. Ökonomen rechnen auch mit steigenden Kosten im...
22.12.2010
NTDTV
Honda Tests Solar Strategy for New Electric Vehicles
Honda Motor says it's looking to create a solar energy-based transportation system to support its two and four-wheeled electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. It’s a lineup the company calls "personal mobility." It’s conducting a series of tests with the local government of Saitama, Japan. Honda hopes to establish the viability of its...
22.12.2010
NTDTV
Richard Gere unterstützt Friedensnobelpreisgewinner Liu Xiaobo
[Richard Gere, Vorstandvorsitzender, International Campaign for Tibet]: „Nun, die Sprachgewalt des leeren Stuhls in Oslo... das hat besonderes Gewicht.“ Dieser Stuhl ist eigentlich reserviert für den chinesischen Dissidenten Liu Xiaobo. Er sitzt aber zurzeit im Gefängnis. Kundgebungen wie diese in New York fanden am 10. Dezember auf der...
21.12.2010
NTDTV
From the air, a beautiful blanket of snow covers the UK. A paraglider embraces the storm, taking to the sky for incredible views. But on the ground, the winter weather caused this gas tanker to overturn. The crash blocked traffic on the highway as drivers were told to minimize travel. Freezing temperatures below minus 5 Celsius continue to...
21.12.2010
NTDTV
WikiLeaks: Chinas Propaganda-Chef hinter Attacken auf Google
Laut Berichten der New York Times könnte ein hoher Funktionär im kommunistischem Regime Chinas hinter den Angriffen im letzten Jahr auf Googles Computersysteme stecken. US-diplomatische Nachrichten, die zu WikiLeaks durchsickerten, deuten darauf hin, dass Li Changchun, ein Mitglied des Politbüros, für die Attacken verantwortlich...
21.12.2010
NTDTV
Honda Revs up China Sales Plan
Honda Motor's plan to boost its Chinese sales and production lifted its shares on Monday, while a Mainland joint venture announced a new brand to be launched in 2011. Japan's No. 2 is targeting 10 percent growth in China sales to 730,000 vehicles next year, with output rising to nearly 900,000 cars by 2013. Honda operates two joint ventures...
21.12.2010
NTDTV
Miss Earth 2010 Brings Back Beauty Crown to India
Nicole Faria of India defeated 83 contestants to win the Miss Earth 2010 pageant. During a visit to Mumbai on Monday, Faria expressed her delight at winning the crown for India. [Nicole Faria, Miss Earth 2010]: "It was a beautiful learning experience. I got to meet 83 different girls from 83 different countries. Learned about their...
16.12.2010
NTDTV
Swedish Police Identify Bomber
Swedish police claim a man of Middle-Eastern descent was behind Saturday's double bombing. On Monday, police identified the man as Taymour Abdulwahab Al-Abdaly. [Tomas Lindstrand, Chief Prosecutor for Security Issues]: "A brief description of this man is that he was born in 1981, he is from the Middle East but at the moment it is a bit...
16.12.2010
NTDTV Inflation in China
Inflation treibt Nahrungsmittelpreise hoch
China erlebt eine hohe Inflation - Preiserhöhungen erreichen 4,5 Prozent. Preise für Obst und Gemüse auf den Märkten und in Ladengeschäften im ganzen Land stiegen drastisch. Chinesische Bürger fragen sich, wie sie sich weiterhin landwirtschaftliche Produkte leisten können. Waren wie grüne Paprikas und Karotten haben sich im Preis...
16.12.2010
NTDTV
Kampf um Rio: Polizei übernimmt den „Deutschen Komplex"
Siegesfahnen wehen über dem Complexo do Alemão. Bewaffnete Streitkräfte haben den so genannten „Deutschen Komplex“ zurückerobert. Das größte Schlachtfeld in Brasiliens Krieg gegen Rios mächtige Drogenbanden. Drogen-Kriminalität ist in Rio weit verbreitet. Mit der bevorstehenden 2014 Fußball-WM und den 2016 Olympischen Spielen...
16.12.2010
NTDTV
Japan Tankan Survey Reflects Economic Pain
The mood of major Japanese firms worsened for the first time in almost two years in a central bank survey, paving the way for a likely economic contraction this quarter. Major manufacturers' sentiment weakened to a plus 5 reading, better than expected but still down for the first time since March 2009 in the wake of the global financial...
16.12.2010
NTDTV
Moskau: Angriffe auf russische Journalisten gefährden Redefreiheit
Reporter Oleg Kashin der russischen Zeitung “Kommersant“ („Großhändler“), war in Moskau äusserst brutal zusammengeschlagen worden. Eine monatelange Untersuchung des Angriffs auf den Reporter, blieb ergebnislos. Doch für Journalisten und die Öffentlichkeit ist eines klar: Die Zensur von kritischen Meinungen in den Medien wird...
15.12.2010
NTDTV
„Watch Docs": Filmfestival für Menschenrechte in Warschau
Das 10. internationale Menschenrechts-Filmfestival „Watch-Docs“ wurde letzten Freitag in Warschau eröffnet. [Konrad Wirowski, Programm-Direktor, „Watch Docs" Festival]: „Das Festival begann als Bildungsprogramm der Helsinki-Stiftung für Menschenrechte und findet jedes Jahr um den 10. Dezember statt, dem Internationalen Tag der...
15.12.2010
NTDTV Chinesische Beamte
WikiLeaks: Bedacht nur auf Schutz „persönlicher Interessen"
Das Politbüro der Kommunistischen Partei Chinas wird in der Regel als eine politisch motivierte Gruppe gesehen. Jedoch deutet ein vertraulicher US-Regierungsbericht, veröffentlicht durch WikiLeaks, darauf hin, dass chinesische Beamten ihre Entscheidungen zu Gunsten der eigenen wirtschaftlichen Interessen treffen. Der Bericht zitiert ein...
15.12.2010
NTDTV Hong Kong
Demonstranten fordern Freilassung von Nobelpreisgewinner Liu Xiaobo
Etwa eintausend Unterstützer des inhaftierten Menschenrechtsaktivisten und Nobelpreisträgers Liu Xiaobo versammelten sich in Hongkong am Montag vergangener Woche. Sie verlangten vom chinesischen Regime, Liu rechtzeitig freizulassen. Sodass dieser in der Woche an der Friedensnobelpreisverleihung in Norwegen teilnehmen kann. In der...
13.12.2010
NTDTV Chinesischer Gesundheitsexperte
"Chinas Politbüro-Mitglieder für über 10.000 Aids-Tote verantwortlich"
Ein ehemaliger chinesischer Gesundheitsbeauftragter schrieb zum Welt-Aids-Tag am 1. Dezember einen offenen Brief an Chinas Regime-Oberhaupt Hu Jintao. In dem Brief fordert er dazu auf, eine Untersuchung gegen zwei hohe Parteifunktionäre einzuleiten. Laut dem Verfasser des Schreibens, Gesundheitsexperte Chen Bingzhong, sollen zwei...
13.12.2010
NTDTV
Automakers Eye Record Sales at Thai Motor Show
The 2010 Thailand International Motor Expo in Bangkok came to a close on Sunday, as carmakers predicted strong growth in the country's automobile market to drive record sales. 36 car producers and three motorcycle manufacturers from 13 countries worldwide took part in the event. [Abhichet Sitakalin, Vice President, Tata Motors]: "Until today...
13.12.2010
NTDTV
Jakarta bricht Rekord mit Eine-Million-Lichter-Weihnachtsbaum
Eine Million Lichter leuchten an der höchsten Weihnachtsbaumreplika der Welt. Das zweite Jahr in Folge kreierte dieses Einkaufszentrum in Indonesien einen solchen Riesenbaum. Der Vorsitzende des indonesischen Weltrekord-Museums übergab am Samstag eine Auszeichnung an das Central Park Einkaufszentrum. [Jaya Suprana, Indonesisches Weltrekord...
12.12.2010
NTDTV
Wenn Sie gleichzeitig den Arc de Triomphe von Paris, Moskaus Kreml und die ägyptische Sphinx sehen wollen, sollten sie sich auf eisige Temperaturen beim jährlichen Skulpturen-Festival in Brügge/Belgien einstellen. Auch Eisfiguren von Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley und Michael Jackson werden Sie antreffen.Zu seinem zehnjährigen Jubiläum...
12.12.2010
NTDTV
Die Jota: Spanisch, doch kein Flamenco!
Einheimische Folklore-Gruppen feierten bei einem Volksfest in Saragossa, Spanien, das Fest ihres Schutzpatrons. Musikanten und Tänzer führten die sogenannte Jota auf. Die Jota ist nicht so bekannt, wie der Flamenco. Aber Formen dieser wahren, spanischen Folklore können in allen Regionen Spaniens gefunden werden. Der Vorsitzende eines...
10.12.2010
NTDTV
Ukrainische Demonstranten fordern Werbeverbot für Zigaretten und Alkohol
Diese Demonstranten aus der Ukraine fordern: „Stoppt die Reklame für Bier, Tabak und Alkohol!“ Sie verlangen vom ukrainischen Parlament entsprechende Gesetze zu verabschieden. [Hanna Hopko, Koordinatorin der Kampagne „Tobacco-Free Kids“]: „Wir haben uns heute hier versammelt, um den Gesetzesentwurf für ein Totalverbot von...
10.12.2010
NTDTV
China-Milchskandal: Leiter einer Selbsthilfegruppe zu zweieinhalb Jahren Haft verurteilt
Anfang Monat wurde Zhao Lianhai von einem Gericht in Peking zu zweieinhalb Jahren Haftstrafe verurteilt. Er war mit „Stören der sozialen Ordnung“ angeklagt worden, da er mitgeholfen hatte eine Webseite und eine Selbsthilfegruppe zu errichten - für Familien, welche 2008 während des Milchskandal geschädigt worden waren. Laut...
10.12.2010
NTDTV
Buyers Lined-up for AIG's Nan Shan Insurance Company
A buyer for AIG's Nan Shan Life unit may be chosen as early as next week. Sources say a preferred buyer may be named on December 15th, or bidders may be shortlisted and briefed on the next step of the bidding process. As many as five companies have submitted bids including Cathay Financial, Fubon and Chinatrust. AIG is seeking to sell Nan...
10.12.2010
NTDTV
Moskau: Klang exklusiver Stradivari Violinen
Eine Stradivari Geige, gespielt bei der Eröffnung einer Ausstellung seltener Streichinstrumente. Im Moskauer Museum der Musikkultur werden 19 Streichinstrumente ausgestellt. Sie stammen von prominenten, italienischen Instrumentenbauern aus dem 17. und 18. Jahrhundert. Einige Instrumente sind über 400 Jahre alt. Die Ausstellung umfasst...
09.12.2010
NTDTV China: Mädchen totgefahren
Einflussreicher Vater kauft Sohn frei
Ein Autounfall erzeugte in Chinas Bevölkerung Verachtung gegen die Mächtigen und Reichen. Li Gang, stellvertretender Polizeichef aus der Provinz Hebei, erlangte unfreiwillige Berühmtheit, nachdem sein Sohn im November zwei Studenten auf dem Gelände der Hebei Universität überfahren hatte. Der Fahrer Li Qiming rief nach dem Vorfall:...
09.12.2010
NTDTV
Japan-China Ties Seen on the Mend
Japan's economic minister said Wednesday that ties with top trading partner China have been strained but appear to be on the mend. Economics Minister Banri Kaieda said since a ship collision in the disputed Senkaku Island area in September and a de facto bans on Chinese rare earth exports in its wake, relations with the world’s No.2...
08.12.2010
NTDTV
WikiLeaks: Chinesisches Regime steckt hinter Attacke auf Google
Hinter den Angriffen im letzten Jahr auf Googles Computersysteme in China, steckt das chinesische Regime. Das besagen Geheimdokumente von US- Diplomaten, die WikiLeaks enthüllte. Laut dem Botschaftsbericht, gehen Geheimagenten des chinesischen Regimes seit 2002 so vor. WikiLeaks spielte am Sonntag den Medien 250.000 US-diplomatische...
07.12.2010
NTDTV
Chinas Regime gesteht größter CO2 Emittent zu sein
Schon seit langem behaupten Wissenschaftler, China sei der weltweit größte Verursacher von Treibhausgasen. Jetzt hat der Chefdelegierte für Klimaschutz in China, Xie Zhenhua, zum ersten Mal eingeräumt, dass das stimmt. Er behauptete aber, China habe das Recht, die Emissionen weiter zu erhöhen. Seine Stellungnahme gab Xie am Dienstag,...
07.12.2010
NTDTV
France And India Sign $20 Billion in Trade Deals
Emerging markets and particularly India are seen as the key to expansion for many countries and France is no exception. President Nicolas Sarkozy is the latest in a string of leaders to lead trade delegations there. He's signed deals worth 20 billion dollars with India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. They include aviation, defense, and...
07.12.2010
NTDTV
Japans Newcomerin auf der Bühne ist ein Androide
In Japan gilt sie schon jetzt als neuer Star auf den Theaterbühnen. Denn Geminoid F ist einzigartig: Sie ist ein Roboter, oder eine Androidin, die sich selbst spielt, bzw. die Rolle eines Roboters. Das Stück heißt „Sayonara“ oder „Auf Wiedersehen“. Die Handlung dreht sich um eine androide Pflegerin, die einer sterbenden Frau...
02.12.2010
NTDTV
"Saubere" Diamanten dank Kimberly-Prozess
Teilnehmer des Kimberly-Prozesses trafen sich zur viertägigen Hauptversammlung in Jerusalem. Kimberly-Prozesses ist ein freiwilliges Abkommen von mittlerweile 75 Ländern. Es wurde vor sieben Jahren gegründet, mit dem Ziel - dem illegalen Handel mit sogenannten „Blutdiamanten“ ein Ende zu setzen. Laut den Vereinten Nationen haben...
02.12.2010
NTDTV
100 Bestellungen von Chinas erstem Jumbojet C919
Chinas Flugzeugbau erhielt einen Schub, als die ersten 100 chinesischen Jumbojets C919 bestellt wurden. Die C919 entspricht in der Grösse der Boeing 737 oder dem Airbus A320. Der staatseigene Hersteller COMAC gab die Bestellungen am 15. November bei einer Luftfahrtmesse bekannt. Vor zwei Jahren hatte die Entwicklung des...
02.12.2010
NTDTV: Samurai-Krieger
Japanische Tradition trifft Russland — Tanz und Dichtkunst
In St. Petersburg/Russland findet das „The Soul of Japan”-Festival statt. Moderne Nachfahren der Samurai präsentieren die Kultur Japans - dem „Land der aufgehenden Sonne“. Traditionelle Schwert-Tänze mit Dichtkunst stehen im Mittelpunkt des Programms. Sie sind Gedichte über die Heldentaten und die Philosophie der Samurai. [Mishiba...
01.12.2010
NTDTV Koreas Familien
Nordkoreanische und südkoreanische Familien für drei Tage wiedervereint
Etwa hundert Südkoreaner trennten sich nach einer dreitägigen Wiederzusammenführung von ihren Verwandten aus Nordkorea. Sie trafen sich mit über 200 nordkoreanischen Familienmitgliedern in einem Ferienort am Berg Kumgang. Die meisten der Tausenden von Südkoreanern, die nach verlorenen Familienmitgliedern im Norden suchen, sind 70 oder...
01.12.2010
NTDTV
Neu-Delhi: Demonstration gegen China als Gastgeber der Asian Games
Zehn Mitglieder des Tibetan Youth Congress fuhren letzte Woche auf Motorrädern in die indische Hauptstadt. Sie protestierten dagegen, dass die 2010 Asian Games in China gehalten werden. Wegen der schlechten Menschenrechtssituation sei China nicht würdig, die Spiele zu veranstalten. [Ishe Karshan, Aktivist, Tibetan Youth Congress]: „Wir...
01.12.2010
NTDTV
„Stimmen von Straßburg" in Russland
Diese Sänger brauchen keine Instrumente. Sie gehören zum Kammerchor „Voix de Strass", den Stimmen von Straßburg. Und singen a cappella. Hier bei ihrem ersten Konzert in Russland. Sie sangen im Thronsaal des Katharinenpalastes in Puschkin, das auch „Dorf des Zaren" genannt wird. [Catherine Bolzanzhe, Künstlerische...
30.11.2010
NTDTV WWF Bericht
Chinas Umwelt an der Belastungsgrenze
China lebt außerhalb seiner ökologischen Mittel. Laut einem aktuellen Bericht des World Wide Fund for Nature wuchs Chinas "Ökologischer Fußabdruck", also die Fläche, die nötig ist, um den Lebensstandard eines Menschen dauerhaft zu ermöglichen, zwischen 2003 und 2007 um 50 Prozent an. Der Bericht sagt, dass verändertes...
30.11.2010
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Die nationale Entwicklungs- und Reformkommision des chinesischen Regimes veröffentlichte letzten Dienstag Marktforschungs-Ergebnisse aus 36 Hauptstädten. 80 Prozent von 31 Alltagsartikeln sind von September auf Oktober teurer geworden. Seither steigen die Preise weiter. Fazhi Evening News in Peking berichtete, dass der Preis für...
27.11.2010
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Teenie wird Parlamentsmitglied in Schweden
Seit kurzem hat ein Teenie in Schweden sein eigenes Büro im Parlament. Es ist der 18-Jährige Anton Abele, er besetzt den frei gewordenen Sitz für die “New Moderates“. Als somit jüngstes Parlamentsmitglied in Stockholm, hat er gerade erst seine Arbeit begonnen. Abele war schon vorher bekannt - für seine Petition gegen Straßengewalt...
26.11.2010
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Teurer gehts nicht: Indischer Milliardär baut 700 Millionen Euro Haus
Indiens reichster Mann, der Milliardär und Grossindustrielle Mukesh Ambani, baut das teuerste Haus der Welt. 700 Millionen Euro gibt er dafür aus. Gebaut in Mumbai, einer Stadt, wo mehr als ein Drittel der Einwohner in Armut lebt. Das Gebäude wird benannt nach der mystischen Insel Antilia. 37.000 Quadratmeter auf 27 Stockwerken. Ambani,...
26.11.2010
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Market Report - Markets Recover After Korean Peninsula Tensions
In today’s market report… South Korean shares opened marginally higher on Thursday, as the shock from North Korea's artillery attack began to ease, while the won fell slightly. South Korea's stocks pared early losses and ended nearly flat on Wednesday, as investors downplayed the impact from a flare-up of tensions with North Korea,...
26.11.2010
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Stradivari Violins on Display in Moscow Museum
This is a Stradivari violin is being played at the opening of a special exhibition of rare string instruments at the Moscow Museum of Musical Culture. Exhibited here are 19 string creations of prominent Italian musical instrument makers from the 17th and 18th centuries. Some of the instruments are about four hundred years old. The display...
25.11.2010
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Chinas Regime warnt - Pressefreiheit könnte Sozialismus zerstören
Nachdem sich die Aufrufe zu mehr Meinungsfreiheit in China häufen, griff das chinesische Regime in einer offiziellen Veröffentlichung die Pressefreiheit an. Diese könne „zum Kollaps der Kommunistischen Partei führen.“ Am 1. November veröffentlichte das Qiushi Journal einen Artikel, indem es heißt, die Medienfreiheit sei...
25.11.2010
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Asian Markets Steady Despite Tensions on Korean Peninsula
Asian stock markets steadied Wednesday, after an early sell-off caused by tensions in the Korean Peninsula. The dollar and gold rose as investors sought the safety of lower risk assets. South Korea 's KOSPI pared early losses on bargain hunting, after the benchmark index fell as much as 2.4 percent at the open. Shares of Hana Financial rose...
25.11.2010
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Ruhrgebiet: Von Kohle zu Kultur
„Das Bild, was die meisten Menschen außerhalb des Ruhrgebiets vom Ruhrgebiet haben, ist nicht ein besonders schönes und es ist leider auch nicht aktuell, Denn die meisten Leute denken, es gibt hier immer noch Dreck und Staub und man kann die Wäsche nicht raushängen. Und die Menschen gehen alle “malochen“, wie man hier sagt. Das ist...
24.11.2010
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Klon-Nahrung für Chinas wachsende Bevölkerung?
Wissenschaftler in China suchen nach Wegen, die schnell wachsende Bevölkerung zu ernähren - mit geklonter Nahrung. Die Bevölkerung Chinas soll bis zum Jahr 2030 auf 1.44 Milliarden anwachsen, so die Zahlen der Weltbank. In einem Klon-Institut im Süden Chinas sind diese Schweine die Basis ihrer Bemühungen. Diese 'Leih-Säue' tragen...
24.11.2010
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Qantas to Resume Some A380 Flights
Australian carrier Qantas will resume limited A380 flights this weekend, after a near three week grounding for safety checks. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says the airline would put two of its six planes back into service. [Alan Joyce, CEO, Qantas]: "After extensive checking of our engines, working through with regulators both Airbus and...
24.11.2010
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Ukraine Experiences Abnormally Warm November
Abnormally warm weather in Ukraine. Last Thursday in Kyiv the temperature reached above 66 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius), beating the record set in 1927. And the consequences of such warm weather are not all positive. [Christina Rudnitskaya, National Ecological Center of Ukraine]: "Prolonged warm weather has a negative impact on...
23.11.2010
NTDTV: Zwangsabrisse in China:
Hausbesitzer in China zündet sich an, ein anderer zu Tode geprügelt
Ein brennender Mann, auf dem Dach seines Hauses – dieses Filmmaterial verbreitete sich rasch im Internet und in ganz China. Der 56-Jährige Cui Dexi, aus der nordöstlichen Provinz Heilongjiang, zündete sich selbst an; als letzten Freitag dutzende Beamte den Abbruch seines Hauses mit ihm aushandeln wollten. Cuis verzweifelte Antwort ist...
23.11.2010
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Rolls-Royce Signs $1.8 Billion Engine Deal with Air China
Troubled engine-maker Rolls-Royce's fortunes look to be turning around after bagging its second big order from China this month. Rolls-Royce will provide engines to power 20 planes from Air China's Airbus fleet in a deal worth $1.8 billion dollars. The British company has been hit by safety concerns over its Trent 900 engine, after one...
23.11.2010
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Traditional Balinese Culture on Display in Badung, Indonesia
This is the fourth annual cultural arts festival in Badung, Indonesia. Held this past Tuesday, it was a feast for the eyes with a variety of traditional Indonesian culture. There was music and dancing performed by people young and old. The festival coincides with the anniversary of Badung’s capital. It runs through the end of next...
18.11.2010
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U.S. Warships in Hong Kong Port Call
U.S. Navy ships make a port call in Hong Kong, Tuesday. The U.S.S. Essex assault ship pulls into the harbor, along with another warship. The visit comes amid a territorial dispute between China and Japan—relations between Tokyo and Beijing remain chilly after a Chinese fishing boat was detained by Japan near a disputed string of...
18.11.2010
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Qantas: 40 Engine Swaps for Airbus A380s
Australia's Qantas Airways says about 40 Rolls-Royce engines currently in use by Airbus A380 aircraft may need to be replaced. Of the 38 A380s in service now, 21 use the Trent 900 series engine. These Rolls-Royce powered planes are operated by Singapore Air, Qantas and Lufthansa. With the largest fleet of 11 super jumbos using the Trent,...
18.11.2010
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Prince William and Bride-to-Be Meet the Press
Just hours after Britain's royal family announced their engagement, Prince William and his longtime girlfriend, Kate Middleton, faced the cameras - with Kate providing more details of Prince William's marriage proposal. [Kate Middleton]: "Ah, he's a true romantic and we had a wonderful holiday in Africa and it was out...
17.11.2010
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Ireland Refuses Economic Bailout
It's the medicine this country is reluctant to take. Ireland is struggling with a crippled banking sector and massive debts. But amid growing pressure to take a European Union or International Monetary Fund bailout, Ireland is standing firm saying it doesn't need help. Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen. [Brian Cowen, Irish Prime Minister]:...
17.11.2010
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First Chinese Jetliner Makes Debut
China's aviation ambitions received a big boost as customers ordered 100 of its first commercial jetliner, the C919. State-owned manufacturer COMAC, or Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, announced the orders at the Zhuhai Airshow Tuesday, two years after launching designs for the 150-seat aircraft. COMAC said orders came from four Chinese...
17.11.2010
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Airbus May Delay Delivery of New A380 Planes to Address Engine Issues
Delivery schedules for the Airbus A380 may be in jeopardy, after Rolls-Royce asked Airbus-maker EADS to return some engines from production lines. The engine-maker wants to use them to replace faulty ones on A380s already in service. Airbus is scheduled to deliver over a dozen Rolls-Royce-powered A380s by the end of next year. Most are for...
17.11.2010
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Russian Media Defends Freedom of Speech
An attack on journalist Oleg Kashin forced the Russian media to join together. Many journalists throughout the country are now advocating the right to freedom of speech and security. This video shows how two unidentified men attacked Kashin in the courtyard of his home in Moscow. It happened last week. Criminal investigations have...
15.11.2010
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Chinese Vase Sells for $69 Million
A Chinese vase discovered during a routine house clearance in a London suburb sold for 43 million pounds ($69 million) on Thursday, 40 times its estimate, and an auction record for any work of art from Asia according to the auctioneer. Peter Bainbridge, owner of Bainbridge's auction house, said the sale room was packed for the...
15.11.2010
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China: Größte Volkszählung der Welt
Sie findet alle zehn Jahre statt- die Volkszählung in China. Vergangenen Montag morgen schwärmten sechs Millionen Volkszähler aus - von den großen Städten bis ins ganze Land- vom industriellen Osten bis zum abgelegenen tibetischen Westen, vom eisigen Norden bis zu den tropischen Inseln im Süden. Ihre Mission ist es, jeden Chinesen zu...
15.11.2010
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UN-Sonderberichterstatter für Religion und Glauben kritisiert Chinas Regime
Der jüngst ernannte UN-Sonderberichterstatter für Religions- und Glaubensfreiheit sprach sich gegen die Misshandlung von Mitgliedern von Religions- und Glaubenssystemen aus. Er zeigte auf, dass die Verfolgung von Falun Gong durch das chinesische Regime in den vergangenen 11 Jahren nicht ignoriert wird. Das chinesische Regime ist ständiges...
11.11.2010
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Chinesisches Regime soll Informationen über vermissten Anwalt Gao Zhisheng herausgeben
Anwalt Gao Zhisheng ist unauffindbar. Dutzende Anwälte der Allianz der Bürgerrechtsverteidiger Chinas haben am 22. Oktober die Initiative ergriffen, um Gao - “Chinas tapfersten Menschenrechtsanwalt“ – zu finden. Dies einen Tag nachdem Gaos älterer Bruder von der Pekinger Polizei abgewiesen worden war. Er hatte die Behörden um...
11.11.2010
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Taiwan: Roboter Messe - Einstein zeigt Gefühle
Sie können tanzen und singen. Aber nur einer der Roboter bei der diesjährigen Roboter Messe in Taiwan, kann seine Meinung äußern. Entworfen von Ren C. Luo, Professor für Elektrotechnik, wird er "Luokopf" genannt. Er wurde dem Abbild eines jungen und sehr ausdrucksstarken Albert Einstein nachempfunden. Der Einstein-Roboter äussert...
11.11.2010
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Controversial Nuclear Waste Journey Ends in Germany
Trucks carrying nuclear waste arrive at a controversial northern Germany storage facility Tuesday morning -- the culmination of a journey strongly opposed by anti-nuke activists. Under police escort for the 20 kilometer last leg of the trip, these trucks carried the containers from a transport station where the waste had previously been...
10.11.2010
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Chinese Truckers Blame CCP Regime for Diesel Shortage
Across China truckers are waiting for hours, sometimes days, to fill-up with diesel fuel. The diesel shortage has slowed the economy and has angered the trucking and shipping industry. They blame the Chinese Communist Party and its regulating agencies. Critics and analysts say Chinese state-controlled petroleum companies are hording diesel...
10.11.2010
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Artist Ai Weiwei Supporters "Celebrate" Shanghai Studio Demolition
Recently Artist Ai Weiwei’s newly-built art studio in Shanghai became the target for demolition by local authorities. And on Sunday, Ai found himself under house arrest at his home in Beijing. Ai says authorities detained him to retaliate against his planned dinner party at his new studio. He had invited his Twitter friends from all over...
10.11.2010
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"Hobbits" bleiben in Neuseeland
„Der Hobbit“ bleibt in Neuseeland. Die neuseeländische Regierung schloss einen 25 Millionen US Dollar-Vertrag mit Warner Bros. ab. Im Gegenzug verzichtet das Hollywood-Filmstudio, die Blockbuster-Filmproduktion in ein anderes Land zu verlegen. Ein kurzzeitiger Boykott von Gewerkschaften forderte die Vertreter von Warner Bros. auf,...
10.11.2010
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Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors To Sell Autos At Bic Camera
From auto showroom to electronics store. That's the plan from Japan's Mitsubishi Motors and retailer Bic Camera, which will sell the zero-emission electric cars alongside household appliances like TVs and dishwashers. The leading discount retailer will display Mitsubishi's i-MiEV at four of its biggest stores around Tokyo, offering test...
10.11.2010
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Sechs Millionen Tonnen chemischer Abfall auf Chinas Halden
Da liegen sie - Sechs Millionen Tonnen giftiger Chromabfälle - seit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten - angesammelt in der Umgebung von 20 Städten in ganz China.Die staatliche Nachrichtenagentur „Xinhua News“ berichtete am 26. Oktober, der Boom in der Chemie-Industrie der 50er Jahre, habe ein nachhaltiges Problem hinterlassen. Denn in den 90er...
09.11.2010
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Neue “Transformations- kampagne” von Chinas Regime betrifft Millionen
Menschen, die Falun Gong praktizieren sind Ziel einer neuen Kampagne des chinesischen Regimes – laut einer Menschenrechtsgruppe. Das in den USA ansässige Falun Dafa Information Center beobachtet schon seit längerem, die elf Jahre andauernde Verfolgung der spirituellen Gruppe durch das chinesische Regime. Neulich belegte das Center mit...
09.11.2010
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Polish Train Collision Causes Explosion
A massive fireball erupts, enveloping the skies. The result of a collision between two freight trains in northeast Poland early Monday morning. Local officials say the trains collided after one car derailed, striking the locomotive of an oncoming train. Seventeen of 32 tankers carrying oil and petrol were said to be on fire. Two people were...
09.11.2010
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St. Petersburg: Musik der japanischen Berge
Traditionelle japanische Musik - Koto, Shamisen und Shakuhachi - erklingt in einem königlichen Palast nahe St. Petersburg. [Nishimura Reytey, Shakuhachi Spieler]: „Es beginnt mit der Musik, die auf der Grundlage der japanischen traditionellen Musik geschaffen ist. Es unterscheidet sich von den traditionellen europäischen Tonleitern, so...
03.11.2010
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Australien: Delfin gibt Showeinlage an wilde Delfine weiter
Australische Delfin-Beobachter haben wilde Delfine gesehen, die „ Mit der Flosse gehen“, was sonst nur in Gefangenschaft antrainiert wird. [Barbara Saberton, Delfin Beobachterin]: „Absolut phänomenal, ich konnte es nicht glauben. Das ist so einmalig!“ Sie sagen, dass der weibliche Delfin „Billie" den Trick an andere Delfine...
03.11.2010
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Berlin: Explosive Package Found in German Chancellor’s Office
The German Interior Minister said on Tuesday that an explosive device has been found in Chancellor Angela Merkel's office in Berlin. [Thomas Maiziere, German Interior Minister]: "As you know at around 1300 (1200GMT) a suspicious packet was found during the post checks in the Chancellor's Office. The suspicious package was opened using...
03.11.2010
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China: World’s Biggest Census Begins
It happens every ten years in China. On Monday morning six million census workers set out from major cities and fanned out across the country. Their mission is to count every Chinese person from the industrial east to the remote Tibetan west, from the frozen north, to the tropical southern islands. The census workers will work for ten days,...
03.11.2010
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Toyota Motor's China sales in China fell six percent in October, while rival carmakers are accelerating into the world's top auto market. The on-year fall in sales was the first in 18 months for Toyota, which the Nikkei business daily attributed to weaker Sino-Japanese ties. Nonetheless, Japan No.3 Nissan's joint venture actually raised its...
03.11.2010
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NTD: Internationaler Wettbewerb für Chinesisches Han-Modedesign 2010
Der Internationale Wettbewerb für Chinesisches Han-Modedesign 2010 fand letztes Wochenende in New York statt. Im Metropolitan Pavillon in Manhattan, - vor modernem Publikum - erlebte die Kleidung des alten China eine Renaissance. Die Künstler hatten hart für ihre Designs gearbeitet. Die Frauen bewegten sich über den Laufsteg, als gingen...
02.11.2010
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U.S. Missionar gefoltert in Nordkorea
Ein seltenes Interview mit einem US-Missionar. Er erzählt von schwerer Folter - erlitten während seiner einmonatigen Haft in Nordkorea - er hatte die Grenze illegal überschritten. Er sagte, er überquerte die Grenze in einer Mission – Aufmerksamkeit gewinnen für Pyongyangs Menschenrechtsverbrechen und hungernde Kinder wie...
02.11.2010
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Honda Shares Flat Despite Profits
Honda's doubling of quarterly profit and robust outlook could not boost shares Monday, as the strong yen and a cut in its sales target weighed on investor interest. Japan's No.2 automaker expects over $6 billion in profit for the full year after a $2 billion quarterly figure, achieving record output in China and other Asian markets. But a...
01.11.2010
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Chinese Regime Targets Millions in New “Transformation” Campaign
The Chinese regime has started a new campaign to target people who practice Falun Gong, according to a U.S.-based human rights group. The Falun Dafa Information Center monitors the Chinese regime’s ongoing persecution of the spiritual group. It recently released documents showing that the regime wants to “transform” millions of Falun...
29.10.2010
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Daughter of Missing Chinese Rights Lawyer Seeks U.S. Help
The daughter of Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhizheng is calling on U.S. President Barack Obama to raise her father’s plight with Chinese leader Hu Jintao at the Group of 20 Summit next month. 17-year-old Grace Geng now lives in the United States with her mother and brother, but her father remains in China—the past 5 years in and out...
29.10.2010
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6-Million Tons of Chemical Waste Stockpiled Across China
6-million tons of toxic chromium waste are piled around 20 cities across China, and they have been there for 2 decades. State-run Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday, a booming chemical industry during the 1950s has left a lasting problem. After some of the chemical plants closed in the early 90’s because of pollution concerns,...
29.10.2010
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Samsung’s Final Quarter Profits May Fall
Top chipmaker Samsung Electronics met expectations with a 17% rise in third quarter operating profit, but is facing a challenging final quarter. The $4.4-billion profit ends a record 1st half, and with demand for chips and flat panel screens seen slumping, analysts say Samsung's 4th quarter profits may fall 25%. Falling demand for PCs is...
29.10.2010
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Chinese Regime Urged to Release Information on Missing Lawyer Gao Zhisheng
Calling Gao Zhisheng, “China’s bravest human rights lawyer”, dozens of rights advocates in China have joined together to find out Gao’s whereabouts. The China Civic Rights Defenders Alliance launched the initiative on October 22nd, a day after Beijing police turned away Gao’s brother who wanted authorities to help look for...
28.10.2010
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Tibetans Protest against Chinese Regime Hosting Asian Games
Activists of the Tibetan Youth Congress are protesting against the Chinese regime hosting the 2010 Asian Games. Speaking at a press conference in Dharamsala, Northern India, on Tuesday, the Secretary General of the organization, Tenzin Chokey accused the Chinese regime of destroying all positive values. [Tenzin Chokey, Secretary General,...
28.10.2010
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Hobbit Movies to Stay in New Zealand
New Zealand is to remain the home of "The Hobbit." The government struck a $25-million deal with Warner Bros. to stop the Hollywood film studio from moving the blockbuster movie production to another country. A short-lived union boycott prompted Warner Bros. representatives to travel to New Zealand this week to review the studio's decision...
28.10.2010
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Norwegian Composer Revives Love for the Classics
[Axel Kolstadt, Composer and Pianist]: "I was a sportsman. My father was the coach of the national basketball team. I was playing the piano and basketball until I was 17 years old. I had to choose. And I have chosen: to keep the basketball shoes, but to be a composer and play my music." When an artist performs Grieg's sketches, you can hear...
27.10.2010
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U.N. Special Rapportuer on Religion Criticizes Chinese Regime
The recently appointed United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief spoke out against the mistreatment of members of religions or belief systems. He showed the Chinese regime will not be ignored, in its persecution of Falun Gong in the past 11 years. The Chinese regime is a permanent member of the Security Council and a...
27.10.2010
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Market Report - Nikkei Flat, Other Markets Fall
In today’s market report… Japan snapped a two day losing streak to close a touch higher, but other Asian stocks fell sharply, led lower by commodity stocks. Oil giant PetroChina led the drop among Hong Kong's energy stocks, while banks weighed on the Hang Seng after Beijing introduced new import payment rules to stop illegal capital...
27.10.2010
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Shen Yun "Unglaublich Schön", West Point, New York
Shen Yun Performing Arts gastierte letztes Wochenende in West Points Eisenhower Hall, New York. Eine Zuschauerin sagte, die Show habe ihr den Atem verschlagen. [Marie, Immobilienmaklerin]: [„Das war eines der besten Programme, das ich seit sehr langer Zeit gesehen habe. Ich kann es nicht glauben, die Kostüme, wie schön sie sind. Die...
26.10.2010
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"Edge" - Homegrown Talent at the London Film Festival
Over the past two weeks, the London Film Festival has showcased movies from all over the world. But some homegrown talent can be found among this year's titles. London based director Carol Morley brings us her film entitled “Edge.” The British Film Institute arranged for us to meet her at London’s Mayfair hotel. [Carol Morley,...
26.10.2010
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Chinas Regime zensiert Aufruf zur Meinungsfreiheit
Dreiundzwanzig ehemalige Funktionäre der kommunistischen Partei Chinas haben das Regime zur Rede- und Pressefreiheit im Land aufgefordert. Aber ihr Brief wurde kurz nach der Veröffentlichung wieder von den chinesischen Webseiten entfernt. Die Alten der kommunistischen Partei, unter ihnen der ehemalige Herausgeber der staatlichen Zeitung...
26.10.2010
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Market Report - Stocks Fall; Sony Up on Apple Rumour
In today’s market report… most Asian markets slipped Tuesday. Japanese retailers and exporters found mild support, as the currency inched away from a fresh 15-year high hit Monday. But overall trading was thin, as investors waited for key earnings from blue chips such as Canon and Sony this week. Sony shares rose over 1.5% amid...
26.10.2010
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Police Nab Mafia Boss in Sicilian Raid
Italian police moving into position as a raid gets underway to capture a top mafia boss. Their target is 38-year-old Gerlandino Messina, who's been on the run for 11 years. Police catch up with him in the Sicilian town of Favara. Messina is widely considered to be the Sicilian Mafia's second-in-command. He's among Italy's 30 top fugitives,...
25.10.2010
Bericht aus China warnt
"Gesunde Menschen eingesperrt in Chinas psychiatrischen Kliniken"
Juristen warnen vor psychiatrischen Kliniken unter Chinas Regimes. Gesunde Menschen werden eingesperrt und zur Behandlung gezwungen. Doch ignoriert werden jene, welche eine Behandlung benötigen. Laut dem Bericht der gemeinnützigen Organisationen „Mental Disease and Society Watch“ und dem „Hengping Institute“ in Shenzhen...
25.10.2010
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Market Report - Asia Shares Rise, Dollar Eases Post-G20
In today’s market report… Asian markets inched up after the Group of 20 nations agreed to shun competitive currency devaluations. While no specifics emerged at a G20 meeting in South Korea, financial officials also struck a surprise deal to give emerging nations a bigger voice at the IMF. The dollar slipped against major currencies...
25.10.2010
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Kunstausstellung „Wahrhaftigkeit, Barmherzigkeit, Nachsicht" in Indonesien eröffnet
Eine einzigartige Kunstausstellung eröffnet in Bali. Diese Ölgemälde stellen die Erfahrungen von Falun Gong Praktizierenden dar. Falun Gong ist eine chinesische spirituelle Praktik mit den Prinzipien Wahrhaftigkeit, Barmherzigkeit und Nachsicht. [Cok Widiarsa, Leiter des Kulturbüros, Gianyar Regentschaft]: „Sie ist nicht nur...
21.10.2010
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France: Chilean President Pinera Meets President Sarkozy
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera offered his support to French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday. Sarkozy faces a wave of massive protests over unpopular pension reforms. Pinera said Sarkozy would need to listen to the protesters, but that at the end of the day a true leader should be guided by his own opinion. [Sebastian Pinera,...
21.10.2010
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Shanghai World Expo: Chinesische Polizei deportiert betrogene Investoren
Die World Expo in Schanghai ist noch bis zum 31. Oktober geöffnet. Aber eine Gruppe ehemaliger Investoren aus Hongkong kommt nicht rein. Sie sagen, dass Behörden aus China sie daran hindern, die Expo zu besuchen. Sieben Mitglieder der Concern Group for Rights of Hong Kong Investors versuchten letzte Woche, die Expo zu besuchen. Die...
21.10.2010
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Market Report - China Hike Rattles Asian Stocks
In today’s market report… Asian markets tumbled in early trade, with falls triggered by a surprise rate hike in China. Property stocks led falls in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Vanke, China's largest listed property developer, fell as much as 9.5%. The Shanghai property sub-index was down 3.7% in early afternoon trading. But the Shanghai...
21.10.2010
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Journalisten vom EU-China Gipfel ausgeschlossen
Der EU-China Gipfel in Brüssel endete letzten Mittwoch ohne die übliche Pressekonferenz. Die chinesische Delegation annullierte sie, angeblich wegen Terminplanungs-Verzögerungen. Viele glauben jedoch, es habe einen anderen Grund gegeben, so auch der Präsident der Internationalen Pressevereinigung in Brüssel, Lorenzo Consoli. [Lorenzo...
20.10.2010
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Chinese Police Harass Rights Advocates as CCP Concludes Plenary Session
The Chinese Communist Party’s 17th Central Committee concluded its Fifth Plenary Session on Monday, and issued its next five-year plan for the country’s economic and social development. Although several areas of reform were listed in the plan, democracy advocate Professor Sun Wenguang does not believe the regime is willing to...
20.10.2010
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Ongoing Strikes Challenge Sarkozy's Pension Reform in France
Out in force. Authorities estimate that a million protesters took to the streets across France in what some say is the biggest and most persistent challenge to economic reforms anywhere in Europe. Striking public sector workers continued to disrupt travel across France as they raised objections to lifting the retirement age to 62 from...
20.10.2010
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Market Report - Techs Weigh on Asian Stocks
In today’s market report… Asian stocks struggled to hold on to gains, as weakness in technology shares outweighed gains in banking stocks. The dollar found support from Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner's promise not to devalue the currency. Citigroup's stronger-than-expected earnings lifted Asia's financials, with banks like Mizuho and...
20.10.2010
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Japan-China: Erstes spontanes Gespräch zum Inselstreit
Japans Premierminister Naoto Kan und Chinas Premier Wen Jiabao sprachen nach dem Konflikt um die Diaoyu- oder Senkaku-Inseln zum ersten Mal miteinander. Sie trafen sich beim EU-Asien-Gipfel in Brüssel zu einem spontanen Gespräch auf dem Flur. In der Nähe der umstrittenen Inseln im Ostchinesischen Meer werden große Öl- und Gasreserven...
18.10.2010
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Elefant spricht - Wissenschaftler suchen Antworten
Ein Elefant vergisst nie. Der 20 Jahre alte Kosik könnte der lebende Beweis dafür sein. Laut seinen Tierpflegern im Everland Themepark in Yong-in, Südkorea, erinnert sich Kosik an mindestens sieben Worte und kann diese auch aussprechen. Worte wie „hallo“, „hinlegen“ oder „gut“ in koreanisch. Wissenschaftler wie Dr. Daniel...
18.10.2010
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Market Report - Asian Stock Rally Pauses
In today’s market report… Asian stocks fell as investors took profits ahead of an expected easing in U.S. monetary policy, and G20 meetings later in the week. The dollar rose from 10-month lows, as the market moved to cover heavy short-dollar positions. But markets in Taiwan were not convinced by the dollar's rebound, with...
18.10.2010
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Indonesia: Peace Event Kicks-Off in Bali
Thousands of people took part in the event ‘Echoes of Love and Peace 2010’ in Bali on Tuesday. All the participants took part in a procession, called the ‘Padayatra’. [Ir. Ketut Darmika, Committee Chairman]: "The purpose of this event is to promote peace, to create a gathering place for young people, and for the future generations...
16.10.2010
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Asian Movies at the London Film Festival
The 54th London Film Festival kicked off on London’s Leicester Square this week, and this year many Asian movies have been included in the line up, including sixteen from East Asia. “Taipei Exchanges” is the second feature film to be produced by Taiwanese director Hsiao Ya-Chuan. The film’s main character Doris decides to open a...
16.10.2010
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Market Report - Japan Eyes Yen Move, Asia Banks Ease
In today’s market report… the dollar remained barely above 10-month lows, as investors trimmed short positions against the dollar for regional currencies. Japan vowed decisive currency market action on Friday, while South Korea warned that foreign exchange tension could fan protectionism. Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda says Japan will...
16.10.2010
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India: Elephant Stars During Hindu Festival
The Hindu festive season is here – a time for devotion coupled with wholesome entertainment. In southern India, hundreds of devotees lined up at a temple in southern Tamil Nadu State for a special ritual in which the temple elephant is the star attraction. During the ritual, the elephant hops on three...
15.10.2010
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Italians Outraged by Soccer Violence
Italian riot police chase Serbian soccer fans through the streets on Tuesday night. This comes after violence in Genoa stadium caused authorities to cancel the Euro qualifier match between Italy and Serbia. Here police hit fans with their batons, as Serbian groups sit against fences outside the stadium. The kickoff had been delayed for 35...
15.10.2010
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Yao Ming Plays in China with the Houston Rockets
Two U.S. basketball teams—the Houston Rockets and the New Jersey Nets—are in China for two pre-season games. The NBA teams played each other in Beijing on Wednesday and will face off again on Saturday in the southern city of Guangzhou. China’s best-known basketball player, Yao Ming, plays for the Rockets. Wednesday was his first game...
15.10.2010
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Market Report - Asia Shares Rise on Metals
In today’s market report… the dollar tumbled against a basket of currencies on growing expectations of the value of the dollar to drop and soaring metals prices. The dollar fell across the board, hitting a 28-year low against the Australian dollar and continuing to struggle against the euro and yen. The Australian dollar gained on its...
15.10.2010
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France Braces for Strikes Against Pension Reform
France braces for major rolling strikes and stoppages that are expected to clog the streets with traffic and affect nearly all forms of transport in the country, Tuesday. Unions are raising the stakes in their stand-off with the government of President Nicolas Sarkozy over pension reform. The French Senate has already voted to raise the...
14.10.2010
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Deaths After Flood Gates Opened Without Warning, South China Residents Say
As China’s southern Hainan Island continues to battle the worst downpour there in 50 years, residents in Tanmen Harbor, in Qionghai City are angry at authorities for failing to notify them before a flood gate was opened last week. [Mr. Qiu, Tanmen County Resident]: “Many fishing boats were washed away, dozens of them. Many people died...
14.10.2010
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Market Report - Investors Eye Currency Markets
In today’s market report… Asian share markets edged higher, with investors eyeing currency markets and strong results from computer chip giant Intel. Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda said South Korea's Group of 20 Nations leadership could come under pressure due to its regular currency intervention. The G20 will meet in South...
14.10.2010
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It's the kind of celebration that comes, well … once every millennium. Spectators flooded Vietnam's capital of Hanoi marking the 1,000th anniversary of the city's founding. Vietnam's government has called this parade the largest the country has ever seen as soldiers, children, and artists all took part. Dignitaries watched the proceedings...
11.10.2010
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Taiwan Celebrates 99 Years Since Republic's Founding
On Sunday Taiwan celebrated the 99th anniversary of its founding. President Ma Ying-jeou gave his National Day address, urging China to remove missiles pointing at the island, and reaffirming his commitment to improving ties with Beijing. Ma Ying-jeou reassured the nation that despite closer cooperation with communist China, his government...
11.10.2010
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EU-Beamte setzen chinesische Führung wegen unterbewertetem Yuan unter Druck
EU-Beamte und chinesische Behörden bleiben geteilter Meinung über den Wert des Yuan. Diskussionen am Rande des Asien-Europa-Treffens oder ASEM letzten Dienstag bestätigten die gespaltene Meinung. Während die Währungen der meisten Länder auf dem Weltmarkt sich frei bewegen, erlaubt das chinesische Regime nur sehr geringe Schwankungen...
11.10.2010
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Further Toxic Waste Spill Feared In Hungary
Crews and locals are cleaning up a toxic sludge leak that killed seven people in Hungary as the risk of a second spill looms. Red liquid waste flowed from the alumina plant reservoir 160 kilometers west of Budapest last Monday, polluting rivers, injuring many and forcing 800 people to evacuate. Despite clean-up efforts, residents of the...
11.10.2010
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Market Report - Shanghai Stocks Outperform
In today’s market report… Asian stocks were up, amid expectations funds would continue flowing into the region. G7 and IMF meetings over the weekend produced no fixes for global economic imbalances. Asian currencies surged led by the South Korean won and Taiwan dollar, raising the prospect of intervention by local authorities. The yen...
11.10.2010
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Chinese Dissident Liu Xiabo Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo has been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Liu is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence in China. He is the first Chinese national to win the prize. Last Christmas, Liu was sentenced for "inciting subversion of state power". That was after he helped launch Charter 08, a 2008 manifesto calling for...
08.10.2010
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One American and Two Japanese Share 2010 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
The 2010 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded jointly to three scientists, one American and two Japanese. Richard Heck, Ei-ichi Negishi and Akira Suzuki were awarded for their individual development of paladium-catalized cross coupling in organic synthesis. The three laureates have been independently devising a chemical tool which uses the...
08.10.2010
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Mario Vargas Wins 2010 Nobel Prize in Literature
The 2010 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to renown Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa. [Peter Englund, Permanent Secretary, Swedish Academy]: “The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2010 is Mario Vargas Llosa for his cartography of structures of power and his trenchant images of the individual’s resistance, revolt and...
08.10.2010
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Study Finds Heavy Metals in Chinese Cigarettes
A study has found that Chinese cigarettes contain potentially harmful amounts of heavy metals. The study was published in the scientific journal Tobacco Control. It found that some Chinese cigarettes contain three times more dead, arsenic and cadmium than Canadian cigarettes. According to Reuters, the team of researchers said the heavy...
08.10.2010
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Market Report - Yen Strong Despite Bank of Japan Moves
In today’s market report… the yen remained strong against the dollar, despite words from the Japanese central bank chief that it's affecting the nation's economy. Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa, who’s in Washington for the Group of Seven nations meeting, says the sharp yen rises weaken business sentiment and corporate...
08.10.2010
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Terrorist Suspects Arrested in France
Anti-terrorist police arrested 11 people in several parts of France early Tuesday in swoops on suspected Islamic extremists, police sources said. In one operation focused on a network supplying false papers for jihadists returning from Afghanistan, police arrested two men in the Mediterranean port of Marseille and a third in the city of...
07.10.2010
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Toxic Sludge Floods Hungary Villages
Hungary declared a state of emergency in three western counties on Tuesday. This comes one day after a torrent of toxic red sludge from an alumina reservoir swept through local villages, killing four people and injuring 120. Six people are currently missing, and about 400 residents have been evacuated. The mud -- waste generated during...
07.10.2010
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Doubts over Wen Jiabao's Political Reform Talk
During an interview with CNN that aired on Sunday night, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao raised the need for political reform in China, saying (quote) “the people's wishes and need for democracy and freedom are irresistible.” It’s the sixth time since August that Wen has brought up the issue. Despite Wen’s rhetoric, many analysts doubt...
07.10.2010
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Market Report - Asia Stocks Rally on Stimulus Hopes
In today’s market report… Asian stocks rose sharply after the Bank of Japan's easing moves spurred hopes of a new round of global central bank action. Regional market investors expect the Federal Reserve and Bank of England to ease policy like the BOJ, which cut interest rates to virtually zero and announced plans to buy a wide range of...
07.10.2010
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Falun Gong Appell vor UN: "Chinas Premier soll Verfolgung beenden"
Am Dienstag versammelten sich Weltpolitiker zur Generalversammlung der Vereinten Nationen in New York. Vor dem UN-Gebäude appellierten Falun Gong Praktizierende für verfolgte Menschen in China. [Yi Rong, Falun Dafa Verein, New York]: „Wir fordern ein sofortiges Ende der Verfolgung von Falun Gong, Falun Gong Praktizierende nicht mehr zu...
06.10.2010
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Security Warnings Issued For Tourists In Europe
Security tightens across Europe. Soldiers mix with tourists at the Eiffel Tower, after the US, the UK and Japan all issued travel alert warnings to their citizens living in and traveling in Europe that they may face an increased threat of attack. [U.S. Tourist]: "It's our first time in Paris, which we love, but I have my doubts about going...
06.10.2010
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Chinese Parents Search for Missing Children
Zhao Weichao, a boy from Inner Mongolia, went missing in 2007. Wang Ming, a girl from Shanxi Province, went missing in 1997. The faces of these children, along with dozens of others, are displayed along this 300-foot long “Missing Children Wall.” About 30 parents from around China gathered in Beijing last week. They unfurled this...
06.10.2010
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Market Report - Nikkei Rebounds on BOJ
In today’s market report… Tokyo stocks rebounded, while the yen and Australian dollar fell Tuesday after unexpected policy moves by their respective central banks. The Bank of Japan eased interest rates further to between zero and 0.1 percent, and said it would set aside $420 billion to buy government bonds and other assets to support...
06.10.2010
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Luftverschmutzung in China zählt zu den tödlichsten der Welt
China - die Fabrik der Welt. Das bringt Chancen und neuen Wohlstand, doch nicht ohne Tücken. Eine neue Studie hat eine hohe Konzentration winziger Luftpartikelchen entdeckt. Es wird angenommen, dass diese weltweit jedes Jahr Millionen Todesfälle verursachen. Veröffentlicht im Journal Environmental Health Perspectives nutzt die Studie...
05.10.2010
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Nordasien reagiert auf die Beförderung des Sohnes von Nordkoreas Führer
Dies sind Bilder vom Kongress der herrschenden Arbeiterpartei Nordkoreas letzten Dienstag. Es war die erste große politische Versammlung seit 30 Jahren. Noch vor der Sitzung wurde bekannt gegeben, dass Kim Jong-Un, der Sohn des nordkoreanischen Staatschefs Kim Jong-Il, zum zweithöchsten Führer der mächtigen zentralen Militärkommission...
05.10.2010
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Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl Helps Celebrate 20 Years of German Unity
He’s now 80 years old and confined to a wheelchair, but Helmut Kohl is still seen as the architect of German reunification. Kohl was post-war Germany's longest serving chancellor, in office from 1982 to 1998. He was accompanied by his wife Maike and Chancellor Angela Merkel at the event and was presented with a bunch of flowers by the...
05.10.2010
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Market Report - Gold Nears Record, Metals Firms Gain
In today’s market report… Gold neared a record high price, fueled by ideas of further U.S. monetary policy easing and a weaker dollar, while Asian shares hit a two-year high. Copper also flirted with a two-year high, as the jump in metals prices lifted firms like Japan's Sumitomo Metal Mining, as well as miners such as giant BHP...
05.10.2010
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World's Biggest Solar Powered Boat Seta Sail from Monaco
It anchors away for what is being heralded as the world’s largest solar powered boat. A nearly 100-feet long and 50-feet wide ship named “Planet Solar” weighs 60 tons, and is decked with photovoltaic modules. The vessel was launched in Monaco on Monday. German entrepreneur Immo Stroeher and Swiss project founder, Raphael Domjan made...
30.09.2010
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EU Threatens France over Roma Expulsion
The European Union is beginning infringement proceedings against France for expelling more than 8,000 Roma migrants earlier this year. European Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding announced on Wednesday that though France was not being investigated over discrimination, it would have to provide evidence EU laws on the freedom of movement had...
30.09.2010
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Chinese Dissident Possible Candidate for Nobel Peace Prize
Liu Xiaobo is a former literature professor now serving an eleven-year prison sentence in China, for so-called “subverting state power.” Liu was imprisoned before for five years for taking part in the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy protests. More recently Liu was one of the principal authors of Charter ’08, a petition calling on the...
30.09.2010
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Market Report - Asian Stocks Slip, China Bucks Trend
In today’s market report… Asian shares slipped as investors took profits, but shares in Shanghai rose despite new curbs on property sales. Poly Real Estate and Gemdale led the surge among Shanghai's property stocks. Traders say the market was expecting the new measures, and welcomed the certainty after weeks of speculation. Stocks in...
30.09.2010
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Paris: Eiffel Tower Evacuated After Bomb Scare
The Eiffel Tower and the surrounding Champ de Mars Park were evacuated on Tuesday for the second time in two weeks after a bomb alert. Police say the fire service had received a call from a public telephone saying there was a suspect package at the tower. The bomb alert was the fourth in as many weeks. French security officials said last...
30.09.2010
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AI Warns Drug Companies Involved in Chinese Regime’s Organ Transplant Industry
The growing organ transplant industry in China has attracted investments of foreign pharmaceutical companies, specializing in organ transplant drugs. But a representative from Amnesty International in Switzerland says these companies need to consider more than just business when engaging with China because of the illegal practices taking...
30.09.2010
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Australia’s Finest Young Pianists Vie for Top Awards
13 of Australia’s finest young pianists are competing for the National Piano Awards. This prestigious event is being held in this regional city of Shepparton, about 3 hours drive north of Melbourne. Many people are here tonight to listen to the 3 finalists vie for top honors. These young musicians are being judged not only for this...
29.09.2010
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German Engineers Test New Technology for Crowd Control
July’s stampede at the Duisburg Love Parade left 21 dead. The event sent shockwaves throughout Germany. Now German engineers believe they’ve devised a system that will help emergency services prevent such events from happening again. The new technology uses high-resolution cameras on board a light aircraft and can monitor large...
29.09.2010
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Eviction Notice with Bullet Threatens Inner Mongolian Residents
It was no ordinary eviction notice. In July, residents at a factory-housing complex in north China’s Inner Mongolia received this notice. It told them to move out by August 15, in accordance with government orders. If they refused, they would receive a so-called “gift” — and attached to the letter, was a bullet. A local real estate...
29.09.2010
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Market Report - Asian Shares Ease, Japan-China Watched
In today’s market report… Asian shares edged lower, as Japanese investors eyed the yen and bilateral ties with China. The Nikkei dipped as the Japanese currency remained near a post-intervention high with expectations that Japan may buy dollars again. Consumer finance lender Takefuji planned to file for bankruptcy with $5.2 billion in...
28.09.2010
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Rettungsbohrer erreicht eingeschlossene Minenarbeiter
Ein Rettungsbohrer nähert sich. Mit großer Aufregung erleben die 33 eingeschlossenen Minenarbeiter in Chile diesen Moment. Im Laufe der nächsten Wochen wird das Bohrloch vergrößert, bis auf 70 cm - groß genug für die Männer, sich hindurchzwängen zu können. Bis dahin fräsen sich die Bohrer durch die Minendecke. Und die Bergarbeiter...
28.09.2010
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Ausbruch der Cholera betrifft den ostindischen Staat
Fünf Menschen starben und Dutzende wurden krank, als die Cholera im Bezirk Rayagada Indiens östlichen Staat Orissa ausbrach. Die Regierung in Orissa behauptete, die Verbreitung des Virus effektiv zu kontrollieren. Doch die Bewohner der betroffenen Gebiete, sagen die Verwaltung habe ihnen keine ausreichenden medizinischen Einrichtungen...
27.09.2010
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New Yorkers Call on Chinese Premier to End Persecution of Falun Gong
As world leaders gathered in New York on Tuesday for the United Nations General Assembly, local Falun Gong practitioners appealed in front of the UN for individuals persecuted in China. [Yi Rong, New York Falun Dafa Assocation]: “We are asking for an immediate end to the persecution of Falun Gong, stop the arrest of Falun Gong...
27.09.2010
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Market Report - Asian Shares Rise Highest in 2 Years
In today’s market report... Asian shares rose Monday to their highest in more than 2 years, cheered by U.S. economic optimism. The Nikkei rose despite the yen hitting a post-intervention high against the U.S. dollar, on improved U.S. business spending in August. Panasonic rose after the Nikkei business daily said the consumer electronics...
27.09.2010
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NTD Wettbewerb für Klassischen Chinesischen Tanz
Muskeln, angespannt und stramm, gebogen in unmögliche Winkel. NTDs Internationaler Klassischer Chinesischer Tanz-Wettbewerb 2010 hat begonnen. Teilnehmer von weit entfernten Ländern wie Australien sowie von so nah wie New York City, konkurrieren um die Chance auf Gold: Siegespreis $10.000. Der Weg zu diesem Wettbewerb wurde durch Jahre...
26.09.2010
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France Braces for Further Strikes
Newspaper racks lie empty at a Parisian newsstand – a consequence of the previous day's strikes. If full, they would likely have bad news splashed across the headlines. That's because President Nicolas Sarkozy's approval ratings are at an all time low. This comes as the embattled president faces further pressure over plans to raise the...
26.09.2010
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Chinesischer Anwalt Cheng Guangcheng nach Entlassung unter Hausarrest
Nach einer vierjährigen Gefängnisstrafe kehrte der blinde Rechtsanwalt Chen Guangcheng am 9. September in sein Haus in Chinas Shandong Provinz zurück. Seit seiner Entlassung haben die Behörden ihn unter Hausarrest gesetzt. [Jiang Tianyong, Chinesischer Menschenrechtsrechtsanwalt]: „Behörden haben ihn gewarnt, dass er nicht nur das...
26.09.2010
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Market Report - Yen Falls on Intervention Talk
In today's Market Report... Japan's Nikkei fell on Friday. It comes after talk of a second round of government intervention to weaken the yen. The yen eased, but Japanese officials declined to say if they had actually stepped in to the markets again. A diplomatic spat over disputed islands between Beijing and Tokyo, and its potential impact...
26.09.2010
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Nicht nur negativ: Archäologen profitieren von Erderwärmung
1.800 Meter über dem Meeresspiegel schmilzt in der Nähe von Norwegens höchstem Berg das Eis. Doch sogar die Klimaerwärmung hat ihre Vorteile. Archäologen können jetzt Artefakte finden, die lange eingeschlossen waren. Zum Beispiel diesen Scheuch-Stock, mit dem Wikinger vor 1.500 Jahren Rentiere zu den Bogenschützen getrieben...
22.09.2010
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Seven Arrested over More Melamine-tainted Milk Found in China
Another melamine food-safety scandal in China. Authorities in Shanxi province have arrested seven people suspected of producing 26 tons of melamine-tainted milk powder. One of the arrested, Wang Zhigang is the general manager of Jinfulai Dairy Company, which produced and sold the tainted dairy product throughout China and overseas. If Wang...
22.09.2010
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Market Report - Dollar Slips, Eyes on Japan Response
In today’s market report… the dollar fell to its lowest level Wednesday since the Japanese government took steps to lower the value of the yen. The yen and euro rose against the dollar, raising expectations that Japan would again intervene after a break of 85 to the dollar. Prime Minister Naoto Kan said in a Financial Times interview...
22.09.2010
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Israelische Wissenschaftler finden natürliche Mittel zu Senkung des Cholesterins
In den vergangenen 30 Jahren haben Doktoren und Forscher der technischen Universität des Rambam Hospitals in Haifa, Israel, die Auswirkungen von Cholesterin im menschlichen Körper studiert. Die Ansammlung von Cholesterin kann Arterienverkalkung und Herzerkrankungen verursachen –Hauptursache für die Sterblichkeit in der westlichen...
21.09.2010
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Chinese Regime Suspends Bilateral Ties with Japan
The Chinese regime has suspended high-level exchanges with Japan on Sunday. It comes after a Japanese court extended the detention of a Chinese captain, Zhan Qixiong whose fishing boat collided with two Japanese coast guard ships. Chinese officials said Japan's actions have (quote) “severely hurt” relations, state-run Xinhua News Agency...
21.09.2010
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Market Report - Asian Shares Mixed, Await Fed
In today’s market report… Asian stocks were mixed. Investors were encouraged by strong corporate news, but cautious ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting later today, and regional market holidays this week. Tokyo stocks rose in early trade, led by Nissan Motor. Shares of Japan's Number three automaker rose to a four-month high, on its...
21.09.2010
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Falun Gong-Praktizierender starb nach sechs Tagen in Haft
[Levi Browde, Direktor, Falun Dafa Information Center]: „15 Prozent aller Todesfälle, die wir erfahren und bestätigt haben, waren Fälle, wo die Person innerhalb von zwei Monaten, nachdem sie inhaftiert wurde, starb. Oft passiert es innerhalb von Tagen, fallweise innerhalb von Stunden. Also eindeutig ab dem Moment, indem sie inhaftiert...
20.09.2010
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Flutwasser bedroht das Taj Mahal
Das weltberühmte Monument der Liebe, das Taj Mahal, ist von Hochwasser bedroht. Das Denkmal steht am Ufer des Yamuna-Flusses. Dort stieg der Wasserstand nach schweren Regenfällen stetig an. Über 22.000 Kubikmeter Wasser pro Sekunde, die aus einem Flussdamm im Staat Haryana zuflossen, brachten den Wasserpegel über die...
20.09.2010
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Chinas High-Tech Gemüse für Gesundheitsbewusste und Reiche
Chinesen haben es heutzutage schwer, in die Sicherheit ihrer Nahrungsmittel zu vertrauen. Auch Naturprodukte sind keine Ausnahme. Viele, die entsprechende Mittel haben, sind bereit viel mehr zu bezahlen – für Produkte, bei denen sie sicher sein können, dass sie frei von schädlichen Pestiziden und Toxinen sind. Die Kingpeng...
20.09.2010
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Pope Visits Britain for Second Time Ever
Pope Benedict the 14th landed in Scotland to start his four-day visit to Britain on Thursday. He was greeted at Edinburgh Airport by a guard of honour, the Duke of Edinburgh and Cardinal Keith O'Brien. The visit comes amidst weeks of controversy about child abuse scandals within the Church with some Catholics also disagreeing with the...
17.09.2010
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Falun Gong Practitioner Killed 6 Days After Detention
[Levi Browde, Executive Director, Falun Dafa Information Center] “15% of the total death cases that we’ve received and verified were cases where the person died within 2 months of being put into custody. Often it’s within days, occasionally within hours. So clearly the moment they are taken into custody they are being faced with very...
17.09.2010
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Apple iPad Goes on Sale in China
Never mind that it's been available for months now in the grey market, hundreds still queued in the rain at Apple's Sanlitun store in Beijing, anxious to get their hands on the official version of Apple's latest hot seller, the iPad. First in line was bookstore owner Han Ziwen, who had waited 60 hours to be the first to get into the flagship...
17.09.2010
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Market Report - Asia Shares Higher, Eyes on Yen
In today’s market report… Asian share markets continued a third week of gains Friday, while the threat of Japanese currency intervention kept eyes on the yen. Japanese shares posted their biggest weekly gain since December 2009, rising further since Japan spent over $21 billion to weaken the yen mid-week. The dollar held near its...
17.09.2010
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Economic Unrest Stirs Up Greece
Greeks scurry to fill their gas tanks ahead of a so-called work stoppage announced by truck drivers on Monday. Although there are no immediate reports of shortages, lines at some gas stations stretched for hundreds of meters. There are fears of a repeat of supply cuts similar to what happened over the summer. That time, 33,000 truck drivers...
17.09.2010
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Nordkorea sucht nach Überschwemmungen Hilfe bei Südkorea
Nach einer neuen schweren Überschwemmung in Nordkorea haben viele Menschen zu wenig Nahrungsmittel und Trinkwasser. Es gibt nur wenige Videos über die Überschwemmung. Diese Bilder erhielten südkoreanische Medien von Quellen in Nordkorea. Sie zeigen die Schäden an der Grenzstadt Shinuiju. Die Opfer der Überschwemmung versuchen unter...
17.09.2010
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China: Gifte in Fischen vom Yangtse Fluss gefunden
In einer Studie der Umweltschutzorganisation Greenpeace wurden bei Wildfischen entlang des Yangtse Flusses eine Reihe schädlicher Chemikalien gefunden. Forscher testeten zwei häufig gegessene Fische - Karpfen und Wels - in vier Städten entlang der oberen, mittleren und unteren Abschnitte des Flusses. Fast alle Fische enthielten...
17.09.2010
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Market Report - Nikkei up on Japan Yen Intervetion
In today’s market report… Japan intervened to slow the yen's rise for the first time in six years on Wednesday, boosting the Nikkei. The yen earlier touched a 15-year high against the dollar, following a victory by Prime Minister Naoto Kan in a key party election. The finance ministry buying of dollars around 83 yen sent the greenback...
17.09.2010
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UK: Ausstellung schöner Künste zeigt die Stärke einer verfolgten Gruppe
In Dundee, Schottland, eröffnet ein Repräsentant des Bürgermeisters die Ausstellung „Die Kunst von Wahrhaftigkeit, Barmherzigkeit und Nachsicht“. Sie ist Teil einer Tour durch das Vereinigte Königreich. Die Sammlung gibt äußerst detailreich wieder, wie die Menschen Kraft aus ihren Überzeugungen im spirituellen Glauben von Falun...
15.09.2010
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China: Zweifel am Aufruf nach Reformen
Am Montag versprach Chinas Staatsoberhaupt Hu Jintao bei einer Rede in der südlichen Stadt Shenzhen politische Reformen. [Hu Jintao, Chinesisches Staatsoberhaupt]: „Wir müssen eine sozialistische Demokratie ausweiten und den Aufbau eines sozialistischen Landes beschleunigen, das über Gesetze geführt wird, und mehr demokratische Wahlen...
15.09.2010
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Freedom Eludes Chinese Lawyer Cheng Guangcheng After Prison Release
Blind rights lawyer Chen Guangcheng returned to his home in eastern Shandong province last Thursday (September 9) after completing a four-year prison term. But since his release, authorities have placed him under house arrest. [Jiang Tianyong, Chinese Human Rights Lawyer]: Authorities have warned him that not only is he not allowed to...
15.09.2010
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Considers Bullet Train for California
Japan is blowing its Shinkansen horn for the U.S. and California, with the governor known as the "Terminator" taking a ride on its high-speed bullet train Tuesday. The $165 billion world rail market is estimated to grow over 2 percent a year, while the U.S. market is seen as one of the most promising due to the Obama government's stimulus...
15.09.2010
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Chinese Farmers Turn to Violin-Making
Violins have become big business in a farming village on the outskirts of Beijing, where residents have turned their hand to lutherie, churning out hundreds of thousands of stringed instruments every year. More than 1,200 people are now employed in factories and workshops, carving the sound posts and bridges, varnishing the body, fitting...
13.09.2010
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Pope's Planned UK Trip Stirs Controversy
Some five million Roman Catholic church members in the United Kingdom await the first visit by Pope Benedict in mid September, but several groups are planning protests for the pontiff's trip. The church's stance on a number of issues has many people opposed to his visit. Rights groups disagree with how the church addresses sexuality. [Woman...
13.09.2010
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China: Kauf von Mobiltelefonen überwacht
In China müssen Käufer von Prepaid-Mobiltelefonen sich jetzt registrieren. So die neue Vorgabe von Chinas Regime, die Mittwoch in Kraft trat. Mit dieser Vorgehensweise möchten Chinas Behörden verhindern, dass beim Kauf von Mobiltelefonen falsche Namen verwendet werden. Laut Chinas Ministerium für Industrie und Information soll dies der...
13.09.2010
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China: Floods Inundate Hangzhou
Typhoon Meranti weakened to a tropical storm and hit the city of Hangzhou on Saturday. The storm caused heavy flooding and rainfall upwards of nine inches in some areas, according to state-run media. Hangzhou has also experienced nine landslides and heavy debris flows throughout the city. There have been no casualties...
13.09.2010
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Market Report - Asian Shares Hit 18 Week High
In today’s market report… Asian shares soared to over four-month highs Monday. Global financial regulators gave lenders as much as nine years to conform with new capital reserve requirements, sending regional banking stocks sharply higher. Japan's top banks, Mitsubishi UFJ and Sumitomo Mitsui, led Tokyo's Nikkei to a near 1% gain. In...
13.09.2010
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European Parliament Votes Against French Roma Expulsions
A majority of European Members of Parliament vote against French expulsions of Roma migrants. The vote, which took place in Strasbourg on Thursday, addressed France's deportation of around 1,000 Roma to Romania and Bulgaria over the past three months. The vote passed by 377 in favor and 245 against. France's policy has drawn widespread...
10.09.2010
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Austria Celebrates 90 Years of the Salzburg Festival
The Salzburg Festival was established in 1920, based on a firm conviction that only music and art could bring reconciliation between the European nations after the First World War. Ninety years later, around 250-thousand spectators from about 60 different countries gathered in Salzburg to enjoy performances by both established artists and...
10.09.2010
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Blind Chinese Rights Lawyer Chen Guangcheng Released from Prison
Chinese rights lawyer Chen Guangcheng was released from prison on Thursday. He had been serving a 4-year sentence at Linyi City Prison in Shandong Province. Mr. Chen, who is blind and a self-taught lawyer, began defending the rights of farmers and the disabled in 1998. He later represented women who were forced to have late-term abortions...
10.09.2010
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Market Report - Asian Stocks Hit 4 Month High
In today’s market report… Asian stocks hit a four-month high Friday, after global economic numbers lifted market sentiment. Investors in Japan were encouraged by an upward revision in the country's second quarter GDP numbers, while exporter stocks rose on a mildly weaker yen. The Japanese currency edged back on U.S. job claims and trade...
10.09.2010
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NASA: Wüstentest des DM-2 - Kraftvollster Feststoffraketen-Motor
Die NASA hat einen neuen Feststoffraketenmotor in der Wüste von Utah getestet. Er wurde für das Constellation-Weltraumprogramm entworfen. Zuschauer sahen wie der Development Motor-2 beim zweiminütigen Test, eine umwerfende Kraft entwickelte. Laut NASA Wissenschaftlern war der am letzten Dienstag durchgeführte Test ein Erfolg. Frühere...
09.09.2010
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France: Millions Demonstrate Against Planned Retirement Age Rise
The French government plans to hike the age of retirement. Demonstrators filled the streets in protest yesterday, and union members marched in defiance of the plan. Speaking on France Info radio on Wednesday, a top union leader said it's simple: people don't want to work more. [Jean-Claude Mailly, Force Ouvriere Union...
09.09.2010
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New "Tough" Smoking Ban in China
Chinese authorities in Guangzhou are banning smoking in some public areas. It’s in preparation for the upcoming Asian Games in November. Doubts are already surfacing about the ban, called the “toughest” ever. From Wednesday, smokers are banned from lighting up in 12 public places, like elevators, conference rooms and restaurants. If...
09.09.2010
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Market Report - Sydney Stocks Lead, China Falls
In today’s market report… Asian stocks rose Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak as concerns about Europe's debt problems eased. The Nikkei rose on relief buying after successful European bond auctions and Wednesday's two percent tumble. Shares of software anti-virus maker Trend Micro led gains in Tokyo, rising over 20 percent on...
09.09.2010
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Pekinger Beamter: In Krisen sollen Medien in Hongkong dem Regime assistieren
Letzten Donnerstag belehrte ein Pekinger Beamter Dutzende von Journalisten - dass wenn die soziale Ordnung in einer Krise steckt, ihre Hauptaufgabe sei, dem Regime zu assistieren und nicht als Wachhund zu agieren. Der Generaldirektor für PR, Kultur- und Sportangelegenheiten des Pekinger Verbindungsbüros in Hongkong, Hao Tiechuan, sprach...
09.09.2010
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Delfin-Riff Israel: Natürliche Freundschaft mit Delfinen
Dieses Delfin-Riff in Eilat veranstaltet keine Delfin-Shows, und die Delfine machen auch keine Kunststücke. Ziel des Riffs ist es, den Delfinen eine natürliche und sichere Umgebung zu schaffen und... wenn sie es möchten, mit Menschen zu spielen. [Tal Fischer, Delfin-Riff Eilat]: „Wenn die Delfine kommen wollen, kommen sie. Wenn nicht,...
09.09.2010
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Doubts over Chinese Leader's Call for Political Reform
Chinese head of State Hu Jintao spoke in the southern city of Shenzhen on Monday, promising political reforms. [Hu Jintao, Chinese Head of State]: "We need to expand socialist democracy and speed up the construction of a socialist country that is ruled by law, and to allow more democratic elections in accordance with the law, democratic...
09.09.2010
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Market Report - Yen Surges, Nikkei Slides
In today’s market report… Asians markets led by Japan declined Wednesday, as exporters fell sharply as the yen hit a new 15-year high. Honda Motor and Sony were among Japanese firms tumbling with the yen at the 83 levels to the dollar and rising. The yen has gained 11 percent against the dollar so far this year. But the Japanese...
09.09.2010
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Künstlerpaar kehrt zurück, um Shen Yun in Washington D.C. zu sehen
Michael McCarthy ist Musiker mit Talent im Gesang und Perkussion. Er und seine Verlobte sahen Shen Yun Performing Arts in Norfolk, Virginia, im Februar. Sie kamen zurück um sie nochmals zu sehen, letzte Woche im Lincoln Center in Washington DC. Herr McCarthy ist vor allem vom spirituellen Inhalt Shen Yun’s beeindruckt. [Michael McCarthy,...
07.09.2010
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Pakistan: Verzweifelte Suche nach Nahrung
Bewohner eines Dorfes im südlichen Pakistan tasteten sich letzten Montag durch die überschwemmte Landschaft. Sie suchten Nahrung für ihre hungrigen Familien. Sie folgten halb überschwemmten Bahngleisen, die ins Nachbardorf Shikarpur führen. [Hussain, Einwohner von Jacobabad]: „Unsere Kinder hungern im Dorf, darum versuchen wir, nach...
07.09.2010
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China: 13 Wirtschaftsverbrechen zukünftig ohne Todesstrafe?
Einige gewaltlose Wirtschaftsverbrechen sollen in China in Zukunft nicht länger mit der Todesstrafe geahndet werden, laut der staatlichen Nachrichtenagentur Xinhua. Letzten Montag wurde der Gesetzesentwurf zum neuen Strafgesetzbuch dem gesetzgebenden ständigen Ausschuss des Nationalen Volkskongresses vorgelegt. Demnach sollen 13...
07.09.2010
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Market Report - Australia Shares Dip
In today’s market report… Australian shares led most of the Asian region lower Tuesday. It comes as the nation's election impasse ended with the ruling Labor Party forming a minority government. Miners BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto declined after two independent MPs backed Labor. The decision raised the likelihood that a new 30 percent tax...
07.09.2010
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Hongkong: Sotheby’s erwartet neuen Weltrekord für Klassische Chinesische Kunst
Klassische chinesische Kunst, Juwelen und Keramik, stehen bei chinesischen Sammlern hoch im Kurs. Das Auktionshaus Sotheby’s hatte am Dienstag seine Produktpalette für den Hongkong Herbstverkauf vom 2. bis zum 8. Oktober veröffentlicht. Es wird ein Umsatz von mehr als 160 Millionen Euro erwartet. Angeboten werden Porzellan-Meisterwerke...
06.09.2010
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Chile: Zustand der eingesperrten Minenarbeiter verbessert sich
Ein neues Video über die eingeschlossenen chilenischen Bergleute entstand letzten Mittwoch. Es zeigt, dass es ihnen inzwischen gut geht, sie sauber, gesund und zuversichtlich sind. In dem fünf-Minuten-Video sieht man wie die Männer durch einen engen Schacht neue Betten, Nahrung und Wasser bekommen – es ist ihre einzige Verbindung zur...
06.09.2010
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New Rules for Mobile Phone Users in China
Buyers of pre-paid mobile phones in China will have to provide identification under the regime’s new rules that started on Wednesday. The policy is an effort by Chinese authorities to stop people from using false names when registering mobile phones. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information says the ruling will make it easier for...
06.09.2010
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Market Report - Asia Shares hit 4 Week Highs
In today’s market report… Asian stock markets rose to their highest in four weeks Monday, as investors took a more optimistic view of the global economy. The rally was driven by better-than-expected U.S. jobs data, which eased fears of a new recession. Japanese stocks soared, bringing gains so far this month to over five percent, as...
06.09.2010
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Visualisierung hilft Parkinson Patienten in Israel
Unkontrollierbares Zitterns im Ruhezustand, verlangsamte Körperfunktionen und Muskelstarrheit―dies sind die typischen Symptome der Parkinson-Krankheit einer degenerativen Funktionsstörung des Zentralnervensystems. Im Rambam Spital in der Stadt Haifa, Israel zeigt ein Experiment mit Parkinson-Patienten, dass geführte Visualisierungen...
03.09.2010
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Philippinen: Lach-Yoga für die Gesundheit
[Lach-Yoga] [Manila, Philippinen] Lach-Yoga ist für einige Filipinos zu einer Art Therapie geworden. Ein Trainer sagt, Sorgen wegzulachen fördere eine gesunde Denkweise. [Paolo Trinidad, Lach-Yoga-Lehrer]: „Das ist das Wesentliche beim Lach-Yoga. Wir lachen ohne Grund, ohne Witze. Wir lachen, weil wir gesund sein wollen. Wir sollen gute...
03.09.2010
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French Foreign Minister Troubled over Roma Expulsions
The controversial expulsion of Roma immigrants from France shook the ranks of the French government. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, who has a track record as a human rights activist, told French radio he had considered quitting his job over the issue. [Bernard Kouchner, French Foreign Affairs Minister]: "I think that first of all...
03.09.2010
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Wildfires Still Plague Portugal
Wildfires that ignited last week continue to ravage parts of Portugal. Some of the outbreaks are being blamed on high winds and hot weather, but police say several fires may have been started deliberately. Firefighters have managed to contain some of the blazes, but others are still out of control. A severe fire in northern Portugal...
03.09.2010
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Market Report - Asia Shares Rise on U.S. Hopes
In today’s market report... Asian shares moved higher Thursday, taking heart from signs that U.S. manufacturing activity is on the rise. Shanghai's benchmark rose after the strong economic data from the U.S. and a bounce in Chinese auto demand. Automakers such as Warren Buffett-backed BYD gained after mainland sales in August rose 59.3...
03.09.2010
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Atlanta: Shen Yun hinterlässt sein Publikum mit "warmem Gefühl"
Am Samstag kehrte Shen Yun Performing Arts in die amerikanische Stadt Atlanta zurück. Im Publikum war auch Stadtrat Clarence Martin. Er sagt, die philosophische Botschaft in den Liedern mache auf ihn einen tiefen Eindruck. [Clarence T. Martin, Stadtrat Atlanta]: „Es ist über das Leben, darüber das Leben zu leben. Du weisst, die Art von...
31.08.2010
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Japan: Suche nach verschwundenen Hundertjährigen
Japan ist stolz auf seine ältesten Bürger. Doch nicht alle sind noch da, wo sie laut Register sein sollten. Die Regierung war geschockt, als sie entdeckte, dass sie nicht weiss, wo ihre ältesten Bürger sind. Anfang Juli 2010 suchten die Behörden, Tokyos ältesten Einwohner. Doch statt den Hundertelfjährigen zu finden, stellten sie...
31.08.2010
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China: Illegale Zwangsräumungen
[Chen Xuxing, Zwangsräumungsopfer]: „Das ist ein Foto von meinem Haus. Es hatte 3 Etagen und fast 500 Quadratmeter.“ Das Haus von Chen Xuxing ist weg. Ein örtlicher Bauunternehmer in Wuhan brauchte dieses Land, um einen Park zu bauen, aber Chen stimmte nicht zu. So warf das Unternehmen ihn aus dem Haus - und riss es...
31.08.2010
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Taiwan: Guangdong Gouverneur angezeigt wegen Völkermord - Opfer berichten
Während der Gouverneur von Guangdong, Huang Huahua, seine Handelstour in Taiwan fortsetzt, veranstalten Falun Gong-Praktizierende vor Ort Demonstrationen entlang des Weges. In der Stadt Hsinchu überreichte ein Mann persönlich eine Kopie der Anzeigeschrift, die am 23. August gegen Huang eingereicht wurde. Huang wird darin wegen Völkermord...
31.08.2010
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Market Report - Asian Shares Up, Nikkei off Highs
In today’s market report… Tokyo stocks led gains in Asian markets Monday, after the Bank of Japan convened an emergency meeting to address the strong yen. The Nikkei posted its biggest gain in 10 days, but pulled back when the BOJ held off on more aggressive steps, opting instead for the expansion of a funding program. The yen recouped...
31.08.2010
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Artist Couple Return to See Shen Yun in Washington, D.C.
Michael McCarthy is a musician, with both vocal and percussion talents. He and his fiancée saw Shen Yun in Norfolk, Virginia, in February. And they came back for another look at the Lincoln Center in Washington, D.C., this week. Mr. McCarthy is particularly impressed by the spiritual content in Shen Yun. [Michael McCarthy, Musician]:...
29.08.2010
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Possible Breakthrough in Breeding Parasite-Resistant Bee
A British beekeeper says he may have discovered a strain of honey bee immune to a parasite that has been gradually wiping out populations of the vital insect worldwide. Scientists have been trying to find a way to fight the pesticide-resistant Varroa mite. But now a retired heating engineer who spent 18 years searching for a mite-resistant...
29.08.2010
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U.S. Paedophile Suspect Captured In Poland
Polish border guards have detained a U.S. citizen sought by Interpol for sexual crimes committed against children in the United States. John Edward Hamilton was caught by border guards as he attempted to travel from Poland to Norway by coach. He has been detained in Gliwice, a town in South West Poland. [Wojciech Lechowski, Polish Border...
29.08.2010
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The Roma may be leaving France... but they are doing it voluntarily. That was the message from Romania's secretary of state for integration on Thursday. He told reporters in Paris that no official information indicated forced expulsions. [Romanian Secretary of State]: "As long as the official data are mentioning that this, all the returns, I...
29.08.2010
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Market Report - Nikkei Ends Higher on Yen Plan
In today’s market report… Asian markets reclaimed early losses Friday, after the Nikkei rebounded on news of a government plan to combat the strong yen. Overall sentiment remained wary ahead of a speech by the U.S Federal Reserve Chairman, while overall, markets in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Australia declined for a third straight...
29.08.2010
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Moment of Silence for Victims of Communism and Nazism
A moment of silence on Norrmalmstorg square in Stockholm, Sweden on Monday, where a memorial was held to honor victims of Nazism, Communism and other totalitarian regimes. The Institute for Information on the Crimes of Communism—or IICC—organized the event. [Anders Hjemdahl, Founder of IICC]: ”We organized this event because we...
25.08.2010
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British Prime Minister and Family Celebrate New Baby
British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha, welcome their fourth child. The baby girl was born on Tuesday while the Cameron’s were on holiday in the southwest of England. The proud father was surprised as the baby had not been expected until September. [David Cameron, British Prime Minister]: "We're absolutely thrilled. ...
25.08.2010
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Ukraine Celebrates 19 Years of Independence
[Viktor Yanukovich, President of Ukraine]: "I will not allow Ukraine to abandon the path of democratic reform, the path of reforms of the economy and resolute struggle against corruption, the path of freedom of speech and the rule of law." After a small concert, the official part of the celebrations is over. [John Tefft, U.S. Ambassador]:...
25.08.2010
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Survivors Describe China Plane Crash
This is all that remains of a Henan Airlines passenger plane that overshot the runway in the northeast Chinese city of Yichun. Firefighters arrived at the scene late Tuesday to douse the flames, as rescue teams searched for survivors. There were 96 people on board, 43 of whom were killed. Rescuers found 53 survivors whose injuries include...
25.08.2010
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Yen Pulls Back on Government Intervention Possibility
The yen pulled back from 15-year highs against the dollar on Wednesday, after Japanese officials hinted at possible action, including yen-selling intervention, to stem the currency's rise. Tokyo's Nikkei fell to a 16-month low as the yen firmed to as low as 83.58 against the dollar; but moved back above the mid-84 level after the Japanese...
25.08.2010
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New York: NTD's 2010 Chinese Vocal Competition
[Chong-yuan Jian, Taiwanese Contestant]: "When I got on the stage for real, and saw so many people in the audience, I didn't feel nervous at all. Because I can share my love of music and my experience with them, I feel it is a beautiful thing.” [Yao-chun Chang, Taiwanese Contestant]: "I felt very happy, but at the same time very nervous,...
23.08.2010
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Taiwan: Chinesischer Gouverneur wegen Völkermord angezeigt
Der Gouverneur von Chinas Provinz Guangdong, Huang Huahua, und seine Delegation sind auf einer einwöchigen Handelstour in Taiwan. Es wird erwartet, dass sie den Rekordbetrag von 6 Milliarden US-Dollar für taiwanesische Waren ausgeben werden. Doch wird der Besuch überschattet von Anschuldigungen über Menschenrechtsverletzungen, die Huang...
23.08.2010
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Experten kritisch gegenüber Chinas Wirtschaftsmacht
Wenn man sich die Zahlen des Bruttoinlandsprodukts anschaut, wurde China am Montag zur weltweit zweitgrößten Wirtschaftmacht. China überholte dabei im zweiten Quartal des Jahres Japan. Aber einige Experten halten es für bedenklich, das hochzuspielen. [Victor Gao, Direktor, China National Association of International Studies]: „Ich...
23.08.2010
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China: Laut Ministerium keine Auswirkung von Milchpulver auf Brustwachstum bei Säuglingen
Das Gesundheitsministerium des Chinesischen Regimes sagte am Sonntag, es habe keine Beweise gefunden, dass kontaminiertes Milchpulver sexuelle Frühentwicklung bei Kindern verursache. Eine Untersuchung wurde eingeleitet, nachdem Eltern über die Brustentwicklung bei ihren Mädchenbabies berichteten. Medizinische Tests bestätigten diese als...
23.08.2010
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North Korea - Floods Worsening in Shinuiju
More than 5,000 people have been evacuated from the flood stricken North Korean city of Shinuiju. The Amnok River has submerged much of the city. Upstream in China's Dandong area, flooding from the swollen river, called the Yalu in Chinese and the Amnok in Korean, forced the evacuation of 94,000 people before the floods reached...
23.08.2010
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Market Report - Asian Shares Mixed, Bets on Abbott
In today’s market report… Asian markets were mixed in early trade Monday, as economic growth worries continued to weigh on investor sentiment. But Australia's miners rose amid expectations opposition leader Tony Abbott would form the next government and scrap Labour's proposed mining tax. The market also found support from reported...
23.08.2010
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Guangdong Governor Sued for Genocide in Taiwan
Governor of China's Guangdong Province, Huang Huahua, is on a week-long trade tour of Taiwan. His delegation is expected to buy a record U.S. $6 billion dollars' worth of Taiwan-made goods. But as Huang begins his spending tour, a group of Taiwan residents is drawing attention to human rights abuses they say Huang committed back in China....
20.08.2010
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New Report Highlights China's Smoking Epidemic
A new report out this week sheds light on the growing smoking epidemic in China. China has 301 million smokers—almost the population of the United States—and few of them have any plans to quit smoking. That’s according a survey by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CCDC). The survey of 13,000 people found that more...
20.08.2010
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Market Report - Nikkei Tanks as Growth Worries Rise
In today’s market report… Asian stock markets slipped, pulled lower by new growth worries. Australian stocks were weighed down by political uncertainty. Growth stocks like miners and banks led Sydney shares lower, after U.S. jobless claims hit a nine-month high and manufacturing activity contracted. Surfwear maker Billabong tumbled 10%...
20.08.2010
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Cafe Attack in Russia's North Caucasus
A bomb attack in a cafe in Russia's North Caucasus kills an unknown number of people just hours after a suicide bomber killed a policeman in a nearby region. State television said the cause of the cafe blast and the number of casualties are still unknown. The Interfax news agency says that 18 people had been taken to hospital. Earlier in...
18.08.2010
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China's Richest Pocketing Over $1 Trillion in Hidden Wealth
The richest people in China may be even richer than officially reported, according to a study by a Beijing-based economic think tank. The China Reform Foundation has found Chinese households have concealed as much as 9.3 trillion yuan (about $1.4 trillion U.S. dollars) of income in 2008. This is equal to 30% of the country’s GDP. The...
18.08.2010
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Apple Suppliers Respond on Kickbacks
Two of six Asian companies accused of paying kickbacks to an Apple employee in return for confidential information have responded to the allegations. Taiwanese manufacturer Pegatron publicly apologized Tuesday, saying it had launched an investigation into Kaedar, a unit of the company that makes plastic cases for iPhones and iPods. But...
18.08.2010
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US-Rechts--anwaltsverband ehrt chinesischen Rechtsanwalt Gao Zhisheng
Die Anwaltsvereinigung American Bar Association verlieh den International Human Rights Lawyer Award an den chinesischen Rechtsanwalt Gao Zhisheng. Gao wird seit letztem Jahr vermisst. Er tauchte im April dieses Jahres kurz auf, ist aber seitdem wieder verschwunden. Es ist unbekannt, ob er verhaftet wurde, sich versteckt oder tot ist. Seine...
17.08.2010
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Police Evacuate Lourdes Shrine After Bomb Threat
Around 30,000 pilgrims were evacuated from the Catholic shrine of Lourdes on Sunday, after police received a tip-off that four bombs would explode at the site at 3 pm. Even though bomb disposal experts and sniffer dogs finished their jobs at the site and the time had passed without any explosion, police did not confirm if it was a hoax or a...
17.08.2010
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Russia: Grain Export Ban Comes Into Force
Russia’s worst heat wave has stoked wildfires and parched crops leading to a grain export ban. It’s sending prices of wheat to two-year highs and prompting the World Bank to warn against hasty restrictions on exports. The ban came into force on Sunday and is due to last until the end of December. The move is designed to restrain...
17.08.2010
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New Milk Health Scare in China
Chinese milk is again at the center of controversy. This time for allegedly causing baby girls to show signs of premature sexual development. It all started when three parents noticed their girls developing breasts. Rushing his daughter to the hospital, doctors confirmed one father, Mr. Wang's fears. [Mr. Wang, Father]: "The hospital has...
17.08.2010
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Market Report - Shares Weaker on Japan GDP
In today’s market report… Asian stock markets fell sharply in early trade Monday, after a sharper-than-expected slowdown in Japan's economy. The Japanese economy grew just 0.4 percent between April and June, adding to ongoing fears about a faltering world recovery. The figure was well below expectations, and sharply lower than the 4.4...
17.08.2010
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Chinesische Delegierte behandeln Parlamentarier grob
Als der führende chinesische Beamte Xi Jinping Neuseelands Parlamentsgebäude besuchte, zeigte der Vizepräsident der Grünen Partei Neuseelands, Russel Norman, eine tibetische Fahne und rief: „Freiheit für Tibet“. Chinesische Sicherheitsbeamte blockierten Norman mit einem Regenschirm, während ein anderes Mitglied der Delegation die...
15.08.2010
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Workers Abseil Down London's Big Ben Tower
These workers needed a head for heights this week as they abseiled down the tower that houses Big Ben, checking and repairing any damage to the iconic London landmark. The men wore ear protection as the clock continued to strike as they carried out their work. Michael McCann, keeper of the Great Clock, explained that a number of...
15.08.2010
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Portugal: Firefighters And Farmers Losing Battle Against Wildfires
Strong wildfires continue to rage in Portugal on Thursday. At least 1,500 people are battling around 30 major fires in the north, where strong winds are fanning the flames. About 45,000 acres of forest have been consumed since the beginning of August. In Guarda, local farmers are dousing the fires themselves. Firefighters never arrived, and...
15.08.2010
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Israel: Rettung der Schmetterlinge vor dem Aussterben
Schmetterlinge sind dabei zu verschwinden. [Dr. Ori Fragman-Sapir, Wissenschaftlicher Leiter, Botanische Gärten Jerusalem]: „Der Hauptgrund sind wir – die Menschen. Israel entwickelt sich, verstädtert, verschmutzt Gebiete, und Schmetterlinge verschwinden.“ Also was ist denn nun mit der Rettung der Schmetterlinge? [Dr. Ori...
12.08.2010
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Google plans to introduce its “Street View” mapping system to Germany's 20 largest cities by the end of 2010. However, Germany's data protection commissioner says it will be closely monitored by the government. [Peter Schaar, German Government Data Protection Commissioner]: "I am happy that Google finally makes it possible for...
12.08.2010
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Weltweiter Vertrag verbietet Splitterbomben
Der weltweite Vertrag, der Streubomben verbietet, ist nun in Kraft getreten. Streubomben werden von Flugzeugen abgeworfen oder durch Mörser abgefeuert und öffnen sich noch in der Luft. Sie streuen kleinere Bomblets über ein weites Gebiet. Viele davon explodieren jedoch nicht beim Aufschlag und hinterlassen eine Art Mienenfeld. Der...
12.08.2010
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Chinas Luftqualität hat sich im ersten Halbjahr 2010 verschlechtert
Die Luftverschmutzung verschlimmert sich in ganz China - laut einer Mitteilung des chinesischen Umweltschutz-Ministeriums. Unteranderem verursacht durch mehr Autos auf der Straße, Konjunkturwachstum und Sandstürme. Die am Montag veröffentlichte Mitteilung zeigt, dass die Anzahl der "Tage mit guter Luftqualität" in 113 Städten gesunken...
12.08.2010
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Chinese Baby Formula Blamed for Premature Breast Development
Three baby girls from China's Hubei Province have started to develop breasts—many, many years too early. They're between just four and 15 months old. China's Health Ministry says it's investigating whether it's because they've all been drinking a particular brand of milk formula. Tests showed that the babies' hormone levels exceeded those...
12.08.2010
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China: News Corp Sells Controlling Stake in Chinese TV Business
News Corp. is selling control of its three TV channels in China, Rupert Murdoch said on Monday. He's selling the controlling stake to China Media Capital. It's a private equity fund backed by the Chinese regime's No. 2 media company. It's a change in strategy for News Corp., coming after disappointing results over two decades. In the 1990s...
12.08.2010
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Market Report - Nikkei Hits 13 Month Low, Yen Gains
In today’s market report… Asian stocks fell to their lowest in about three weeks Thursday, dragged down by the strong yen and the latest round of weak global economic data. Investors fled to the safety of the dollar and the yen, after a widening U.S. trade gap suggested that second quarter U.S. GDP growth was weaker than previously...
12.08.2010
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"Mao's Last Dancer" Shares His Life in Upcoming Film
Li Cunxin was just 11 years old when he was handpicked to train at Madame Mao's Beijing Dance Academy. While his family had been living under Mao Zedong’s regime in extreme poverty in northern Shandong province, Li did not want to move to Beijing. [Li Cunxin, Author of “Mao’s Last Dancer”]: “I was very afraid. I especially did not...
11.08.2010
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China: Mudslide Death Toll Rises in Gansu Province
Cries of grief echoed through the northwest Chinese town of Zhouqu on Tuesday that was half-smothered by a mudslide three days ago. The death toll in Zhouqu, in a narrow valley in Gansu Province, jumped from 137 earlier on Monday evening to 337, according to a local official. That number is sure to grow, with more than one thousand people...
11.08.2010
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And the flooding in China is also affecting North Korea. Over the weekend, the Yalu River running between the two countries was at critical levels causing serious damage. More than ten square miles of farmland have flooded as well. Massive flooding in recent years has left hundreds of people dead or missing, swept away buildings and...
11.08.2010
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Market Report - Shanghai Stocks Lead Asia Drop
In today’s market report… disappointing Chinese trade numbers and overall caution ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting led Asian stocks to lower Tuesday. Shanghai stocks reversed early gains after lower-than-expected imports. The Shanghai composite fell by as much as two percent, the most in over three weeks. The trade data also weighed...
11.08.2010
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Uighur Witness to Organ Harvesting Seeks Asylum in Switzerland
A witness to organ harvesting in China is now in immigration limbo in Switzerland. Nijat Abudureyimu used to work at a prison in northwestern Xinjiang Province. His job was to lead prisoners from their cells to their executions. But according to the Epoch Times, these executions weren’t conventional. Police would shoot the prisoners in a...
09.08.2010
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Ölkatastrophe in China vermutlich größer als offizielle Angaben
Während die Sorgen über die Ölkatastrophe im Golf von Mexiko anhalten, erlebt China seine eigene Ölkatastrophe - im Gelben Meer. Am 16. Juli explodierte eine Ölleitung an einem Ölterminal in der Nähe der nordöstlichen Stadt in Dalian. Während im Golf BP das Öl mit Hightec-Ausrüstung wegräumt, wurde ein Großteil Chinas...
09.08.2010
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Los Angeles: Schauspieler schauen sich Shen Yun an
Stars und große Namen wie Priscilla Presley, die Eltern von Sylvester Stallone, Frank und Jackie, waren unter den Prominenten, die auf dem roten Teppich bei Shen Yun Performing Arts in Los Angeles dabei waren. Die Schauspielerin und Sängerin Anne Jeffreys hatte eine Nachricht für alle, die Shen Yun noch sehen werden. [Anne Jeffreys,...
05.08.2010
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Rare White Tigers Born at German Zoo
Rare white tigers have become the highlight at a German zoo which presented its latest four additions to the public on Tuesday. The two-week old cubs were born at the Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen which now owns a total of eleven white tigers. [Christiana Hensel, Veterinarian, Serengeti Zoo]: "It's always something special if our rare animals...
05.08.2010
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Wildfires that have killed at least 40 people continue to rage through central and southern Russia. Russia declared a state of emergency in seven provinces from blazes stoked by Russia's worst drought in 130 years. In dramatic video obtained by Reuters, four volunteers for the fire department pass through a burning village. They were told the...
05.08.2010
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China: Floating Trash Threatens to Clog Three Gorges Dam
A 12-acre flotilla of garbage has formed in front of the Three Gorges Dam on China’s Yangtze River. And with ever more trash piling up, engineers are worried it will clog the gates of the dam. Torrential rain has caused massive flooding in the region, increasing the flow of trash down river. Some areas are covered with a layer of trash so...
05.08.2010
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Market Report - Asia Down from 3 Month Highs
In today’s market report… Tokyo stocks led falls in Asian share markets Wednesday. The yen climbed to an 8-month high and inched closer to a 15-year peak against the dollar. A stronger yen translates into less overseas earnings for exporters. The dollar fell after weak consumer spending and income reports were added to a string of...
05.08.2010
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Die Sprache Tibets, begraben unter chinesischer Herrschaft
Seit Jahrhunderten haben die Tibeter ihre eigene Sprache und viele Dialekte. Doch wie lange noch? Heute lernen tibetische Schüler die meisten ihrer Fächer in Mandarin Chinesisch. Das ist der Schlüssel für einen guten Job, besonders jetzt, da viele Chinesen nach Tibet einwandern. Viele Tibeter befürchten das Aussterben ihrer alten...
03.08.2010
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Seltene Riesenblume blüht in Japan
Tausende Besucher strömten letzten Freitag zum botanischen Garten in Tokyo. Die größte Blüte der Welt zieht die Besucher an. Sie blüht zum ersten Mal seit zwei Jahrzehnten. Einmal in voller Blüte, verströmt die Blume den Geruch von verrottendem Fleisch. Dies zieht Insekten an, welche sie bestäuben. [Shoutaro Inoue, Besucher]: „Es...
03.08.2010
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French Police Accused of Roughly Evicting Protesting Immigrants
A video is causing uproar in France. It shows police dragging away women of African origin. The women were demonstrating against their eviction from a block of flats. In the video, one can see a mother being dragged on the floor with her baby on her back. In another scene, a pregnant woman is lying apparently unconscious on the ground. The...
03.08.2010
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Swedish Helicopter Robbery—Trial Begins
It may look like something out of a movie, but this robbery last September is completely real. CCTV footage of the heist shows a number of robbers landing on the roof of a security company's facilities in Sweden which houses a cash depot. The footage, released by Swedish police in July, shows the culprits using explosives and chainsaws to...
03.08.2010
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China Oil Spill May be Bigger than Official Reports Say
While worries continue over the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, China has experienced its own oil spill—in the Yellow sea. It happened on July 16th after a pipeline explosion at an oil terminal close to the North-Eastern city of Dalian. While BP is clearing oil from the Gulf with high-tech equipment, a large proportion of China’s...
03.08.2010
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VP of China's Top Gold Producer Detained after Chemical Spill
Earlier this month, we told you about a major chemical contamination in China’s Fujian Province that killed over four million pounds of fish. Now police have detained the Vice President of the company responsible for the spill. On Thursday China’s largest gold producer, the Zijin Mining Group, said in a statement that Chen Jiahong was...
03.08.2010
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Market Report - South Korean Exports Grow Faster than Expected
In today’s market report… Asian stock markets rose Monday, after South Korean exports grew faster than expected, while new data showed the Chinese economy was not as weak as feared. The Korean won hit a near 6-week high on the trade figures, while the Australian dollar firmed on the Chinese manufacturing numbers. South Korea's KOSPI...
03.08.2010
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Tibet: Menschrechtsbericht zeigt illegale Handlungen des chinesisches Regimes
Chinesische Sicherheitskräfte schossen wahllos auf Menschen. Verdächtige wurden willkürlich festgenommen, brutal misshandelt und gefoltert. Dies geschah während und nach den Unruhen in Tibet im März 2008, so ein Bericht von Human Rights Watch. Der Bericht informiert ausführlich über die Razzia des chinesischen Regimes gegen diesen...
29.07.2010
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Spain: Bullfighting Banned in Catalonia
Catalonia bans bullfighting. In a landmark vote in the Catalan parliament in Barcelona, lawmakers voted 68-for to 55-against the ban. The prohibition marks the first time the centuries old blood sport is outlawed in a mainland region of Spain. Outside parliament, pro and anti bullfighting demonstrators gathered to voice support for their...
29.07.2010
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Love Parade Stampede - Organizers Defend Themselves
Organizers of the German Love Parade music festival continue to defend their actions, three days after 20 people were killed during a mass panic at the event. [Rainer Schaller, Love Parade organiser]: "We installed 16 controlled gates at the west end of the tunnel to make sure that the flow of visitors could be controlled. After talking to...
29.07.2010
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China: Factory Explosion Kills at least Six in Nanjing
On to China, where at least six people have died and dozens more are seriously injured… after an explosion ripped through an abandoned plastics and chemicals factory in the city of Nanjing. According to local media, more than 300 people were treated in the hospital, including at least 50 who were seriously injured. The blast flattened...
29.07.2010
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Market Report - Japan Leads Asian Markets Higher
In today’s market report… Japan's Nikkei was the region's top performer, jumping to a near 2-week high, after the world's No.1 camera maker Canon posted its best profit in seven quarters. Canon shares rose by more than 5% to their highest point in five weeks, also aided by a mild weakening in the yen. The rise by the Japanese benchmark...
29.07.2010
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Shen Yun "Spectacle" Mezmerizes Audience in San Francisco
Audience members at Shen Yun Performing Arts appreciated the spectacle of the shows at San Francisco's War Memorial Theater. [Nadine Sache, Oil Painter]: “The spectacle is surpasses everything, ballet, opera. It’s incredible. I was just blown away, mesmerized.” Lawyer David Cook worked as a prosecuting attorney on the O.J. Simpson...
27.07.2010
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U.S. Congressmen Rally in Support of Falun Gong
“We know that what the Chinese government is doing to the Falun Gong is genocide.” They gather on the West Lawn of the US Capitol for the eleventh year in a row. [Chris Smith, US Congressman]: “Falun Gong are a non-violent group of people who believe in this very important spiritual exercise.” According to Xinhua news – the...
27.07.2010
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Responsibility Avoided - German Love Parade Stampede
German prosecutors have opened an investigation into a stampede that killed 19 people at the Love Parade techno music festival in western Duisburg City on Saturday. State prosecutor, Rolf Haferkamp, says the investigation is one of negligent homicide and bodily harm, aimed at unknown individuals. Six foreigners, from Spain, Bosnia, the...
27.07.2010
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Barcelona: Worlds First Full Face Transplantee Goes Public
A thirty-one year old Spanish man has undergone the world's first full-face transplant. The man, known only as Oscar, publicly thanked his doctors during a press conference in Barcelona. [Oscar, Face Transplant Patient]: "I would like to thank all the medical team, the donor's family and my relatives for...
27.07.2010
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China's Floods Kill At Least 742 People, Heavy Rains Continue
Heavy rains, flooding and disasters have killed at least 742 people and left hundreds more missing this year across much of China, state-run media reported on Monday. Rains have affected nearly 36 million people and more than one million have been relocated. Floods and landslides have killed dozens more people in recent days and forced the...
27.07.2010
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Third Blaze at Taiwan Oil Refinery
A petrochemical facility in Taiwan is on fire for the second time this month. The blaze started late on Sunday evening at a residual fuel processing unit of Formosa Petrochemical's massive Mailiao complex. Local residents say they are afraid of living in the neighborhood. [Local Resident]: "I don't know when this will explode, I am very...
27.07.2010
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Sony, Toyota Have Strong Profits
Shares of Sony and Toyota rose Monday, after Japan's top business daily reported that each returned to profit in the last quarter. Sony is expected to post a profit of up to $343 million, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported, bouncing back from an operating loss on solid sales and cost cuts. The consumer electronics conglomerate trimmed nearly...
27.07.2010
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Wunderkind wird jüngster Indischer Professor
Mit 22 Jahren ist das Wunderkind Tathagat Tulsi startklar. Er wird der jüngste assistierende Professor am berühmten indischen Institut für Technologie in Mumbai. [Tathagat Avatar Tulsi, Wunderkind]: „Ich bin begeistert, weil das IIT Bombay ein Institut mit sehr gutem Ruf ist, nicht nur in Indien sondern weltweit.“ Tulsi kommt aus...
22.07.2010
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Sydney: Australians Celebrate Aboriginal and Islander Traditions
The cool Australian winter in July becomes a colorful blend of history, culture and pride when National Aboriginal Islander Day Observance Committee Week begins. This year’s NAIDOC Week, as it’s more commonly called, kicks off in the Sydney suburb of Woolloomoo with a special smoke ceremony. [Max, Culture Show Performer]: “It’s a...
22.07.2010
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Germany: Greenpeace Stages Oil Drill Protest
The Gulf of Mexico BP oil spill highlighted in Germany. Greenpeace activists covered in brown paint representing oil demonstrated outside German's economy ministry, protesting against deep sea oil drilling. The protesters set up a drilling platform symbolizing the spill, which poured fake oil onto the streets outside the ministry. The...
22.07.2010
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China: Three Gorges Dam Prevents Catastrophic Flooding
China’s controversial Three Gorges dam project seems to be fulfilling one of its goals, after helping prevent catastrophic flooding on the Yangtze River. Much of southern and central China has been suffering flooding after weeks of torrential rain. But when the Three Gorges dam reached its peak on Tuesday, the gates successfully held...
22.07.2010
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Market Report - Asia Slips over U.S. Economy Concerns
In today’s market report… Asian stocks slipped as investor unease over the U.S. economy outweighed firm corporate earnings in Asia. The yen rose to near a 7-and-a-half month high, hitting exporter stocks. That was after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave somewhat downbeat comments about the U.S. recovery. Caution also...
22.07.2010
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Französisches Gericht ermittelt im Eutelsat-Skandal
16. Juni 2008: Die Ausstrahlung von NTDTV über China wird plötzlich unterbrochen. Die französische Satellitenfirma Eutelsat gibt technische Gründe an: eine „Energie-Anomalie“. Später entdeckt die Organisation „Reporter ohne Grenzen“, dass ein wirtschaftspolitisches Motiv dahinter steckte. Eutelsat buhlte um die Gunst des...
20.07.2010
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Französisches Gericht ermittelt im Eutelsat-Skandal
16. Juni 2008: Die Ausstrahlung von NTDTV über China wird plötzlich unterbrochen. Die französische Satellitenfirma Eutelsat gibt technische Gründe an: eine „Energie-Anomalie“. Später entdeckt die Organisation „Reporter ohne Grenzen“, dass ein wirtschaftspolitisches Motiv dahinter steckte. Eutelsat buhlte um die Gunst des...
20.07.2010
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Production Designer for “Avatar” Says Shen Yun is "Inspiring"
Emmy and Academy Award winner Robert Stromberg was the production designer for “Avatar” and “Alice in Wonderland.” He saw Shen Yun at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, in Los Angeles. [Robert Stromberg, Avatar Production Designer]: "The show was absolutely beautiful. It was so inspiring, I think I may have found some...
20.07.2010
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Archäologen entdecken antike ägyptische Gräber
Dort wo in Ägypten die älteste Pyramide steht - die Treppen-Pyramide von Djoser - sind Archäologen wieder einmal fündig geworden. 20 km südlich von Kairo sind sie auf die letzte Ruhestätte eines wichtigen ägyptischen Beamten und seinem Sohn gestoßen. Die zwei in Felsen gehauenen Grabstätten werden auf circa 4.200 Jahre...
20.07.2010
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Floods Test China’s Three Gorges Dam
China's massive Three Gorges dam may overflow as torrential rains swell the rivers that feed it. According to state-run media, the flow of water to the giant reservoir on the Yangtze River reached its peak on Tuesday morning. The water level in the dam was even higher than in 1998 when devastating floods killed over 4,000 people and forced...
20.07.2010
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Market Report - Asian Stocks Ease over U.S. Economic Recovery
Asian stock markets started the week lower, as worries about the US economic recovery grew Monday. A sharp fall in US consumer confidence numbers sparked a sell-off in riskier assets, with the yen strengthening to near 7-month highs against the dollar and the euro easing from 2-month peaks on profit-taking. The overall trading tone was...
20.07.2010
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China: Falun Gong Practitioners Mark 11 Years of Persecution
Brussels, Belgium: Practitioners of the Falun Gong spiritual movement came from all over Europe to gather here on Saturday. They're seeking to raise public awareness of the Chinese Communist Party's ongoing persecution against Falun Gong, also called Falun Dafa. [Wu Wenxin, Falun Dafa Association of Europe]: “11 years ago, on July 20, the...
20.07.2010
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Internet TV-Unternehmen kann Pekings Zensur durchbrechen
StarP2P Inc. hat sein Online-TV-Netzwerk iPPOTV im Juli offiziell vorgestellt.
19.07.2010
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Amnesty International Condemns French Burqa Ban
A vote by French lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly in favor of banning the full face veil has been met with condemnation by Amnesty International. The human rights group said the so called burqa ban violates womens' rights. [John Dalhuisen, AI Expert on Discrimination in Europe]: "Amnesty regrets obviously that this law has been passed,...
15.07.2010
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The French capital was alive with excitement and national pride as it celebrated Bastille Day. President Nicolas Sarkozy was there along with leaders from a dozen African nations that won independence from France 50 years ago. Along with the traditional appearances by the French Foreign Legion, the army, navy and air force - 400 African...
15.07.2010
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Ireland: Rioting Continues in Belfast
A fourth day of rioting in Belfast. Renewed violence gripped the Northern Irish capital as protesters attacked police with petrol bombs. Rioters protesting against the mainly Protestant pro British Orange parades began targeting the police on Sunday night. There were no new reports of injuries from the latest clashes, but over 80 officers...
15.07.2010
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Court Officials Arrested in Taiwan Corruption Scandal
It's the biggest corruption scandal in the history of modern Taiwan's judicial system. Three top judges and a prosecutor have been thrown behind bars. They're charged with taking bribes from a former legislator to clear his sentence. That legislator is Ho Chi-hui. He's believed to have bribed the four men with nearly U.S.$250-thousand to...
15.07.2010
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Market Report - Asia Shares Weaker
In today’s market report… Asian stock markets remained under selling pressure Thursday. It's amid persistent worries about U.S. economic health. In Korea, the Kospi was down 0.4% after the market had hit a two-year high earlier in the week. Japan's Nikkei was down 1%. Japan's central bank kept interest rates on hold while raising its...
15.07.2010
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NTDTV Wins Lawsuit Against Eutelsat
On June 16, 2008, NTDTV’s broadcast over China was suddenly cut off. At that time, French satellite company Eutelsat blamed the termination on a "power anomaly." But later, Reporters Without Borders revealed that the interruption was in fact a politically-motivated move by Eutelsat to appease the Chinese communist regime. Now two...
13.07.2010
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NTDTV Wins Lawsuit Against Eutelsat
On June 16, 2008, NTDTV’s broadcast over China was suddenly cut off. At that time, French satellite company Eutelsat blamed the termination on a "power anomaly." But later, Reporters Without Borders revealed that the interruption was in fact a politically-motivated move by Eutelsat to appease the Chinese communist regime. Now two...
13.07.2010
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L.A.-Based Actors See Shen Yun
Big name stars like Priscilla Presley, and Sylvester Stallone’s parents, Frank and Jackie, (us-la0709-shenyun-stars) were among the celebs to walk the red carpet at Shen Yun in L.A. Actress and singer Anne Jeffreys had a message for people who had yet to see Shen Yun. [Anne Jeffreys, Actress and Singer]: “If it’s in your neighborhood,...
13.07.2010
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Intelligent Bandage Innovation
A prototype medical dressing that could save children’s lives. Researchers at the University of Bath say the dual-purpose bandage will react when burns wounds become infected. They’ve been testing fabric, covered with microscopic bacterial matter. [Dr. Toby Jenkins, Senior Lecturer at University of Bath]: "Firstly it will automatically...
13.07.2010
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Berlin: Srebrenica's Pillar of Shame
Artists in Berlin have built a mountain of shoes before the iconic Brandenburg Gate to mark the 15th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre of Muslim Bosnian men and boys. The Srebrenica massacre, perpetrated by Bosnian Serb forces, is widely considered Europe's worst atrocity since World War 2. Philipp Ruch is heading the committee...
13.07.2010
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Heavy Rains Continue to Batter Southern China
Torrential rain continues to batter southern China, triggering floods and landslides across the region. At least three people have been killed and 50 more are reported missing on Tuesday in China's southwest Yunnan Province. The downpours have affected more than 17 million people spread across nine provinces over the past few weeks. So...
13.07.2010
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Japan Faces Possible Credit Downgrade
Standard & Poor's and Fitch are warning Japan of possible credit rating downgrades, after an election humbling raised fears about the government's commitment to fiscal reform. S&P said late Monday that it may cut Japan's sovereign debt rating if the mountain of red ink grows or there is a lack of concrete policy steps, while Fitch...
13.07.2010
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World Cup Defeat To Spain Causes Riots In One German Town
Fire and chaos in the streets of Germany after the country's World Cup team was knocked out of the tournament's semi-finals. Around 200 rioters clashed with police in the eastern town of Magdeburg following the match where Spain triumphed one-nil. The rioters took to the streets early morning throwing bottles at police officers and setting...
09.07.2010
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Sotheby's Auctions off Turner for $45 Million
A JMW Turner sold for a record $45 million U.S. dollars on Wednesday. The pre-sale expectations at Sotheby's auction of Old Master and British paintings were nearly half the price of what the English Romantic landscape painter's masterpiece brought in. The painting, "Modern Rome - Campo Vaccino" drew the biggest bid among nine record...
09.07.2010
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China: Flooding and Heavy Rain Plague
Days of heavy rain swept away a bridge in China's southern Fujian Province on Wednesday. State-run media reports that the downpours have inflicted some of the heaviest flood damage in the region’s history. The 420 foot-long bridge was an important transportation route out of the town. The heavy rain, which has been falling for more than...
09.07.2010
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London Finance Report - July 9, 2010
The FTSE 100 rebounded on Wednesday after losses earlier in the week, breaking the 5000 mark. The index climbed on Thursday by over 1.8 percent to fifty - one zero five at market close. After reports of a new bid vehicle that will seek to buy British banking assets, bank shares on the FTSE 100 rose with the Royal Bank of Scotland rising by...
09.07.2010
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Staying Steadfast Through Years of Persecution in China
46-year-old, Sun Xuemei, used to be a schoolteacher in China's Jilin province. But she had to flee her country after Chinese police arrested and tortured her—not for committing a crime, but for refusing to give up her spiritual beliefs. Ms Sun practices Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline that includes meditation and moral teachings. Like...
07.07.2010
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Concerns for Tibet’s Future as Dalai Lama Celebrates 75th Birthday
Tibetan exiles and Buddhist followers celebrated the Dalai Lama's 75th birthday on Tuesday in the Himalayan hill town of Dharamsala, amid growing concerns over his health and future of the Tibetan movement. Carrying colorful umbrellas, hundreds of Tibetans and followers from across the world gathered in amid heavy rains to participate in the...
07.07.2010
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Market Report - Asia Down Amidst China IPO Push
In today’s market report… Asian stocks fell Wednesday as investors grew pessimistic after disappointing U.S. services sector data provided the latest evidence of a global slowdown. The euro rose to a 7-week high against the dollar, on doubts about the U.S. recovery. A rebound in world stock markets Tuesday, mainly propelled by...
07.07.2010
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Chinesisches Regime hält strenge Kontrolle über Tibet aufrecht
Mehr als zwei Jahre nach dem tödlichen Protest in Lhasa bleibt die Überwachung groß, in der Hauptstadt des Autonomen Gebiets Tibet. Letzten Dienstag organisierten örtliche kommunistische Behörden eine genau geplante Tour für Auslandsjournalisten. Der stellvertretende Sekretär der Chinesischen Kommunistischen Partei in Tibet, Hao Peng,...
06.07.2010
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China: Arbeiterstreiks fordern mehr Lohn und unabhängige Gewerkschaften
Über die chinesischen Provinzen rollt eine neue Welle von Arbeiterstreiks. Viele Arbeiter beschweren sich über niedrige Löhne, schlechte Arbeitsbedingungen und fehlende unabhängige Arbeitergewerkschaften. [Herr Zhang, Arbeiter aus Chengdu, Provinz Sichuan]: „Unsere Firma hat eine Gewerkschaft, aber die hatte nie eine Sitzung. Die...
06.07.2010
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Französische Fußballchefs stehen Parlament gegenüber
Das französische Parlament verlangt Antworten nach einer blamablen World Cup Kampagne. Teamchef Raymond Domenech und der Präsident des französischen Fußballverbandes Jean-Pierre Escalettes müssen sich vor dem nationalen Verband verantworten, nachdem ein Spieler-Streik das Image des Landes befleckt hatte. Escalettes trat nach dem...
06.07.2010
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Auslaufendes Öl bedeckt 3 Meilen (rund 5 km) von Floridas Küste
Die Küste Floridas erlebt die bisher schlimmsten Folgen des Ölaustritts im Golf von Mexiko. Hier am Pensacola Strand, bedeckte eine puddingartige Öl-Mischung 5 Kilometer Küste. Zuvor waren gelegentlich nur kleine Teerkugeln angespült worden. Den Behörden zufolge könnte die Reinigung Tage dauern. Auch dann, wenn kein weiteres Öl...
06.07.2010
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Huge Cocaine Haul By Spanish Police
Spain's Civil Guard reported on Saturday that Spanish police have intercepted 2,666 kilos of cocaine from Colombia. It is one of the biggest drug consignments confiscated in recent years in Spain. The details of the operation were given at a news conference in Tenerife. The drugs were destined for Europe, and come through a traditional...
06.07.2010
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Market Report - Asia Up Despite U.S. Jobs Report
In today’s market report… Asian markets were up on Monday, shrugging off the poor US jobs numbers but showing only meager appetite for increased risk. Investors bought beaten-down shares and took profits on defensive plays, but overall sentiment remained weak, amid signs the U.S. and Chinese economies are slowing. Bank of China...
06.07.2010
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Ehemaliger Geschäftsmann warnt vor Investitions-Risiko in China
[Michael Hull, Ehemaliger China Investor] „Sie drückte mich zum Fahrstuhl und man misshandelte mich auf dem Weg.” Michael Hull war sichtlich außer sich, als er erzählte, was am 1. Mai dieses Jahres geschah. Hull ist amerikanischer Staatsbürger, geboren in Hongkong. Im April reisten er und eine Gruppe ehemaliger ausländischer...
30.06.2010
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London Peace Protesters Face Eviction
On Tuesday, a London court granted London's mayor the legal right to evict protesters from outside the Houses of Parliament. Peace activists have been camping at the “Democracy Village” for several months. Authorities regard the tents and placards of Democracy Village as an eyesore. But some tourists support the protesters. Democracy...
30.06.2010
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U.S. Says Russian Spy Arrests No Surprise
A senior U.S. official said on Tuesday that the recent uncovering of an alleged Russian spy ring will not undermine a U.S. push to reset ties with Moscow. [Phillip Gordon, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs]: "We feel we have made significant progress in the 18 months that we have been pursuing this different...
30.06.2010
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Taiwan and Beijing Sign Historic Trade Deal, ECFA
Taiwan and mainland China signed their most significant trade deal in 60 years on Tuesday. The Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement—or ECFA—slashes tariffs on more than 800 goods. It's expected to increase two-way trade by $100 billion a year. Huang Ching-hsun is Chairman of the Taiwan Business Association in the Chinese city of...
30.06.2010
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Market Report - Asian Stocks Sink on Euro Woes
In today’s market report… Asian stocks fell and ended the second quarter with their worst performance since the collapse of Lehman Brothers as investors got out of shares and high-yielding currencies on concerns over bank funding in Europe. In Hong Kong, Agricultural Bank of China opened the retail portion of its IPO on Wednesday,...
30.06.2010
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Providence Audience Members “Awestruck” by Shen Yun
Real estate company owner, Gloria Kurz, saw Shen Yun for the first time at the Providence Performing Arts Center over the weekend. [Gloria Kurz, Real Estate Company Owner]: “I am just awestruck by everything that was happening. It’s wonderful. It’s inspiring, it’s moving, it’s emotional.” [Steve Paterson, Musician]: “Serenity...
29.06.2010
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Mehr Aufrufe aus Taiwan um NTD APTV Satellitenblockade zu untersuchen
Ratsmitglieder Taiwans bitten ihre Regierung weiterhin, die Sendeblockade des NTD APTV Satellitensignals zu untersuchen. Taichung City in Zentral-Taiwan hat eine Resolution an die National Communications Commission (NCC) eingereicht. Sie soll herausfinden, was die zweiwöchige Blockade von APTV verursachte. Die Signalstörung geschah...
29.06.2010
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Mehr Aufrufe aus Taiwan um NTD APTV Satellitenblockade zu untersuchen
Ratsmitglieder Taiwans bitten ihre Regierung weiterhin, die Sendeblockade des NTD APTV Satellitensignals zu untersuchen. Taichung City in Zentral-Taiwan hat eine Resolution an die National Communications Commission (NCC) eingereicht. Sie soll herausfinden, was die zweiwöchige Blockade von APTV verursachte. Die Signalstörung geschah...
29.06.2010
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Massenprotest in China - Chinesischer Beamter verletzt Schuljungen mit dem Auto
Ein kleiner Verkehrsunfall in Maanshan City, Chinas östlicher Provinz Anhui. Er war der Grund, warum sich sechs Stunden lang tausende Protestierende und die Polizei gegenüber standen. Letzten Freitag gegen 18.00 Uhr stieß der Direktor des Tourismusbüros im Huashan Bezirk, Wang Guoqing, mit seinem Wagen gegen einen Schüler. Statt sich...
29.06.2010
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Indien: Magier führt todesmutigen Stunt vor
Der indische Magier und Präsident der All India Magicians Federation, Anand Akash, führte am Sonntag einen todesmutigen Stunt durch. Dies geschah in Visakhapatnam, einer Stadt in Indiens südlicher Provinz Andhra Pradesh. In dem Stunt genannt „Great Blast Escape" betritt Akash, erst mit Eisenketten gefesselt, einen hölzernen...
29.06.2010
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Blast at Bosnia Police Headquarters Kills Officer
An explosion at the police headquarters of the Bosnian town of Bugojno killed one officer and injured another six early on Sunday. An unidentified explosive device went off during the morning shift when about 25 policemen were in the building. The explosion caused serious damage to nearby buildings and vehicles.Residents there still...
29.06.2010
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Tibetan Enviromentalist Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
A court in China's Xinjiang region has sentenced Tibetan businessman and environmentalist, Karma Samdrup, to fifteen years in prison. They've charged him with robbing tombs and dealing in looted relics. Samdrup made his fortune selling Tibetan antiques, and had funded conservation projects on the Tibetan plateau. In 2006, China Central...
29.06.2010
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Massive Fire Spreads in Northeast China
A raging fire continues to plague residents in northeast China. Smoke was first spotted on Saturday in the Greater Hinggan Mountains in Inner Mongolia and has since reached neighboring Heilongjiang Province. The fire now has about a four mile radius. Hot weather combined with insufficient rainfall is hampering firefighting efforts. It’s...
29.06.2010
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Market Report - Asian Shares Ignore G20 Meeting
In today’s market report… Asian shares took little heart from a weekend meeting of G20 leaders, with Japanese stocks leading a number of regional benchmarks lower. Market analysts saw little impact from the summit, where leaders agreed to take different paths to assure lasting growth and securing their financial systems. The G20 said...
29.06.2010
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Weltmeisterschaft 2010 - das Erklingen des Afrikanischen Vuvuzela-Horns
Wenn die Instrumente in diesem Orchester nicht bekannt klingen, so werden sie das sicher bald. Die Vuvuzela wird der bestimmende Klang der Weltmeisterschaft 2010 in Südafrika werden. Das 60 cm lange helle Plastikhorn wurde zum Symbol des südafrikanischen Fußballs. Und nun soll es für eines der grössten Wettbewerbe des Sports stehen....
24.06.2010
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Chinesischer Farmer kämpft mit selbstgebauter Kanone gegen kriminelle Bauunternehmer
Eine selbstgebaute Kanone im Kampf gegen Zwangsräumung. Verzweifelt verteidigt ein chinesischer Bauer sein Anwesen gegen brutale Abrissmannschaften. Yang Youde lebt im Randgebiet von Wuhan, der Hauptstadt von Chinas Zentralprovinz Hubei. Der Pachtvertrag des 56-jährigen Bauern läuft, laut der staatlichen China Daily, noch bis 2029. Doch...
24.06.2010
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China: Kritik an Niedrig-Löhnen
Chinas Status als Weltzentrum für Niedriglohnarbeit wird vermehrt in Frage gestellt. Die jüngsten Streiks und eine Reihe von Selbstmorden zeigen, dass Chinas Arbeiterklasse bei schlechten Arbeitsbedingungen nicht mehr schweigen will. Nach zehn Selbstmorden in seiner Fabrik in Shenzhen hat der taiwanesische Elektronikhersteller Foxconn...
24.06.2010
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Vuvuzela Popularity Good for Chinese Manufacturers
Football fans in South Africa—and around the world—are excited about the World Cup, and they’re expressing themselves with a noisy little plastic horn called a vuvuzela. And with vuvuzelas selling like crazy for about three dollars a piece, that means big business for the Chinese companies that manufacture the...
23.06.2010
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Shen Yun is "Awesome, Awesome, Awesome" in New Jersey
Shen Yun Performing Arts has finished its first show at the State Theater in New Brunswick, New Jersey with standing ovations and cheers from the audience. [Verna Ulis, Audience Member]: “Oh I loved it. It was first of all, it was very philosophical. I liked everything that they were speaking about. And the colors were beautiful, the...
23.06.2010
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Flooded River Breaches Dyke in Southern China
The flooded Fu River in China’s Jiangxi Province burst through a protective embankment on Monday, as heavy rains battered much of the region. Nearly 145,000 residents are under threat and 40,000 residents have been evacuated. Sixty thousand residents still remain trapped. Heavy rain across much of southern China over the last week has...
23.06.2010
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Market Report - Asian Shares Dip Along with Yuan Excitement
In today’s market report… Asian shares eased from highs on Tuesday, as excitement about China's ending its yuan currency peg waned. China's central bank raised the yuan's mid-point against the dollar in its market fixing Tuesday, but doubts continued about how much further appreciation would be allowed. The Nikkei edged back from a...
23.06.2010
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European Economic Policy Coordination Tightened
European Union leaders agreed on broad guidelines for tougher budget rules and closer economic policy coordination on Thursday. The 27 member states also agreed on the need for more transparent "stress tests" for banks to show their financial health. It is hoped that the measures will contain the euro zone debt crisis. [Jose Manuel Barroso,...
19.06.2010
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Great Masterpieces Arrive in Taiwan
Art from an exhibition from the U.S. city of Philadelphia arrived in Taiwan on Friday. It includes some of the most influential masterpieces in European art history. The Taipei Fine Arts Museum collaborated with the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the first time to offer an overview of art from the 19th and 20th centuries. It contains...
19.06.2010
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Rainstorms & Floods Batter Southern China
Relentless rain continues to trigger disastrous floods across southern China. State-run media reports that at least 46 people have been killed and thousands more have been displaced in the past two weeks. In Hunan Province, 400,000 people in over 100 towns have been affected by floods triggered by days of heavy rainfall. Water levels...
19.06.2010
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Golfküste: Ölkatastrophe wird Vögeln zum Verhängnis
Ein Öl beschmierter Braunpelikan an der Queen Bess Insel in Louisiana zeigt, wie am 47.Tag des Ölauslaufs die Krise immer mehr die Tierwelt trifft. Die US-Regierung berichtete am Freitag, dass in den letzten Wochen 527 tote Vögel entlang der Golfküste eingesammelt wurden. Nicht alle dieser Vögel wiesen jedoch Spuren von Öl...
17.06.2010
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Weltcup-Fußballstars tragen Trikots aus recycelten Plastikflaschen
Viele der weltbesten Fußballspieler werden beim Weltcup in Südafrika Trikots tragen, die aus alten Plastikflaschen hergestellt wurden. Nike sagt, dass für jedes Trikot bis zu acht Plastikflaschen benutzen wurden, die aus japanischen und taiwanesischen Mülldeponien stammen. Nike zurfolge werden neun Mannschaften, einschließlich...
17.06.2010
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Sweden Prepares for Royal Match
This is Ockelbo- a tiny Swedish town of only 6,000 people which has recently come under the spotlight. That's because one of their own- Daniel Westling -- is about to marry Crown Princess Victoria -- heir to the Swedish throne. The Prince-to-be is a personal fitness trainer and gym owner, and the residents of Ockelbo are thrilled with his...
17.06.2010
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Earthquake-Stricken Tibetans Protest Land Grabs
In May, the Chinese regime’s State Council said they would rebuild homes of Tibetans affected by the Yushu earthquake, state-media Xinhua reported. But for the past month, locals have been protesting. They say authorities are taking away their land as part of the reconstruction efforts. Residents told Radio Free Asia they are being...
17.06.2010
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Market Report - China IPO Eyed
In today’s market report… gains by regional share markets stalled Thursday, with a variety of factors as well as profit-taking weighing on investors. Agricultural Bank of China, or AgBank, is the last of China's four big state banks to go public. It's now selling a 15 percent stake--through a dual listing in Hong Kong and Shanghai next...
17.06.2010
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Singapur – Behördenwillkür gegen Falun Gong Praktizierende
Frau Zhi ist chinesische Staatsbürgerin und seit 2005 ständiger Bewohner von Singapur. Doch Frau Zhi praktiziert auch Falun Gong und diese spirituelle Praktik wird seit mehr als zehn Jahren durch das kommunistische Regime in China verfolgt. Im Mai lief ihre Wiedereintrittserlaubnis für Singapur aus. Doch die Einwanderungsbehörde lehnte...
16.06.2010
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Tiananmen-Massaker 1989 - noch immer keine Diskussion erlaubt
Am Dienstag veröffentlichte Southern Metropolis Daily dieses Foto. Es ist Teil einer Karikatur, die für den Internationalen Kindertag gedacht war. Doch was die meisten sahen, war die Ähnlichkeit mit einem anderen Foto – das Foto des „Panzer Mannes“ aufgenommen am 4. Juni 1989. 21 Jahre später ist dieses Foto ein Kult-Symbol des...
15.06.2010
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12 Year Inquiry Into Bloody Sunday Killings Due To Be Published
It was one of the most traumatic events in Northern Ireland's 30-year "Troubles" -- Bloody Sunday -- the killing of 14 people shot dead by British troops in Londonderry in 1972. Today the families of the victims will finally get to hear the results of a 12-year inquiry into the killings. Some relatives hope the release of the inquiry will...
15.06.2010
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China: Thousands Protest after Chinese Official Slaps School Boy
A minor traffic accident in Maanshan City in China’s eastern Anhui province turned into a 6-hour standoff between thousands of protestors and the police. Last Friday at around 6:00 p.m., Huashan district tourism bureau Director Wang Guoqing hit a student with his car. Instead of apologizing, Wang slapped the boy on the face, injuring his...
15.06.2010
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Market Report - Asia Shakes off Greece Downgrade
In today’s market report… most Asian share markets shook off worries about European debt on Tuesday, following the downgrade of Greece's rating to junk status. Moody's overnight cut in Greece's credit rating, which followed other rival agencies, sparked mild profit-taking, but most regional markets recovered from daily lows. The...
15.06.2010
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Russell Crowe Dead? Latest Celebrity Death Hoax
Is Russell Crowe dead? Throughout the day many Internet users have been asking this very question. Different versions of the story have been debated on websites across the Internet. We traced the story back to New York radio station Z100, who reportedly broadcast this morning that Russell Crowe, star of Robin Hood, had fallen down a...
11.06.2010
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EUROPINION — Soccer World Cup Kick-Off
“Probably Germany or, well, Brazil, Italy, but I would like South Africa to win.” “I think Brazil or the French, because they have really performed well, also in the qualifications. I think one of the two.” “I think that South Africa and also Nigeria have good chances to advance as far as the quarterfinals.” “Brazil. Why?...
11.06.2010
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Market Report - Nikkei Rebounds
In today’s Market Report: Japan's benchmark Nikkei rebounded from a 6-month low. That brought renewed hope for a global economic recovery despite ongoing concerns over the euro zone debt crises. Other Asian markets got a lift from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who told a Congressional committee the U.S. economy would continue to...
11.06.2010
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Polish Government under Pressure over Floods
As Poland faces its worst flooding in more than a century, the upcoming presidential election is the last thing on people's minds. Around 42,000 people have been affected, and more than 12,000 houses are flooded in the worst hit province of Podkarpacie. [Tadeusz Kocon, Mayor of Janowiec Town]: ...
10.06.2010
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Hong Kong Opposition to Block Beijing-Backed Reform Package
In two weeks, Hong Kong’s legislative council will decide whether to pass a key reform package. It’s supposed to be part of a plan to move towards democracy in the region. But the entire opposition caucus has indicated they will block it, saying it doesn’t deliver enough change. [Albert Ho, Chairman of HK Democratic Party]: “We feel...
10.06.2010
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Market Report - E.U. Woes Hurt Stocks
In today’s market report… concerns about Europe's debt crises continued to weigh on Asian investors, despite earlier gains on Wall Street. Japan's benchmark Nikkei average fell to a 6-month low over concerns that the global recovery was losing steam. Honda Motor stocks plummeted more than 3 percent after a new strike broke out at its...
10.06.2010
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Shen Yun-Shows in Moldavien auf Druck des chinesischen Botschafters abgesagt
Im osteuropäischen Moldawien wurden beide geplanten Shen Yun Performing Arts-Shows für diese Woche abgesagt. Das Theater verschloss seine Türen am Dienstagmorgen, dem Tag der Premiere, und brach seinen Vertrag ohne Erklärungen. Die lokale Shen Yun-ganisatorin glaubt, dass die chinesische Botschaft dahinter steckt. Sie sagt, dass der...
07.06.2010
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Sklaverei in Ziegelei in Nordchina aufgedeckt
In Chinas nördlicher Provinz Hebei entfloh am 18. Mai ein Mann aus einer Ziegelbrennerei. Laut einer lokalen Zeitung waren der Entflohene und Dutzend andere Opfer von Sklavenarbeit. Der Entflohene, Herr Song, aus der Provinz Shanxi, alarmierte die Polizei. Einige Tage später führte sie eine Razzia in der Fabrik durch. Dort entdeckte die...
07.06.2010
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89 Prozent von Chinas Flusswasser zum Trinken zu verschmutzt
Über 89 Prozent des Trinkwassers aus Chinas Hauptflüssen sind einem Bericht des chinesischen staatlichen Fernsehens CCTV zufolge verschmutzt. Für die Einwohner bedeutet das, sie müssen mit Schwermetallen und Pestiziden verschmutztes Wasser trinken. Nur 11 Prozentdes Trinkwassers erreichen den nationalen Hygienestandard. Die Leiterin der...
07.06.2010
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Film über Obama in den Kinos Indonesiens
Ein Film über das Leben und Aufwachsen von U.S.-Präsident Barack Obama in Indonesien, soll in diesem Monat in die Kinos kommen. Auf dem Filmset spielt ein 12-jähriger amerikanischer Schauspieler den jungen Obama, wie er Spaß beim Tischtennis hat. Der Film löste ein Debatte aus, denn eine Szene in der Obama den Koran rezitiert und betet,...
07.06.2010
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Market Report - U.S. Data Hurts Yen
In today’s market report… a disappointing U.S. jobs report hurt Asian stocks Monday - spooking investors already wary of a strengthening yen. The benchmark Nikkei average fell 4 percent, less than a week after posting its strongest one day gain in 6 months. Adding to that drop, new concerns over Hungary's debt problems - and the...
07.06.2010
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Swede Witnesses Attack on Ships by Israeli Forces
At noon on Tuesday Ulf Carmesund landed at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport after being deported from Israel. He was one of 11 Swedes that took part in an aid mission to the Gaza Strip. Israeli commando forces raided six ships heading for the Palestinian Gaza Strip on Monday. [Ulf Carmesund, International Secretary of the Swedish Christian...
03.06.2010
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China: Gunman Kills Three Judges in Hunan
A gunman killed three judges, and injured three officials in a courthouse in China’s Hunan province on Tuesday. He then took his own life. The gunman was identified as 46-year-old Zhu Jun, the head of security at the Lingling district post office. Local authorities believe the shooting was an act of revenge. The court had ruled...
03.06.2010
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Market Report - Asia Shares Up on U.S. Recovery
In today’s market report… Asian shares posted solid gains Thursday following a rally on Wall Street. Japan's benchmark Nikkei average climbed to a 2-week high. South Korea's Kospi and Hong Kong's Hang Seng both gained on renewed optimism about the U.S. economic recovery. Carmakers like Honda powered the Nikkei's 3 percent surge,...
03.06.2010
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Shen Yun verzaubert Museumsdirektor in der Schweiz
Während des Wochenendes gab Shen Yun Performing Arts Touring Company die letzte von vier Shows im Theater du Passage in Neuchâtel, Schweiz. Unter dem Publikum befand sich der Direktor des Archäologischen Museums Laténium. [Michel Egloff, Direktor, Archäologischen Museums Laténium]: „Ich fand die Show unglaublich unterhaltend und es...
01.06.2010
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German President Shock Resignation
German President Horst Koehler unexpectedly resigned on Monday after comments he made about military action abroad met with heavy criticism. The resignation may cause yet more problems for conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel. Merkel is already battling a euro zone debt crisis, sinking popularity and an increasingly awkward coalition...
01.06.2010
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Hong Kong Police Arrest 13 and Block Tiananmen Square Massacre Memorial
Democracy activist Richard Tsoi shouted “protesting political oppression” as he was carried away by Hong Kong police on Saturday. Tsoi is one of 13 people arrested at a demonstration commemorating the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. Police also confiscated two exhibition items: The “Goddess of Democracy” statute—a...
01.06.2010
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Market Report - Asia & Europe Down
In today’s market report… Asian share markets and the euro were down Tuesday, as regional investors continued to pare risk after one of the worst trading months since the financial crisis. The European Central Bank's warning of a second wave of bank writedowns weighed on the single currency and regional financial shares. The euro has...
01.06.2010
Winner in Oslo
Lena: Germany’s Teenage Singing Sensation Wins Eurovision Crown
Germany's brightest new star arrives back on home soil to a hero's welcome on Sunday, after becoming the second only German ever to win the Eurovision Song Contest's crown. Lena Meyer-Landrut, 19, was greeted by thousands of fans at Trammplatz, just in front of the city's Town Hall. It was the 55th Eurovision...
31.05.2010
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New York: 3rd NTDTV Chinese International Violin Competition
NTDTV launched its Global Competition Series in 2008 to foster traditional Chinese arts and cultural exchange. Talented individuals from all around the world participate in the competition every year. This year, the NTDTV Chinese International Violin Competition will be held from August 11th to the 15th in New York City. We spoke with world...
28.05.2010
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Amnesty International Says States Block Justice
For Dr. Kasippillai Manoharan, Amnesty International's annual human right's report, is more than just words. He escaped Sri Lanka's bloody civil war that saw thousands killed - including his son. [Dr. Kasippillai Manoharan, Grieving Father]: "I have lost my son. I have lost my motherland. So I am like an alien...
28.05.2010
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China: Foxconn Chairman Responds to Recent Suicides
Foxconn Chairman Terri Guo travelled to his electronics factory in Shenzhen on Wednesday. There he faced the media after 11 of his employees attempted suicide this year. Nine of them died and were all under 25 years of age. Guo expressed sympathy over the deaths, and says the company is looking closely into the matter. He denied charges of...
28.05.2010
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Market Report - Japanese Yen Lower
In today’s market report… the Japanese yen lower, boosting exporter shares in Tokyo while the Nikkei rebounded from a six-month low hit Thursday. Toyota plans to hire back contract workers after almost a year as production levels remain robust. The company has been reeling from massive vehicle recalls and criticism that it was slow to...
28.05.2010
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Falun Gong-Praktizierender stirbt nach acht Jahren Misshandlung in Haft
Acht Jahre wurde Liang Zhenxing in chinesischen Gefangenenlagern misshandelt. Am 1. Mai verstarb der Falun Gong-Praktizierende im Alter von 46 Jahren. Auf der Falun Gong-Webseite Clearwisdom.net, veröffentlichte seine Familie, dass er schon vor einigen Wochen abgemagert ausgesehen habe, kaum noch gehen und sprechen konnte. Liang wurde...
26.05.2010
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Neues Buch enthüllt die Leiden hinter der Shanghai Expo
Das Buch Shanghai Calvary ist eine Sammlung von grausamen Ereignissen, die vor der Shanghai Expo geschehen sind — Ereignisse, von denen Besucher der Expo nie hören sollten. Das Buch ist von dem New York Times Fotografen Du Bin. Er ist in Peking ansässig und veröffentlichte das Buch in Taiwan. Herr Bin sagt, seine Begegnungen mit...
26.05.2010
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Florida: Japanischer Mathematiker gewinnt Preis für beste Illusion
Der japanische Mathematiker Kokichi Sugihara hat den „Best Illusion of the Year contest“ 2010 in Naples, Florida, gewonnen. Der Wettbewerb fördert die wissenschaftliche Erforschung der Wahrnehmung und der Erkenntnisprozesse auf visuelle Reize. Kokichi Sugiharas Illusion scheint die Schwerkraft zu überwinden. Scheinbar magnetisch nach...
26.05.2010
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London: Separated Twins Go Home After Successful Surgery
Conjoined twins from Ireland were successfully separated at a hospital in London. On Thursday, the surgeon who was in charge of the operation heralded their rapid recovery and said they would be released home soon. Five-month-old Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf underwent a complex 14-hour operation in London's Great Ormond Street Hospital in...
26.05.2010
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Suicides in China Tech Firms Unsettling
This is the Foxconn industrial base in Guangdong province China... Half factory, half city - it is the manufacturing base for millions of high tech goods - and home to 300 hundred thousand workers who live on one of the biggest production sites in the world. But the electronics firm has been rocked this year by the suicides of eight...
26.05.2010
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China: After School Attacks, Children Learn Self-Defense
Chinese children attend a self-defense class at a Kung fu school. According to Chinese state media, admission to these classes in Beijing has risen by at least 20 percent since April. It's a growing response to many deadly attacks that have taken place in Chinese schools in recent months, the first of these in March, when an unemployed...
21.05.2010
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Paris: Public Showing of Diana's Dresses
On show for the first time. Some of Princess Diana's most iconic dresses. They are to be seen in Paris, the city where she died in a car crash in 1996, before being auctioned in London next month. Taken from the royal archives of dressmakers David and Elizabeth Emanuel, these are the gowns that introduced Diana to the public. She exploded...
21.05.2010
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Market Report - Asia Dips Again
In today’s market report… worries over the euro zone's debt crisis hammered Asian stocks Thursday. Some regional benchmarks were pushed to their lowest in more than eight months while pressuring the euro, which was not far above the previous day's four-year low. Germany's move to stamp out speculators has added further worries to...
21.05.2010
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China: Ausbruch der Hand-Fuß-Mund-Krankheit
Laut Angaben des staatlichen Gesundheitsministeriums haben sich bisher mehr als 427.000 Menschen in ganz China mit der Hand-Fuß-Mund-Krankheit infiziert. Die im letzten Monat gemeldete Zahl der Krankheitsfälle hat sich mehr als verdoppelt. Von der ansteckenden Krankheit sind meist Kinder unter drei Jahren betroffen, die auffällige...
18.05.2010
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„Wir lieben unseren König” - Thailänder erheben ihre Stimme in Melbourne
Die seit sieben Wochen bestehende Pattsituation zwischen der thailändischen Regierung und ihren Gegnern bleibt angespannt. Unklar ist auch die weitere Entwicklung. Viele Thailänder zu Hause und im Ausland sind über die nachlassende Gunst der Monarchie bei einigen Gruppen besorgt. [Tan Punturaumporn, Thailändischer Immigrant –...
18.05.2010
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Market Report - Euro Caps Asia
In today’s market report… persistent worries about the euro area's fiscal health kept investors in Asia on edge Tuesday, also weighing on the euro. Stocks hovered near a three-month low struck on Monday, as materials shares followed metals prices lower on fears that China's economy may be slowing. A Chinese leading economic indicator...
18.05.2010
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Ukraine: Falun Gong Barred from Holding Annual Activity in Kiev
It appears the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine has asked the government there to block a meditation group from holding their annual event in Kiev. And the Ukrainian government agreed—in a move that some say violates the country's constitution. Followers of Falun Gong, also called Falun Dafa, have held small events like this one in Kiev every...
15.05.2010
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Falun Gong Practitioner Involved in Changchun TV Broadcast Dies in Custody
A Falun Gong practitioner who tapped into China’s state-run TV died on May 1st. Liang Zhenxing had suffered persecution in various prison camps for the past nine years. Liang’s family told the Falun Gong website “Clearwisdom”, that he looked emaciated, and had difficulty walking or talking a few weeks before he died. The...
15.05.2010
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New Book Reveals Suffering Behind Shanghai Expo
The book Shanghai Calvary is a compilation of cruel events that happened leading up to the Shanghai Expo—events that visitors to the Expo may never hear about. The book is by New York Times photographer Du Bin. He’s based in Beijing and published the book in Taiwan. Bin says his encounters with Shanghai petitioners since last September...
15.05.2010
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“From Earth to Heaven”—Shen Yun in Switzerland
It’s the second time this year that the New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts Touring Company plays in Switzerland. Their March performance in Lausanne was completely sold out. And once again, Shen Yun performed to a full house on the first of their four-show run in Neuchâtel. One journalist from a local TV station was impressed by the...
15.05.2010
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Fatima: Fellow Clergy "Be Attentive" Says Pope Benedict
As Pope Benedict XVI holds Vespers on the grounds of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Fatima, he takes the opportunity to ask his fellow clergy to be attentive to situations where there may be "certain weakening of priestly ideals or dedication." [Pope Benedict XVI ]: "Be especially attentive to those situations where there is a certain...
15.05.2010
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Ukraine: Chinesisches Konsulat verlangt von Odessa-Beamten Blockade von Shen Yun
[Svetlana Vetriak, Chefin von “For the Children of the New Century” Foundation]: „Als ich die Darbietung sah, stellte ich fest, dass es was Besonderes ist. Bei meiner alltäglichen Arbeit habe ich mit unterschiedlichen Künstlergruppen zu tun – Tänze und Musicals mit hoher Professionalität. Aber Shen Yun ist anders als alle...
12.05.2010
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Chinesische Version der Pressefreiheit auf der Welt Expo in Shanghai
Die Hongkonger Zeitung Apple Daily wurde von der Shanghai Expo ausgeschlossen. Sie ist bekannt für ihre Unterstützung der demokratischen Reform. Deshalb bekommt sie normalerweise keine Akkreditierung zu offiziellen Events im Festland Chinas. Apple Daily meldete sich im letzten Monat mit mehr als 10 Journalisten für die Berichterstattung...
11.05.2010
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Market Report - Rally Wanes in Asia
In today’s market report… a massive relief rally in world stocks slowed to a crawl in Asia, as doubts about the euro-zone's long-term outlook kept regional investor optimism in check. The euro, which had surged on news of the near $1 trillion package, was slightly weaker Tuesday against the yen and dollar. In Japan, No.2 bank Mizuho...
11.05.2010
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China: Low Attendance Worries Shanghai Expo Organizers
Organizers of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China, are a bit glum about a lower than expected turnout. Though the first week of the Expo shows signs of success. Long lines, packed exhibits, and sell-out crowds. It seems the daily attendance is less than what’s needed to hit the 70 million person goal. Hot weather and rumors of...
11.05.2010
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„Kommen Sie mit offenem Herzen” – Shen Yun in Belgien
Nach zwei erfolgreichen Shows in Brügge im März, kehrt die Shen Yun Performing Arts, für 10 weitere Shows in Louvain-La-Nouvelle nach Belgien zurück. Die bekannte Unternehmerin Myriam Tamagni spricht von ihren Gedanken über die Show: [Myriam Tamagni, Unternehmerin]: „Ich bin wirklich beeindruckt, von dem ersten Akt sowieso, von den...
08.05.2010
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"A Lot of Tenderness"—Shen Yun in Belgium
At a Shen Yun Performing Arts show in Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium, we met with Aline Everard. Mrs. Everard is the president of a Brussels-based NGO that promotes the rights of both housewives and househusbands. She says the Shen Yun performers embody a lot of tenderness and joy. [Aline Everard, Housewife and NGO President]: “It’s...
08.05.2010
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Tornado Kills 25 in Southwestern China
At least 25 people have been killed and 161 injured by a tornado and heavy storms in China's southwestern Chongqing municipality on Thursday. The 67 mile an hour winds sent locals searching for safety as water flooded the region. "The house over there, the first floor is completely flooded. The food and bedding is all under...
08.05.2010
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New Hope for Air France Black Boxes
Almost a year after an Air France crash that killed 228 people, there is renewed hope that the plane's black boxes could be recovered. While there are no longer teams searching the sea where the plane came down, a French laboratory had been working on the signals previously received from the boxes, which stopped emitting in July...
08.05.2010
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Strasbourg, France: Pets Helping Prisoners
Locked away in a cage - these pets' living conditions may reflect that of their prisoner owners, but the relationship between them is having a profound effect. At this prison in Strasbourg, France, the Animal Affinity Club uses animals in the rehabilitation of its residents. The animals include rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and birds,...
08.05.2010
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Ukraine: Chinese Consulate Demands Odessa Officials Block Shen Yun
[Svetlana Vetriak, Head of “For the Children of the New Century” Foundation]: “When I saw the performance, I realized that it was something special. In my everyday work I deal with different performing groups – dances and musicals with high professionalism, but Shen Yun is different from all of them because it contains high morality...
06.05.2010
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Australia: Shen Yun Makes its 2010 Debut in Adelaide
South Australia’s Adelaide Entertainment Centre is the first stop for Shen Yun’s 2010 tour of Australia. With traditional Chinese culture expressed through dance, dramas, music and song, the debut performance invokes a wide range of comments. [Bronagh O’Doherty, Executive Property Manager]: "The discipline is just incredible,...
06.05.2010
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Violent School Stabbing Downplayed for Shanghai Expo
Shouting “We want the truth,” residents of Taixing City in eastern Jiangsu Province took to the streets last Friday. The mass protest was prompted by a school stabbing at a local kindergarten the day before. Parents say local authorities intentionally kept them in the dark about the stabbing—and that the media have been downplaying...
06.05.2010
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Landwirt aus "schwarzem Gefängnis" - einer Schule der kommunistischen Partei - entlassen
Er war in einer Schule in China eingesperrt. Der 63-jährige Landwirt wurde am Montag nach einmonatiger Haft aus dem „schwarzen Gefängnis“ frei gelassen. Die illegale Haft wurde letzten Samstag durch die lokale Zeitung Nanfan Nonchun enthüllt. Chinesische Behörden hatten Herrn Li in der Partei-Schule im Kreis Yangxi eingesperrt....
05.05.2010
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China: Anwälten die Falun Gong verteidigten droht der Entzug ihrer Lizenzen
Die chinesischen Rechtsanwälte Tang Jitian und Liu Wei warten auf den Entscheid, ob ihnen die Anwalts-Lizenzen für den Rest ihres Lebens entzogen werden. Am Donnerstag, waren die zwei Menschrechtsanwälte bei einer Anhörung in Peking. Sie werden der (Zitat): „Störung der Ordnung im Gerichtssaal und Behinderung des regulären...
05.05.2010
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Market Report - Greece Woes Weigh
In today’s market report… strong U.S. data indicating the world's largest economy was on the mend boosted the dollar, but worries about Greece's bailout and China's policy tightening curbed Asian share gains. China's key stock index fell to a seven-month low as investors reacted to the latest policy tightening by the central bank...
04.05.2010
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Taipei: Grammy-Nominated Graphic Designer Praises Shen Yun
Taiwanese graphic designer Xiao Qingyang is a three-time Grammy Award finalist for his music album designs. He has Shen Yun advertised in overseas cities like New York and Los Angeles, but never thought he would get to see the show in Taiwan. [Xiao Qingyang, Graphic Designer]: ”There are many musicians, dancers. Their abilities and their...
30.04.2010
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Katyn Massacre Documents Made Public in Russia
Russia has made public for the first time documents about the Katyn Massacre, the 1940 execution of 22,000 Polish officers by the Soviet secret police. The documents include an order signed by Stalin. President Dmitry Medvedev released the material as a gesture of solidarity with Poland, following the death of Polish President, First Lady...
30.04.2010
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“Miracle Flowers” Blossom in Kyiv
[Stand-up, NTD reporter] : "This flower is 180 million years old. Magnolias were planted in ancient China beside Buddhist temples. Today they are admired in botanical gardens. Mid-April is the peak period in which to enjoy the true beauty of the magnolia. These plants are ancestral parent of all the flowers on the planet. They existed in...
29.04.2010
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Chinese Communist Party Secretary for Xinjiang Replaced
The Chinese Communist Party has replaced its long-serving secretary for the Xinjiang region, Wang Lequan, state-run Xinhua news reported on Saturday. No explanation was given for demoting Wang, who held the most powerful CCP position in the western region since 1994. But Wang was the target of massive public anger after his botched...
29.04.2010
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Tibetan Writer Tagyal Arrested After Criticizing Quake Relief Efforts
A Tibetan writer in China has been detained. It comes after he signed an open letter alleging corruption during earthquake relief efforts in Qinghai Province. Tagyal, who goes by the penname Shogdung, is a prominent Tibetan scholar. Last Friday local police took him from his home. Tagyal and seven other Tibetan intellectuals signed an open...
29.04.2010
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Zum ersten Mal in dieser Saison und zum vierten mal überhaupt, betraten die Shen Yun Performing Arts im April die Bühne von Paris. Auch Herr Bozo war im Publikum. Er ist Präsident der französischen Zeitung „20 Minutes“, die nachweislich von mehr als 2 Millionen Menschen gelesen wird. [Herr Bozo, Präsident „20 Minutes“] “Ich...
27.04.2010
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Qinghai Beben - Zahl der Todesopfer umstritten
Es war ein Tag der Trauer in ganz China, der 21. April. Eine Woche zuvor hatte das 6,9 starke Erdbeben den Landkreis Yushu in der Provinz Qinghai getroffen. Nach offiziellen Berichten starben bisher 2.064 Menschen bei dem Beben. Aber tibetische Lamas und Rettungskräfte am Katastrophenort bezweifeln diese Zahl. Hongkongs Zeitung Mingpao...
27.04.2010
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Taiwan: Aus Papier gebaute Schule hält Taifun stand
Ein umweltbewusstes Ehepaar in Taiwan hat ein kleines Schulgebäude eröffnet. Das Gebäude aus gespendeten Zeitungen überstand letztes Jahr den tödlichen Taifun Morakot. Der in Kanada geborene John Lamorie und seine taiwanesische Frau, Shelly Wu, verwendeten für das 807 Quadratmeter große Schulgebäude fast 1,5 Tonnen Zeitungen. Wovon...
27.04.2010
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This past weekend, Shen Yun Performing Arts went on the Parisian stage for the first time this season, and the fourth time in total. Pierre-Jean Bozo was among the audience. Bozo is the president of France-based "20 Minutes" newspaper, which circulates to a confirmed readership of more than 2 million. [Pierre-Jean Bozo, 20 Minutes...
27.04.2010
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Late Polish President’s Twin Brother Eyes Presidency
Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the twin brother of Poland's late president, declared his candidacy on Monday for a presidential election in mid June. But political analysts say the cards are stacked against the combative nationalist. Despite an upsurge of sympathy for the Kaczynski family, opinion polls show Acting President Bronislaw Komorowski of...
27.04.2010
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"Little Mermaid" Goes to Shanghai
Denmark unveils its lovelorn statue of the Little Mermaid for the Shanghai World Expo. The heartbroken Little Mermaid has sat on a rock overlooking Copenhagen's port for nearly a century. The architect of the Danish pavillion said moving the statue to China was a controversial idea, debated in parliament. [Bjarke Ingles, Chief Architect,...
27.04.2010
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Farmer Released from “Black Jail”—Chinese Communist Party School
Detained in a school where he was watched 24 hours a day, a 63-year-old farmer from Guangdong Province, Li Shaoting was finally released on Monday. The illegal detention was exposed by local media, the Nanfan Nonchun Paper last Saturday. Chinese authorities had detained Li at the Yangxi County Party School. These schools, operated by the...
27.04.2010
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Market Report - Federal Reserve Meeting Eyed
In today’s market report… most Asian share markets eased on profit-taking Tuesday after recent rallies, as investors eyed a Federal Reserve meeting this week and growing Greek debt jitters. The euro slid against major currencies, including the yen, on uncertainty about a multilateral bailout for Greece. Commodities prices also...
27.04.2010
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New York: Falun Gong-Parade zum 11. Jahrestag der Verfolgung
Am Samstag, den 24. April, nahmen mehr als 1.000 Falun Gong-Praktizierende an einer Parade und Versammlung in Flushing, New York, teil. Grund der Parade war der Appell für ein Ende der Verfolgung von Falun Gong in China unter dem chinesischen Regime. Das Datum ist für diese Praktizierenden von großer Bedeutung. Am 25. April 1999...
25.04.2010
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Washington DC: Chinesischer Rechtsgelehrter erhielt Preis für Religionsfreiheit
Erstmals wurde jetzt der John Leland Preis für Religionsfreiheit an einen chinesischen Rechtsgelehrten vergeben: Dr. Fan Yafeng. Doch Dr. Fan kann den Preis nicht persönlich entgegen nehmen, da das kommunistische Regime ihm die Reise in die USA verweigert. Stellvertretend für Dr. Fan, nahm Pastor Bob Fu, Präsident der „China Aid...
25.04.2010
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Taiwans Li Yu-chun kehrt zur Gesangshow zurück
Der Taiwanesische Sänger und YouTube Sensation Lin Yu-Chun wurde am Sonntag wieder für einen Gastauftritt in die TV-Talent Show „Super Star Avenue“ eingeladen. Lin ist ein Mitbewerber in der bekannten Gesangsshow „Super Star Avenue“ und wurde erneut in die Show eingeladen nachdem er bereits ausgeschieden war. Lokale Medien...
25.04.2010
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Chinesische Online-Aktivisten verurteilt wegen „Rufmord“
Diese „Netzbürger“ aus der südlichen Provinz Fujian riefen: „Sprechen ist kein Verbrechen! Lang lebe die Freiheit.“ Sie standen letzten Freitag draussen vor einem Amtsgericht, um drei Online-Aktivisten zu unterstützen, die wegen „Rufmord“ verurteilt worden waren. Im Juni letzten Jahres veröffentlichten Fan Yanqiong, You...
25.04.2010
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Spain: First Face Transplant Completed
Doctors in Spain said on Thursday [April 22] they had successfully performed the world's first full-face transplant. The operation was carried out in March on a man whose face had been disfigured during an accident. He was considered for the procedure after nine previous surgeries had proved unsuccessful. Doctors transplanted the entire...
25.04.2010
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Czech Audience Gives Six Curtain Calls to Shen Yun
Brno audiences enthusiastically applauded Shen Yun three nights in a row at the National Theatre. The New York-based touring company performed to a near full-house theatre for all three performances. Several VIP‘s shared their first impressions of Shen Yun. [Jan Pijacek, Mayor of Vlcnov]: "The whole performance had a fantastic spiritual...
22.04.2010
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Chinesischer Rechtsanwalt Gao Zhisheng plant den Aktivismus aufzugeben
Letzte Woche traf sich der chinesische Rechtsanwalt Gao Zhisheng mit Associated Press. Das war der erste direkte Kontakt mit der Presse seit seinem Verschwinden vor 14 Monaten. Das Treffen fand in einem Teehaus in Peking statt. Gao sagte dem Reporter, er plane, den Aktivismus aufzugeben. „Ich habe nicht die Fähigkeit, durchzuhalten“,...
22.04.2010
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Chinas Wasserkraft kann die Dürre verschlimmern
Jetzt ist Frühling in China. Aber die schwere Dürre der südwestlichen Regionen bedeutet für die Bauern, dass sie nicht auf ihr Land zurück gehen können. Als die schlimmste Dürre in 100 Jahren wird sie bezeichnet. Davon betroffen sind mehr als 8 Millionen Hektar anbaufähiges Land der Region. Laut Chinas staatlicher...
22.04.2010
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Icelandic Volcano Spews Less Ash
Icelandic scientists say that the volcano which grounded air traffic all over Europe was still erupting but spewing less ash. The volcano located southeast of Iceland's capital Reykjavik had earlier sent plumes of ash as high as 11 kilometers. Speaking to reporters here in the capital the scientists say they still can't predict when the...
22.04.2010
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Bosnian War Vets Protest Benefits Cuts
Unrest on the streets of Sarajevo, as veterans of Bosnia's 1992-1995 war protest cuts in their benefits. Thousands of former soldiers and their families came here from across the country's Muslim-Croat federation. The protests first turned violent as demonstrators attacked government buildings, prompting riot police to respond with tear...
22.04.2010
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Hong Kong Immigration Director Sued for Stopping Shen Yun Shows
Hong Kong resident Philip Li was hoping to see Shen Yun Performing Arts in Hong Kong on January 28th. But a decision by the Hong Kong Immigration Department, to deny visas to six key technicians, forced Shen Yun to cancel their sold-out shows there. Now Li is suing the Director of the Immigration Department Simon Peh for the $300 Hong Kong...
22.04.2010
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Chinese Regime Orders Tibetan Volunteers to Leave Quake Zone
In Yushu, China the 6.9 magnitude quake left thousands dead last Wednesday. Tibetan monks from around the country poured into the remote Tibetan region to help the victims. The monks also cleared debris, distributed food, provided spiritual support for the victims and performed religious ceremonies for the dead. [Jeigu, Tibetan Earthquake...
22.04.2010
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Asian shares eased Thursday, as investor confidence in global recovery waned slightly at the start of the corporate reporting season. Continued jitters about whether Greece can meet its debt obligations pressured the euro, as European and IMF leaders met with the nation. The IMF had nudged up its forecast on world growth to 4.3 percent....
22.04.2010
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Dresden: Deutsches Ehepaar beeindruckt von Shen Yun-Künstlern
Herr und Frau Fundis besuchten am 15. April die zweite Show von Shen Yun Perfoming Arts in Dresden. Ursprünglich war der Abend anders geplant. [Frau Fundis, Zuschauerin]: „Wir hatten heute eigentlich eine Veranstaltung in der Semper Oper und feste Karten, schon lange gebucht, schon drei Monate. Die haben wir aber jetzt abgesagt, um auf...
20.04.2010
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Pope Benedict Marks Fifth Anniversary
The fifth anniversary of the election of Pope Benedict has been clouded by a worldwide sex abuse scandal that's engulfed the Roman Catholic Church. In 2005 the world watched as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected the 265th pope, taking the name Benedict XVI and becoming the first German cardinal to be elected pontiff. But the...
20.04.2010
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Chinese Online Activists Sentenced for “Slander”
These netizens from southern Fujian Province shouted, “Speech is not a crime! Long live freedom.” They stood outside a local court last Friday to voice their support for three online activists who’ve been sentenced for “slander.” In June last year Fan Yanqiong, You Jingyou and Wu Huaying posted materials on the Internet to help...
20.04.2010
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In today’s market report… Asian share markets clawed back some losses on Tuesday, as focus shifted from Goldman Sachs to hopes for strong earnings ahead. Regional financial shares rebounded a day after their biggest percentage fall in 10 weeks in the wake of fraud allegations against the U.S. financial house. South Korean...
20.04.2010
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Shen Yun schenkt Menschen Zuversicht
Shen Yun Performing Arts gastierte nun auch im Cirkus Theater in Stockholm mit zwei Vorstellungen. Unter den Zuschauern befand sich Dr. Anna Petrovic, deren Vater am Tag vor der Show verstorben war. [Dr. Anna Petrovic, Zuschauerin]: „Gestern war ich nicht mehr ich selbst. Ich war schockiert und hatte viele Sorgen. Ich weinte und...
19.04.2010
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China: Mädchen geht auf Drahtseil über hungrigen Tigern
Sehen Sie sich das an… ein drei Jahre altes chinesisches Mädchen vollbringt ein wahres Kunststück. Hier sieht man sie über einen dünnen Draht gehen, unter ihr sechs hungrige Sibirische Tiger in einem Zoo in der östlichen Provinz Jiangsu. Bei ihrem ersten Schritt wurde Zhang Xiaoyan aus der Elite Kinder-Kunst-Truppe von einer starken...
19.04.2010
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Seltener Blauer Diamant für 6,4 Millionen Dollar verkauft
Diamonds are a girl's best friend. Ein seltener und fehlerloser blauer Diamant wurde für 6,4 Millionen Dollar bei Sotheby's Frühlings-Auktion in Hongkong verkauft. Eine Londoner Kauffrau, Alisa Moussaieff, gewann die Auktion und sagte, dass sie sehr glücklich über den Preis ist. [Alisa Moussaieff, Käuferin]: „Es ist ein...
19.04.2010
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Freiwillige aus Deutschland helfen Holocaust-Überlebenden
Die 88-jährige Miriam Kremin war von den Deutschen nicht immer begeistert. Den Nazis 1944 entflohen, blieb ihr der Holocaust stark in Erinnerung. Doch nun empfindet Kremin eine neu entdeckte Wertschätzung für die Deutschen. Dutzende aus Deutschland kommen zum Holocaust-Volkstrauertag in Israel. Unter ihnen Tamariz Tzitner, eine...
19.04.2010
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“Completely Touching”—Shen Yun in Vienna, Austria
It’s the third year the Shen Yun Performing Arts’ show was held in Vienna, Austria on April 17 at the Wiener Stadthalle. This is the second time Principal Dancer of the Vienna State Opera, Gregor Hatala, saw Shen Yun. This is what he noticed. [Gregor Hatala, Principal Dancer, Vienna State Opera]: “It was much more spectacular and I...
19.04.2010
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Hundreds of Icelanders have been evacuated from their homes after a volcanic eruption partially melted a glacier and sparked fears of flooding. The eruption spewed black smoke and white steam into the air, rising from a crater 200 metres under the ice. The Icelandic Civil Defence Authority ordered around 700 people to evacuate as a nearby...
16.04.2010
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Von Schweden nach Deutschland – Nur für Shen Yun
Am Mittwoch, den 14. April gaben Shen Yun Performing Arts ihre erste Vorstellung in Dresden. Unter dem Publikum ein Paar aus Schweden mit ihrem Freund, die extra wegen der Show angereist waren. [Ulla Sjöstedt, Zuschauerin aus Schweden]: "Uns gefällt es sehr. Sehr schön. Dies ist das vierte oder fünfte Mal, dass wir es gesehen haben. Wir...
16.04.2010
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Death Toll Soars to 617 from China Quake
The death toll from Wednesday's earthquake in China's Yushu County soared to 617 on Thursday. [Badi, Local Volunteer]: "What's worst is that so many people have died, a lot of people's relatives and family members have been affected. Now 80 to 90 percent of people do not have a place to live." More than 300 people are listed as...
16.04.2010
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Norway: Oslo Gives Four Curtain Calls to Shen Yun
Shen Yun Performing Arts has come to Norway’s capital, Oslo, as part of its European tour. After three successful shows in Sweden, Shen Yun is now performing in Folketeateret, Oslo’s old opera house. This is what some of the audience members thought of the show: [Ms. Björkavåg, Ministry of Agriculture and Food]: “It has been...
14.04.2010
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Deutschland: Ausstellung mit gigantischem Mond in Oberhausen
Normalerweise schauen wir zum Himmel, um den Mond zu sehen. Aber in Oberhausen sieht man den "Mond" in einem alten Gastank. Er ist Teil der Ausstellung „Sternstunden – Wunder des Sonnensystems“. Besucher können hier eine Reise in den Kosmos unternehmen. Die Ausstellung zeigt unser Sonnensystem als einen riesigen Prozess des...
14.04.2010
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Shanghai's Pearl Tower Catches Fire
Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower, a building that has become a symbol of China's financial center, caught fire early Tuesday. Flames could be seen near the large television antenna at the top of the over 1,500 foot high tower. The cause of the blaze is not known. Local television reports it may have been caused by a lightning strike. No...
14.04.2010
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Market Report - Sinopec Plants to Invest in Canadian Oil Company
In today’s market report… Shares in China's state-owned Sinpopec rose on plans to invest $4.65 billion in the huge Syncrude project in Canada's oil sands, marking one of the country's largest investments ever in North America. The deal underlines the resurgence in interest in the vast but difficult-to-extract energy resource after...
14.04.2010
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Audience Members Return for Shen Yun in Taiwan
This is the fourth year in a row for some audience members in Changhua County, Taiwan to see Shen Yun Performing Arts. Changhua City Orchestra director, Xinjie Zhang, has seen Shen Yun four times, and says it exceeds 100 percent. [Xinjie Zhang, Director, Changhua City Orchestra]: "The entire feel, and the entire presentation exceeded the...
11.04.2010
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Indonesiens Regierung schaltet Sound of Hope Radio ab
Indonesiens Radiosender Sound of Hope ist von der indonesischen Regierung abgeschaltet worden. Als Era Baru Radio bekannt, überträgt es gegenüber dem chinesischen kommunistischen Regime und seinen Menschenrechtsverletzungen kritische Nachrichtenprogramme. Sound of Hope stand zuvor unter zunehmendem Druck durch die chinesische Botschaft...
11.04.2010
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Ureinwohner Australiens fordern Regierungsabkommen
Zwei Jahre ist es her, da wurden ergreifende Worte gesprochen ... [Kevin Rudd, Ministerpräsident Australien]: „Es tut mir leid. Im Namen der Regierung Australiens, es tut mir leid. Im Namen des australischen Parlaments, es tut mir leid.“… Es war eine historische Entschuldigung für das Leiden der Eingeborenen Australiens unter der...
11.04.2010
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Neuseeländerin behauptet im Essen von McDonalds eine Made gefunden zu haben
(Linda MacDonald, McDonalds Kundin): „Ich werde niemals wieder meinen Fuß in einen Mc Donalds setzen.“ Für die 59-jährige Linda MacDonald begann der 2. Januar als ein ziemlich normaler Tag. Die Großmutter war im Begriff zu ihrer Arbeit im Gesundheitswesen zu gehen und wollte noch schnell einen Imbiss mitnehmen. (Gina Shakespeare...
11.04.2010
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Chinese Rights Lawyer Gao Zhisheng Says He’ll Give Up Activism
In his first face-to-face contact with the media since his disappearance 14 months ago, Chinese rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng spoke with the Associated Press on Wednesday. It was at a teahouse in Beijing. He told the reporter he planned to give up activism. “I don't have the capacity to persevere,” Gao told AP. “This ultimate choice of...
11.04.2010
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Australia: A Triumph of Spirit: A Woman’s Plight to Expose Injustice in China
If a person is the sum of what they have experienced, then Jennifer Zeng surely amounts to quite a lot. A Beijing University graduate, mother and wife, Jennifer’s life in China was good. But when her chosen spiritual practice Falun Gong was banned by the Chinese regime in 1999, a wave of suffering began. [Jennifer Zeng, Chinese Refugee]:...
08.04.2010
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Stockholm: Swedish Composer —Shen Yun is “Like a Dream”
Shen Yun Performing Arts’ first show in Stockholm, Sweden was sold out at the Cirkus Theater this year. Among the audience was Swedish composer Anders Jansson who has seen Shen Yun before. [Anders Jansson, Composer]: "I have seen this three times now, and I'm very impressed. It’s fantastic the kind of show this is, and it’s...
08.04.2010
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Market Report - Toyota Incentives Extended
In today’s market report… Japanese carmaker Nissan is entering a partnership with Renault and Daimler. The three companies said they would swap stakes and jointly develop cars as part of a plan aimed at gaining scale and sharing technology investment costs. The partnership emerged as car makers world-wide seek to become more...
08.04.2010
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Denmark: Audience "Shaken" by Shen Yun
This weekend Shen Yun presented 3 shows in Arhus Denmark. Natasha Kaae came with her mother to see the last show and was shocked by her experience. In one dance a man holding a yellow banner on a square in China with the Chinese characters saying “Falun Dafa Hao” was beaten by the police. Miss Kaae on a visit to Beijing, China in...
07.04.2010
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Chinesische Menschenrechtsvereinigung warnt vor Zwangsräumungen
Jedes Jahr gibt es in China Hunderte Auseinandersetzungen zwischen Landbesitzern auf der einen Seite und Beamten der kommunistischen Partei auf der anderen Seite. Gelingt es letzteren nicht das Land den Menschen durch Schwindelei abzuschwatzen, greifen sie zur Gewalt. Ob nun Häuser demoliert wurden um Platz für die Olympischen Spiele oder...
07.04.2010
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Vatican Avoids Mentioning Sex Scandal
Pope Benedict the Sixteenth ended Holy Week celebrations in Rome with the Regina Coeli (“Queen of Heaven”) prayer. The 82-year-old pontiff said men and women are all "angels,” but did not mention the alleged less-than-angelic behavior of some of the Church’s clerics. [Pope Benedict XVI, Rome Catholic Church Head]: "We are...
07.04.2010
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Havarie eines chinesischen Frachters bedroht Großes Barriere-Riff
75 Meilen vor der Küste von Queensland, Australien, ist der chinesische Kohlefrachter Shen Neng auf Grund gelaufen. Am 5. April kamen die Bergungsmannschaften auf das Schiff, um den Schaden festzustellen und Vorbereitungen zu treffen, das Schiff wieder flott zu machen. Bisher hat der Tanker 2 Tonnen Benzin verloren, 65.000 Tonnen Kohle und...
06.04.2010
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Doubts Remain over Gao Zhisheng's Freedom
Friends, family, and the international community sighed a breath of relief when Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng made contact with the public on Sunday, March 28th. Gao says he's now free after he went missing for more than a year when Chinese security agents took him from his home. Chairman of Hong Kong's Democratic Party Albert Ho...
03.04.2010
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Zweifel über Freiheit des chinesischen Menschenrechtsanwalts Gao Zhisheng
Freunde, Familie und die internationale Gemeinschaft atmeten erleichtert auf. Am Sonntag, den 28. März, nahm der chinesische Menschenrechtsanwalt Gao Zhisheng wieder mit der Öffentlichkeit Kontakt auf. Gao sagt, er sei nun frei. Vor mehr als einem Jahr hatten ihn chinesische Agenten von seinem Haus weggebracht. Für den Vorsitzenden der...
03.04.2010
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Aufrüttelnde Rede vor dem UN Menschenrechtsrat durch chinesische Delegation gestört
Geplant war nur eine kurze Rede auf der 13. Sitzung des UN Menschenrechtsrates. Jedoch wurde daraus mehr als eine ganze Stunde. Der Sprecher war Shizong Chen – ein Repräsentant der United Nations Association, Ortsgruppe San Diego. Er sprach darüber wie das chinesische Regime die Glaubensfreiheit von Falun Gong-Praktzierenden verletzt und...
01.04.2010
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"Absolutely Fabulous" - Ballet Teacher on Shen Yun in Dublin
Shen Yun Performing Arts recently performed at the Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. Ballet teacher Linda Higgins runs the Dublin Ballet School. She says the show was fabulous. [Linda Higgins, Ballet Teacher]: "It was fabulous. It was absolutely fabulous. I got a view. I was sitting in the upper circle so I was looking down on the...
01.04.2010
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Zensurdruck hinter Googles Umzug nach Hongkong
Zwei Monate nach Ankündigung eines möglichen Rückzuges aus China hat der Suchmaschinenriese Google ernst gemacht. Die Suchmaschine aus dem chinesischen Festland liegt jetzt auf einem Server in Hongkong. Am Dienstag sprach Google Chefjurist David Drummond mit dem Atlantic-Korrespondenten James Fallows. Drummond sagte, dass die Zensur und...
01.04.2010
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Schmutzige Snacks eine Gaumenfreude in Indonesien
Einen Snack besonderer Art gibt es bei der 53jährigen Rasima in der indonesischen Provinz Java. „Ampo“ – ein Snack ganz aus Erde hergestellt. Jeden Tag sammelt sie auf einem Reisfeld Erde, schaufelt Hände voll von dem Schmutz in ihren Korb und trägt ihn heim, um den traditionellen erdigen Snack zu backen. [Rasima,...
01.04.2010
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Russia in Grief After Metro Suicide Bomb Attacks
The Moscow city morgue — a day after two suicide bombs ripped through packed metro carriages during morning rush hour. Victims' families come to identify the bodies of relatives. One man wishes his son had driven to work that day. [Vladimir Petrovich, Dead Victim’s Father]: "He usually drove but he had to give his licence in, so he...
01.04.2010
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German Catholic Church Addresses Sex Abuse Issue
The Roman Catholic Church in Germany on Tuesday opened a hotline for victims of child abuse. A new poll shows that the abuse scandal could cost the Church some of its membership. Speaking for the German Bishop's Conference on sexual abuse, Bishop Stephan Ackermann of the Trier diocese says the hotline will help bring clarity to the abuse...
01.04.2010
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In today’s market report… Japanese shares rose to 18-month highs on the last day of the financial year. It comes as a rebound in U.S. consumer confidence boosted hopes that a global economic recovery will prove to be sustainable. Other Asian markets dipped but stayed near a two month peak. A surprise slump in retail sales in February...
01.04.2010
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The ice man cometh. China's Chen Kecai astounded tourists in the city of Xiamen by enduring more than 108 minutes in an ice-filled container. Dubbed the 'magic ice man', Chen says he has been indulging in ice baths for the last 20 years. [Chen Kecai, “Magic Ice Man”]: "Back at home I would sit in a hole dug in the snow for a while or...
01.04.2010
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Taipei: University Professor Feels the Rich Chinese Culture in Shen Yun
The National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall was the place to see Shen Yun in Taipei this year. University professor Chiou Jun-rong was very impressed by the richness and diversity of Chinese culture in Shen Yun's show. [Professor Chiou Jun-rong, Deputy Head of National Central University]: “I feel the very rich essence of Chinese culture...
30.03.2010
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Market Report - Asia Holds Steady
In today’s market report… the euro rallied further on Monday from 10 month lows, while Chinese shares hit two-month highs, though Asian markets remained steady. At the end of the first quarter, Asian stocks outside of Japan have recorded a mere 1 percent rise so far this year, calming after a 72 percent jump in 2009. But market...
30.03.2010
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Chinese Lawyer Gao Zhisheng Apparently Free, Doubts Linger
More than a year after Chinese security agents abducted Gao Zhisheng, the prominent Chinese rights lawyer has made contact with the outside world. On Sunday, Gao telephoned several Western media, including Reuters and the Associated Press. The Christian lawyer told them he was released six months ago, and is now living in Wutai Mountain, a...
30.03.2010
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Pianist Praises Shen Yun in Bregenz, Austria
Shen Yun Performing Arts arrived at the Austrian city of Bregenz for the first time and performed at the Bregenzer Festspielhalle on Tuesday. Bregenz is a picturesque city that lies by the shores of Lake Constance. Locals call it the four-borders-corner, as it’s situated by the border regions of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and...
27.03.2010
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Alleged Obama Hacker Arrested in France
French hacker Francois Courteix allegedly targeted the Twitter accounts of U.S. President Barack Obama and other celebrities, just to show the rest of the world it was possible to do so. He says he had not intended to cause any harm. [Francois Courteix, Suspected Hacker]: "I just wanted to show that nobody is safe on the internet,...
26.03.2010
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St. Petersburg: Musical Therapy for Children
Today, young patients at the orthopedic hospital near St. Petersburg receive remedy from music rather than pills. The string band “Yakut Virtuosos” show them the real mastery of playing violins. [Dmitriy Ilkovskiy, Organizer of the Concert]: “I think this is all about positive emotions. They uplift your mood and therefore speed up...
26.03.2010
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Censorship Pressure Behind Google’s Move to Hong Kong
Two months after announcing a possible withdrawal from China—search engine giant Google has moved its mainland Chinese search engine to servers in Hong Kong. On Tuesday, Google’s Chief Legal Officer, David Drummond, spoke with The Atlantic correspondent James Fallows. Drummond said that the Chinese regime’s censorship and surveillance...
26.03.2010
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"It's a Visual Enchantment" - Shen Yun in Lyon, France
Shen Yun Performing Arts has just finished two shows in Lyon, France. French Senate member Guy Fischer says Shen Yun is a musical and visual enchantment. [Guy Fischer, French Senate Member]: “I feel, if you would like, all the poetry, all the ancestral history. I mean that is also made of spirituality, that brings us always to the...
24.03.2010
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Taiwan: "Shen Yun Performing Arts is the Best" - Taipei
Shen Yun Performing Arts is now performing at Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan. Some audience members say that the show develops greater understanding about Chinese culture. [Benassa Kameh, V.P., Assoc. Franco-Taiwanaise des Echanges Academiques]: "It is very helpful for the children's understanding about Chinese...
24.03.2010
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Edinburgh: One Hundred Years Young
A birthday is a special occasion but for Sammy it is a milestone. This year he became a centenarian — he turned one hundred years old, yet he likes to think that life is just beginning. [Simon (Sammy) Martinez, Centenarian]: “I’m one day to day, 100 years has passed. So I’m one day to day, a brand new second hand.” Sammy is...
24.03.2010
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Saint Petersburg: Tradition of Buddhist Art Still Alive
Art which has been hidden in a Buddhist temple in Nepal for ages is presented today by Lok Chitrakar, an artist from Katmandu. 110 canvases of ritual art and more than 70 sculptures are now on exhibit in one of Saint Petersburg’s cultural centers. All of the exhibits are a master and his pupils’ works, in the Newar Paubha...
24.03.2010
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China: Worst Drought in Living Memory
Crops are failing and clean drinking water is inaccessible to more than 16 million people as southwest China grapples with a devastating drought. More than 50 million people in southwest China are struggling to cope with what is being called the worst drought in living memory. Here in the village of Daliandi, local people are awaiting...
24.03.2010
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Google Pulls Mainland China Search Engine
Internet search engine giant Google has shut down its China-based search site. Mounting tensions have been building between Google and the Chinese regime over Internet censorship. Mainland Internet users can now access Google's Hong Kong site at google.com.hk… a search engine that provides uncensored web searches. The Internet search...
24.03.2010
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The exhibition includes original pieces by three Italian Renaissance masters, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Rafael. These three Masters lived at the same time, knew and influenced each other, and were even rivals for the same contracts. [Alessandro Vezzosi, Exhibition’s Artistic Director] : “The Renaissance was influenced by...
22.03.2010
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Market Report - Asia Eyes Greece
In today’s market report… Asian stocks and the euro fell on renewed concerns over Greece's debt problems ahead of a euro zone summit. And in India, a surprise interest rate hike last week weighed on commodity currencies. Markets gave up some of their recent gains, with weaker commodity and oil prices weighing on shares of resource...
22.03.2010
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Indische Künstlerin spielt einzigartige Klänge auf Gitarre
Einzigartige Klänge entlockt die Künstlerin Anu Sharma ihrer Gitarre. Die Inderin aus Muradabad spielt nicht nur Filmmusik, sondern kann auch Vögel, Tiere, Züge und Kirchenglocken auf ihrer Gitarre imitieren. [Anu Sharma, Künstlerin]: „... diese Klänge manuell zu erzeugen ist eine innovative Sache. Das Instrument ist ja akustisch...
21.03.2010
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Jerusalem: Einsteins Meisterstück wird ausgestellt
Erstmals stellt jetzt die Hebräische Universität von Jerusalem Albert Einsteins Allgemeine Relativitätstheorie aus. 46 handgeschriebene Seiten des Originalmanuskripts bieten einen seltenen Einblick in den Geist des berühmtesten Wissenschaftlers der Welt. Die Ausstellung markiert auch den 50. Jahrestag der Israelischen Akademie der...
21.03.2010
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Jakarta: Roman über Obamas Schulzeit in Indonesien veröffentlicht
Als Präsident Obama vor 40 Jahren in Indonesien davon träumte Präsident zu werden, dachte niemand von seinen Klassenkameraden, was einmal daraus werden würde. Ihre Erinnerungen aus dieser Zeit wurden nun in einem Buch zusammengefasst und in der Menteng Grundschule veröffentlicht. 1970-71 ging Obama dort zur Schule. Das Buch „Obama,...
21.03.2010
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Mauereinsturz tötet fünf Schulkinder in China
In Fuzhou, in der chinesischen Provinz Fujian, stürzte eine Mauer der Jingsa Grundschule ein und begrub sieben Schüler unter sich. Die Tragödie ereignete sich am 11. März gegen 11:00 Uhr. Dabei starben fünf Schüler, zwei weitere wurden schwer verletzt. [Einwohner von Fuzhou, Provinz Fujian]: „Gestern hingen einige Kinder...
21.03.2010
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Stockholm erste Grüne Hauptstadt Europas
80% der europäischen Bevölkerung lebt in Städten. Damit bestimmen die Städte wie sauber und sicher die Lebensumwelt für die Menschen ist. Dieses Jahr ist Schwedens Hauptstadt die Modellhauptstadt für den Umweltschutz. Stockholm ist die erste Stadt, die den Titel „Europas Grüne Hauptstadt“ erhielt. [Linda Persson,...
21.03.2010
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"Eine fundamentale Botschaft" von Shen Yun Performing Arts in Lausanne
Während ihrer Europatournee ist Shen Yun Performing Arts aus New York am 18. März im Théâtre de Beaulieu in Lausanne aufgetreten. Etliche Zuschauer sagten, dass Shen Yun eine tiefe und positive Botschaft bringt, die es erlaubt das Leben neu zu sehen. Die Ansicht, dass der Glaube etwas Grundlegendes für die Menschen ist, berührte Frau...
19.03.2010
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Composer: Shen Yun Comes "From the Heart"
Shen Yun Performing Arts held their first ever show in Lausanne, Switzerland on Thursday. Local Composer, Ms Aeschlimann was among the audience in the sold-out Beaulieu Theater. [Ms. Aeschlimann, Music Composer]: “I was going on a trip, you know, out of the world around me... and just taking a trip of the soul. When you see this kind of...
19.03.2010
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Human Rights Report Released in London
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office released its 12th annual human rights report on Wednesday. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband spoke at the launch. The report lists countries where the human rights situation causes concern to the British government and documents the global human rights situation over the last...
19.03.2010
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Basque Separatist Accused of Killing French Policeman
A French police officer is dead after a shootout between police and suspected Basque separatists near Paris Tuesday night. The 52 year-old officer was gunned down when his patrol stopped a speeding vehicle near a garage in Dammarie-les-lys. Police officer Samuel Roulle said that the shots were fired from a second vehicle, stolen from...
18.03.2010
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Market Report - Asia Shares Near Two-Month Highs
In today’s Market Report… Asian shares flirted with two-month highs before easing slightly. Japan's Nikkei declined, with a fall in the Euro accelerating investor profit-taking. Toyota shares dipped after it told U.S. safety regulators that it’s considering how to fix nearly 1.2 million Corolla and Matrix models that risk...
18.03.2010
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Japanese Music Critic Dazzled by Shen Yun
Shen Yun performed twice at the Hyogo Performing Arts Center in Nishinomiya, Japan on Wednesday the 17th. Audience member Shigihara Shinichi is a respected music critic and a professor at Kyoto University. Mr. Shigihara thought the show was dynamic because of the ethnic dance performances. [Shigihara Shinichi, Music Critic]: “The...
18.03.2010
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Chinas Regime - Expansion der Medien im Ausland und verschärfte Zensur im Inland
China Daily ist die größte englischsprachige Zeitung des chinesischen Regimes und deren Sprachrohr. Nun erlebt sie die größten Veränderungen seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 1981. Um das globale Mediennetzwerk der Kommunistischen Partei Chinas zu vergrößern, startet Peking eine Medienkampagne für 6,5 Milliarden US Dollar. Hiermit...
17.03.2010
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Chinese Official Says Missing Lawyer Sentenced for Subversion
And a possible update on missing Chinese rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng—on Tuesday, China’s Foreign Minister, Yang Jiechi, said in a press conference that Gao had been sentenced for subversion. Yang did not give details on Gao’s current condition or his whereabouts. It’s also not clear whether Yang was referring to a new conviction,...
17.03.2010
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China: Wall Collapse Kills Five School Children in Fujian Province
Last Thursday at around 11:00 a.m., the top section of a wall suddenly collapsed at the Jingsa Elementary School in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China. The wall fell on seven students. Five of the students died and two escaped with critical injuries. [Resident, Fuzhou, Fujian Province]: “Yesterday some children were posting up newsletters...
17.03.2010
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Coal Mine Fire Kills 25 in Central China
25 people are dead after a coal mine fire in central China's Henan Province. This is the latest deadly incident in the country's hazardous mining industry. It happened in central China's Henan Province late on Monday. The fire was caused by faulty cabling at the main pit of Dongxing Coal Mining Co. in Xinmi near the provincial capital of...
17.03.2010
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London: Rare Jewels Set to Shine at Upcoming Auction
Up to three and a half million dollars — that's how much this rare pinkish orange diamond ring is expected to fetch at the Magnificent Jewels Auction in New York. It's one of more than a hundred pieces of spectacular diamond and colored stone jewels at the collection previewed in London. Victoria Major of Sotheby's said the Gemological...
17.03.2010
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Market Report - BOJ Eases, Asia Up
In today’s market report… Asian share markets rose broadly, as the Bank of Japan eased monetary policy. The government has been prodding the BOJ to act to prevent a further yen rise. Ahead of the move, the Nikkei hit an eight-week high, led by exporters such as No. 3 Japanese carmaker Nissan. Honda held steady, despite a U.S. recall...
17.03.2010
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Frankfurt: German Officials Praise Shen Yun
[Dr. Michael Meister, Member of German Parliament]: “My visit has been worth it—that I came here tonight. It had an enormous variety of different cultural areas of China. And I must say, the harmony, the rhythm in the dances was wonderful. And it gave an excellent impression because, up to now, I didn't know this form of culture...
16.03.2010
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“It Represents China”—Shen Yun in Frankfurt
Shen Yun Performing Arts had its first of three shows in Frankfurt, Germany on Friday, March 12, at the Jahrhunderthalle. Audience members had a chance to experience and learn about Chinese culture. [Mrs. Trabert, Audience Member]: “It represents China. It matches very well, it represents the culture. I found it very fitting, quite...
16.03.2010
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China: Sandstorm Blasts Areas of Xinjiang
In far-western China, strong winds swept a fierce sandstorm into Xinjiang's Hotan Prefecture on Friday. It lowered visibility to zero in some areas, state-run Chinese local media reported. [Hotan Resident]: "In the ten or so years that I have lived here I have never seen such strong wind." State-run Xinhua news agency quoted a local...
16.03.2010
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Stockholm First European Green Capital
80% of Europe’s population lives in cities. Cities therefore play an important role in making sure the environment is cleaner and safer for its citizens. This year, Sweden’s capital will act as a model city in environmental protection. Stockholm is the first city to receive the title of "European Green Capital". [Linda Persson, Project...
16.03.2010
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Market Report - Japanese Companies Up
In today’s market report… a weaker yen ahead of a Bank of Japan meeting this week lifted exporters like camera-maker Canon on Monday, while most Asian markets saw profit-taking. The Nikkei was flat to lower overall after gaining nearly 4 percent last week, but the Japanese currency eased on ideas the central bank may ease policy to...
16.03.2010
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Politik-Prominenz lobt Shen Yun
Shen Yun Performing Arts gab am 13. März ihre zweite Show in der Frankfurter Jahrhunderthalle. Unter den Zuschauern waren auch Persönlichkeiten aus der Politik. [Dr. Michael Meister, Mitglied des Bundestags]: "Der Besuch hat sich gelohnt, dass ich heute abend gekommen bin. Es war eine ungeheure Vielfalt, aus verschiedenen Kulturbereichen...
14.03.2010
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Yokohama City Council Member: "Shen Yun is the Original Image of China"
Several council members came to see Shen Yun perform in Yokohama City. Tokyo council member Koichiro Yoshida came all the way from Tokyo to see the show. [Koichiro Yoshida, Tokyo Council Member]: “(The background) screen can show you things you can’t do on stage, for example, show an explosion. The screen and the stage was combined very...
12.03.2010
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Prag: One World Human Rights in Film
This is the twelfth year that the One World international documentary festival about human rights has been held in Prague. Today this festival is the biggest human rights film festival in Europe. At a press conference organizers touched upon each of the thematic categories of which there are many. [Katerina Bartosova,Literary Adviser of...
12.03.2010
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Italy: Search for Caravaggio's DNA
The village of Caravaggio in Italy is famous as the birthplace of its namesake, the painter Michelangelo Merisi, better known as Caravaggio. And now residents of the town who share his last name might be able to prove a genetic link to the father of Baroque art. Anthropologist Professor Giorgio Gruppioni is coordinating the project to...
12.03.2010
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Chinese Regime Orders Marxist Theory Training for Journalist
The Chinese regime will introduce a new certification system for journalists requiring them to train in Marxist and communist theories, according to the South China Morning Post. Deputy Director of the General Administration of Press and Publication, Li Dongdong, told state-run Xinhua news that aspiring journalists must learn “Communist...
12.03.2010
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Ohio: “Uplifting and Inspiring” - Shen Yun in Cincinnati
Choreographer Doni Jessen and marketing director Chris Milligan enjoyed Shen Yun's performance at the Cincinnati Music Hall. Mr. Milligan was particularly amazed at the skill of the performers. [Chris Milligan, Marketing Director]: “The beauty of the dancing was extraordinary. And I thought the singing was great as well. Extraordinary...
10.03.2010
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Chinesisches Regime erlässt Militärisches Mobilisierungsgesetz
Letzten Freitag erließ der Ständige Ausschuss des Nationalen Volkskongresses das nationale Mobilisierungsgesetz im Verteidigungsfall. Das neue Gesetz gibt dem chinesischen Regime und dem Militär umfassende Macht im Krieg und während sozialer Unruhen. [Bai Zixing, Direktor Abteilung für Personalmobilisierung]: „Wenn Chinas...
10.03.2010
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Southwest China: Intense Drought
A persistent drought is gripping much of southwest China, leading to drinking water shortages and millions of acres of lost crops. Rivers have dried up and herd animals languish in dust bowls that used to be watering holes. A China News report lists Guizhou, Yunan, Guangxi and Sichuan as the four provinces hardest hit by the drought....
10.03.2010
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Around 600 people marched through Stockholm on Monday under the banner "Unite for Women." Women, men and their children — many of them in prams with specially designed pink covers — participated in the march on International Women's Day, calling on the Swedish Government to urge other countries to improve care for women. Each year,...
10.03.2010
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Italy: Art Restorers Shine Light on Ancient Works
Art restorers are shining light, ultraviolet light, on an ancient work. They are rediscovering rich original details of Giotto's frescoes that have been hidden for centuries. [Cecilia Frosinini, Project Coordinator]: "All of a sudden, all these very, very faint paintings which are very ruined by the old restorations and the coverings and...
10.03.2010
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Market Report - Asia Mostly Lower
In today’s market report… most Asian share markets edged lower along with weaker copper and gold prices, with regional miners and resource-linked firms dipping. Australia's benchmark managed to eke out a gain for the eighth straight session, although world leaders BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto eased. In Tokyo, the Nikkei declined slightly...
10.03.2010
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Koreanischer Maler: „Shen Yun hat einen Platz in meinem Herzen gefunden"
Changwon, Südkorea. Shen Yun Performing Arts veranstalteten letzte Woche zwei Shows in der Sungsan Arts Hall. Mit dabei: Experten der koreanischen Kunstszene. Zheng Yoko ist Präsidentin der Masan Dance Association. Sie ist selbst Tänzerin und war von der Show begeistert. [Zheng Yoko, Präsidentin der Masan Dance Association]: „Die...
09.03.2010
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[Yang Qilin, Bittsteller aus Sichuan]: „2002 wurden meine Eltern getötet, und als ich versuchte, bei der Justiz eine Beschwerde einzureichen, wurde ich ins Visier genommen und angegriffen. Es wurde zwei Generationen Unrecht getan, und ich bitte den Nationalen Volkskongress nach den Gesetzen zu regieren, und sich entsprechend der Gesetze...
09.03.2010
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It Takes Two — Argentina and Ukraine — to Tango
Young musicians played the works of the famous Argentine composer, Astor Piazzolla, in the Kiev music school. The most talented students prepared a special program to mark the 200th anniversary of Argentinean Independence. [Lila Roldan Vazquez de Moine, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic in Ukraine]: "He is a great figure in our culture...
08.03.2010
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Tibetan Exiles Hold Vigil in Dharamsala, India
Tibetan exiles in Dharamsala in northern India held a candle light vigil on Friday (March 5), to condemn the Chinese regime’s sentencing of Tibetans in Lhasa, and are demanding for them to be released. Newspapers in Tibet reported that Chinese authorities announced on March 3rd a “strike hard” campaign to “maintain social...
08.03.2010
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Shen Yun Performing Arts Runs in Amsterdam
Shen Yun Performing Arts kicked off its European tour at the Rai theatre in Amsterdam on Friday. Audience members Marjolein bravenboer and her daughter Roxane Handijk came to see the show for the first time this year and were very impressed by all different aspects of the show. [Marjolein Bravenboer, Audience Member]: “I think it is a...
08.03.2010
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Amsterdam: Ankunft von Shen Yun Performing Arts in Europa
Shen Yun Performing Arts landete am frühen Dienstag Morgen auf dem Shiphol Flughafen in Amsterdam. Einige Shen Yun Fans vor Ort verliessen früh ihr Zuhause, um sie am Flughafen willkommen zu heißen. Shen Yun ist zum vierten Mal auf Tournee in Europa. Die Choreographin und Managerin Vina Lee lobt das europäische Publikum. [Vina Lee,...
05.03.2010
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European Parliament welcomes Shen Yun Performing Arts 2010 World Tour to Europe
The reception was organized by Vice President Edward McMillan-Scott. During his opening speech Mr McMillan-Scott introduced the show and talked about how recently a number of shows got canceled in Hong Kong as a Result of Visa Denial to Six Key Production Staff. [Edward McMillan-Scott, Vice President of the European Parliament]: “......
04.03.2010
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A heap of burning rubber outside the Siemens office in central France marks the latest in a spree of so-called French boss-nappings. Workers protesting, what they say is the planned closure of the office said they had detained two senior executives of the electronics giant. [Georges Boncompain, Employee Representative]: "We have two...
04.03.2010
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Market Report - Asian Autos Gain
In today’s market report… shares of Asian automakers are up, helping to lead regional stock markets higher for a fourth straight session. Beleaguered Toyota Motor rose after a fall in February U.S. sales of 9 percent was not as bad as feared, leading Japan's Nikkei higher. Still, documents examined by Congress Tuesday showing Toyota's...
04.03.2010
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Security Tightens in Beijing Ahead of Annual "Two Meetings"
This week, Beijing is host to the annual “two meetings” of the Chinese Communist Party. On Wednesday, the National People’s Congress gathered for its annual plenary session. And on Friday, the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference will hold its annual plenary session. 5,000 officials are in...
04.03.2010
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Prague: International Conference on Crimes of Communism
A conference on the crimes of former communist regimes took place in the Senate of the Czech Parliament in Prague last week. Held by the Czech government and the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes, the conference’s focus is primarily on former communist regimes of the European Eastern Bloc. Most of the speakers are from...
03.03.2010
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Chinese Communist Party Raises Profile of its ‘Panchen Lama’
The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism is the Panchen Lama and he’s traditionally chosen by the Dalai Lama. But Chinese Communist Party leaders have endorsed their own ‘Panchen Lama.’ They named him on Sunday to a committee that advises the National People’s Congress—China’s legislative body. The 20-year-old...
03.03.2010
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Shen Yun Displays Chinese Culture in South Korea
When the curtain opened, costumes shone against scenery of mountains and streams. Music blended with movement as Shen Yun Performing Arts took the stage in Changwon, South Korea. [Liu Zhu, University Student]: "It was exciting. In other places I just haven't seen such a great, even moving, performance. As it began, I was really pleasantly...
02.03.2010
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Ehemaliger Aktivist jetzt Neuseelands jüngster Abgeordneter
Wie die meisten Jungs stand Gareth Hughes auf Autos, Mädchen und lange Nächte. Doch dann wurde er Vegetarier und entwickelte eine Leidenschaft für die Umwelt. Gareth erhielt einen Sitz der Green Party im Parlament und ist mit 28 Neuseelands jüngster Abgeordneter. [Gareth Hughes, Abgeordneter Green Party]: "Ich war im Jahr 2008 auf der...
01.03.2010
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Market Report - Earthquake Rattles Chile's Economy
In today’s market report… A massive earthquake in Chile over the weekend that claimed more than 700 lives may cause billions of dollars in economic damage. The killer quake in the world's biggest copper producer toppled buildings and slammed infrastructure, sending a tsunami wave across the Pacific. Eqecat, a firm modeling catastrophic...
01.03.2010
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Violent Storms Kill 40 in France
At least 40 people were reported dead on Sunday, as storm winds and exceptionally high tides drove water deep inland in several areas of southwestern France. Some 500 people are homeless, while more than a million are deprived of electricity. The winds struck around the Vendee region, tearing through quiet fishing villages and drowning many...
01.03.2010
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Film Producer "My Heart Was Pounding" at Shen Yun
Jocelyn Engle is a film producer, she has just seen Shen Yun and says. [Jocelyn Engle, Film Producer]: "It was a feast for the eyes. It was magnificent. I think it was so creative, it was brilliant, truly brilliant." Jocelyn was impressed with the performers and passion. [Jocelyn Engle, Film Producer]: "My heart was pounding, and there was a...
27.02.2010
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Market Report - Asia, Toyota Up
In today’s market report… Asian shares edged higher on regional bargain-hunting, while the euro eased on growing worries about Greece and European debt. The Nikkei rose, sparked by investor bargain-hunting in Toyota, which had fallen over 20 percent in the last month, down $30 billion in value. Rival Nissan Motor, though, declined after...
27.02.2010
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Group Seeks U.S. Funds to Break Chinese Regime's "Firewall"
A group of human rights advocates have urged the United States government to fund a coalition working towards tearing down the great ‘firewall’ of China. [Michael J. Horowitz, Hudson Institute]: “We’re here to announce the submission to Secretary Clinton of two letters.” The director of Hudson Institute's Project for Civil Justice...
27.02.2010
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One of Poland's beloved sons is receiving an ovation 200 years after he was born. International musicians are converging on Warsaw for round-the-clock recitals of the music Frederic Chopin. A Japanese pianist was one of the first of about 250 musicians performing. [Ai Kayukawa, Pianist]: "To keep performing from February 22 continuously...
25.02.2010
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Pop-Sänger besucht Shen Yun in LA
Pop-Sänger Da Shiek Woodward sah Shen Yun Performing Arts in Los Angeles, Kalifornien. Chinesischer klassischer Tanz ist für den Sänger etwas Neues. [Da Shiek Woodward, Pop-Sänger]: ,,Es war sehr ausdrucksstark. Diese Form des Tanzes habe ich noch nie zuvor gesehen. Es war gleichzeitig bildend und inspirierend." Er sagte, dass die Show...
23.02.2010
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Tibetischer Premierminister: Obama - Dalai Lama - Treffen ist "ermutigend"
Der tibetische Premierminister im Exil, Samdhong Rinpoche, ist über das kommende Treffen zwischen dem Dalai Lama und dem US-Präsidenten Barack Obama positiv gestimmt. Am Montag, den 15. Februar, sprach er von der starken Signalwirkung an die chinesischen Führer. Es wird ihnen zeigen, dass sie anderen Ländern nicht ihren Willen diktieren...
23.02.2010
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Österreichischer Millionär verlost Villa für guten Zweck
Die 1,5 Millionen Euro Luxusvilla von Unternehmer und Millionär Karl Rabeder wird verlost. Der 47-Jährige ermöglicht es europäischen Bürgern, eine Tombola-Karte für 99 Euro zu kaufen. Damit gibt er den Tombola-Spielern die Chance, seine 330 Quadratmeter große Bergvilla in Zukunft ihr Zuhause zu nennen. Auf die Fragen, was die Villa...
23.02.2010
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Gao Zhishengs Familie lobt Shen Yun
Gao Zhisheng ist ein sehr bekannter Menschenrechtsrechtsanwalt. Er wurde von den chinesischen Behörden inhaftiert, weil er Menschenrechtsaktivisten und Falun Gong-Praktizierende verteidigte. Als Gao letztes Jahr wieder eingesperrt wurde, flohen seine Frau und Kinder aus China in die USA, wo ihnen Asyl gewährt wurde. Am Chinesischen...
23.02.2010
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Controversy Continues to Brew for Toyota
The controversy continues to escalate for Toyota. U.S. lawmakers say Toyota's public statements about the adequacy of the recent recalls appear to be misleading. Documents reviewed by congress indicate that the company consistently dismissed the possibility that electronic failures could be causing the unintended acceleration in their...
23.02.2010
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Ukrainians Celebrate Winter Carnival
The horse named Babe has a lot of work today. Over the years, Babe and everyone else in Kiev celebrated “Maslenitsa” – the day to see winter off. Babe gives rides to children and adults. And during his break, he eats his favorite sweet carrots. [Elena Pidsosonna, NTD Reporter in Kiev]: "Horseback riding is not the only pleasure which...
23.02.2010
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Portuguese Mudslides Leave Dozens Dead
Residents are cleaning up after floods and mudslides engulfed the Portuguese holiday island of Madeira. Dozens are dead and scores are injured after powerful rainstorms unleashed rivers of hillside mud, inundating several towns below. Ribeira Brava and the regional capital Funchal were among the worst hit areas. Television pictures showed...
23.02.2010
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Korean Artists Praise Shen Yun in Korea
Some famous Korean artists saw Shen Yun Performing Arts in Suwon, Korea. Dancing master, Kook Soo-Ho, has toured 130 countries to introduce Korean dance to the world. Korean art critics say he has brought honor to Korea in the twentieth century. He says he was impressed by Shen Yun. [Kook Soo-Ho, Dancer and Choreographer]: "This time the...
20.02.2010
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Tibetans Celebrate Obama–Dalai Lama Meeting
Tibetans often mark the start of the new lunar year with a fireworks display. This year, near Tongren, a predominantly Tibetan area of Qinghai, Tibetans were also using fireworks to mark their spiritual leader’s first meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama. Young Tibetan monks gathered on a hillside at midnight on Thursday. President...
20.02.2010
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Russian Scientists Invent Pedal-Powered Submarine
Russian engineers have overcome seeming mathematical impossibilities and devised a submarine that glides through the water on pedal-power. The Blue Space is the first man-powered machine capable of generating enough energy to propel the submarine through water. The submarine is designed for recreational purposes, and is as easy to use as...
20.02.2010
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Tibetan PM Calls Obama's Meeting with Dalai Lama "Encouraging"
Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Samdhong Rinpoche is positive about the upcoming meeting between their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama and United States President Barack Obama. He said on Monday (February 15) that it will send a strong message to Chinese leaders that they cannot dictate terms to other countries. The White House announced...
19.02.2010
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In today’s market report… the U.S. dollar neared a nine-month high against the euro and a recent peak against the yen, helping to take the Nikkei to a two-week high. Toyota was down amid news of a U.S. probe into the steering of its Corolla sedan, the company's second most popular car. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan kept interest rates...
19.02.2010
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Heavy rainfall triggers massive floods in Spain, immersing houses and forcing residents to flee. Local media reports the river Guadalhorce reached a height of five meters, overflowing its banks, wreaking havoc on the southern Andalusia region. The town of Malaga was cut off and 500 residents were left stranded while emergency crews were...
19.02.2010
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Czech Energy Supplier Heavy Handed
It may look like a military training camp. In fact these are members of the Czech Republic's biggest energy supplier getting a few tips on how to deal with people they suspect have been illegally tapping into the power supply. Allegations of strong-arm tactics have now led to charges against 26 CEZ staff. Those on the receiving end of a...
19.02.2010
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Gao Zhisheng's Family Praises Shen Yun
Gao Zhisheng is a well-known human rights lawyer who was imprisoned by Chinese authorities after he defended rights activists and Falun Dafa practitioners. When Gao was detained again last year, his wife and children fled China and were granted asylum in the U.S. Gao’s wife, Geng He, took their two children to see Shen Yun at Radio City...
16.02.2010
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Hyundai Motors Has Increased Sales in the U.S.
Only one major automaker increased U.S. sales in 2009, and South Korea's Hyundai aims for a bigger slice of the market this year. Helped by new models and aggressive marketing, Hyundai hopes to sell over 500,000 cars in the U.S, raising its market share to 4.5 percent. Its share of the key market jumped by over a point last year, as most of...
16.02.2010
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Austria: The Language of the Flowers at Vienna’s Flower Ball
Call it a forgotten a language—long ago flowers were used to send coded messages. Today some remnants of that still remain, like red roses symbolizing passion, yellow roses for friendship or the lily for purity, and so on. The Flower Ball in Vienna has plenty of flowers to speak of. [Lisa Noraz, Flowerball Guest]: “This is like nature...
16.02.2010
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Hong Kong Hosts New Year Fireworks Display
It was raining on Monday in Hong Kong, but that didn’t stop hundreds and thousands of Hong Kongers from making it out to see the New Years fireworks display. They lined both sides of Victoria Harbour to watch Chinese New Year fireworks light up Hong Kong's iconic skyline. Others took to the waters for a harbor cruise to get the best...
16.02.2010
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Nordwestchina: 170 Tonnen verseuchtes Milchpulver gefunden
In Chinas nordwestlicher Region Ningxia wurden 72 Tonnen Melamin-verseuchtes Milchpulver gefunden. Nach Angaben der staatlichen Zeitung „China Daily“ sind vielleicht schon weitere 100 Tonnen an Geschäfte ausgeliefert worden. Laut chinesischen Behörden stammt die verdorbene Milch noch aus der Zeit des Melamin-Skandals im Jahr 2008....
15.02.2010
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Oscar nominierter Film in China zensiert
Der Film ,,China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province" wurde dieses Jahr für den besten Dokumentar-Kurzfilm Oscar nominiert. Laut Angaben der britischen Zeitung Telegraph wird der Film in China nicht ausgestrahlt, und im chinesischen Internet die Titelworte 'unnatürliche Katastrophe' zensiert. Wie die Zeitung weiter...
15.02.2010
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Chinese Audience Members Praise Shen Yun in Los Angeles
Jian Xubang is the director of Qiaoer Center of Taiwan, stationed in El Monte, Los Angeles. This was the second time he has seen a Shen Yun performance. [Jian Xubang, Qiaoer Center]: "Regardless if it's the stage, music, costume and even the fundamental skills of Shen Yun, it is all top quality. There is nothing to be picky about....
12.02.2010
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Market Report - Asia Gains Continue
Asian markets gained on Thursday for the third straight day. Australian shares closed their highest in a week. And the Aussie dollar rose after employment figures surged past expectations for the fifth straight month in January. Japan markets are closed for a holiday, but the yen slid against the Aussie dollar because of strong employment...
12.02.2010
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Greeks Strike Amid Financial Crisis
They took to the streets of the Greek capital, refusing to pay for the government's financial crisis. Members of Greece's civil servants unions staged a 24-hour strike in opposition to the country's austerity measures. Thousands of protesters, among them teachers, air trafffic controllers and health workers, then gathered outside the...
12.02.2010
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Target Pulls Lead-Contaminated Teddy Bears Made in China
The U.S. retail chain Target is pulling Valentine’s Day teddy bears from its shelves after illegal levels of lead were discovered in some of its materials. The product was made in China. The “Message Bear” is holding letters with lead levels of almost 10 times the legal limit in products for children under 12 years of age. Researchers...
12.02.2010
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Chinese Star an Angel to Animals
The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals – PETA – launched its new campaign "Be an angel, don't wear fur." Their star attraction is Chinese actress Sun Li who rose to fame through popular television dramas. Li posed in wings with a white rabbit in order to encourage China's one-billion-strong population not...
12.02.2010
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China: Sichuan Earthquake Activist Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Environmental campaigner and writer Tan Zuoren best known for his work following China's deadly 2008 Sichuan earthquake. But on Tuesday, at a court in Chengdu in China’s Sichuan province, Tan was sentenced to five years in prison for subversion—for emails he sent about the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. Amnesty International is...
12.02.2010
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Washington, D.C.: Shen Yun-Darsteller traurig über Hongkong-Absage
[Cindy Liu, Erste Tänzerin bei Shen Yun]: „Ich hoffte so sehr, dass wir die Show nach Hongkong bringen können.“ [Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun-Moderator]: „Diese Situation wurde uns aufgezwungen.“ [Leon Chao, Erster Tänzer bei Shen Yun]: „So viele entsetzte und verzweifelte Gesichter.“ Die Mitglieder der Shen Yun Performing Arts...
10.02.2010
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Florida: Stadtratsmitglieder sehen Shen Yun in St. Petersburg
Shen Yun Performing Arts aus New York trat vor kurzem am Progress Energy Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, auf. Der Bürgermeister von Seminole, einer nahe gelegenen Stadt, fand die Aufführung großartig. [Jimmy Johnson, Bürgermeister von Semiole]: "Die Ausbildung, die ich den Schauspielern ansehen konnte. Es war absolut fabelhaft...
10.02.2010
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Falun Gong Art Exhibit in London
At this venue in North London artworks are on display. This is art by Falun Gong practitioners. Falun Gong is a Chinese spiritual practice that became widely practiced in China during the nineties. In 1999 the Chinese communist regime launched a crackdown on Falun Gong, arresting and torturing practitioners to make them give up the...
09.02.2010
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Vietnamese Radio Personalities Impressed by Shen Yun in Los Angeles
Shen Yun Performing Arts is now performing at the Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Vietnamese radio announcer, JD Huang, saw one of Shen Yun’s first 2010 shows in Los Angeles. He says the show sets out to change the world. [JD Huang, Radio Announcer]: “It's truly more than entertainment. From the...
09.02.2010
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Market Report - Taiwan Shares Edge Up
In today’s market report… Asian shares recovered somewhat, led by Taiwan and South Korea, as the euro staged a small rebound from its recent drubbing. Strong January export data boosted Taiwanese firms such as the world's largest chipmaker, TSMC. Taiwan shares closed 2 percent up, their biggest jump since September, while technology...
09.02.2010
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170 Tons of Tainted Milk Powder Found in Northern China
Seventy-two tons of milk powder, tainted with the industrial chemical melamine has been found in China’s northern Ningxia region. Another 100 tons could already be in stores, according to state-run China Daily. Chinese authorities say the tainted milk is left over from the 2008 melamine milk scandal that killed at least six babies and left...
09.02.2010
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Ukraine's Tymoshenko Urged to Concede
With almost all the ballots counted, opposition leader Viktor Yanukovich is on course to become Ukraine's next president. He has a slender lead over bitter rival, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Results from Yanukovich's strongholds in the south and east are expected to give him an unassailable lead. Within hours of the polls closing...
09.02.2010
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Oscar-Nominated Film Censored in China
“China's Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province” is a 2010 Oscar nominee for best documentary short. According to the U.K.-based Telegraph, the film has been blocked from airing in China and the words 'unnatural disaster' are being censored on the Chinese Internet. The newspaper also says when the 2010 Oscar nominees were...
09.02.2010
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Shen Yun-Absage in Hongkong: Politiker kritisieren mangelnde Medienberichterstattung
Die Gruppe Shen Yun Performing Arts aus New York sollte in Hongkong den Asien-Teil ihrer weltweiten Tournee letzten Mittwoch beginnen. Doch die sieben ausverkauften Shows mussten abgesagt werden, denn mehrere Mitglieder erhielten keine Visa. Am Sonntag versammelten sich fast 1.000 Demonstranten in Hongkong. Sie riefen, ,,Schützen sie Shen...
08.02.2010
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Chinesische Künstler fördern Kalligraphie und Malerei in Indonesien
Es ist an der Zeit, die Kultur traditioneller chinesischer Kalligraphie und Malerei wieder zu beleben. Das sagen Mitglieder der chinesischen Gemeinde in Jakarta - Indonesien. Während der dunklen Jahre unter dem Regime von Diktator Soeharto wurde diese Kultur unterdrückt und findet erst heute wieder mehr und mehr Anklang unter den...
08.02.2010
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Chinesische Websites attackiert
Schwer attackiert, wurden die Webseiten der - Chinese Human Rights Defenders - kurz CHRD - am Samstag. CHRD ist ein Netzwerk von Menschenrechtsaktivisten von innerhalb und ausserhalb Chinas. Laut CHRD hatte der Cyber-Angriff 14 Stunden gedauert und ihre Server überlastet, was die Websiten lahmlegte. In ihrem Statement, gehen Sie von einer...
08.02.2010
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Japanische Wissenschaftler züchten transparente Goldfische
Japanische Wissenschaftler haben einen transparenten Goldfisch gezüchtet. Die durchsichtigen Fische werden inzwischen als ein Durchbruch der Forschung gefeiert. Beide sind Goldfische, doch nur einer von ihnen ist goldfarbig. Der andere, seine Haut, seine Schuppen sind transparent. Dieser seltene Fisch wurde ohne Pigmente geboren. Er dient...
08.02.2010
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Neuseeland: Mädchen schlägt Hai mit Surfbrett in die Flucht
Die vierzehnjährige Lydia Ward surfte mit ihrem Bruder am Strand von Neuseeland, als sie etwas an ihrem Fuß spürte. Lydia sah nach unten und erblickte etwas Graues. Sie drehte sich zu ihrem Bruder um und sah sein schockiertes Gesicht. [Lydia Ward, Überlebte Hai-Angriff]: „Ich war dort draußen mit meinem Bruder beim Surfen und streifte...
08.02.2010
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"You Forget Your Worries" - Jacksonville Audience Members on Shen Yun
A company president and his wife were excited about Shen Yun Performing Arts, after seeing the show in Jacksonville, Florida. [Sam Phillips, Company President]: “The show was spectacular, what was exciting about the show, was the beauty, the color the culture. The women are feminine, the men were macho.” Mr. Phillips was shocked by the...
05.02.2010
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U.S.-based Attorney Sues Toyota
Miami attorney John H. Ruiz has a busy time ahead of him. He has filed a class action lawsuit against Toyota of North America for the defective gas pedals which are affecting millions of vehicle owners. He already has thousands of clients signed up to the case. Just a week after Toyota announced a mass recall, Ruiz says owners could be...
05.02.2010
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U.S. Military Helicopter Crashes in Germany
This is what was left of a U.S. military helicopter after it crashed into a forest in southern Germany. Early media reports said at least two people had been killed in the crash — though the U.S. army said three crew members had been on board. Local police said it wasn't clear what caused the Black Hawk transport helicopter to crash but...
05.02.2010
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Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Gao Zhisheng Still Missing After a Year
A year ago yesterday, one of China’s most prominent human rights lawyers, Gao Zhisheng, disappeared. Chinese security agents abducted him from his home and detained him without charge in an undisclosed location. Gao Zhisheng is known for representing underprivileged people, human rights activists, underground Christians and Falun Gong...
05.02.2010
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Florida: "Visually Exciting” - Shen Yun in Jacksonville
Shen Yun’s performance in Jacksonville, Florida left a deep impression on Jean Chalmers and her husband. They've never seen anything like it. [Jean Chalmers, Former Mayor of Gainesville]: “There’s no way I could raise it, it stands alone. There’s nothing to compare it with. And I was just amazed with the energy and the technique...
04.02.2010
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Winter Storm System Hits Northern Germany
Winter continues to hold northern Germany in its icy grip as storm front Miriam descended overnight into Wednesday morning. Several deaths have been recorded as a result of slippery roads with one of the German federal states reporting 900 weather related traffic accidents in one morning. In Saxony Anhalt early morning traffic stacked...
04.02.2010
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Hands-on Science Exhibition a Hit in Russia
The "Behind Mirrors" exhibition presents 40 interactive installations. Here, visitors can explore the laws of physics hands-on. For example, in this exhibit, one learns about the laws of hydrodynamics. [Kiril, Visitor]: “As the blades rotate, the water has no escape in the compressed space, and so a small current is created.” And...
04.02.2010
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Market Report - Toyota Continues to Plummet
In today’s market report… Asian stocks fell broadly with financial markets cautious as regional earnings and auto sector news weighed on sentiment. The Nikkei declined with Toyota Motor hitting a 10-month low on investor concerns over its massive vehicle recall. Honda jumped after the automaker raised its annual outlook far beyond...
04.02.2010
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Chinese Regime Criticizes Dalai Lama’s Visit to the U.S. – Tibetans Respond
The Dalai Lama is set to arrive in the U.S. in two weeks. The Chinese regime has already spoken out in opposition to the visit, saying it could further threaten U.S.-China relations. Spokesman for the Tibetan-government in Exile in Dharamsala, Thubten Samphel, says the Chinese regime is worried because the meeting will again highlight the...
04.02.2010
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More Melamine-Tained Food Emerges in China
In China, the melamine tainted milk scandal was exposed in 2008. Six babies died and more than 300,000 fell ill from the poisoned milk, according to Chinese officials’ figures. Now the toxic chemical has again found its way back into food products sold on supermarket shelves in China. According a report in the state-run People’s Daily,...
04.02.2010
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Switzerland: Roche Gets “Shame” Awards in Davos for Transplant Drug Trials in China
One of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Roche, won two “shame” prizes at the Public Eye Awards in Davos, Switzerland. No representative for Roche showed up to pick up the prizes. The annual Public Eye Awards is run by non-governmental organizations that promote corporate social responsibility. Roche won the 2010 Swiss...
03.02.2010
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Market Report - Toyota, Nikkei Up
In today’s market report… shares of beleaguered automaker Toyota jumped more than 5 percent on hopes its plans to fix nearly 4.5 million cars would help the world No.1 to recover. Fighting to preserve its reputation for quality, Toyota said it will restart production February 8th after a one-week shutdown at six North American plants...
03.02.2010
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Toyota U.S. President Apologizes For Faulty Pedal Recall
Automobile giant Toyota apologizes to its customers. President and CEO of Toyota Motors Sales, Jim Lentz, voiced his concern and apologised on Monday. [Jim Lentz, President, Toyota Motor Sales]: "We are truly sorry for letting them down." Toyota has started publicly discussing consumer concerns after announcing last week that it was...
03.02.2010
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Chinese in Fort Lauderdale Praise Shen Yun
Professor Ma has been living in the U.S. for more than 20 years. He says that Shen Yun Performing Arts is truly showing traditional Chinese culture. [Professor Ma, Audience Member]: “The show is very, very good. I feel like it is the heritage of our Chinese culture, and is full of humanity. I feel that it breaks away from the culture of...
02.02.2010
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In today’s market report… shares of Toyota Motor eased despite plans to address a massive recall, while South Korean automaking rivals gained despite weaker regional markets. The world's No.1 automaker says it will announce details of a plan to fix accelerator pedals that have led to a massive U.S. recall. Toyota is suspending...
02.02.2010
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Chinese Lawyer Talks About China’s “Great Firewall”
Xu Beifang is a lawyer living in the United Kingdom. Like many mainland Chinese living abroad, he’s concerned about the Chinese regime’s “Great Firewall” Internet blockade. Because of the firewall, his friends in China often can’t read the emails he sends them. [Xu Beifang, Lawyer]: “What does the Communist Party fear the most?...
02.02.2010
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United States Makes $6.4 Billion Arms Deal with Taiwan
The United States has approved a $6.4 billion U.S. dollar arms deal with Taiwan. The Chinese regime responded by suspending military operations with the United States, postponing high level military meetings and is threatening to place sanctions on some U.S.-based companies. U.S. officials say Taiwan needs the updated weapons to give it...
01.02.2010
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Millions of Chinese Head Home for Chinese New Year
Millions of Chinese have started traveling home ahead of the lunar New Year holiday this month. Trains in the nation will be packed, with railway stations bracing themselves for as many as 210 million passengers during the week-long holiday. Crowds of people are lining at counters at Beijing's West Railway station hoping to get a ticket...
01.02.2010
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China: Tabak-Sponsoring an 69 Grundschulen
Stellen Sie sich vor, Ihre Kinder gehen in eine Schule, in der Tabak als ein Mittel zum Erfolg angepriesen wird. In der Provinz Sichuan steht auf dem Schild einer Grundschule: "Genie kommt von harter Arbeit - Tabak hilft Dir, erfolgreich zu sein" Der Zigaretten-Hersteller Tobacco China begann im Jahr 2008 nach dem Erdbeben in Sichuan...
29.01.2010
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Berater des Verteidigungsministerium lobt Shen Yun in Washington, D.C.
Harry Hall arbeitet als Berater für das US-Verteidungsministerium. Wir sprachen mit ihm im Anschluss an eine Aufführung von Shen Yun Performing Arts im Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C.. [Harry Hall, Berater, US-Verteidigungsministerium]: „Das, was ich als so einzigartig empfinde ist, dass alle Mitwirkenden viel im Herzen...
29.01.2010
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Weltweite Proteste nach Shen Yun Absage in Hongkong
Weltweit kam es in den letzten Tagen zu Protesten vor Konsulaten und Botschaften Chinas, nachdem bekannt geworden war, dass die Hongkonger Regierung Shen Yun Performing Arts zwang, ihre Shows in Hong Kong abzusagen. Shen Yun, eine chinesische Tanz und Musik-Gruppe, ist bereits in Dutzenden von Metropolen weltweit und mit großem Erfolg...
29.01.2010
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Building Collapse Caught on Film in Belgium
The heart stopping moment when an apartment block in Liege in Belgium collapsed. Incredibly the moment was caught on camera. The building had been evacuated but even so the collapse injured 20 people who were taken to hospital and up to four more were believed to be trapped in fallen masonry. Neighbors heard an explosion just before 2 in...
29.01.2010
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Severe Winter Still Gripping Mongolia
It's a bleak scene, one that's become common in Mongolia this winter. More than a million livestock have died due to extreme cold. Temperatures have dipped to below minus 40 degrees Celsius in most of the country. That's well below habitual winter temperatures. The Red Cross say the cold could leave 200,000 people hungry. [Francis...
29.01.2010
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"It's So Marvelous" - Ballet Teacher on Shen Yun in Fort Lauderdale
Alexander Elean is a ballet teacher and the owner of a ballet school in Montreal, Canada. She has danced for more than 30 years and has been teaching for more than a decade. She saw Shen Yun at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Tuesday night. [Alexander Elean, Ballet School Owner]: “What I really...
28.01.2010
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Market Report - Asian Shares Gain as Dollar Peaks
In today’s market report… Asian shares were up on hopes of upbeat earnings. Gains in Asian exporters were sparked by the U.S. dollar's move to a 6-month peak, after the Federal Reserve appeared more confident of recovery. U.S. stock futures, meanwhile, rose after U.S. President Barack Obama appeared to take a more moderate stance...
28.01.2010
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Schweiz: Davos World Economic Forum Opens
The World Economic Forum opened today in the Swiss town of Davos. With this year’s title of "Improve the State of the World: Rethink, Redesign and Rebuild," thousands of politicians and business leaders will meet to redefine the world's banking regulations. U.S. President Barack Obama's plans to tax and curb big banks jolted markets last...
28.01.2010
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China: Four More Sentenced to Death Over Xinjiang Riots
Four more people have been sentenced to death over the bloody ethnic riots that rocked Xinjiang in China’s northwest last July. The death sentences were issued on Monday at a court in Urumqi, the region’s capital and the site of the riots. The riots had left hundreds of people dead. The Chinese regime largely blames ethnic Uighurs for...
28.01.2010
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Worldwide Protests Against Shen Yun Cancellation in Hong Kong
Protests are taking place outside Chinese embassies and consulates around the world—after the Hong Kong government effectively forced Shen Yun Performing Arts to cancel its upcoming shows there. Shen Yun is a Chinese dance and music company that has performed in dozens of cities around the world. But last week, the Hong Kong Immigration...
27.01.2010
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7 Year Old Artist to Rival Picasso
Seven year old Kieron Williamson likes to draw the same as many young children, but he possesses a talent that most serious adult artists would be jealous of. In a November auction 16 of his paintings sold in less than quarter of an hour, raising a stunning 18 thousand pounds. Father Keith was amazed his son's work was being snapped up by...
27.01.2010
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New York: Ehemaliger Kader gibt Parteimitgliedschaft auf
Ein ehemaliger chinesischer Beamter für Propaganda begrüßte das Jahr 2010 auf einzigartige Weise – er gab seinen Austritt aus der Kommunistischen Partei Chinas - der KPCh bekannt. Zhang Kaichen, ehemaliger Direktor des Verbindungsbüros des Propagandaministeriums des Kommittees der KPCh in Shenyang, Provinz Liaoning. Am ersten Januar...
26.01.2010
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Kanadische Anwälte in der Schweiz mit Menschenrechtspreis ausgezeichnet
Die Schweizer Internationale Gesellschaft für Menschenrechte verlieh an Kanadas früheren Staatssekretär David Kilgour und Menschenrechtsanwalt David Matas am 16. Januar in Bern ihren jährlichen Menschenrechtspreis. [David Matas, Menschenrechtsanwalt]: „Die Stimmen Einzelner in der Welt werden zur Einhaltung der Menschenrechte...
26.01.2010
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China: Menschenrechtsanwalt Gao Zhisheng noch immer verschwunden
Freunde, Familie und Menschenrechtsgruppen fürchten, dass der chinesische Rechtsanwalt Gao Zhisheng nicht mehr am Leben ist. Gao wird bereits seit September 2009 vermisst. Laut Angaben der US-Menschenrechtsgruppe ChinaAid, reiste Zhiyi, der Bruder von Gao, kürzlich nach Peking, um den Polizisten zu finden, der Gao erstmalig verhaftet...
26.01.2010
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China: 60€ Schmerzensgeld für bleivergiftete Opfer
Bei Kindern aus dem Dorf Hekou wurden stark erhöhte Bleiwerte im Blut festgestellt. Die Behörden der Stadt Dafeng Provinz Jiangsu bestätigten mindestens 51 Fälle. Alle betroffenen Kinder sind unter 16 und leben im Industrieviertel der Stadt Dafeng. Die Behörden von Dafeng wollen den Opfern 600 Yuan Schmerzensgeld zahlen - ca. 60 Euro -...
26.01.2010
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North Carolina: Fachleute und Experten sehen Shen Yun
Fachleute und Experten aus unterschiedlichen Bereichen besuchten die Shen Yun Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. Der ehemalige Präsident einer lokalen Gesellschaft Herr Buck fand die Show "unglaublich". [Herr Buck, Pensionierter Firmenpräsident]: "Es ist eine der besten Shows, die ich in meinem Leben gesehen habe, und ich habe...
26.01.2010
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China: Shen Yun Forced to Cancel Sold-Out Hong Kong Shows
Shen Yun was set to perform seven shows to sold-out crowds in Hong Kong later this week. But now they’ve been canceled because Hong Kong authorities refused visas to six of the show’s key production staff. According to a statement on the Shen Yun website, the staff applied for visas in October last year, but they were denied on January...
26.01.2010
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Market Report - Bank of China Declines
In today’s market report… Asian shares added to recent losses, while Bank of China declined in Hong Kong after announcing nearly $6 billion in planned fundraising. China's largest foreign exchange lender became the latest Asian financial firm planning to shore up its capital base with a convertible bond issuance. Chinese banks embarked...
26.01.2010
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Germany: Frozen Lake Delights Berliners
Germans in the capital Berlin are usually used to the cold winter. But this cold spell has been particularly harsh even for Berliners, with temperatures hardly climbing above zero for weeks. On Sunday they woke up to temperatures of minus 14 degrees Celsius. Berlin’s frozen Wannsee Lake took center stage today as Berliners made the best...
26.01.2010
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Shen Yun "Elevates Mankind to Another Level" in Washington, D.C.
Micaele Sparacino is the founder and general director of Opera Bel Canto Washington. He specializes in 19th century Italian bel canto and says Shen Yun Performing Arts’ opera singers are comparable to the Italian greats. [Micaele Sparacino, General Director of Opera Bel Canto Washington]: “The music was fantastic, orchestra beautiful....
23.01.2010
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Poland: Stolen Auschwitz Sign Returned to Museum
Polish police have just returned the stolen sign from former Auschwitz death camp to the museum authorities. It had been taken to the Krakow forensic lab after being recovered by the police. The Auschwitz Museum conservation staff immediately inspected the "Arbeit Macht Frei" ("Work makes you free") sign. [Jolanta Banas, Auschwitz Museum...
23.01.2010
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China: Source Says Chinese Lawyer Gao Zhisheng is Still Alive
Prominent Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng could still be alive, despite fears that he had been killed in custody in China. Chinese authorities abducted Gao in February last year. He has not been charged with anything. Supporters say he had been a target of the Chinese Communist Party after he represented a Falun Gong practitioner...
23.01.2010
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“The Tenor was Especially Adored..." - Former Broadway Performer on Shen Yun in Memphis
Shen Yun Performing Arts show at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis on Tuesday left one former Broadway performer feeling "excited." [Debra Pan, Former Broadway Performer]: "Watching this performance today, I feel very excited, very excited." Ms. Pan says the rest of the audience was also moved. [Debra Pan, Former Broadway...
22.01.2010
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Washington, D.C.: "It was Full of Hope" - TV Producer on Shen Yun
TV producer, and director, Mr. Danner, attended the opening night of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. [Mr. Danner, TV Producer]: “It was full of hope. Full of light, full of love. Something that lives on forever and so that was lovely.” World champion dancer and choreographer, Sam Arvidson, thought the...
22.01.2010
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Haiti Satellite Images Help Earthquake Aid Efforts
Detailed satellite images of Haiti’s devastated areas are enabling scientists worldwide to gather information and make damage assessments in hours, rather than days. The first analysis of the Haiti disaster zone was available within 24 hours. [Representative of Image Cat]: "Well, 'Image Cat' by nature is Image Catastrophe and what we do...
22.01.2010
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Ukrainian Musicians Win Russia’s Balalaika Festival
The Russian folk string instrument balalaika is still very much in demand. So say the participants of a Moscow festival called "Balalaika is the Soul of Russia". You can play simple folk songs on the instrument, or even classical pieces by Gaidan, Liszt, and Bach. [Michael Maidanov, Festival Organizer]: “There is increased interest,...
22.01.2010
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Suzuki CEO Doesn't Want Volkswagen to Increase Stake in Company
Many in the auto industry expect Volkswagen, Europe's top automaker, to eventually want a controlling stake in Suzuki. [Osamu Suzuki, CEO, Suzuki Motor Corp]: "When Suzuki becomes a bigger and more successful company, Volkswagen will probably want to buy more of our shares." Though Suzuki expects major benefits from ties with Volkswagen,...
22.01.2010
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Former Chinese Pro-Democracy Activist Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
In China, a former leader of the Tiananmen Square democracy movement was sentenced to nine years in prison last Friday on charges of attempted fraud. Zhou Yongjun was arrested in Hong Kong in August 2008. He was trying to enter China under a fake Malaysian passport. Hong Kong police handed him over to police in mainland China over a fraud...
22.01.2010
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Canadian Film Star Reacts to Shen Yun in Montreal
In the 16th century, the French brought their culture to Canada. Almost five hundred years later, Shen Yun Performing Arts is bringing authentic Chinese culture to the people of Canada at the Place des Arts - Theatre Maisonneuve. After watching the show, Canadian lawyer Felipe Morales says the Western world can learn from China’s...
21.01.2010
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Beijing: Former Top Chinese Judge Gets Life in Prison
A former Chinese Supreme Court judge has been sentenced to life in prison for embezzlement and bribery. 52-year-old Huang Songyou was convicted in a Beijing court on Tuesday for taking the equivalent of more than half a million U.S. dollars in bribes. He allegedly accepted the money from a law firm between 2005 and 2008 in exchange for making...
21.01.2010
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Bern: China Organ Harvesting Investigators Get Swiss Human Rights Award
The Swiss International Society for Human Rights awarded Canada’s former Secretary of State David Kilgour and human rights lawyer David Matas their annual Human Rights prize in Bern on Saturday (January 16). [David Matas, Human Rights Lawyer]: “It is the voice of individuals around the world which is most likely to lead to respect for human...
20.01.2010
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North Carolina: Professionals See Shen Yun in Raleigh
A variety of professionals came to see Shen Yun Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. After the show one audience member, Mr. Buck, the former president of a local company, said it was "unbelievable." [Mr. Buck, Retired Company President]: "It's one of the best shows I have seen in my life and I have seen a lot of them, both here Europe...
20.01.2010
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Germany: "Fraudmeister" Stands Trial for Tax Evasion
Karlheinz Schreiber is the central figure in a German political scandal that destroyed the legacy of Helmet Kohl. The German-Canadian arms dealer is on trial for tax evasion following his extradition from Canada last year. Prosecutors accuse the 75-year-old of failing to declare millions of dollars from kickbacks he received for the sale of...
20.01.2010
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China: Riot Police and Strikers Clash in Suzhou
In mainland China's Suzhou City thousands of workers held a strike that escalated into a riot on Friday. Employees of the factory—owned by Taiwan-based Wintek Corporation—were protesting poor working conditions, like exposure to toxic chemicals, which caused several deaths. The company makes touch screens for Apple as well as other liquid...
20.01.2010
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Missing Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Gao Zhisheng
Friends, family and human rights groups fear that Chinese lawyer Gao Zhisheng is dead, after hearing that he has been missing since September. According to a statement by a U.S.-based rights group ChinaAid, Gao's brother, Zhiyi, recently traveled to Beijing to find the policeman that first detained Gao. The officer told his brother that Gao...
19.01.2010
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Philadelphia: Football-Legende von Shen Yun beeindruckt
An einem Samstagabend im Januar besuchte eine Legende des American Football die Show von Shen Yun in Philadelphia. Herr Murray, ehemaliger General Manager der Philadelphia Eagles und Mit-Begründer des ersten Ronald-McDonald-Hauses der USA kam mit seiner Frau zur Show. [Herr Murray, Philantrop]: „Da waren so viele Eindrücke, ich kann sie gar...
19.01.2010
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Montreal Shen Yun Audience "Touched by the Spirituality"
Shen Yun Performing Arts gave four shows at the Place des Arts in Montreal, Canada over the weekend. One artist who saw the show praised what she felt was its spiritual meaning. [Diana Sable, Sculptor]: "To tell you in a few words, this spirituality barely exists in North America—we can really feel it in the Orient. The more we westernize,...
19.01.2010
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China: Ice Festival Opens in Beijing
Tourists and locals flock to Beijing’s Ice and Snow Festival as northern China endures its coldest winter in years. Held in Yanqing County, these ice sculpture displays have become a major tourist attraction. [Li Chengshao, Visitor]: "Even though we can watch the ice sculptures on TV, we wanted to see them with our own eyes. There are...
19.01.2010
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Market Report - Mazda Pulling Out of China Venture
In today’s market report… Asian shares edged lower on financial sector concerns. Japan's Nikkei was down, with automaker Mazda easing on a report it will dissolve a China joint venture with Ford Motor by 2012. Regional shares were again pressured by Chinese banking sector concerns, with a regulator asking banks to be cautious over lending...
19.01.2010
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Shen Yun Stars über das neue Tourneeprogramm
Mitte Dezember starteten Shen Yun Performing Arts ihr neues Tourneeprogramm in Augusta, Georgia. Während der nächsten fünf Monate werden die Künstler vier Kontinente bereisen – Allein im Januar sind mehr als 50 Auftritte geplant. Tia Zhang, Managerin und Choreographin der New Yorker Shen Yun Performing Arts sagte, dass der Leitgedanke...
16.01.2010
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Chinesischer Mal-Wettbewerb 2009
Es war ein langer Weg bis zum Finale der diesjährigen Wettbewerbe von NTDTV. Herzlich willkommen im Salmagundi Art Club. An diesen Wänden hier hängen seit über hundertdreißig Jahren einige der schönsten Bilder der Kunstwelt. Im zweiten Jahr in Folge wird hier NTD's Internationaler Malwettbewerb abgehalten und das wollen wir uns einmal...
16.01.2010
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Japanischer Student heiratet Videospielfigur
Viele Menschen vertreiben ihre Zeit mit Videospielen. Doch ein College Student, der im Internet als SAL9000 unterwegs ist, möchte mehr. Er möchte seine Liebe heiraten - Nene Anegasaki. Eine Figur aus seinem Lieblingsvideospiel. Und obwohl SAL9000 damit nicht alle japanischen Otakus repräsentieren möchte, die nur von ihren Spielen,...
16.01.2010
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Vatican: Pope will Visit Rome’s Synagogue
Pope Benedict will pay his first visit to Rome's synagogue on January 17, in what is being called an historic event. But the pontiff's visit has sparked debate among the Jewish community. Some Jews disagree with Pope Benedict's decision to move wartime pontiff Pius XII one step closer to sainthood by approving a decree recognizing his "heroic...
16.01.2010
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Toxic Metal Found in Chinese Made Children's Jewelry
Children’s jewelry imported from China has come under the spot light in the United States, after an investigation by the Associated Press found it contained the toxic metal cadmium. Cadmium is a known carcinogen that can affect the kidney and brain development in children. Its effects are worse than lead—a metal that was at the center of a...
16.01.2010
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Chinese Cyber Attack on U.S. Law Firm
A Los Angeles-based law firm says it's been the target of cyber attacks originating in China. Gipson Hoffman & Pancione is representing a software company, Cybersitter—which is suing the Chinese government over software piracy. The firm told the Wall Street Journal its attorneys started receiving Trojan emails on Monday—the day before...
16.01.2010
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Market Report - Intel’s Profits Lifts Techs
In today’s market report… better-than-expected profits from Intel, the word's top chipmaker, boosted Asian technology shares. Japan's Nikkei touched a 15-month high, as chip-making equipment firm Tokyo Electron gained, along with stepper maker Nikon. Cosmetics giant Shiseido jumped after saying it will buy California-based Bare Escentials...
16.01.2010
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Shen Yun bringt Kanadiern "eine schöne Botschaft"
Shen Yun Performing Arts feierte am Mittwoch sein Debut am „Centre In The Square Theatre“ in Kitchener-Waterloo. Standing Ovations und starker Applaus während den drei Öffnungen des Vorhangs. Die Präsidentin und Chefin eines bekannten regionalen Business Netzwerks sagt, dass die Shen Yun Aufführung eine gute Botschaft hat. [Frau Fisk,...
15.01.2010
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China: AIDS-Aktivisten enthüllen die Notlage der Opfer
„Um den Menschen auf der Welt die wahre Geschichte zu hinterlassen” Das war Dr. Gao Yaojie auf einer Pressekonferenz. Sie sagte, sie will „den Menschen auf der Welt die Wahrheit hinterlassen." Die pensionierte Gynäkologin, Dr. Gao, reist bereits seit Anfang der 90er Jahre durch China um AIDS-Infizierten zu helfen. Das war, als HIV sich...
15.01.2010
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USA: Verlässt Cowell American Idol?
Verlässt Simon Cowell die Talentshow American Idol? Und geht die Show auch ohne ihn weiter? Fast die Hälfte der Zuschauer würden die Show seltener anschauen, sollte Cowell gehen, so die Studie von HCD Research auf mediacurves.com. [Ann Stanely Vernon, Alabama, USA]: "Ich denke, er verleiht American Idol eine zusätzliche Dimension. Er hat...
15.01.2010
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Chinese Netizens React to Possible Google.cn Departure
Google’s announcement on Tuesday that it may pull out of China over censorship and email hacking has left many Chinese netizens reeling. Some users have expressed their sorrow over the prospect that Google may soon follow in the footsteps of other online services that can no longer be accessed in China A blogger who created the page “Give...
15.01.2010
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Traditional Carols Ring in the Ukrainian New Year
It’s one of the most ancient Ukrainian traditions. The voices of carol singers can be heard from the beginning of December until Easter all over Ukraine. The songs are about nature’s mysteries and New Year’s wishes. [Galina Kuchinskaya, "Ordana" Choir Singer]: “With the beginning of the New Year, children come and sing carols. The...
15.01.2010
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Stockholm Church Renovated Before a Royal Wedding
On June 19th a royal wedding will take place at the Big Church in Stockholm. Crown princess Victoria will marry her fiancée, Daniel Westling, in a shining church. The church is now closed to the public, as it undergoes a massive renovation. [Ake Bonnier, Dean of the Church]: "We are cleaning it in a special way and we are renovating and...
15.01.2010
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Market Report - Asia Shares Rebound
In today’s market report… Korean chipmakers Samsung and Hynix jumped, shadowing gains by U.S. tech peers and helping to lift the KOSPI index. China's top automaker, Geely, saw sales more than double in December, helping to lift its Hong Kong-listed shares. Air China, meanwhile, soared on expectations of strong traffic in December and in...
15.01.2010
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Boston: Chinese Art Society Praise Shen Yun
Mr. Lin, President of the American Chinese Art Society (ACAS) saw Shen Yun at the Boston Opera House at the weekend. He was impressed and felt spiritually fulfilled from seeing the show. [Eddy Lin, American Chinese Art Society, President]: “It's not just appreciation, and watching it, then saying I'm really pleased and well, it's just great....
13.01.2010
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2009 a Deadly Year for Journalists
Wars and elections presented the greatest threats to journalists during 2009. According to a report from Reporters without Borders, covering conflicts in certain countries puts reporters at risk of being threatened into silence or, in worse cases, kidnapping and murder. Reporting during elections can get journalists arrested, imprisoned, beaten...
13.01.2010
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Netherlands: Anne Frank Protector Dies
Miep Gies was the last surviving member of the group who helped shield Anne Frank from the Nazis. Her death at the age of 100 closes another chapter in the remarkable story of the teenager's diary that chronicled the Frank family's time in hiding. Gies was one of several employees of Anne Frank's father in the Netherlands who smuggled food and...
13.01.2010
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Boston: Audience Members "Blown Away" by Shen Yun
Shen Yun Performing Arts shows at the Opera House in Boston this weekend attracted a broad spectrum of society, including a well-known sports radio talk show host. [Mr. Andelman, Sports Radio Talk Show Host]: “It’s spectacular because the movements and the coordination, the teamwork. It reminds me really of a great football team.” For...
12.01.2010
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Northern China: Heavy Snowfall Causes Chaos
Heavy snowfalls and gale force winds in northern China have brought bitter cold and fresh worries for farmers. Inner Mongolia has seen its coldest weather in 30 years. A state media report says the freezing conditions have left one person dead and a further 276 injured or sick, with around 5,400 people left homeless. Thousands of livestock are...
12.01.2010
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Champion beaten at Edinburgh Great Winter Run
Snow capped Holyrood Park in Edinburgh makes a breathtaking back-drop for this year's Great Winter Run. Despite the weather, over two thousand five hundred contestants - a record number - turn out to run. The course had to be modified for safety reasons. [Lyndsay Stevenson, Organiser]: "The BUPA Group winter run takes place around Arthur's...
12.01.2010
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Market Report - Asian Shares Surge
In today’s market report… Asian stocks rose to a 17-month high as a strong rebound in China's exports raised optimism about the region's economic outlook. However, the dollar suffered following weak U.S. jobs data. Australia's leading share index rose to a 15-month high as the China data lifted resource companies that benefit from Chinese...
12.01.2010
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Shen Yun Sends "A Nice Message to the Canadians"
Shen Yun Performing Arts debuted at the Centre In The Square theatre in Kitchener-Waterloo on Wednesday. It brought the audience to their feet with heavy applause through three curtain calls. The President and CEO of a prominent regional business network organization says Shen Yun’s performance has a good message. [Ms. Fisk, Business Network...
10.01.2010
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The "Custom of Sichna" Celebrated in Greece
On January 6th, the citizens of Litochoro in the district of Pieria in Northern Greece revived once again the “Custom of Sichna” to celebrate the Theophany. Theophany is celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church to commemorate the baptism of Jesus. [Thanasis Tsifodimos, Mayor of Litochoro]: “A custom that dates back 300 years, the...
09.01.2010
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Warm Hearts Help Beijing Petitioners Survive a Harsh Winter
Every year, thousands of petitioners from all over China go to Beijing as a last resort to have their legal disputes resolved. But once they get there, they have little or no financial support. Many are forced to live in makeshift shelters on the street, or under bridges. Now with Beijing’s temperature plummeting to record-breaking lows,...
09.01.2010
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Chinese Audience Member "Deeply Moved" by Shen Yun in San Francisco
Shen Yun Performing Arts left a good impression with Chinese audience members at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House this week. [Mr. He, Audience Member]: “This Shen Yun Performing Arts show was extremely good." [Mr. Yang, Audience Member]: “I was moved by the performance. It was beautiful.” [Ms. Xie, Audience Member]: "It was a...
08.01.2010
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India: Tata Motors Considers Launching Nano Car in the U.S.
The world’s most inexpensive new car may be arriving on American shores by 2011. India's Tata Motors may consider launching its ultra-cheap Nano car in the United States. [Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Motors]: "We also recognize there is a market [for the Nano] not only in developing countries, but possibly in the developed countries." Some...
08.01.2010
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Germany: Programming Glitch Freezes German Bank Cards
The January sales are in full swing but millions of Germans have been left unable to pay for their purchases with their bank cards. German bank customers began reporting problems in withdrawing cash and making electronic payments on New Year's Day. One in four cards have now been affected — that's a total of more than 30 million. Christian...
08.01.2010
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Oil Spill Reaches China's Yellow River
On Monday we told you about a massive diesel oil spill into China’s Wei River—a tributary of the Yellow River. Well now that spill has actually reached the Yellow River. The Yellow River is China’s second-longest waterway. It provides water for more than a hundred million people. Now, a part of it is contaminated. The accident happened...
08.01.2010
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China: Former Top Chinese Judge Facing Trial for Corruption
A former top judge in China is expected to stand trial in March for allegedly taking bribes. 52-year-old Huang Songyou, from southeastern Guangdong province was the deputy head of China’s Supreme People’s Court. He was just two ranks below China’s top judge. In October 2008, Huang was placed under investigation for allegedly abusing his...
08.01.2010
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Chinese Communist Party Defector Praises Shen Yun in Philadelphia
Zhang Kaichen used to be an employee in the CCP’s Propaganda Department in China’s Liaoning Province until he defected to the United States. He saw Shen Yun Performing Arts in Philadelphia on Saturday. [Zhang Kaichen, Chinese Communist Party Defector]: “I feel excited. Shen Yun is the purest thing, the most natural, most beautiful thing...
06.01.2010
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European Plane Deal Worth Billions Threatened
EADS is threatening to pull out of the 20 billion Euro A400M military project if it doesn't get more money. Higher costs and delays mean the A400M military planes are taking longer to make and costing more to build. Airbus and its owner, EADS, say the European governments buying the planes need to either pay more or expect fewer. But Howard...
06.01.2010
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Freezing conditions and snowfall continue across Europe. In the UK temperatures fell to as low as minus 10 degrees Celsius overnight, bringing more unwelcome travel chaos. [Motorist, Britain]: "It's not very nice. It's OK on picture postcards but I don't like it in real life. (Off-camera reporter asks; have you got far to go?) No, I'm just...
06.01.2010
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Honda Unveils New Car for Indian Market
Japan’s Honda Motor Company will begin selling a new compact car in India in 2011. The five-seater family car will be based on the “Honda New Small Concept” unveiled at the Delhi Auto Expo. Honda says the car is being developed especially for India and other emerging markets. Honda will price the new car at nearly $10,800 U.S. dollars,...
06.01.2010
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Chinese Dissident Liu Xiaobo Appeals Subversion Conviction
Liu Xiaobo, the Chinese dissident recently sentenced to 11 years in prison for his pro-democracy writings, filed an appeal on Monday (Jan. 4). His attorney, Shang Baojun, says the court must rule on the appeal within six weeks. Liu was convicted last year on December 25 on charges of “subverting state power.” Some see it as a warning from...
06.01.2010
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Beauty of Shen Yun Draws Audience Back
Ms. Huang is a fan of Shen Yun Performing Arts. She first saw Shen Yun in Los Angeles, and now goes to see it every year. This year she has been to the show in San Diego twice. [Ms. Huang, Audience Member]: “I cried again. I cried during the first show, and I just cried when watching it again. I feel deeply touched. I believe anyone with even...
04.01.2010
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CCP Official Responsible for Toxic Milk Scandal Reappointed
In September last year, Li Changjiang resigned as the head of China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. The agency was held responsible for the toxic milk scandal which killed six infants and caused at least 300,000 to become ill. Now Li has been reappointed as the Vice-Director of the National Office...
04.01.2010
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Mother of Imprisoned Chinese Dissident Appeals His Sentence
Prominent democracy activist Guo Quan was sentenced to ten years in prison on October 16th last year. The political dissident was found guilty of so called “subversion of state power” by the Chinese communist regime. Guo appealed his sentence with the help of his mother Gu Xiao, after his lawyer was pressured to stay away from the case. Gu...
04.01.2010
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Traditional Culture in Shen Yun Impresses San Diego Audience
After Shen Yun Performing Arts’ show in San Diego many audience members, especially those who had seen the show before, were very excited. [Ms. Gipner, Middle School Dance Artistic Director]: “The costuming was just amazing. I loved the orchestra, too. I don’t want to leave them out. The musicians were just phenomenal.” [Mr. Bullard,...
30.12.2009
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Market Report - Asian Shares Flat
In today’s market report… forecasts of a cold winter in the U.S. and signs of economic recovery pushed up the price of oil on expectations of increased demand. Oil held below $79 a barrel after setting a five-week high on Monday. Australian shares were the biggest gainers, helped by oil and metals, but stock markets elsewhere in Asia...
30.12.2009
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Mentally Ill Briton Executed in China
Concerned Londoners and family members of British citizen Akmal Shaikh gathered outside the Chinese embassy in London last night. They were calling for the Chinese regime to cancel his execution. But despite their pleas, Shaikh was put to death at 10:30 am Beijing time, or 2:30 am in London. He was the first national of a European Union country...
30.12.2009
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Shen Yun Showcases Traditional Chinese Culture in San Diego
Shen Yun Performing Arts staged the first of seven shows at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Saturday night. [Mr. Miller, CEO]: "It was very good. It showed a lot of the different ethnic characters of China of Chinese heritage. And it was very entertaining." [Dr. Boone, Physician]: "It was wonderful. It was really educational and we learned a...
29.12.2009
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Market Report - Asian Shares Continue to Rise
In today’s market report… Asian stocks were up on increasing optimism about the global economy. Japan's Nikkei rose to a 4-month high as exporters climbed, helped by stable currency moves. Sharp gained after it reached a cross-licensing agreement with a resin and rubber parts maker. Positive economic indicators also boosted the sentiment...
29.12.2009
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Indonesia's Safari Park Welcomes Baby Giraffe
She's still just a baby. But when one-month-old Violetta moved into the Prigen Safari Park in Indonesia, she still stood a head above the other animals. The baby giraffe was born early on the morning of November 24, weighing 176 pounds, and standing 5 feet 9 inches tall. She took her first steps just hours after...
29.12.2009
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Netherlands Announces New Airport Body Scanners
Schiphol airport demonstrated yesterday its newly-improved full body scanner after Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab boarded a flight to Detroit on Christmas Day, allegedly with explosive powder and a syringe of chemicals hidden in his underwear. He’s charged with attempting to blow up the plane, Northwest Flight 253, just outside of Detroit. The...
29.12.2009
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China: Family of Condemned British Man Pleads for Amnesty
In China, a British man is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday. His family has traveled there to appeal for his life. Father of three, Akmal Shaikh was convicted of carrying almost 9 pounds of heroin through the Urumqi Airport in September 2007. Chinese authorities have already rejected an appeal from British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to...
29.12.2009
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Buenos Aires: Plaintiff Discusses Landmark Case Against Chinese Officials
In Buenos Aires on Tuesday (December 22), a press conference was held to discuss a landmark ruling in an Argentine court. The ruling calls for the extradition of two former top Chinese Communist Party officials—Jiang Zemin and Luo Gan. They would face charges of crimes against humanity for their role in launching a brutal 10-year persecution...
29.12.2009
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Houston-based Dancer Calls Shen Yun 'Absolutely Excellent'
A Houston-based musician, who saw Shen Yun at Jones Hall earlier this week, says that Shen Yun Performing Arts puts on a beautiful show. [Ms. Tompkins, Musician]: “I absolutely loved it. It was one of the most beautiful dance shows I think I have ever seen. The costumes were fabulous.” The 20-year-old musician says the traditional...
25.12.2009
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Augenzeuge enthüllt Organraub an lebenden Falun Gong-Praktizierenden in China
Ärzte in staatlich geführten Krankenhäusern Chinas entfernen Organe von Falun Gong-Praktizierenden und anderen Gefangenen – um diese gewinnbringend zu verkaufen. Seit drei Jahren sammelt die "Weltorganisation zur Untersuchung der Verfolgung von Falun Gong" Beweise über den Organraub. Jetzt wurde das Interview eines ihrer Sonderermittler...
25.12.2009
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Sweden: Christmas Not so Merry for the Homeless
The night is quiet and calm in the small town of Sjöbo, Sweden. It’s getting closer to Christmas and decorations are lighting up the town. Most of the people living here are at home, asleep in their beds. There's just a few people on the streets. One of them is Bengt Arne Andersson. He’s walking around to try and stay warm. [Bengt Arne...
25.12.2009
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Chinese Dissident Liu Xiaobo Sentenced to 11 Years
Prominent Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo was sentenced on Friday to 11 years in prison. It was on charges of so-called "incitement to subvert state power"—a charge the Chinese regime often uses to prosecute dissidents. Liu is a veteran of the 1989 Tiananmen pro-democracy protests. And recently he was a main author of the Charter 08 manifesto,...
25.12.2009
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Tia Zhang, Michelle Ren and Yungchia Chen Explain Shen Yun’s New Program
Shen Yun Performing Arts has started its new season, with all news shows, in Augusta, Georgia. Their global tour will see the performers again travel across four continents over the next five months– with more than 50 shows scheduled for January alone. Company Manager of Shen Yun Performing Arts’ New York Company and choreographer Tia...
24.12.2009
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Market Report - U.S. Home Sales Push Markets Higher
In today’s market report… Asian markets were mostly higher after a jump in U.S. housing sales suggested the economy is picking up speed. November home re-sales rose 7.4 percent, above a forecast 2.5 percent. It adds to upbeat technology forecasts and corporate deal making. A slew of mining activities also pushed commodity shares higher --...
24.12.2009
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10 Chinese Church Leaders Detained in Recent Weeks
Christmas is just around the corner, but for some Christians in northern China there isn’t much to celebrate. In November, five religious leaders in Linfen City, Shanxi Province, were sentenced to three to seven years criminal detention. They were found guilty of “illegally occupying farm land” and “disturbing transportation through a...
24.12.2009
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Hong Kong Anticipates Premier of Shen Yun Performing Arts
The New York-based classical Chinese dance company Shen Yun Performing Arts will hold its first show in Hong Kong in January 2010. Tickets for the seven performances went on sale on December 2, and just two weeks later, most have already been snatched up. [Ms Chan, Ticketing Spokesperson] “The mainland Chinese are very unique, they go...
22.12.2009
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Design School Head Praises Shen Yun in Toronto
Marilyn McNeil-Morin is the head of the School of Design at George Brown College. After seeing Shen Yun in Toronto at the weekend, she praised the show's rich content. [Marilyn McNeil-Morin, Design School Professor]: “I thought it was splendid. I thought it was visually stunning. With all the layers of meaning behind the story and it was so...
22.12.2009
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Ballet School Principal Charmed By Shen Yun
John Maitland is an academic principal at one of Canada's leading ballet schools. He saw Shen Yun in Toronto on Friday night. [John Maitland, Ballet School Principal]: “It was amazing. I think it’s a true example of how the performing arts can really convey a message. The entertainment factor, the educational factor, the quality of the...
22.12.2009
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Taiwan Public Protests CCP Official’s Visit
A Chinese Communist Party official visiting Taiwan is drawing protestors wherever he goes. Xu Guangchun arrived in Taiwan earlier this week to foster trade and economic exchange. Now the former Provincial Party Secretary of Henan Province has had to face people protesting his involvement in human rights abuses. On Tuesday night, protestors...
19.12.2009
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Market Report - Asia Slips on Earnings Prospects News
In today’s market report… Asian stocks slipped as investors became cautious about companies' earnings prospects. Resource stocks were hit by a fall in the price of gold, and banks lost ground after international regulators proposed tough new capital protection rules that would start 2012. In Australia, the country's biggest brewer,...
19.12.2009
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Copenhagen: Global Heat over Disappointing Climate Deal
What's being called the Copenhagen Accord on climate change has unleashed a wave of anger. A deal hammered out by the U.S., China, South Africa, Brazil and India has done little to please anyone else. Many environment campaigners singled out President Barack Obama. [Bill McKinnon, Head of 350.Org NGO]: "In essence Obama said we're not going...
19.12.2009
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China: Teenager Loses Dad after Violent Home Demolition
A teenager in eastern Jiangsu Province is now homeless and grieving for his father. Eighteen-year-old Yuan Chen from Xiyuanxing Village in Wuxi city lost his home on November 30. A demolition crew destroyed his home by force. When his father, Yuan Nianshen, tried to protest, patrol officials took him away. [Yuan Chen, Victim of Home...
19.12.2009
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Copenhagen: Thousands Protest at Climate Summit
Thousands of pro-climate change activists rallied outside the Copenhagen summit on Wednesday. As the conference continues, protesters challenging the lack of progress on a global deal to stop climate change took to the streets. Police in riot gear reacted by pushing back the crowd. The riots broke out after the United Nations secretary...
17.12.2009
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Chinese Communist Official Facing Genocide Charges in Taiwan
A member of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee is being sued for genocide in Taiwan. Xu Guangchun, the former Provincial Party Secretary of Henan province, arrived in Taiwan on Monday. He was there to foster cultural and economic exchange between Taiwan and the Mainland. But just a day after he arrived, Xu was personally handed a...
17.12.2009
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Nikolaus in der Tschechischen Republik: Glück für die Guten, Kohlen für die Bösen
In der Tschechischen Republik feierten die Menschen den 6. Dezember, den Nikolaustag, auf besondere Art: Einige verkleideten sich als der fröhliche, alte Heilige… andere wiederum als Dämonen oder Engel. Sie besuchten die Familien in den tschechischen Städten … hatten Süßigkeiten für wohl erzogene Kinder dabei … und Kohle für...
16.12.2009
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Italy Reflects on Prime Minister Attack
Pictures of Silvio Berlusconi's bloodied face gazed out of the front pages of the Italian newspapers. The attack on the 73-year-old prime minister has prompted a great deal of soul searching in Italy. Critics and allies denounced the assault, which left the billionaire businessman with serious facial injuries, including a broken nose and...
16.12.2009
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Market Report - Asia Eyes U.S. Fed
Asian stocks wavered as investors turned cautious ahead of a meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve. Markets expect the Fed to pledge to maintain very low rates for an extended period following the two-day meeting which begins later on Tuesday, but they will be on guard for any new indications about monetary policy. Meanwhile, the strengthening...
16.12.2009
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China: Prominent Chinese Democracy Advocate Indicted for Subversion
A year after being detained, leading Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo has been formally charged with “inciting subversion of state power.” A long time dissident, the 53-year-old writer was arrested last December after publishing essays critical of the Chinese communist regime. He was also one of the organizers of Charter 08—a widely...
16.12.2009
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Sun TV Signal Blocked in Mainland China
In its latest move in a campaign of media crackdown the Chinese Communist Party—or CCP—has blocked the broadcast signal of Hong Kong-based Sun TV. Starting December 5, Sun TV headquarters began receiving calls from subscribers in the Mainland, complaining they could no longer receive the channel. Sun TV representatives have acknowledged...
16.12.2009
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China: Eyewitness Exposes Live Organ Harvesting of Falun Gong Practitioners in China
We’ve been covering the issue of organ harvesting in China. It’s when doctors at Chinese state-run hospitals remove organs from Falun Gong practitioners or other prisoners—so they can be sold at a profit. It’s been more than three years since the World Organization to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong began collecting evidence...
14.12.2009
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Chinese Authorities Hindering Search of Missing Children
“Search for missing son. Selling assets to offer 100,000 yuan reward.” This sign outside a small cell phone store in Shenzhen, southern Guangdong Province is a plea from a desperate father. Peng Gaofeng is the owner of this store. In March 2008, his four year old son was abducted from right in front of it. Unfortunately, Peng is not the...
14.12.2009
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Tödliche Grubenexplosion in China trotz Sicherheitswarnungen
Die Explosion in der Xinxing Kohlemine in der Stadt Hegang am 21. November war das tödlichste Grubenunglück seit vier Jahren. Nun bleibt die Frage offen, ob nicht doch über 100 Leben hätten gerettet werden können. Nach dem Bericht „43 tödliche Minuten“ der Southern Weekend, gab es am 21. November um 13:37 Uhr – 43 Minuten vor der...
14.12.2009
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Market Report - Weaker Yen Boosts Markets
In today’s market report… a weaker yen boosted Asian shares on hopes of a global economic recovery. The Nikkei advanced broadly as the yen edged lower against the U.S. dollar, boosting exporters like Sony. Korean and Taiwan shares gained, with chipmakers gaining on strong November sales. And oil prices edged up on the global recovery...
12.12.2009
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Chinese Face Mask Changing Remains a Secret
He Hongqing is China's fastest performer of face mask changing, a dazzling display of gesture and trickery that forms an important part of traditional Sichuan Opera. The 45-year-old artist makes all of the silk face masks, which he switches at mind-boggling speeds in his popular performances. He usually wears ten layers of masks, and pulls...
12.12.2009
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Brussels: Greenpeace Protesters Demand Deeper Cuts
Environmental Greenpeace activists attempted to hijack the arrival of European Union leaders at the Brussels summit on Thursday. They are demanding a deeper cut in carbon emissions. [Mark Breddy, Greenpeace Spokesman]: “I think it is very important that the European leaders agree today to a unilateral cut of 30 percent to give Copenhagen a...
12.12.2009
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China: Three Men Arrested for Melamine-Tainted Milk Scandal—Shaanxi
Chinese authorities arrested the general manager of Shaanxi Jinqiao Diary Company, Liu Ping and two of the company’s employees, Miao Wenjun and Lu Xiaoqiang on December 2—suspected of producing and selling melamine-tainted milk. In a scandal exposed last year, more than 300-thousand children were poisoned and at least six died after...
12.12.2009
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Market Report - Dollar Down from 4-week Highs
Asian shares were down Tuesday, as a weaker dollar took the shine off of regional exporters. Comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sparked worries about a sluggish U.S. recovery, pushing the dollar down from 4-week highs. Weaker metals prices weighed on trading houses and commodities-linked firms, but plans for a $4.5 billion...
09.12.2009
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Tibetans-in-exile Remember Persecuted Buddhist Nun
33-year-old Tibetan nun Yankyi Dolma reportedly died on Sunday in a hospital in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province. Tibetans living-in-exile remembered the nun at a candlelight vigil in Dharamsala, where many Tibetans have fled. Dolma and another fellow nun were arrested on March 24 after they staged a peaceful protest at the Kardze market...
09.12.2009
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Smoking Killing Millions in China
Smoking-related diseases are killing about a million people a year in China. And according to a study by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, that number is likely to double in the next ten years. Even so, it is probably not an easy task to get 300 million smokers in China, who consume about a third of the world’s...
09.12.2009
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China: Mysterious Bone Disease in Sichuan Province
This group of elderly people are the last remaining victims of a mysterious bone disease that struck parts of China's Sichuan province in the 1930s. Standing less than a meter tall, the cause of the illness that they all contracted as children is still unknown. Chen Guangming, who lives with other victims in a remote nursing home in the...
09.12.2009
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Gold-Awards beim NTD-Fotografie-Wettberwerb
Nach einem Monat des Wartens stehen sie jetzt fest: die Gewinner des NTD-Fotografie-Wettbewerbs. Auch dieses Jahr war die Ausstellungshalle gefüllt mit Fotografie-Liebhabern, die gespannt darauf warteten, welche der 80 verbliebenen Finalisten von 5000 Teilnehmern mit einem der Gold-Awards und 5.000 Dollar Preisgeld nach Hause gehen...
08.12.2009
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Kopenhagen: Weihnachtsbaum als Beispiel für Energiesparmaßnahmen
Ein hell erleuchteter Weihnachtsbaum versprüht Wärme und Freude. Nachhaltiger wäre die Freude, wenn die Stromkosten dabei nicht so hoch wären. Dies hatte sich der Weihnachtsbaum vor dem Rathaus von Kopenhagen zu Herzen genommen und lässt Freiwillige für seine Lichterketten strampeln. Alle – ob Profisportradler, Schüler oder Politiker -...
08.12.2009
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Südkorea ist bereit für Null-Energie-Haus
Südkorea ist bereit für das Haus der Zukunft. "Green Tomorrow", so heißt das 'nachhaltige' Gebäude, wurde von der Firma Samsung Engineering and Construction entwickelt und ist ein Null-Energie-Haus. Es verbraucht weder fossile Brennstoffe, noch produziert es Kohlendioxid. Den Angaben der Ingenieure von Samsung zufolge wurden im Haus mehr...
08.12.2009
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Sydney - Spendenlauf der Weihnachtsmänner
Hunderte von Weihnachtsmännern bevölkerten am letzten Novemberwochenende die Straßen im australischen Sydney - auf der Suche nach Geld, nicht für sich selbst, sie sammelten für einen guten Zweck. Der älteste Weihnachtsmann war stolze 85 Jahre alt, der jüngste, ein wahres Weihnachtsmännchen, erst zwei. Es war das erste mal, dass die...
08.12.2009
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Market Report - JAL, Asia Higher
In today’s market report… Japan Airlines rallied after news the government may guarantee about $7.8 billion in loans for the debt-stricken airline. The benchmark Nikkei closed at a six-week high, also helped by the dollar's surge against the yen on the back of better-than-expected U.S. jobs data. The economic news boosted investor...
08.12.2009
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U.N. Plea to Climate Conference
Dried dung provides winter fuel for some in Mongolia. But even one of the world's most environmentally friendly countries is trying to do more. Some nomads are attaching solar panels to the roofs of their yurts. The UN's Framework Convention on Climate Change would be impressed with their efforts. Its executive secretary, Yvo de Boer, is...
08.12.2009
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Russia Mourns Nightclub Blaze Victims
Shocked residents in the Russian city of Perm have been laying floral tributes at the scene of Friday's nightclub blaze that's claimed at least 110 lives. Flags fly at half mast on official buildings. Monday has been declared a national day of mourning. Not all the dead have yet been identified. People were still flocking to the central...
08.12.2009
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Doubts over H1N1 Death Toll in China
At a press briefing on Tuesday, the head of China’s Ministry of Health Emergency Response Department, Liang Wannian was questioned about the accuracy of the H1N1 flu death toll. According to Liang Wannian, the number of deaths from H1N1 stands at 178. This is more than three times the figure reported two weeks ago. A prominent Guangdong...
08.12.2009
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Possible Funding for Troubled Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines found itself at the center of international traffic Thursday, with American Airlines and Delta separately in Tokyo to court the troubled carrier with aid and investment offers. Asia's largest airline by revenue, which suspended some repayments on $15 billion in debt, has seen share plummet since Japan's transport minister and...
04.12.2009
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Greenpeace Activists Protest in France
The unexpected protest took place a couple of hours before the National Assembly, the lower house of France's parliament, was due to start a debate on the Copenhagen climate conference which begins next week. Waving banners and calling on French President Nicolas Sarkozy to act now, the protesters called for a commitment to cutting gas...
04.12.2009
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E.U. Open Hearing on Human Rights in China
They discussed religious freedom, minority rights and political prisoners in China, among other issues. The E.U. Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights held a hearing in Brussels on Tuesday. Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Human Rights, Heidi Hautala, expressed the wish of the European Parliament. [Heidi Hautala, Chairwoman, E.U....
04.12.2009
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Market Report - Asia up on Dubai
Dubai's efforts to restructure about $26 billion in debt comforted regional investors Tuesday, while a sudden Bank of Japan meeting boosted Japanese shares. HSBC, which loaned Dubai World almost $20 billion, rose in Hong Kong after the development firm unveiled a restructuring plan. In Hong Kong, China Eastern Airlines rose after it won...
02.12.2009
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Abandoned Horses Foreshadow Dubai Financial Crisis
Five abandoned horses on a property in southwest France may have foreshadowed the Dubai crisis. One day at the start of the year, the stable doors were found wide open and the horses running free. The local vet is concerned not only for the horses, but for the general public. [Catherine Ghys,Veterinarian]: "It can be very very dangerous, yes,...
02.12.2009
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Hong Kong: Scientists Trace Shark Fin Trade
This Hong Kong market is the epicenter of a billion-dollar-a-year industry. According to the World Wildlife Foundation, fifty percent of all shark fins sold in the world come through here. Shark fins are the main ingredient in shark fin soup, a Chinese delicacy served mainly at special occasions like weddings. The practice has been popular in...
02.12.2009
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Australien: Schwarzhandel mit Organen in China nimmt zu
Am 25. November erhielt das Parlament in Canberra eine Nachricht. Sie bog um die Ecke, passierte eine Falun Gong-Demonstration und stieg aus dem Wagen. Der Überbringer: Ein kanadischer Menschenrechtsanwalt - David Matas und die Nachricht: Der Schwarzhandel mit Organen in China nimmt weiter zu. [Kay Rubacek, Sprecherin, Falun...
01.12.2009
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Paris: Urteil im Eutelsat-Skandal - NTDTV geht in die Berufung
In 2004 begann NTDTV nach China zu senden – über einen Satelliten der französischen Firma Eutelsat. Im Juni 2008 beendete Eutelsat plötzlich die Ausstrahlung von NTDTV. Angeblich mussten mehrere Satellitentransponder wegen technischer Störungen abgeschaltet werden. Einer dieser Transponder übertrug das 24-Stunden- Programm von NTDTV nach...
01.12.2009
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Germany: Der Weihnachtsmann vom Jobcafe
Weihnachten steht vor der Tür. Doch für das Jobcafe in München ist es das alltägliche Geschäft; die ersten Nikoläuse haben sich bereits zum Dienst eingefunden. Doch Jens Wittenberger, der Leiter des Jobcafes, nimmt nicht jeden. [Jens Wittenberger, Leiter, Jobcafe]: "Also, ein guter Nikolaus muss verschiedenste Voraussetzungen erfüllen....
01.12.2009
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Market Report - Dubai Fears Ease
Asian investors shook off concerns of Dubai’s financial woes Monday, pushing banks and regional stock markets higher on hopes potential fallout would be limited. Financial markets shuddered last week after Dubai said it would ask creditors of its state-owned development firm to accept a debt standstill. The yen's step back from a 14-year...
01.12.2009
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New Delhi Painting Exhibition Marks Anniversary of Mumbai Attacks
The artists in this anniversary exhibition dealt with various themes on the Mumbai terrorist strikes to the India Gate, a war memorial in the heart of New Delhi. [Seema Kohli, Painter]: "What I have tried to depict here actually is how peace has been invaded by the feeling of terror all over. It was a very universal feeling, which we feel was...
01.12.2009
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Ukraine: Remembering the Great Famine
It’s the 76th anniversary of the Great Famine in the former Ukrainian People's Republic. Hundreds gather in Kyiv for the “Light a Candle” campaign held near 30-meter candles in the memorial complex dedicated to the Great Famine of 1932-1933. Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko and his wife, along with Ukrainian Parliamentarians...
01.12.2009
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Minarets on mosques are the heart of a controversial referendum taking place in Switzerland. The proposal to ban any new minarets is backed by right wing politicians, but vehemently opposed by the government. On Sunday, the Swiss went to the polls to vote on the matter. The government is strongly urging the country to reject the ban, saying it...
01.12.2009
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Belgium: GM Uncertain over Opel’s Future
Belgian Opel workers and government said they were unhappy on Wednesday after General Motors failed to give precise information on the future of the Opel plant in Antwerp. Workers are frustrated by the lack of information about their futures. [Werner Dillen, Union Leader, Opel Antwerp Plant]: "Again, they told us we were going to know...
27.11.2009
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Chinese Christian Leaders Jailed for Trying to Stop Church Demolition
Five leaders of a Christian church group of about 60,000 believers were sentenced to three to seven years in prison on Wednesday, November 25, in Northern China. The Christian leaders--including Pastor Wang Xiaoguang, and two women, Yang Rongli and Zhang Huamei--were arrested in mid September for trying to stop their congregation buildings from...
27.11.2009
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Traditional Chinese Flu Treatments
Acupuncture is an effective treatment for various ailments. And the Chinese have also been using it to prevent and treat the common flu. [Fan Changwei, Acupuncturist]: (Male, Mandarin) "The flu is growing and spreading, actually the ancient Chinese had many methods to prevent epidemics and moxibustion was one. The mugwort herb used in...
27.11.2009
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Market Report - Asian Banks Dip
Asian banks and financial shares dipped Wednesday, as investors sold after weaker-than expected U.S. economic data was released. The U.S. economy grew 2.8 percent in the last quarter, which was down from a forecasted 3.5 percent. Japanese banks fell after Mitsubishi UFJ announced plans last week to sell over $11 billion in shares for...
25.11.2009
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Netherlands: First Flight for Bio-Fuel Plane
This KLM Royal Dutch Airlines jet has just successfully completed the first ever passenger test flight using renewable fuel. One of its four engines ran half on sustainable bio-fuel from the camelina plant and half on traditional kerosene. The bio-fuel used reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80 percent in an experiment welcomed by environment...
25.11.2009
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Opel Restructure Needs 3.3 billion Euros, says General Motors
General Motors will present a plan to European governments to save its struggling Opel business within days. The rescue is estimated to cost 3.3 billion Euros (US$4.9 billion). GM backtracked on plans to sell Opel this month to a consortium led by Canadian car parts manufacturer Magna. However, it needs government aid to keep Opel...
25.11.2009
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Chinese Regime Executes Two Over Toxic Milk Scandal
The Chinese regime executed a dairy farmer and a milk salesman on Tuesday for taking part in the toxic milk scandal last year. The two men, Zhang Yujun and Geng Jinping, were found guilty of producing and selling toxic melamine to artificially increase the protein content in powdered milk for infants. That milk scandal was one of the worst in a...
25.11.2009
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Bloody Harvest: Buch über Organhandel durch das chinesische Regime
Es ist die Sammlung jahrelanger Forschung und Untersuchungen über die Anschuldigungen des Organraubs von politischen Gefangenen durch das chinesische Regime. Das Buch nennt sich „Bloody Harvest: The Killing of Falun Gong for Their Organs." Die kanadischen Autoren David Matas und David Kilgour sind um die Welt gereist, um Aufmerksamkeit über...
24.11.2009
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Obamas Anti-Zensur-Rede in China zensiert
Der amerikanische Präsident Barack Obama hielt am 16. November im Museum für Wissenschaft und Technologie in Shanghai eine Rede vor mehr als 400 ausgewählten chinesischen Studenten. Unter anderem sprach er von Meinungsfreiheit und Religion und beantwortete anschließend Fragen. Unklar bleibt, ob die Menschen in China in den staatlichen...
23.11.2009
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Ukraine: Orange Revolution Anniversary
November 22 marks the day when a series of protests started in Ukraine. The protests were prompted by reports that the results of a run-off vote from 2004 were rigged by authorities. The vote was between leading candidates Viktor Yushchenko and Viktor Yanukovich, but was rigged in favour of Yanukovich. The Ukrainian capital Kiev became the...
23.11.2009
Klage gegen Eutelsat abgewiesen
Das unabhängige chinesischsprachige Netzwerk NTDTV wird Berufung einlegen
PARIS – Am 17. November wies das Pariser Handelsgericht die Klage gegen die in Frankreich ansässige Satellitengesellschaft Eutelsat ab. New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV), eine chinesischsprachige Fernsehgesellschaft, die Sendungen auf dem Festland China ausstrahlt, hatte die Klage eingereicht. NTDTV hatte vorgetragen, dass Eutelsat seine...
23.11.2009
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Menschliches Blutplasma als Orchideendünger in China
Ein chinesischer Blogger mit dem Internetnamen "Lailai Huihui" prahlte in einem chinesischen Orchideenhandelsforum mit einem „hochwirksamen Eiweißdünger“. Die am 7. November veröffentlichten Fotos zeigen einen Beutel mit einer Flüssigkeit, die ins Wasser gegossen wird. Gekennzeichnet ist der Beutel als Blutplasma aus der Chengdu City...
21.11.2009
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Neuseeland: Ein Lächeln kostet nichts
„Ein Lächeln kostet nichts“ und bewirkt dennoch so viel. Und darum geht es bei John Wheatly. [John Wheatley, Bauchredner]: „Ich glaube an ein Lächeln. Es verändert die Atmosphäre, es ist unglaublich.“ An einem schönen Sonntag Nachmittag in Wellington, Neuseeland, tritt John zum letzten Mal auf. Bereits im jungen Alter trat John...
21.11.2009
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Tokio und die Weihnachtsbäume aus Fischen
Ein Aquarium am Stadtrand von Tokio: Schwärme japanischer Sardinen fesseln Erwachsene und Kinder gleichermaßen. Yokohamas Meeresparadies hat eine Truppe von 50.000 Sardinen, die zu Weihnachtsmusik schwimmen. Sobald die Lichter weiß und grün leuchten, scheint der Fischschwarm einen Weihnachtsbaum zu formen. Und die Besucher zahlen...
21.11.2009
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Dalai Lama Urges China to Save Tibet’s Glaciers
At a press conference in Rome, the Tibetan leader raised concerns about climate change and its devastating effects on Tibet’s landscape. [Dalai Lama, Tibetan Spiritual Leader]: "Some of the rivers which come from Tibetan glaciers or snow mountains, some within 15, 20 years may dry. So it is as we mentioned a very, very serious matter. .. So...
21.11.2009
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NTDTV to Appeal Court Decision on Eutelsat Case
In 2004, NTDTV began broadcasting over China on a satellite owned by French company Eutelsat. In June 2008, Eutelsat terminated NTDTV’s broadcast suddenly, saying that several satellite transponders had to be shut down because of technical difficulties. One of these transponders carried NTDTV’s 24-hour signal into China. Many believe...
21.11.2009
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NTDTV to Appeal Court Decision on Eutelsat Case
In 2004, NTDTV began broadcasting over China on a satellite owned by French company Eutelsat. In June 2008, Eutelsat terminated NTDTV’s broadcast suddenly, saying that several satellite transponders had to be shut down because of technical difficulties. One of these transponders carried NTDTV’s 24-hour signal into China. Many believe...
21.11.2009
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NTDs Internationaler chinesischer Klavier-Wettbewerb 2009
Erst vor wenigen Monaten konnte man in den Hallen des Gerald W. Lynch Theaters in Midtown Manhattan NTDs-Gesangswettbewerb miterleben. Nun füllt sich die Halle einmal mehr mit Melodien, erklingen Lieder, ertönt Musik. Herzlich Willkommen zu NTDs 2009 Chinese International Piano Competition. Gleich werden Teilnehmer aus der ganzen Welt zu uns...
18.11.2009
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Präsident Obamas Halbbruder lebt in China
Lernen Sie Mark Ndesandjo kennen ... Musiker, Romanschriftsteller - und Halbbruder von US Präsident Barack Obama. Nach den Angriffen vom 11. September, als er seinen Job und Fokus verlor, begann Ndesandjo ein ungewöhnliches Leben in der chinesischen Goldgräberstadt Shenzhen. [Mark Ndesandjo, Halbbruder von Präsident...
18.11.2009
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USA: Angeblicher Erpresser von David Letterman bestreitet Vorwürfe
Im Rechtsstreit zwischen Talkmaster David Letterman und CBS Fernsehproduzent Joe Halderman plädierte Halderman am Dienstag vor Gericht dafür, die Klage gegen ihn fallen zu lassen. Der Streit begann, weil Halderman angeblich damit gedroht haben soll, Details über Lettermans außereheliches Verhältnis zu Mitarbeiterinnen seiner Talkshow...
18.11.2009
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Czech Republic: Totalitarian Lesson for Czech Students
This morning is a bit unusual for students from Policka High School, who came to school thinking how this day would be. The students experience one day of totalitarian rule in order to better understand how difficult life was under communist rule. Even though partly in a light way, the teacher expects them to get a feel for it. Entering school,...
18.11.2009
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China: Snow Causes Chaos in Central & Eastern China
According to China state-run television, heavy snowfall and plummeting temperatures in recent days across Hubei and Anhui provinces… have led to accidents and forced the closure of main roads. Accidents on icy roads near Hubei's Yichang City caused traffic jams that lasted six hours into the early hours of the morning. "I'm trying to go...
18.11.2009
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New Book Says Chinese Regime Sells Organs from Prisoners of Conscience
It’s the culmination of years of research and investigation into the Chinese regime’s alleged practice of harvesting organs from prisoners of conscience. The book is called Bloody Harvest: The Killing of Falun Gong for Their Organs. Canadian authors David Matas and David Kilgour have been travelling around the world to raise awareness about...
18.11.2009
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Germany: Thousands Mourn Death of German Soccer Player Robert Enke
They came from all over Germany to honor their national goalkeeper who committed suicide. 45 thousand fans, friends and family of Robert Enke attended the memorial service at his team's stadium in Hannover. Enke, who suffered from depression, threw himself under a train earlier this week. President of Enke's team, Hannover 96, led the...
16.11.2009
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Unverständnis in Italien über Kreuz-Verbot
In einer Mathestunde in einer Schule in Rom arbeiten die Schüler wie gewöhnlich unter dem Blick von Jesus. Viele Klassenzimmer in dem großen katholischen Land haben Kreuze an der Wand hängen - doch nicht mehr lange. Der Europäische Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte hat die Anordnung erlassen alle Kreuze zu entfernen. Es wurde beschlossen,...
15.11.2009
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China: Skepsis über die neue „Korruptions Hotline“ der KPCh
Eine chinesische Website lädt die Öffentlichkeit ein, korrupte kommunistische Beamte oder Organisationen online anzuzeigen. Das Zentrum für Amtsvergehen der Obersten Volksstaatsanwaltschaft ging mit diesem Dienst am 28. Oktober online. Laut der Zeitung Guangzhou Daily wurde die Website so beliebt, dass Benutzer nur zwei Tage nach der...
15.11.2009
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China: Müll in Drachen verwandeln
Der Pekinger Han Fushan ist Rentner. Doch er ist beschäftigter als je zuvor. In seinem ganzen Leben hatte der Ingenieur nur mit Bauzeichnungen zu tun. Erst im Ruhestand entdeckte er seine neue Leidenschaft - Drachen- Basteln. Die traditionellen Materialien, aus denen die chinesischen Drachen gebaut werden, reichen von Seide und Reispapier...
15.11.2009
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China: Human Rights Watch Documents Chinese Black Jails
It’s titled “An Alleyway in Hell”—a report Human Rights Watch released on Wednesday. The rights group interviewed 35 Chinese citizens who wanted to go to Beijing, or other provincial capitals, to submit grievances on abuses—grievances like illegal land grabs, corruption or police torture. But instead of getting help, the petitioners...
15.11.2009
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Brite zieht in ein Baumhaus um
Nick Weston ist 28 Jahre alt und von Beruf Designer. Doch bekannter ist er dafür, dass er frischen Wind in das städtische Leben bringt. Er verabschiedete sich vom Londoner Leben und baute sich ein Baumhaus in einem Wald bei Sussex. [Nick Weston, Designer]: „Ich hatte keine Arbeit und konnte es mir nicht leisten in der Stadt zu leben....
10.11.2009
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Was macht die Franzosen zu .... Franzosen?
Die Sehenswürdigkeiten sind unverwechselbar, aber wie steht es mit Frankreichs Identität - die steht jetzt zur Debatte. Frankreichs Minister für Einwanderung hat gerade einen nationalen Klärungsprozess gestartet, um zu ergründen, was die Franzosen französisch macht. Ein rechter Parlamentsabgeordneter sagt dazu, dass wurde auch...
10.11.2009
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China: Füllung des Drei-Schluchten-Damms verschlimmert Wassermangel
Am 15. September begann der Drei-Schluchten-Damm entlang des Yangtze Flusses in der Provinz Hubei seine Wasserreserve zu erhöhen. Der Wasserspiegel des Staudamms soll in einigen Tagen 175 Meter erreichen. Das Auffüllen des Damms auf Maximalkapazität bedeutet aber weniger Wasser stromabwärts. Das geschieht zu einem Zeitpunkt, wo 1,5...
10.11.2009
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Claude Levi-Strauss stirbt im Alter von 100 Jahren
Claude Levi-Strauss ist tot. Der Mann, der in der Öffentlichkeit durch seinen Bestseller „Traurige Tropen“ bekannt wurde, starb am Samstag den 30. Oktober im Alter von 100 Jahren. Nach seinem Studium in Rechtswissenschaft und Philosophie war er Gymnasiallehrer in Paris, bevor er per Kulturaustausch als Gastprofessor für Soziologie 1935...
10.11.2009
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Market Report - Central Banks Intervene
Asian shares were up Tuesday boosted by Wall Street gains. The South Korean, Philippine and Thai central banks were spotted stepping into the market to stem appreciation against the US dollar. In Seoul, defense firm shares jumped after a report of a naval skirmish with North Korea in Yellow Sea waters off the west coast. No casualties were...
10.11.2009
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NTD's 2009 Chinese International Photography Competition
The world is a very big place, full of diverse lands, people, and cultures beyond the description of words. These are all glimpses of the past, moments in time that were gone in a fraction of a second. Only the very best photographers are able to find these moments amongst the millions of other moments. In this year’s NTD 2009 Chinese...
10.11.2009
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Deutschland: Merkel, Trabants Celebrate Berlin Wall Fall
Merkel, who grew up in East Germany, is leading the 20th anniversary celebrations marking the day the wall collapsed. [Angela Merkel, German Chancellor]: "Before the happiness of freedom came, many suffered. If there is anything I regret for the course of the last 20 years it is the fact that it took us so long to recognize this form of...
10.11.2009
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Europa: Bridge Collapses in Andorra
Rescue teams remove the bodies of construction workers killed when the bridge they were building in the Principality of Andorra collapsed. Six workers were badly injured and others are believed to be buried under the rubble. Andorra's Interior Minister Victor Naudi says rescue work is taking longer than expected. [Victor Naudi, Andorra...
10.11.2009
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CCP Pressures Bangladesh to Stop Tibet Photo Exhibit
When Chinese officials in Bangladesh put pressure on a local gallery to shut down a photography exhibition on Tibetans in exile, organizers refused to give in. But then the Bangladesh government—a staunch ally of the Chinese regime—stepped in. They sent in police to close it down. The exhibition, titled “Into Exile: Tibet 1949 to 2009,”...
10.11.2009
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Falun Gong Flüchtlinge finden Trost in Neuseeland
In China gibt es die Legende der Udumbara Blume, die alle 3.000 Jahre einmal blüht. [Sanpu He, Falun Gong Praktizierender]: "Ich sah zwei Büschel kleiner weißer Blumen auf dem Fenster und der Eisenstange. Die Blumen waren sehr klein und hatten lange Stile." Im Buddhismus symbolisiert die Blume den Segen des Himmels. Aber für Sanpu He...
06.11.2009
China: Falun Gong-Praktizierende aus Shanghai verklagt Polizei wegen Folter
Am 8. September wurde die 39-jährige Zhang Ying außerhalb ihres Hauses von Zivilpolizisten vom Büro für Öffentliche Sicherheit Shanghai gekidnappt. Ihre Mutter sagte, dass Zhang verhaftet wurde weil sie Falun Gong praktiziert, eine traditionelle chinesische Meditationspraxis. [Frau Cu, Mutter von Zhang Ying]: "Die Polizei verhaftete sie...
06.11.2009
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British Foreign Secretary Meets Gorbachev
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband is on a two-day trip in Moscow. On November 2, he met with former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev and the editorial staff of the opposition newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, which Gorbachev partly owns. Miliband stated that the UK and Russia can work together and improve relations despite some setbacks in...
06.11.2009
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China: CCP’s “Corruption Hotline" Overloaded but Fails to Impress
A Chinese website is inviting the public to report corrupt communist officials or organizations online. The Impeaching Center of the Supreme People’s Procuratorate began operating the website on October 28th. According to the Guangzhou Daily newspaper, the website became so popular that users had difficulty accessing its pages just two days...
06.11.2009
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Schmutziger Deal zwischen Jacques Rogge und dem chinesischen Sportminister offenbart
In einem Buch spricht Chinas ehemaliger Sportminister, Yuan Weimin, von einem geheimen Deal zwischen dem Präsidenten des Internationalen Olympischen Komitees, Jacques Rogge, und dem chinesischen Regime. Als Ghostwriter Yuan Shan verfasste er das Buch mit dem Titel "Yuan Weimin and the Sports World". Darin ist von einer geheimen mündlichen...
04.11.2009
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Exil-Uiguren-Führerin: China bringt Uiguren-Frauen nach China
Bei einer Pressekonferenz in Tokio sagte die im Exil lebende Uiguren-Führerin Rebiya Kadeer, dass 300.000 Uiguren-Frauen, die zum Arbeiten nach China geschickt wurden, 14 bis 25 Jahre alt sind. Sie sagt, dass die meisten von ihnen unter schwersten Bedingungen arbeiten. [Rebiya Kadeer, Uiguren-Führerin im Exil]: "China nahm 300.000 Mädchen...
04.11.2009
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Market Report - CIT Files for Bankruptcy
Debt-stricken U.S. lender CIT has filed for bankruptcy. The global financial crisis left the company unable to fund itself, pushing the dollar and Asian financial stocks lower. The bankruptcy of the century-old firm… that lends to small and medium-sized businesses including Dunkin' Donuts… was widely expected. The announcement is a...
04.11.2009
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Russian President Honors Victims of Communist Persecution
In Russia, Memorial Day for the victims of political persecution under the communist regime was commemorated last week, and President Dmitry Medvedev sent a clear message through his video blog at kremlin.ru. [Dmitry Medvedev, Russian President]: "Millions of people were killed as a result of terror and false accusations. Millions were deprived...
04.11.2009
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Landslide Hits Spanish Tourist Beach
At least two people are known to have died when a landslide sent tons of rock plunging onto this popular beach on the Spanish island of Tenerife. The victims were both women, one British, the other local. Rescue teams with sniffer dogs were drafted in but emergency crews say no-one is thought to be buried in the rubble. The rockslide was up...
04.11.2009
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China: Landslides Triggered by Filling of Three Gorges Dam
On September 15th, China’s State Council gave the green light to fill the Three Gorges Dam situated along the Yangtze River in central Hubei Province. China’s state media reports the dam, originally at 478 feet, will peak at 574 feet in November. In the city of Chongqing, the influx of water into the dam has caused mountainous areas to...
04.11.2009
Irrtum westlicher Demokraten
Niebel will Finanzhilfen für China streichen
Entwicklungshilfeminister Dirk Niebel setzte sich in den vergangenen Tagen der Kritik seiner Mit-Demokraten aus, denn er kündigte an, die Hilfen für China künftig zu streichen. Niebel betonte, dass er unsere Mittel konzentrieren wolle um sie dort einzusetzen, wo sie am meisten gebraucht würden. „Armutsbekämpfung ist für Deutschland...
02.11.2009
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Market Report - Asian Markets Slide
Asian shares fell Thursday after an unexpected drop in U.S. home sales last month. It’s restarted worries about global growth—and it’s led to a shift away from riskier assets. Worries about the U.S. economy lifted the yen against the dollar, helping to send the Nikkei below 10,000 for the first time in three weeks. Seoul's KOSPI index...
29.10.2009
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German President Horst Koehler appointed the new government's cabinet ministers during a ceremony in Berlin on Wednesday before they took their oath in front of the Bundestag, or parliament. Ten ministers from Chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU Christian Democrats, and five men and women from newly appointed Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle's...
29.10.2009
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Shanghai Falun Gong Practitioner Sues Police for Torture
Plain-clothed police from the Shanghai Cangning Bureau of Public Security kidnapped 39-year-old Zhang Ying on September 8th outside her home. Her mother says Zhang was taken away because she practices Falun Gong, a traditional Chinese meditation discipline. [Ms. Cu, Zhang Ying’s Mother]: “The police illegally arrested her and beat her....
29.10.2009
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Falun Gong Refugees Find Comfort in New Zealand
There’s a legend in China that the udumbara flower blossoms only once every 3,000 years. [Sanpu He, Falun Gong Practitioner]: “I saw two bunches of small white flowers on the window and iron bar. The flowers were very small and had long branches.” In Buddhism, the flower symbolizes a blessing from the heavens. But for Sanpu He it...
27.10.2009
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Hundreds of foreign and domestic have gathered for a five-day long cultural and sporting extravaganza. You can do anything from getting a camel ride to buying handicrafts and competing in unique competitions. [Rajesh Yadav, Local Official]: "We have tried our best to make this year’s fair more grand that last year. We have all the...
27.10.2009
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German on Trial for Muslim Murder
A German man is on trial for killing an Egyptian woman, lets get the full report. Egyptian Marwa El-Sherbiny was stabbed to death in a German court in July. The 31-year-old mother-of-one was pregnant at the time. Now the man accused of killing her, known only as Alex W., has gone on trial in the same court building in the eastern German city...
27.10.2009
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China's H1N1 Flu Cases Double in Recent Weeks
The spread of H1N1 flu virus has prompted many schools in China to temporarily shut down. Students are being kept at the schools, and those with flu symptoms have been quarantined. At Qingdao Technological University in Shandong Province, 20 new cases of H1N1 were confirmed last week. More than 500 students have fevers. Classes there have now...
27.10.2009
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Market Report - South Korean GDP Grows
South Korea's economy grew the most in over seven years last quarter, but a weaker outlook is expected to keep interest rates steady. It went up nearly three percent in the last three months. Seoul shares reversed early losses, as the economic news sparked buying of retailers on hopes of better sales ahead. SK Energy, the nation's top crude...
26.10.2009
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London Film Festival - Hometown Stories
Saturday night and fans flock to London’s Leicester Square, for the screening of some of this year’s most exciting movies. This is the 53rd BFI London Film Festival. Having its British premier today was "Samson and Delilah", an Australian made movie about Australia’s indigenous Aboriginal population. It centers around a love story between...
26.10.2009
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Chinese Official Shi Honghui Sued for Human Rights Violations
Shi Honghui has been in charge of the labor camps in China’s Guangdong province since 2000. Now, he’s being sued in the U.S. for his alleged role in the ongoing persecution of Falun Gong in his jurisdiction. According to the class action suit, Shi’s job is to set policy for and implement Guangdong's labor camp system to monitor, suppress,...
26.10.2009
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Asterix feiert seinen 50. Geburtstag
In den Abenteuern von Asterix dem Gallier werden Geburtstage mit Festmahlen, Wildschweinbraten, Geschenken von Schildern, Schwertern oder dem Verprügeln von Römern gefeiert. Zu seinem 50. Geburtstag wird der kleine schnurrbärtige Gallier in Frankreich ganz groß gefeiert. Der pfiffige Asterix und sein Freund Obelix erschienen zum ersten Mal...
25.10.2009
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China: Bleischmelzwerke trotz schwerer Bleivergiftungen weiter in Betrieb
Das ist Zhang Jiahang aus dem Dorf Shibin in Jiyuan. Er ist gerade vier Jahre alt, aber ein Bluttest zeigt, dass unter allen Kindern im Dorf bei ihm die höchsten Bleiwerte im Blut sind. Wie Jiahangs Großmutter sagt, leidet er unter Lernschwierigkeiten. [Li Hudie, Großmutter von Jiahang]: "Er ist ungehorsam und manchmal sehr launisch. Er...
25.10.2009
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Buchveröffentlichung über Geheimnisse des britischen Geheimdienstes MI5
Zum hundertsten Jahrestag der Gründung des britischen Geheimdienstes MI5 veröffentlicht Großbritanniens führender Geheimdienst-Historiker, Professor Christopher Andrew, jetzt das Buch "Defence of the Realm" - Verteidigung des Königreiches - das Ergebnis seiner jahrelangen Nachforschungen in den Archiven des MI5. Es handelt von der...
25.10.2009
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China: Henan Lead Smelters Continue Operation After Lead Poisoning
This is Zhang Jiahang from Shibin Village in Jiyuan City. He’s just four years old, but a blood test has found that he has the highest level of lead in his blood out of all of the other children here. According to Jiahang’s grandmother, he’s been experiencing learning difficulties. [Li Hudie, Jiahang’s Grandmother]: "He is not obedient...
20.10.2009
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Chinese Democracy Activist Sentenced for Subversion
A former Chinese judge and university professor has been found guilty of “subversion of state power” and given a 10-year prison sentence. Guo Quan had challenged China’s one-party rule. Guo had been detained several times since 2007 for things like posting articles on the Internet that called for a democratic system in China. In 2008, he...
20.10.2009
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Market Report - Apple Boosts Asia
Apple's upbeat earnings and quarterly sales records helped to boost Asian technology shares Tuesday. A slew of strong results pushing Wall Street to a 12-month high lifted Japan's Nikkei, particularly the chip sector. Construction equipment maker Komatsu jumped after the Nikkei newspaper said it made a $110 million profit in the last quarter...
20.10.2009
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Japanischer Geschäftsanzug tötet Grippe-Virus
Der neueste Modetrend in der Geschäftswelt begeistert die Straßen von Tokio. Der lizensierte Geschäftsanzug von Haruyama soll seinen Träger vor Viren, wie dem Schweinegrippevirus, schützen. [Shinto Hirata, Haruyama, Stellvertretender Direktor für Merchandising]: „Der Anzug reagiert auf Sonnen- und Fluoreszenzlicht, was eine chemische...
19.10.2009
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„Spiderman“ erklettert Wolkenkratzer in Paris
Alain Robert, alias "Spiderman", ist bekannt für seine Kletteraktionen auf Hochhäusern. Nun hat er ein 152 Meter hohes Gebäude in der Gegend von La Defense in Paris erklommen. „Spiderman“ benötigte dafür eine Stunde. [Alain Robert, Spiderman]: „Dafür gibt es nur einen Grund: Es macht mir einfach Spaß.“ Mit speziellen Bandagen...
19.10.2009
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Hongkong: Weltweit erster Solar-Golfwagen
Der Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Golfplatz in Hongkong präsentiert stolz seinen Beitrag zur Ökologie. Denn er nutzt den ersten und größten Golfwagen, der mit Solarzellen angetrieben wird. Aber der Wagen hat auch wirtschaftliche Vorteile. [Cameron Halliday, The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau]: „Wir schätzen, dass wir 50-70% Energieverbrauch an dem...
19.10.2009
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China: 66-Jährige stirbt nach Appell gegen Abholzung im Arbeitslager
Die 66-jährige Liu Fengqing wurde am 15. August zu einem Jahr Arbeitslager verurteilt. Ihr wurde vorgeworfen, dass sie dieses Jahr 35 Mal nach Peking ging, um gegen die illegale Abholzung durch lokale Beamte zu appellieren. Laut chinesischen Gesetzen dürfen über 60-Jährige nicht in ein Arbeitslager geschickt werden. Trotz allem führte die...
19.10.2009
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Market Report - Oil Hits New Year High
Today oil prices pushed up to a one-year high of over $79 dollars a barrel. It gave a boost to energy-related shares and helped stocks around the region recover. Asian shares hovered near 14-month highs on Monday, shaking off an early dip after disappointing earnings from U.S. corporate giants such as General Electric. South Korean technology...
19.10.2009
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A new bill concerning Iceland's deposits deal was put before parliament today. The island has agreed to pay back Britain and the Netherlands billions in deposits lost during the credit crisis. Iceland's Prime Minister says the new deal will have positive effects. This includes helping remove currency restrictions put in place at the height of...
19.10.2009
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12 Die in China Coal Mine Explosion
An explosion Wednesday at a coalmine in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region killed at least 12 workers. According to reports from state-run media, workers were using dynamite to blast rocks at the Dafeng Mine in the city of Shizuishan, when the dynamite went off unexpectedly. Seven miners are recovering in hospital, and two others remain missing....
19.10.2009
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Market Report - Asia Follows Dow Up
Asian shares rallied on Thursday after the Dow's climb through the 10,000 mark, as investors bought regional exporters on U.S. economic optimism. Japanese automakers like Honda gained, pushing the benchmark Nikkei higher. It comes despite an overall tumble in U.S. car sales in September as the "cash for clunkers" program ended. Mitsubishi UFJ...
15.10.2009
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Soccer Diplomacy for Turkey and Armenia
The presidents of Turkey and Armenia met in the Turkish city of Bursa. They’re watching a soccer match together to try to restore ties between the two countries. Turkish President Abdullah Gul met with Armenian President Serzh Sarksyan for talks yesterday, and to watch a World Cup soccer match. They want to end domestic opposition to the...
15.10.2009
Europa: IEA on Rapid Rise in Oil Prices
The International Energy Agency is concerned about a rapid rise in oil prices. But it remains optimistic about the outcome of the Copenhagen climate summit. The executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) is concerned a rapid rise in oil prices could hurt economic recovery. Crude oil futures surged to a 2009 high above $75 a...
15.10.2009
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Chinese Court Doles Out More Death Sentences to Uighurs
A Chinese court on Thursday (October 15) handed out more death sentences to people convicted of violent crimes during July’s deadly riots in Xinjiang. The state-run Xinhua news agency reported that a court in Urumqi, Xinjiang's capital, convicted a total of six people—three received death sentences, and three others got suspended death...
15.10.2009
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China: Falun Gong Practitioner Dies After Years of Persecution
Yang Xiaojing and Cao Dong married in February 2000. However, their life together was to be short-lived. Ten days after their wedding, the pair was arrested by Beijing authorities for their practice of Falun Gong, a traditional Chinese spiritual practice persecuted by the Communist regime. In May 2001, Yang was sentenced to 18 months of hard...
13.10.2009
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Chinese Community Leader Praises Shen Yun in Toronto
And after seeing Shen Yun perform in Toronto, a Chinese-Canadian community leader said that one performance in particular was really moving. Alex Yuan is the president of the Chinese Canadian Conservative Association. He saw Shen Yun in Toronto and says the show is something to be proud of. [Alex Yuan, Chinese Canadian Conservative...
13.10.2009
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Aurora Mayor Praises Shen Yun in Toronto
At one Shen Yun performance in Toronto, the mayor of a Canadian town says that she was touched by the show's compassion. Shen Yun performed before a packed house at Toronto’s Canon Theatre on Friday night. Among them, was Phyllis Morris, the mayor of Aurora in Ontario. [Phyllis Morris, Aurora Mayor]: “You feel like you are in another...
13.10.2009
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Market Report - Asia Mixed By and Large
In today’s market report… Singapore's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, expanding by 14.9 percent. But the country’s central bank is remaining cautiously optimistic, saying the economic revival could taper off. Asian markets were mixed by and large today, with Japan closed for a holiday and Korea's Kospi lower on...
12.10.2009
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Canadian Music Conductor: "A Very Extravagant Program"
Canadian conductor Kerry Stratton is the conductor and musical director of the Toronto Philharmonia. He had his first Shen Yun experience at Toronto’s Canon Theater at the weekend. [Kerry Stratton, Conductor]: “I liked it very much. It was a very extravagant program. I liked it. The dancing was like nothing I have ever seen...
12.10.2009
David Rosand über da Vinci
Leonardos Letztes Abendmahl legt die Messlatte
Die Titanen der Renaissance – Leonardo, Michelangelo und Raphael – sind eng miteinander verwoben durch die Fäden ihres Stils, die Komplexität und ihre Rückkehr zur klassischen Kultur. Dr. David Rosand, Professor für Kunstgeschichte der New Yorker Columbia University, hilft uns, den Garnen dieser Meister zu folgen, die in den Teppich...
11.10.2009
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China: 66-Year-Old Petitioner Dies in Labor Camp
66-year-old Liu Fengqing was sentenced to one-year in a labor camp on August 15. Her supposed crime? She had gone to Beijing 35 times this year to appeal against illegal logging by local officials. According to China’s law books, people over 60 years old cannot be sent to labor camps. Despite this, 20 police took Liu from her home and sent...
10.10.2009
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China: Tausende kamen zur jährlichen Flutwelle
Hunderttausende Chinesen versammelten sich am Dienstag dem 6. Oktober am Qiantang Fluss im Osten Chinas, um sich eine riesige Wasserwelle anzusehen, die den Fluss hinauf kam. Etwa 600.000 Menschen standen am unteren Ende des Qiantang in der Provinz Zhejiang, um dieses Naturereignis zu bestaunen, das sich gewöhnlich am 18. Tag des achten Monats...
10.10.2009
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New York: Längste Fußgängerbrücke der Welt eröffnet
Die frühere Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge ist jetzt offiziell die längste Fußgängerbrücke der Welt ... und ... sie bekam einen neuen Namen: Walkway Over The Hudson. Doch anfangs war das Projekt nur ein Traum. [Amy Husten, Geschäftsführerin, Walkway Over the Hudson Project]: "Nach einem Traum ... einem Traum von jemandem ... der von...
10.10.2009
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Shen Yun nach Special Shows in Genf wieder in New York zurück
Flughafen Newark, New York: Fans versammeln sich zu einem herzlichen Empfang der Künstler der Internationalen Shen Yun Tourneegruppe, die nach drei erfolgreichen Shows in Genf wieder heimischen Boden betreten. [Michelle Ren, Shen Yun, Leitende Tänzerin]: „Ich erinnere mich an die Pause bei der ersten Aufführung. Die Zuschauer riefen:...
10.10.2009
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Market Report - Asian Markets Up
In today’s market report… the U.S. dollar rose after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the need for tighter interest rates will arise as the economy heals. Hints from the Fed of eventually higher U.S. rates offered the dollar a reprieve, after a relentless slide that pushed a number of Asian currencies up. Asian regional share...
09.10.2009
Empire State Building leuchtet für das chinesische kommunistische Regime
[Stephanie Rogers, Studentin]: „Eine totalitäre Diktatur sollte nicht vom Empire State Building heute Nacht geehrt werden.“ Demonstranten ärgern sich über die Entscheidung des Empire State Buildings, die chinesische rote Revolution zu ehren. Für zwei Nächte leuchten rote und gelbe Lichter, die die Flagge der kommunistischen Partei...
08.10.2009
Nissan Unveils Electric Land Glider
Japan's No.3, Nissan Motor says the future is electric with possibilities-- literally. Nissan estimates 10 percent of all cars by 2020 will be electric vehicles and is among the most aggressive proponent of pure EVs. Unveiling its electric Land Glider, which yokes motorcycle handling with zero emission technology, the concept car can power up...
08.10.2009
Three Scientists Share Nobel Prize in Chemistry
The 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists on Wednesday (October 7). Americans Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and Thomas A. Steitz, and Israeli Ada E. Yonath shared the cash prize of $1.4-million U.S. dollars for their research on the ribosome—a breakthrough that allows the development of powerful new...
08.10.2009
20th Anniversary, Leipzig Peaceful Revolution
October the 9th marks 20 years since the Leipzig peaceful revolution. Every Monday, thousands of people gathered in the city to express their discontent about life in East Germany. Citizens were unhappy of the political repression and lived in fear of the German Stasi secret police. Then one Monday, over 70-thousand East Germans marched through...
08.10.2009
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Chinese Rights Acitivist Hu Jia Nominated for Nobel Prize
Chinese human rights activist Hu Jia has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for the second year in a row. An outspoken activist on AIDS and environmental issues, Hu Jia has also called for an official inquiry into the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. In April 2008, Hu was sentenced to 3.5 years for so-called “inciting subversion of...
08.10.2009
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Shen Yun to Premiere in Hong Kong in 2010
The highly acclaimed Chinese classical dance company Shen Yun Performing Arts will be performing in Hong Kong for the very first time in 2010. The news was announced at a press conference in Hong Kong on Sunday. The show, sponsored in part by NTDTV, will be presented at the Lyric Theatre at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. At least...
06.10.2009
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Jet Company CEO: Shen Yun Embodies Fundamental Human Values
Audience members at Shen Yun in Geneva were delighted by Shen Yun's presentation of traditional Chinese culture, and the sheer beauty and purity of Chinese classical dance. [Georges Povaray, Rotary Club from Lyon]: "I was really captivated by what was presented, by the colors, by the costumes, by the backgrounds and the spontaneity of all those...
06.10.2009
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Chinese Premier Visits North Korea
Chinese premier Wen Jiabao is on a three-day state visit to North Korea to discuss—among other things—the strengthening of economic ties between the two countries. Mr. Wen’s entourage includes senior people from the Chinese Communist Party's departments of foreign affairs, defense and commerce. The reclusive North Korean leader, Kim Jong...
06.10.2009
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Chinesische Behörden verfolgen Kinder vom Opfer
Am 28. Januar diesen Jahres verstarb der 66-jährige Jiang Xijing aus Chongqing in Zentralchina. Er war zuvor in ein sogenanntes Lager zur „Umerziehung durch Arbeit“ geschickt worden, weil er Falun Gong, einer vom kommunistischen Regime verfolgten spirituellen Praktik, nachging. Offiziell heißt es, Jiang erlag einem Herzinfarkt. In einem...
05.10.2009
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Shanxi Behörden belästigen Kirchenmitglieder nach der Fabrikzerstörung
Am 13. September zerstörten Behörden in der Stadt Linfeng / China eine Schuhfabrik, die sich noch im Bau befand. Die Fabrik wurde von Mitgliedern der Shanxi Linfeng Fushan Kirche erbaut,in der viele auch lebten. Behörden behaupten, dass die Mitglieder ohne Genehmigung eine Kirche bauen würden, eine Anschuldigung, die sie bestreiten....
05.10.2009
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Market Report - U.S. Jobs Spook Asia
In today’s market report… Asian financial markets steadied near three-week lows, after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data spooked investors about the pace of global economic recovery. The U.S. employment figures raised doubts about how strong consumer demand is in the world's biggest economy. Japan's own jobless rate is declining, but...
05.10.2009
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"When Evil Is Hidden, It Flourishes"
They came from different cities. They have different jobs, different backgrounds, different ethnicities. But they all share one thing in common: They are practitioners of Falun Gong, a Chinese spiritual discipline. In subway stops across Moscow, these adherents of Falun Gong have gathered for a singular purpose: to spread awareness of the...
05.10.2009
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China: 16 Heilongjiang Schools Closed Due to H1N1
An outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus has caused 16 schools to close in the northeastern Chinese province of Heilongjiang. Health authorities there say with the arrival of fall and winter, there is a chance the situation could become much worse. September marked the beginning of the new school year in China, and with it came a new wave of the...
05.10.2009
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NTDTV’s Satellite Signal Into China Blocked
Our NTDTV satellite broadcast over Asia experienced severe signal blockage over the past few weeks. It’s our ST1 satellite—the last remaining NTDTV satellite signal that broadcasts into Taiwan and China after our Eutelsat broadcast was cut off in 2008. The ST1 signal began experiencing sporadic blockage on September 17, which increased to...
05.10.2009
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Drohung gegen chinesischen Professor wegen Aufruf zur Absage der Parade am 1. Oktober
Am 10. September veröffentlichte Professor Sun Wenguang einen an den chinesischen Führer Hu Jintao adressierten offenen Brief. Darin rief er Hu auf, die Parade am 1. Oktober zur Verherrlichung der 60-jährigen kommunistischen Herrschaft abzusagen. Und nun erhielt Professor Sun zwei anonyme Morddrohungen. An der Oberfläche scheint der Einwand...
01.10.2009
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Australiens Vater des Jahres 2009
Der australische „Father of the Year Award“ ging dieses Jahr an Herrn Li Cunxin. Der hingebungsvolle Vater dreier Kinder feiert den Preis Zuhause mit seiner Familie. Der Preis wurde vom Father’s Day Council und dem Shepherd Centre, einer Organisation zur Unterstützung schwerhöriger Kinder, präsentiert. Li wurde als fürsorglicher und...
01.10.2009
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Market Report - Asian Shares Edge Higher
In today’s market report… Asian shares edged higher ahead of key economic data due later in the week. ICBC, the world's largest bank by market value, agreed to buy a 19-percent stake in ACL Bank from Bangkok Bank for almost $105 million. Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, which is partially owned by Citigroup, said it had completed a...
01.10.2009
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Ukrainians Demand Human Rights for Prisoners
This activity in front of the ombudsman’s office was organized by the human rights organization “Svoboda”. Protesters are calling on the defender of Human Rights Ombudsman, Nina Karpachyova to do her job. [Viktor Scherbina, “Svoboda” Representative]: “She doesn’t act according to her oath, which she gave to the people of Ukraine...
01.10.2009
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China: Voices of Dissent Amidst CCP's Anniversary Parade
This was the front page of the Jinzhou Evening News in Liaoning province on Sunday. The sea of red flags was meant to show the local celebrations for China’s October 1st celebrations that mark the 60th anniversary of the Communist Party’s takeover of China. What many readers saw, however, were the 8 small characters inscribed on a pillar...
01.10.2009
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Angriff auf Festumzug zum Austritt aus der KP Chinas
In Ansan, Südkorea, feierten zahlreiche Menschenrechtler, Demokratieaktivisten und Falun Gong-Anhänger das Erreichen der 60-Millionen-Marke ausgetretener Mitgliedern der Kommunistischen Partei Chinas. Doch während der friedlichen Kundgebung kam es laut Zeugenberichten zu Attacken durch Männer aus dem chinesischen Botschaftsmilieu. Die...
29.09.2009
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Burmesische Exil-Mönche fordern Frieden
Der 21. September ist der Internationale Tag des Friedens, aber er war auch der zweite Jahrestag eines von buddhistischen Mönchen angeführten Aufstandes gegen Burmas Militär-Junta. Etwa zweihundert verbannte Mönche, Nonnen und Dissidenten reisten von Thailands Hauptstadt in die Kreisstadt Mae Sot in der Nähe der thailändisch-burmesischen...
29.09.2009
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Viren-Attacke auf Auslandsmedien in China
Am Montag veröffentlichte die Vereinigung der Auslandskorrespondenten in China auf ihrer Website eine Viren-Warnung: Der Absender, eine gewisse „Pam Bourdon“, habe an die Nachrichtenassistenten der Auslandsreporter gefälschte Emails versandt. „Pam“ behauptete dabei, Redakteurin der Wirtschaftsredaktion des jeweiligen Ziel-Mediums zu...
29.09.2009
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Chinesischer Bauer erntet Früchte in Baby-Form
In dem klassischen chinesischen Roman "Reise in den Westen" gibt es eine imaginäre Frucht in Form eines Babys, die demjenigen der sie isst Unsterblichkeit verleiht. Der chinesische Bauer Hao Xianzhang hofft nicht für immer zu leben. Doch er hofft, die sagenumwobene Frucht verkaufen zu können. Der 45-Jährige hat dieses Jahr 18.000 Birnen in...
29.09.2009
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Market Report - Yen Surges Hits Nikkei
In today’s market report… the yen rose to a near 8-month high against the dollar, pushing the Nikkei below the 10,000 mark. Japan's finance minister reportedly said current exchange rates are not anything strange, hinting that government intervention was unlikely. In the wake of the German election, the euro also climbed to its highest...
28.09.2009
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Actress Julia Roberts Shooting Film in India
Here in Gurgaon, located on the outskirts of New Delhi, actress Julia Roberts is shooting for her next film “Eat, Pray, Love”. The film crew is mostly shooting at Hari Mandir temple and will also shoot at Pataudi Palace, where she is staying. Reports say her huge film set has caused disruption to the Navratri festival celebration. The film...
28.09.2009
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"Congo Tour" Travels in the Czech Republic
The Theater Club in Policka is the first stop of the Congo Tour. It’s part of an effort to educate the public about the difficult life for women in the African nation. It’s traveling to more than 30 Czech cities. Marketa Kutilova is the creator and director of the Congo Tour. She says the project depicts her time working as a journalist and...
28.09.2009
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Taiwan Blocks Visit by Uighur Leader Rebiya Kadeer
Exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer will not be allowed to visit Taiwan in December as she had planned, Taiwanese officials announced on Friday. Kadeer had been invited to give a series of speeches in December. She was invited by Freddie Lin, a singer in a popular Taiwan rock band. Lin is an advocate for Taiwan independence and a supporter of...
28.09.2009
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Hong Kong: Chinese Dissident Art Show
An experimental group of artists in September 1979 hung their work on railings outside, after being denied official exhibition space in the China Art Gallery in Beijing. Led by Wang Keping and Huang Rui, the group called themselves the Xingxing, or 'Stars', and Katie de Tilly, owner of a gallery in Hong Kong, says it opened the door to the...
28.09.2009
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German Chancellor To Form New Coalition
German’s voted to give conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel a second term yesterday. Projections show the vote has also allowed her to dump her center-left coalition partners, in favor of the pro-business Free Democrats, or FDP. [Angela Merkel, German Chancellor]: "Not just you are happy, I am, as well. We have managed something great, we...
28.09.2009
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Globaler Han Couture Design Wettbewerb 2009
Elegante Bewegungen zu faszinierenden Farbspielen. Und als die Musik erklang, war es so, als ob man in den Himmel gestiegen wäre. Das ist Han Couture, eine Modeshow, die auf tausende von Jahren zurückblickt. Der vierte Teil in der Serie von NTDTVs Kunst und Kultur Wettbewerben ist der Globale Han Couture Design Wettbewerb 2009. Dort kommen...
24.09.2009
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Chinesische Behörden attackieren Kirchenmitglieder
Dies sind die Folgen nach einem nächtlichen Überraschungsangriff durch die Behörden in Fushan am Sonntag vor zwei Wochen. Mitglieder der Shanxi Linfeng Fushan Kirche hatte beinahe den Bau einer Schuhfabrik fertig gestellt. Die Bauarbeiter lebten vor Ort. Doch die Behörden der Stadt Fushan dachten, dass sie eine Kirche ohne Genehmigung...
24.09.2009
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Market Report - Japan Exports Fall
In today’s market report… economic recovery in Japan is likely to take time because data showed a slump in Japanese exports for the second straight month. Exports fell 36 percent in August compared to a year earlier. There was a steep drop in shipments of steel and other electronic parts to China. But aiming to kickstart demand, video game...
24.09.2009
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2009 International Chinese Culinary Competition
And finally, NTD's second annual International Chinese Culinary Competition was held this week in New York City. Our Chris Chappell takes us there for a look at the events. Do you hear that? That sizzle? That burning?! The sound of chopping, cutting, mincing? That’s the sound of epicurean delight. Welcome to the 2009 International Chinese...
24.09.2009
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Frankfurt Car Show Goes Electric
Electric cars are the talk of this year's Frankfurt Car Show. But it's not just the carmakers who hope electric vehicles become a popular mode of transport. California-based company Better Place is building a global network of charging stations for the electric vehicle industry. It hopes to make a killing once drivers are weaned off their...
24.09.2009
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Helicopter Used In Swedish Robbery
This is the building where the audacious robbery took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The thieves used a helicopter in their raid on a secure cash depot on the outskirts of the Swedish capital, Stockholm. According to police, the helicopter landed on the warehouse's roof and the robbers entered the building by breaking some...
24.09.2009
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Shanxi Authorities Harass Church Members After Factory Demolition
On September 13, authorities in the Chinese city of Linfeng demolished a shoe factory under construction. It was being built by members of the Shanxi Linfeng Fushan Church, and many were living on site. Authorities claimed the members were building a church without a permit—a charge they deny. Since then, members of the house church have been...
24.09.2009
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Hu Jintao's New York Visit Met with Protests at U.N.
As the world’s leaders gathered at the U.N. Summit on Climate Change in New York yesterday, the presence of Chinese leader Hu Jintao drew protests. [Dnzin Dsundue, Tibetan Activist from India]: “I am here to protest Hu Jintao’s visit to United Nations. Today he is sitting with all the world’s leaders and he is claiming that there is so...
24.09.2009
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In today’s market report… Korean technology shares helped Asian markets edge higher. Shares in Samsung Electronic, the world's biggest maker of memory chips, jumped, although the company says it’s cautious on the outlook for the sector. Elsewhere in Asia, markets were subdued with Japan still closed for a public holiday. A recovery in...
22.09.2009
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Professor Takes 50 Students to Shen Yun
Colby College East Asian studies srofessor Kimberly Besio has a love for the oriental. She encouraged 50 of her students to travel by bus for more than one and a half hours to see Shen Yun. [Kimberly Besio, East Asian Studies Professor]: “It looks great. They perform very well. In addition, it lets my students have the opportunity to listen...
22.09.2009
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Italian Soldiers Given State Funeral
Six soldiers being accorded in death the highest official recognition – a state funeral. The public applauding their service to Italy and as peacekeepers to the war in Afghanistan. Thousands gathered inside and outside Rome's St. Paul's Basilica to honor the soldiers. [Vincenzo Pelvi, Archbishop for Military]: "They brought to the soul of...
22.09.2009
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Japanische Wissenschaftler erschaffen Hologramme zum Anfassen
Forscher an der Universität von Tokio haben eine neue Technologie entwickelt, welche Computermaus und Tastatur in Zukunft ersetzen könnte: Das Hologramm zum Anfassen. [Professor Hiroyuki Shinoda, Universität Tokio]: "Bisher war Holographie rein optisch. Wenn man versuchen würde, sie zu berühren, würde die Hand direkt durch sie...
22.09.2009
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Beijing Students Protest Lecturer's Detention
In Beijing, about a hundred university students demanded the release of a lecturer, Ding Xiaoping, who has allegedly been detained. The students gathered outside of the district police bureau on Sunday (September 20) on their second day of protest. Ding Xiaoping is a popular lecturer, known at universities across China. He was imprisoned for...
22.09.2009
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Chinese Herbal Drug Banned After Deaths
An herbal drug used to treat respiratory infections has been pulled from the Chinese market after three people died this month from taking it. China’s State Food and Drug Administration and Ministry of Health announced late last week that the intravenous drug—Shuang Huang Lian (SHL)—was being banned for sale and consumption. They cited...
22.09.2009
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Japanische Wissenschaftler erschaffen Hologramme zum Anfassen
Forscher an der Universität von Tokio haben eine neue Technologie entwickelt, welche Computermaus und Tastatur in Zukunft ersetzen könnte: Das Hologramm zum Anfassen. [Professor Hiroyuki Shinoda, Universität Tokio]: "Bisher war Holographie rein optisch. Wenn man versuchen würde, sie zu berühren, würde die Hand direkt durch sie...
21.09.2009
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Record Applicants for Indian Bank Jobs
A sign of the times… a record 3.6 million job seekers across India applied for about 11,000 clerical openings at the State Bank of India last month. Over the past year working in the private sector has become less lucrative, owing to the recession and cost cutting drives. Private sector jobs used to attract people for their well paying...
21.09.2009
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More Milk Protests in France and Germany
Protesting the price of daily products in Europe, French and German farmers dump tens of thousands of gallons of milk. The demonstration on Saturday added intensity to a week-long strike — where dairy producers have refused to deliver milk. The farmers are trying to pressure the European Union into overhauling regulation of the dairy...
21.09.2009
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Beijing Retailers Remove Knives from Shelves After Stabbings
In Beijing, some major retailers are removing knives from their shelves after two separate knife attacks near Tiananmen Square. The first incident, on Thursday last week, left two dead and 14 others injured. Beijing police say they’ve arrested a man from Jilin province in connection with the attacks. And state run Xinhua reported that the...
21.09.2009
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DNA Proves Indonesia’s Most Wanted Militant Is Dead
The face of Indonesia's most wanted militant. Police say DNA tests have now confirmed that Noordin Mohammed Top was one of three people killed in a shoot-out on Thursday. [Nanan Sukarna, National Police Spokesman]: "The forensics identification process, including fingerprints and DNA, has confirmed the body is that of Noordin Mohammad Top."...
21.09.2009
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USA: Snag in Obama’s Plan to Close Down Guantanamo Facility
There's a major snag in President Barack Obama's plan to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by January of next year. The Senate is expected to vote as early as next week on a bill that denies any money to close Guantanamo or build a new facility on U.S. soil. Congress is also weighing new rules to govern the military trials...
21.09.2009
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Italy: World’s Largest Black Coral Forest Discovered
It’s big, black, and rare – Researchers have discovered the largest forest of black coral in the world off Italy’s Calabria coast. Using a remote controlled robot submarine, investigators were able to film the valuable coral. The forest covers 2 soccer fields and is submerged between 50 and 100 meters near the town of Scilla, overlooking...
21.09.2009
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South Korea: Koreans Attacked at Quit CCP Rally
This rally and parade in Ansan, Korea on Sunday commemorates the more than 60 million Chinese people who have renounced their current or former membership in the Chinese Communist Party. Participants include people who practice Falun Gong meditation, as well as human rights and democracy activists. But not surprisingly, it made China’s...
21.09.2009
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Thousands Pray After Chinese Authorities Attack Church Members
This is the aftermath of an overnight surprise attack last Sunday by authorities in Fushan, Shanxi Province. Members of the Shanxi Linfeng Fushan Church were nearly done building what they say was meant to be a shoe factory, and the workers were living on-site. Authorities in Fushan Town, however, thought they were constructing a church—and...
21.09.2009
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China: Beijing Swamped by Security Forces
The Chinese communist regime has flooded Beijing with armed police and up to a million so-called security "volunteers," ahead of October's sensitive anniversary of 60 years of Communist Party rule. Paramilitary police are also patrolling in greater numbers than usual, some very obviously armed with guns and rifles. The “volunteers” are...
21.09.2009
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U.S. Researchers Find Color Blindness Cure
Dalton, the squirrel monkey, was born color blind, just like millions of people around the world. Due to a cone cells disorder, Dalton’s world was cast in sepia tones and he couldn’t discern the colors green and red. That is, until researchers Jay Neitz and William Hauswirth came up with a solution. Using gene therapy, the Seattle...
21.09.2009
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India: Tiny Girl Has Big Dreams
Jyoti Amge lives in Nagpur City in western India. She stands at just 23 inches and weighs around 11 pounds. But 16-year-old Jyoti has a tall dream. [Jyoti Amge, World’s Smallest Girl]: "I want to become an actress. That's my wish. Whatever I have wished so far, I have got that. Like I wanted my name to be registered in the 'Guinness Book...
21.09.2009
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Ungewöhnliche Anbaumethode aus Nepal funktioniert auch in Neuseeland
Nur 30 Minuten von Neuseelands Hauptstadt Wellington entfernt, befindet sich im Akatarawa-Tal Mandi Lynns Blaubeer-Farm. Ein 26 Morgen großes Bio-Paradies. Mandi liebt ihre Arbeit. Sie glaubt, dass das Schicksal sie hierher geführt habe. Nach Amerika will sie jedenfalls nicht zurück. Als sie vor fünf Jahren nach Neuseeland kam, hatte sie...
20.09.2009
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Market Report - Asian Stocks Retreat
In today’s Market Report… Asian stocks retreated from 13-month highs while commodity prices dipped. It came after U.S. data gave a conflicting picture of the strength of recovery from the global recession. Japanese shares declined slightly ahead of a 5-day holiday, as investors took profits after a recent run up and sold shares of...
20.09.2009
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Germany: School Bomb Attack Injures 10 Students
A German school is cordoned off after a student carried out a petrol bomb attack. Ten students were injured — two of them seriously — after an 18-year-old man threw a petrol bomb into two classrooms at the Carolinum secondary school in the southern town of Ansbach. One female student is in a life-threatening condition with skull...
18.09.2009
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High Gold Prices Dampen India’s Festive Season
Surging gold prices are set to dampen the festive season for the worlds biggest consumer market, India. For centuries gold has held a timeless allure for Indian women, who like to showcase their best jewels on social occasions like weddings and festivals. Giving gold is an integral part of an Indian weddings, where parents of the bride give...
17.09.2009
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Market Report - Asia Stocks Hit 13 Month Highs
1. In today’s market report… Asian stocks hit their highest level in 13 months after U.S. economic data raised hopes that the global economic recovery is strengthening. 2. Shares in Japan rose as a Reuters Tankan survey showed the mood among Japanese manufacturers this month was at its highest level in a year. 3. Nissan gained after it...
17.09.2009
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European Farmers Spill Milk in Protest
There is a saying about spilled milk. But that hasn't stopped European dairy farmers from crying foul over low prices. They're pouring three million liters of milk into this field in Belgium to get the attention of their governments and a helping hand out of bankruptcy. At this point, they say, they have nothing to lose. [Romuald Schaber,...
17.09.2009
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Birth Defects on the Rise in China
In China, an increasing number of children are born with birth defects—defects like cleft palates, deformed fingers and toes, and brain problems. The Beijing Municipal Health Bureau reports that in 1997, there were 90 children per 10,000 born with some sort of birth defect in Beijing. By 2008, that number had grown to 170 per 10,000. That’s...
17.09.2009
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In today’s market report… Air France-KLM is in talks for a potential Japan Airlines stake, as the Asian carrier plans service and staff cuts to slash costs by 30 percent. JAL hopes to raise about $1.1 billion by selling stakes to foreign carriers, with potential suitors now including Air France, Delta, American Airlines, and Korean...
15.09.2009
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Airline Industry Eyes Recovery
Airlines and their suppliers are reporting tentative signs that a severe industry recession is bottoming out. At the Asian Aerospace expo in Hong Kong, Airbus' Chris Buckley said last week that more industry consolidation was possible before a rebound next year. [Christopher Buckley, Exec. VP, Airbus]: "We still sense in the coming months...
15.09.2009
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Parents of Toxic Milk Victimcs Arrested After Commemorative Event
Beijing police have arrested parents of babies sickened by poisonous melamine milk last year. They were attending an event on September 11 to mark the first anniversary of the toxic outbreak. According to the event organiser Zhao Lianhai, Beijing authorities had given approval to the event after public pressure. Zhao had told the Epochtimes that...
15.09.2009
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Typhoon Koppu Sweeps Through Hong Kong
Typhoon Koppu swept through Hong Kong early on Tuesday, shutting the stock market and closing schools and most businesses. At least 28 people were admitted to the hospital as a result of the typhoon, but most sustained only minor injuries. By mid-morning, the situation had returned to normal as the government lowered the Number 8 typhoon...
15.09.2009
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Oriental Flair Impresses at Couture Fashion Week NY
Designers from all over the world expose their designs in one of the fashion industry’s most prestigious shows, New York’s Couture Fashion Week. Held at Manhattan’s famous Waldorf Astoria, Couture Fashion Week 2009 was nothing short of impressive. The highlight, a series of couture and luxury fashion shows - with everything from...
14.09.2009
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Market Report - China Tire Duties in the U.S.
In today’s market report… the U.S. is imposing duties on tires from China leading to tensions between the two nations. The share price of Chinese tire makers plunged in early trade Monday, led by major producer Double Coin. Shares in South Korea also fell, as the steep duties on the Chinese exports sent Seoul's top tire makers...
14.09.2009
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2009 Global Han Couture Design Competition
The moves are graceful. The colors, vibrant. And as the music swells, it would be easy to believe that you’ve somehow gone to Heaven. This is Han couture, a fashion show thousands of years in the making. The fourth in NTD’s series of cultural arts competition, the 2009 Global Han Couture Design Competition brings you the best designers of...
14.09.2009
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Hong Kong Journalists Protest Beatings in Xinjiang
The beating of three Hong Kong journalists by riot police in China’s Xinjiang region has spurred outrage among media back in Hong Kong. Hundreds of journalists marched from the Western Police Station on Hong Kong Island to the Chinese Liaison's Office on Sunday. They are calling for better protection for Hong Kong journalists working in...
14.09.2009
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Three Uighurs Sentenced After Syringe Attacks
Speaking of the syringe attacks in western China…three Uighurs from Xinjiang have been convicted and sentenced in a Chinese court. A 22-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man were jailed for 7 and 10 years, accused of threatening a taxi driver with a syringe needle while robbing him for $100. In a separate trial, a 19-year-old Uighur was...
14.09.2009
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Drought Plagues Southern China
Severe drought continues to affect over a million people in southern China. According to China’s state-run television, more than 70 cities and counties in the province of Guangxi are experiencing water shortages. In Guangdong Province, the drought has continued for three months, causing a drinking water shortage for about 66,800 residents in...
14.09.2009
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Paris Explodes with Longest Fireworks Display
The St. Cloud park in Paris is normally calm and tranquil, but on Sunday it turned into a deafening celebration of music and explosives. The fireworks illuminated the park for two-and-a-half hours, making it the longest fireworks display in Europe. Three tons of explosives were used in the display. [Jean-Eric Ougier, Artistic Director]: “We...
14.09.2009
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Market Report - China Output Expands
In today’s market report… Chinese industrial output, investment and credit expanded faster than expected in August, while Japan lowered its quarterly growth slightly. Despite the expansion in industrial output, China’s export growth fell 20 percent on year in August. One Beijing official says economic fundamentals in the country are not...
11.09.2009
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Japan Rebounds in the Eco-Car Market
Global car demand crumbled in the wake of the Lehman Brothers collapse, but the world's No.2 economy, Japan, is eyeing hybrids as one road back to recovery. At leading dealer Netz Toyota, signs of recession are hard to find as customers flock to see the top-selling Prius, helped by tax breaks and subsidies under a government initiative to...
11.09.2009
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Beijing Clamps Down on Petitioners Ahead of Oct. 1 Celebrations
A group of armed police patrols a railway station in Zhejiang Province. This is just a fraction of the strict security arrangements that have been set up around China. Authorities here want nothing to disturb the October 1st events that will celebrate 60 years of communist rule. Over the weekend, city streets around Beijing’s Chang’an...
11.09.2009
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HK Journalists Say Xinjiang Authorities Lied About Beatings
While covering news about unrest in Urumqi last week, three Hong Kong journalists became news themselves. This incident report was published by the Foreign Correspondent’s Club of China last week. Journalists from Hong Kong’s TVB and Now TV were in Urumqi reporting on the protests there—when armed police tackled them as they tried to...
11.09.2009
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Germany: GM to Sell Opel to Magna
After months of suspense, the board of General Motors has decided to sell its European arm Opel to the Canadian-Austrian auto parts group Magna. This has also been approved by the Opel trust, that has the final say in the sale of the carmaker. GM's chief Opel negotiator John Smith told a news conference that according to Magna's current plans,...
11.09.2009
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German Village Divided by Iron Curtain
The Berlin Wall was known around the world — but Berlin wasn't the only place split in two. This less famous village with just 50 residents was also divided for 38 years. Bits of the Iron Curtain still stand in tiny Mödlareuth twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall — in an open-air museum. Half of this farming community —...
11.09.2009
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China: Amateur Inventor Creates Home-Made Submarine
A reservoir might be a playground for some, but for Tao Xiangli, it's where he tests his home-made submarine. Tao, who didn't finish primary school, spent two years building an 800 kg, 6.5 meter-long submarine. The main body of the craft, which can dive some 10 meters deep, is made from metal barrels. The 34-year-old amateur inventor is also...
11.09.2009
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Market Report - OPEC Holds Steady
In today’s market report… OPEC agreed to hold output targets steady at a meeting in Vienna. They’re vying that a global economic rebound will boost prices. Top exporter Saudi Arabia said oil prices above $71 a barrel meant no need for action, while OPEC's secretary-general said external conditions remained fragile. In July 2008 oil rose...
10.09.2009
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Germany: Lucky Wedding on 09-09-09
When Udo and Ingrid decided to get married - they chose a special place - and date. Not only did they tie the knot on the top of Germany's highest mountain - the Zugspitze, but they made their vows on the ninth of the ninth 2009. These "special dates" are very popular with German couples. Newlyweds like Uli and Kerstin hope it will bring luck...
10.09.2009
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Jellyfish Numbers Rise Along Spain’s Coastline
They are remarkable looking creatures. Beautiful and delicate... but they can also be deadly. A new study warns climate change could see the number of jellyfish swarms, heading closer to shore, rise in the coming years. Which would be bad news for tourism at some of the world's most popular holiday destinations. Oceana research found...
10.09.2009
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Munich is located in the middle of Europe, so for a surfer it’s really a long way to the sea. But wait, what are they doing here? They are surfing on a stream in the English Garden, the Munich Central Park, located in the middle of the city! [Mr. Thilo Rek, Insurance Mathematician]: "Once every two or three days, always when I can get off...
10.09.2009
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The Czech Republic region of South Moravia, Slovacko and Vlcnov town are famous for the beautiful array of color, customs, winemaking and music. It’s a 200-year-old tradition, and the centerpiece is the Ride of Kings, a male initiation ceremony that has become quite a tourist attraction for artists, ethnographers and folklorists. [Jan...
10.09.2009
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Market Report - Asia Cars Fall
In today’s market report… rising Asian currencies hit regional car exporters like Honda and Hyundai, helping to push local markets lower. The dollar's slide to a one-year low, and gains by the yen and Korean won, prompted investors to take profits on regional auto giants. Hyundai declined despite news it will start building its third plant...
09.09.2009
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9-9-09 an Auspicious Wedding Date in China
September 9th, in the year ’09—or “nine nine oh-nine”—only comes once a century. And for Chinese couples this year it’s the chance to get married on what many consider to be the most auspicious day possible. Couples are converging by the thousands on marriage offices throughout the country. They’re hoping they can make “nine...
09.09.2009
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In today’s market report… gold futures cracked the $1,000 level in Asian trading. It comes as doubts about the U.S. dollar's strength and global economic recovery resurfaced. But traders doubted gold will keep the six-month peak, particularly if risk-aversion waned and equity markets resumed gains. Global gold demand fell almost 10 percent...
08.09.2009
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Dairy Farmers Protest Milk Price Collapse
Dairy farmers are once again protesting the drop in milk prices and call upon the European Union for support. The European Union ministers are considering new proposals to deal with the situation. Nearly one thousand farmers protested the drop in milk prices in front of the European Union on Monday. They are calling on the European Union...
08.09.2009
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Three British Suicide Bombers Found Guilty
Three years ago, British detectives stopped a mid-flight suicide bomb attack plot on time. Yesterday, three of the suspected attackers were found guilty. Three Muslim Britons were found guilty on Monday (September 7th) of plotting to blow up transatlantic airliners in mid-flight suicide attacks. They had planned to use bombs made from liquid...
08.09.2009
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Chinese Regime Sends Secret Order to Collect Netizen Data
The New York Times reported September 5th that the Chinese regime had given a secret order to all news websites in China in late July. It requires users to log in with their real identities when they post comments. It’s a move web-users strongly oppose. Major Chinese web portals like Sina and Netease already started to make new users use...
08.09.2009
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Deadly China Mine Blast in Henan Province
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's central Henan Province early on Tuesday killed 35 people. Forty-four are still missing. Another 14 workers escaped the mine blast at the time of the accident. The mine is a small, locally operated venture. China’s state run media agency Xinhua says the pit was being upgraded and the local authorities...
08.09.2009
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Market Report - Tech Buying Up
In today's market report... Asian PC and technology firms were up, cheered by predictions of rising shipments and increased spending. Tech firms such as Sony and Toshiba gained, uped by Intel comments that aging PCs and the launch of Microsoft's Windows 7 would boost sector spending. Japanese exporters were strengthened as the yen eased, and a...
07.09.2009
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Greensboro Mayor Praises Shen Yun
Shen Yun received excellent responses from the audience in Greenboro, North Carolina. Among them, Greensboro Mayor Yvonne Johnson. [Yvonne Johnson, Greensboro Mayor]: “I’m now a groupie, I guess. I don’t know what to call myself, but I’ll be back again. The costumes, the colors, the stories, the dance the music. I mean it, just the...
07.09.2009
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Art School Director Praises Shen Yun in North Carolina
Brynne Harris is a senior director at the University of North Carolina's School of the Arts. She saw Shen Yun at the Greensboro Coliseum in North Carolina. She says the traditional Chinese values, shown in the show, were very virtuous. [Brynne Harris, Art School Senior Director]: “That it’s a culture of forgiveness and a culture of trying...
07.09.2009
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Riots Quiet Down After Party Officials Sacked in Xinjiang
Riots in China’s Xinjiang region have died down in recent days after two high-ranking Communist Party officials were fired. But some locals are still living in fear. A spate of syringe needle stabbings in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, sparked more than ten of thousand residents to protest in the streets last week. Doctors are trying to...
07.09.2009
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London: Finance Ministers Meet for G20 Summit
The Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, more commonly known as G20, has been meeting at a summit in London. The G20, which comprises 80 percent of world trade, pledges to keep economic life-support packages in place for now. But the ministers agreed that tighter controls need to be slapped on bankers’ pay and a...
05.09.2009
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U.S. Job Rate Lowest in 26 Years
Despite signs the near two-year U.S. recession may be over - Americans are still finding it hard to get a job. The closely-watched unemployment rate soared more than expected to 9.7 percent in the month of August, a 26-year high, according to the Labor Department. Job seekers were actually lured back into the jobs market after the surprise...
05.09.2009
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North Korea Defies Calls for Denuclearization
North Korea’s announcement that it is in the final stages of enriching uranium could give it a second path to building a nuclear weapon. The international community has yet to convince the reclusive communist state to give up its nuclear weapons program which is seen as a major threat to North Asian stability. South Korea's government says...
05.09.2009
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China: Ten Thousand Protest in Xinjiang After Syringe Stabbings
As many as 10,000 people in Urumqi, China took to the streets on Thursday. They were angry over reports of people being stabbed with syringes. Xinjiang TV reported that the first syringe stabbing occurred on August 20. The Associated Press said as of Thursday evening that 476 people have been treated at a hospital, but most of them showed no...
05.09.2009
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Japan: Riesen Origami-Dinosaurier
Für ein Origami Projekt der anderen Größenart trafen sich etwa 30 Personen in einem Vorort von Tokyo. Bei über 25 Quadratmeter Papier war die Koordination das Wichtigste, damit das Material nicht zerreist. Kinder, die an dem Projekt teilnahmen, beschrieben ihre Erfahrung. [Kana Watanabe, Teilnehmerin]:„Wir gingen in das Papier rein, so...
04.09.2009
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Market Report - Asia Mixed Ahead of U.S. Futures
In today's market report... Mixed results today in Asian share markets. Hopes of a revival in U.S. consumer spending may have boosted some Asian stocks, but there was still caution ahead of a U.S. payrolls report. Gold prices remained near $1,000 an ounce after an overnight rally. Shares of Australian miners and the Aussie dollar both...
04.09.2009
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Grenze zwischen China und Burma nach Unruhen in Kokang wieder geöffnet
Laut Angaben chinesischer Funktionäre wurde die Hauptgrenze zwischen China und Burma am Sonntag wieder geöffnet. Damit wurde es Tausenden von burmesischen Flüchtlingen ermöglicht, nach Hause zurückzukehren. Diese waren vor den Kämpfen in Burma über die Grenze nach China geflohen. Die Grenze wurde wieder geöffnet, nachdem seitens der...
04.09.2009
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Rebiya Kadeer Reacts to Shen Yun in Washington D.C.
Rebiya Kadeer is a prominent Uighur businesswoman and activist from China’s Xinjiang region. She saw Shen Yun in Washington, D.C. last week, and says the show appealed to her on many levels. [Rebiya Kadeer, Uighur Activist]: “I especially liked the Buddhas at the very, very end. And I also liked the Tibetan one, the Mongolian one. I liked...
04.09.2009
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Court Orders New Probe into Politkovskaya’s Murder
Russia’s Supreme Court agrees to send back Anna Politkovskaya’s case to the prosecutors for a new probe into her murder. The order from the court was in response to an appeal made by her family members. [Russian Supreme Court Judge]: "The appeal of the family's [Politkovskaya] representatives — lawyers Moskalenko and Stavitskaya — to...
04.09.2009
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Market Report - Shanghai Surges
In today's market report... reassuring comments out of China helped Shanghai's share index to surge, although Asian stock markets took only mild comfort. A top Chinese securities regulator said late on Wednesday that the share market was healthy and pledged to keep it stable. Global markets have recently taken cues from China's share market,...
03.09.2009
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"It Was All Just Amazingly Good" - TV Audio Technician on Shen Yun in Washington, D.C.
Shen Yun attracted huge crowds at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C. Among them was Mark Hanskins a TV audio engineer who mixes sound for television programs. [Mark Hanskins, TV Audio Engineer]: “I can’t believe they turn out something this good on a yearly basis. I am astounded how they keep it fresh every year.” He says...
03.09.2009
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Chemical Explosion in Shandong, China
All that's left after a chemical fire in a factory in Linyi, in China's Shandong Province. At least 18 people died when lacquer-curing chemicals exploded while being unloaded from a truck. The chemicals were reported to contain highly flammable and poisonous xylene and butyl acetate -- both main ingredients in lacquer curing agents. State...
03.09.2009
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Market Report - Asia Banks Dip
In today's market report... U.S. financial sector concerns and a resurgent yen chilled Asian investor enthusiasm. Even signs of better regional growth could not offset the news. Australian banks, like financials across the region, followed U.S. peers lower, as investors took little comfort in surprisingly brisk Oz economic expansion. In South...
03.09.2009
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Bomb Explodes Outside Athens Stock Exchange
A powerful bomb exploded outside the stock exchange in Athens. One person was injured from the blast. This is the aftermath of a powerful car bomb which blew up outside the Athens stock exchange. One woman was slightly wounded in what Greek police suspect is the latest attack by leftist or anarchist groups. The explosion blew out windows on...
03.09.2009
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China: Witness to Petitioner's Rape Detained in Beijing
Chinese human rights activist Liu Dejun confirmed with Voice of America that petitioner Peng Guangfa (彭光发) has been abducted by Anhui officials stationed in Beijing. Liu says Peng is being held in a black jail. On August 4th, Peng and other petitioners witnessed a guard raping 21-year-old Li Ruirui at Beijing’s Juyuan Hotel. That hotel is...
03.09.2009
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"It Just Brought Tears to Your Eyes" - Soloist on Shen Yun in Washington, D.C.
Soloist Dawn Johnson was delighted by Shen Yun at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. In particular, the powerful voice of tenor Hong Ming really impressed her. [Dawn Johnson, Soloist]: “The tenor singer just blew me away. He pierced my whole body and sent chills down my spine. So it was really mesmerizing, and it was just amazing,...
02.09.2009
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Shen Yun Music "Touches Your Soul" - Music Composer
Donald Alexander has been composing and arranging music for 17 years. He saw Shen Yun at Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center Opera House, and was delighted by the live orchestra. [Donald Alexander, Music Composer]: “It’s divine music. It touches your soul.” He says Shen Yun’s music has the power to uplift you. [Donald Alexander, Music...
01.09.2009
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Stranded drivers wait to be rescued after days of torrential rain. Hundreds of thousands of people across China's southwestern and central provinces are facing chaos as whole towns are flooded. Chinese state TV says at least 17 people have been killed in the storms which have also toppled houses and washed away cars. The rains are a mixed...
31.08.2009
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In today’s market report… Japan's election euphoria fizzled out, as the yen's seven-week peak against the dollar hurt exporters. Tumbling Shanghai stocks erased the Nikkei's jump to an 11-month high. The election result, while widely anticipated, sparked buying of yen on hopes that new policies will support consumer spending in an economy...
31.08.2009
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“It’s Just Incredible” – Classical Pianist on Shen Yun in Washington, D.C.
Daniel Spriull has a passion for the arts. He is a classical pianist and composer. He saw Shen Yun at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center Opera House. And he was delighted. [Daniel Spruill, Classical Pianist]: “I really enjoyed it. It was just phenomenal. And the tenor was just incredible. [...] To hear the music from tonight. I wish I could...
31.08.2009
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"Absolutely Magnificent" - TV Host on Shen Yun in Washington, D.C.
John Monsul is the host of Communication Today, which has aired in Fairfax, Virginia for the last two decades. He took his wife to see Shen Yun at Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center. And they loved it. [John Monsul, Television Show Producer and Host]: “We can’t wait for January. Let’s see this is August, September, October, November, we...
31.08.2009
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Cuban Woman Writes Love Letters for a Living
There’s hope for tongue-tied lovers these days. A Cuban woman writes love letters for her clients in more than 20 countries. Let’s take a look. Inside this tiny house in central Cuba a woman rekindles old fashioned romance in a modern age. Liudmila Quincose writes love letters for a living. She came up with the idea in the early 90s, a...
31.08.2009
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Retired U.S. Air Force Pilot Praises Shen Yun
A retired U.S. Air Force pilot took his whole family to see Shen Yun at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. [Betty Tipmonjkol, Wife of Retired Pilot]: “Well, I love all the flowing costumes. Everything is just beautiful and they dance so elegantly. Everything is just very smooth and it’s just amazing. Beautiful costumes. Absolutely...
31.08.2009
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China's Latest Mega Water Project Faces Controversy
The South to North Water Diversion Project aims to move 45 billion cubic meters of water to China’s northern provinces—places stricken by chronic water shortage. It will take water from the Yangtze River in the south, and move it northward along three main routes: eastern, central, and western. But ever since work began in December 2002,...
31.08.2009
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Argentina: Buenos Aires Tango & Dance Festival
A tango festival and world dance competition is now underway in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here you’ll not only find some of the best tango dancers around, but some of the best tango musicians. Among them Julio Pane who plays an instrument called the bandoneon, which is a special kind of accordion. [Julio Pane, Bandoneon Virtuoso]: “It’s...
31.08.2009
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Germany: Roman Bronze Horse Head Discovered
There's a reason these photographers are so interested in this bronze horse's head. It's 2000 years old and was found in western Germany. Archaeologists say this relic is one of the best fragments ever found in the former Roman Empire. [Eva Kuehne-Hoermann, Hesse State Minister]: “As you can see, the piece in front of you has been...
31.08.2009
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Burmese Residents Pour into China
Thousands of people from Kokang in Burma’s Shan State have crossed the border this month after clashes there. A U.S.-based rights group says the exodus followed the deployment of troops in the area. Pictures taken on Tuesday the 25th show people carrying their belongings across the border. Kokang is home to many ethnic Chinese and Chinese...
31.08.2009
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Chinese Regime Blacklists 247 Dissidents
Zan Aizong is a well-known Chinese blogger who's sometimes critical of the Communist Party. In 2006, he was arrested and fired from his job as the Zhejiang bureau chief of the Chinese Ocean News for writing an article that exposed the forced demolition of a Christian church building. Well now the regime has labeled him a dissident—adding him...
31.08.2009
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Chinese Artist Disappears into His Surroundings
Now you see him, soon you won't. Chinese performance artist Liu Bolin is known locally as 'the invisible man', because of his habit of painting himself into his surroundings. Liu has vanished into many nooks and crannies around Beijing—his latest location... the intricate doorway of a traditional courtyard house, a typical sight in Beijing....
31.08.2009
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China: Die Blei-Kinder von Shaanxi - US-Grenzwert x 20
In China sind Kinder sehr kostbar... [Frau Zhang, Mutter eines Opfers]:„Wegen der Ein-Kind Politik haben wir ja alle nur ein Kind. Die Leute geben alles was sie haben, um ihr Kind aufzuziehen.“ Durch die Ein-Kind Politik im kommunistischen China dürfen die meisten Paare nur ein Kind bekommen. Dieses eine Kind ist die Hoffnung, die Zukunft...
28.08.2009
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USA: Ballerinas nehmen an Master Class für klassischen chinesischen Tanz teil
Vergangene Woche hatten einige Ballet-Tänzerinnen aus Alabama ihre erste Lektion in Chinesischem Klassisschen Tanz. Tia Zhang, Ensemble-Managerin der New York Shen Yun Performing Arts lud kürzlich junge Ballerinas der Birmingham Ballet School zu einer Master Class ein. Tänzerinnen der Shen Yun Tourgruppe demonstrierten einige einzigartige...
28.08.2009
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Split Families from North and South Korea to Unite
North and South Korea reached a deal to resume family reunions. About a hundred families that were torn apart by the Korean War will get together at a resort in North Korea from September 26 to October 1, which falls around Korea’s Thanksgiving holiday. [Choi Sung-il, Vice President of Central Committee of the North Korea Red]: "North and...
28.08.2009
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Market Report - Baosteel Buys Aquila
In today's market report... all eyes were again on China. The country's biggest steelmaker, Baosteel, announced plans to take over a 15 percent stake in Australian iron ore explorer Aquila. However, recent comments by Chinese officials about curbing overcapacity prompted worries about China's recovery. The country's biggest...
28.08.2009
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Market Report - iPhone Coming to China
In today’s market report… China Unicom, the country's second-biggest wireless carrier, will reportedly announce a deal to sell Apple's iPhone in China. That will give Apple access to the world's largest mobile market with nearly 700 million subscribers. The news follows a 30 percent quarterly loss for China Telecom, the country's biggest...
28.08.2009
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Market Report - Air China Triples Earnings
And in today's market report we bring you news about Air China. The Mainland-based airline's earnings jumped by more than 150 percent in the first half of the year. China's flagship carrier says fuel price caps helped offset an over 12 percent fall in sales. The country's top performing airline earned just over $420 million but did not provide...
27.08.2009
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Northern Ireland/U.S.: Ted Kennedy Praised for his Peace Efforts in Northern Ireland
And as many renowned people worldwide are reacting to Edward Kennedy’s death, Northern Ireland’s Deputy-First Minister praises the peacemaking efforts of the late U.S. Senator. Deputy-First Minister and Sinn Fein leader, Martin McGuiness praised Senator Edward Kennedy for his contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process. [Martin...
27.08.2009
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China: Former Top Judge Expelled from the CCP
And making headlines in China... the country's former Vice President of the Supreme People’s Court has been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party after corruption investigations. According to a statement issued by China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, 51-year-old Huang Songyou has also been dismissed from all official...
27.08.2009
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Family of Exiled Uighur Leader Faces Eviction
Family members of Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer still living in the Chinese city of Urumqi are facing eviction. According to the Uighur American Association, Kadeer’s family reported that government officials told them that the Kadeer Trade Center, the Akida Trade Center, and a third smaller building—all former property of the Kadeer...
27.08.2009
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Prehistoric Animal Fossils Unearthed in China
Nearly 1,000 pieces of prehistoric animal fossils have been unearthed at China's Peking Man Site, 30 miles southwest of Beijing. The mountainous area has been the focus of prehistory studies around the world since 1921. That's when Swedish geologist Johan Gunnar Andersson and American palaeontologist Walter Granger came to China in search of...
25.08.2009
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Shen Yun has been on tour almost non-stop since late last year. With shows across Europe, America, and Asia-Pacific. Audience members continue to acclaim the Chinese Spectacular, for its deep expression of Chinese history and cultural values. State representative for Alabama, Roderick Scott, really enjoyed the show. [Roderick Scott, Alabama...
25.08.2009
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China: Xinjiang Riot Suspects to Face Trial
In China the state-controlled China Daily reported on Monday (August 24) that more than 200 people will go on trial this week. It's for their alleged involvement in the Xinjiang riots that broke out last month. The death toll still remains ambiguous in what’s been called China’s worst ethnic violence in decades. Chinese authorities claim...
25.08.2009
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China: CCP's Stability Maintenance Fund Aims to Stop Petitioners
Chinese media reports that the Communist Party has set aside as much as 15 billions dollars for “Stability Maintenance Offices” around the country. These local offices are established under the Central Leadership Office for Maintaining Stability. They're hiring people to act as a web of informants for local authorities. The main task: to...
25.08.2009
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A gas explosion in a coal mine in China’s Shanxi Province killed 11 workers on August the 24th. There were 16 workers in the mine, which is part of the Xingguang Coal Industry Company Ltd. Only two workers were rescued but three are still missing. Officials are investigating the cause of the explosion. Coal mine blasts have been recurring...
25.08.2009
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Market Report - Asia Shares Surge
Asian stocks jumped more than 2 percent, lifting world shares to a 10-month high. It comes after upbeat U.S. housing data and optimistic comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke led to the purchase of riskier assets. Solid earnings from Chinese heavyweights such as Sinopec gave a boost to Shanghai, which posted a third straight day...
24.08.2009
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China: Parents of Lead Poisoning Victims Speak to Reporters
In China children are very precious... [Ms. Zhang, Parent of Lead Poisoning Victim]: “With the one-child policy we all have just one child. People give everything they have to raise their child.” The Chinese regime limits most Chinese couples to having just one child, and that child often represents hope for a family’s future. But when...
24.08.2009
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Activist Lawyer's Uneasy Freedom
Chinese activist lawyer Xu Zhiyong was released on bail on Sunday after more than three weeks in detention. His organization, The Open Constitution Initiative, took on legal cases that the Chinese regime considered sensitive. Xu has been charged with tax evasion—and even though he’s out of jail now, the charges against him have not been...
24.08.2009
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Chinesisches Regime sagt offiziellen Besuch in Australien ab
Die angeschlagenen Beziehungen zwischen Australien und China nach der Rio-Tinto-Affaire erfahren einen erneuten Tiefschlag: Australien teilte am Dienstag mit, dass China den Besuch von Vize-Außenminister He Yafei abgesagt hatte. Die chinesische Delegation zum Pacific Islands Forum in Cairns Anfang diesen Monats wurde von einem rangniedrigen...
24.08.2009
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Chinesische Fische bekommen „Glückstatoos“
Die Weiten des Ozeans - eine mysteriöse Welt wunderlicher Kreaturen der Natur, bizarr und doch schön. Jedoch nicht schön genug. Zumindest nicht in den Augen von Besitzern von Zoofachgeschäften im chinesischen Qingshiqiao. Ihren Fischen würde etwas fehlen: ein Tatoo! Das hatten sie nämlich auf dem Tiermarkt in Chengdu entdeckt. So wurde...
24.08.2009
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Greece: Wildfire Burns Its Way into Athens
As dawn breaks in Greece, a blanket of thick brown smoke and ash looms over Athens. A massive wildfire reached the capital in the early hours and began burning four of the city's eastern suburbs. The blaze started two days ago, about 50 kilometres northeast of the capital. Hundreds of firefighters struggled to control the flames overnight and...
24.08.2009
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Market Report - Asian Markets Mixed
In today's Market Report… most Asian stock markets were lower today, keeping a wary eye on volatile Chinese shares. Also currency traders went on the defensive after a wild seesaw week. Japan's Nikkei slipped to a 3-week-low, with automakers like Nissan the biggest losers. The Shanghai stock market rose, led by banks after strong earnings...
22.08.2009
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1,300 Hunan Children Sick with Lead Poisoning
A manganese smelter in Hunan Province has released lead contamination that’s believed to have made over 1,300 children seriously ill. Parents are outraged, and unsatisfied with local authorities’ attempts at a solution. Images have yet to emerge from the scene, and those you're seeing now are from official state media footage of the similar...
22.08.2009
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Beijing Increases Security Ahead of Sensitive Anniversary
In Beijing police are preparing for the sixtieth anniversary of the Communist takeover of China—with increased street patrols, checkpoints and searches of individuals. They’re specifically targeting short-term residents of the city, ethnic minorities and expatriates, state-run China Daily said. The paper also reported that police had been...
22.08.2009
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China: New Rules Aim to Keep Petitioners out of Beijing
The Chinese regime has introduced new regulations aimed at stopping citizens from petitioning in Beijing. Chinese media reports that under the new system, local authorities in every city and province must set aside one day a month to meet with petitioners, and cases are supposed to be resolved within 60 days. Beijing will also send officials to...
22.08.2009
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Peking: 21-jährige Bittstellerin in „Schwarzem Gefängnis“ vergewaltigt
Li Ruirui, 21 Jahre, war als Bittstellerin in Peking. Jetzt ist sie wieder zu Hause, in der Provinz Anhui und erholt sich von ihren Erlebnissen in einem Pekinger Hotel, einem der sogenannten „Schwarzen Gefängnisse“. Hier werden Bittsteller eingesperrt, die versucht haben ihrem Ärger bei der Zentralregierung Luft zu machen. Die Bittsteller...
21.08.2009
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Sydney: „Ein Bild sagt mehr als tausend Worte“
Die Bilder der Kunstausstellung „Zhen, Shan, Ren“ in Sydney zog Kunstbegeisterte an. [Andrew Toirkens, Kurator]: „Ein Bild sagt mehr als tausend Worte und wir haben 24 Bilder hier, also haben wir 24.000 Worte. Wir haben viel zu sagen und die Gemälde erzählen die Geschichte.“ Es ist die Geschichte der Falun Gong Übenden und ihr...
21.08.2009
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London: David Byrnes - Playing the Building
Londons Roundhouse, legendärer Veranstaltungsort für Rockmusik und auch Theater, ist nun bereit, selbst gespielt zu werden. Der berühmte Musiker und Künstler David Byrne, Mitgründer der Talking Heads, brachte London diese interaktive Sound-Installation. Eine alte Orgel steht mitten im Zentrum des 160 Jahre alten viktorianischen Gebäudes....
21.08.2009
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Ein Mann aus Argentinien kreierte ein futuristisches Haus mit einer Konstruktionstechnik, die aus Aluminiumröhren besteht. Die Technik ist unter dem Namen „Molekül“ patentiert. Matthias Konstadt reiste jahrelang um die Welt und wanderte mit seinem Rucksack durch Berg und Tal, bis er es eines Tages bequemer haben wollte, ohne dafür seine...
21.08.2009
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Wildfire Out-of-Control in Greece
A wildfire broke out near the village of Magoula, 20 kilometers northwest of Athens on Thursday. It is still burning out of control. More than 100 firefighters with 25 fire engines and five helicopters battled the blaze on several fronts, but strong winds hampered their efforts to stop the flames. Residents and workers fled their houses and...
21.08.2009
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Russia: Arctic Sea Hijack Allegedly Unarmed
Russian authorities brought the suspected hijackers of the cargo vessel Arctic Sea to interrogation on Thursday. The Russian Navy tracked the ship into the Atlantic after an act of piracy and boarded it off the Cape Verde islands, freeing 15 Russian crewmen. The ship apparently disappeared last month. The suspected pirates, who are nationals...
21.08.2009
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Market Report - Shanghai Down; Japan Up
In today’s Market Report… Chinese shares rebounded after hitting two month lows… giving a boost to Asian markets after recent losses. Many investors are nervous that the 20 percent Shanghai index slide over the last two weeks could continue to decline. Oil's gain overnight lifted PetroChina, the most heavily-weighted stock in the...
20.08.2009
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China: Lead-Poisoned Kids May Still Be Unsafe After Relocating
In China’s Shaanxi province—where hundreds of children were sickened by lead poisoning from a local factory—families may still be at risk. According to state media, more than 80 percent of kids in two villages nearby the smelting plant have dangerously high levels of lead in their blood. So authorities shut down the Dongling Lead and...
20.08.2009
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China: Nanoparticles Linked to Deaths at Chinese Factory
Researchers in Beijing have found that seven women working in a Chinese factory suffered severe health problems after coming into contact with nanoparticles. The women had permanent lung damage and two of them later died. A nanometer is a measurement for one one-billionth of a meter. And nanoparticles measure between one and a hundred...
20.08.2009
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London Commemorates World War II Outbreak in Britain
We go now to London to the opening of an Imperial War Museum's new exhibition. Called Outbreak 1939, it commemorates the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II in Britain. Our Normann Bjorvand brings us touching stories from war veterans. This pair of massive cannons is the welcoming sight of London’s Imperial War Museum. Inside,...
20.08.2009
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Market Report - Asia Slides to 3 Week Lows
In today’s market report… most Asian markets slid to three-week lows today. Hardest hit were Chinese stocks, which fell over four percent, a new 2-month low. In Japan, the Nikkei declined, hurt by weakness in retailers and real estate. Sanyo Electric surged as much as 17 percent after reports it will sell batteries for Toyota’s hybrid...
19.08.2009
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Northern China Plagued by Drought
Dry conditions over the past month, have hit parts of Liaoning and Shanxi provinces, as well as Inner Mongolia over the past month. Almost four million people and over four million head of livestock have been short of drinking water. Despite rains that brought relief in some areas, crops are still threatened. Heavy rains are expected, but...
19.08.2009
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China: Henan House Church Leaders Arrested
Laojie Christian Church in Sanggu town, Henan province has over 200 believers. Members of this House Church have been gathering here since 1987. Last Thursday, Chinese authorities arrested the two leaders of this House Church, Li Guangren and Zheng Xiancai. Rights group China Aid says they were guarding their church building after authorities...
19.08.2009
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China/Tibet: Eight Tibetans Sentenced after March Protests
Eight Tibetans in China’s Qinghai province have been sentenced to prison. Last Thursday, The Machen County People’s Court found six monks and two lay people guilty of inciting protests and demonstrations against the Communist regime. According to the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy, one of them was sentenced to seven years in...
19.08.2009
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Chinese Regime Cancels Official's Australia Visit
Just as tension between Australia and China over detained mining executives seemed to be easing – comes another blow. The Australian government said Tuesday that the Chinese regime had canceled Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei’s visit to Australia in an apparent tit for tat protest at the Australian government. The vice foreign minister was...
19.08.2009
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Asian markets clawed their way back from early lows following wild swings in Shanghai. Fresh worries that a rally in risky assets had gone too far. Also, fears that China is slowly tightening its easy money policy caused Shanghai to fall almost 6 percent on Monday. That’s its biggest one-day drop in nine months. However, most Asian share...
18.08.2009
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China: Parents Storm Shaanxi Lead Smelting Plant
In China’s Shaanxi province, hundreds of parents stormed a local smelting plant after their children fell ill. Pollution from the plant has apparently made more than 600 kids sick with lead poisoning. According to state-run Xinhua News Agency, parents broke through fences to gain access to Dongling Lead and Zinc Smelting Co. Inside, they held...
18.08.2009
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Chinese authorities have decided to appeal a recent ruling by the World Trade Organization, in a move that may increase trade tensions between China and the U.S. Currently, any foreign company that wants to distribute films, music, or books in China has to go through a state-run distributor. But last week, the WTO said that this policy...
18.08.2009
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East German Escape Picnic Memories
East Germans remember escaping to the West 20 years ago. Let's hear their stories. August 1989 - hundreds of East German refugees were desperate to escape to the West. The Pan-European Picnic, held on the Hungarian-Austrian border on 19th August, gave many the chance to turn a dream into reality. Dietmar Poguntke, who was 26 at the time, was...
18.08.2009
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Russian Hydro Electric Dam Accident
At least eight people are dead and more than 50 are missing after a turbine room in one of Russia's largest hydro-electric stations flooded. A fatal accident at the RusHydro-owned hydro-electric station in Siberia has forced it to shutdown. Water flooded one of the turbine rooms killing at least eight people. State prosecutors say at least 54...
18.08.2009
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Russia: Pilot Killed in Russian Jet Crash
A pilot was killed as two Russian fighter jets collided during practice for a major upcoming air show in Moscow. This is the moment the pilot of this fighter plane ejected before it plunged to the ground in flames. It followed a collision between two Russian jets making a training flight in preparation for a series of air shows near...
18.08.2009
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China: Drought Plagues Northern China
The Office of State Flood Control and Relief headquarters issued an alert on Saturday the 15th. Authorities have been urged to manage water supplies carefully across Shanxi, Liaoning and Jilin provinces and Inner Mongolia. At least 1,300 people in Inner Mongolia are depending on water transported in by vehicles. State run media says the drought...
17.08.2009
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Chinese Legal Rights Group Blocked from Paying Its Fines
Chinese legal scholar Xu Zhiyong is still in detention for supposedly violating tax law. He’s part of an organization called The Open Constitution Initiative, or Gongmeng in Chinese. They take on welfare and human rights cases. Chinese authorities are demanding that Gongmeng pay fines for overdue taxes. But now authorities are making it hard...
17.08.2009
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Chinese Lawyers "Disappear" After Seeking Justice
It's a chain of events that's becoming familiar: Chinese authorities are causing well-known lawyers to “disappear.” Beijing attorney Xu Zhiyong was detained last month on alleged tax issues, and he hasn’t been seen since. He upset authorities by taking on cases involving civil rights violations and unfair imprisonment. Xu had always...
17.08.2009
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Market Report - Asia Slides on Recession Fears
Asian stocks slid after U.S. consumer confidence slid, casting doubts about the pace of the global economic recovery. But on a bright note data shows Japan's economy is the third G7 country to pull out of recession. Oil and copper prices were done, which were on the rise fueled by optimism the global economy was on its way to recovery. Shares...
17.08.2009
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Asia Brief Broadcast, Friday, August 14, 2009
Watch Today's 30-min Asia Brief Broadcast Friday, August 14, 2009 Anchor: Shelley...
15.08.2009
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Chinese Authorities Remove Activist from Internet
Now turning to the human rights lawyer Xu Zhiyong who has been detained by Chinese authorities for alleged tax offences. It appears that now the Communist regime is attempting to erase him from public discussion. Xu’s blog on Hong Kong-based Sina.cn.com has been deleted. And a search on the Chinese version of Google using the simplified...
14.08.2009
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China: Internal CCP Conflicts Made Xinjiang Riots Worse
Boxun.com is an online news and commentary forum that sometimes carries leaks from Chinese political circles. Late last month the site carried a report from an unnamed high-level cadre who retired from the Communist Party's 17th National Congress. The cadre said that early on July 5th, head of the Central Political and Legislative Committee...
14.08.2009
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China: Deadly Landslide Triggered by Typhoon
Typhoon Morakot is sweeping across China’s Zhejiang Province. Four inches of rain fell in just two hours on Thursday afternoon. The heavy rainfall triggered a landslide and destroyed a three-story house on Thursday night. According to state-run media, nine people were killed and two were injured in the incident. Last weekend the typhoon killed...
14.08.2009
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Market Report - Asia Up on European Recession Recovery
In today’s Market Report…the Nikkei rose to a 10-month high. Exporters and mining-related shares gained on renewed optimism about a global economic recovery. The Australian dollar surged on expectations of a rate rise before the end of the year. But Hong Kong's Hang Seng tracked losses in Shanghai. It was down on concerns over increased...
14.08.2009
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China: Most Sichuan Quake Donations Siphoned by Chinese Authorities
Last year’s Sichuan earthquake saw an outpouring of generosity from the Chinese people. But a recent study by a Tsinghua University research team suggests that most of the public’s donations actually ended up in the hands of the local government—to be spent just like regular tax income. Hong Kong-based Da Gong Bao reports the following...
14.08.2009
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Market Report - Asia up on U.S. Fed Announcement
Asian investors got a boost in confidence from the U.S. Federal Reserve, which said the worst of the recession is over. Commodity prices gained with oil rising to near $71 a barrel, boosting most-resource linked companies. Japan's Nikkei touched a near 10-month high, as high-tech exporters in the chip sector and No.2 automaker Honda gained....
13.08.2009
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China: Fellow Activists Detained Ahead of Tan Zuoren's Trial
In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, activist Tan Zuoren is standing trial. His crime? Investigating the number of schoolchildren killed in last year’s Sichuan earthquake—an action authorities call subversion of state power. [Sophie Richardson, Human Rights Watch]: “He’s been charged with incitement to subvert state power, which is a charge...
13.08.2009
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China Drops State Secrets Charge in Rio Tinto Case
On Tuesday, Chinese authorities formally arrested and charged four employees of Australian mining company Rio Tinto. The employees, including Australian citizen Stern Hu, have been detained since July 5. They were originally accused of violating China’s ambiguous state secrets law. But when prosecutors announced formal charges this week, they...
13.08.2009
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Greece: Record Cocaine Shipment Seized
The confiscation of 447 kilograms of cocaine marks the largest amount of illegal narcotics ever seized in Greece and one of the biggest in Europe. Officers of the Arms and Narcotics Division said the container came from Bolivia and the cocaine was hidden inside welded iron containers destined for Bulgaria. [George Papadopoulos, Greek Arms &...
13.08.2009
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London: Protest for Aung San Suu Kyi
Outside the Burmese embassy in London they gather, calling for the release of their pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. The verdict of her 2-month long trial was announced on Tuesday — guilty of violating security law and sentenced to 18 months of house arrest. Protesters described the trial as illegal and unfair. They claim that it is...
13.08.2009
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China: Toxic Chemicals Spilled into Yangtze River
Chinese state run media reports that recovery work is continuing in Hubei province in China to retrieve 62 containers which toppled from a cargo ship into the Yangtze River on Monday the 10th. 12 of the containers are holding dangerous chemicals. Three containers have so far been recovered but the 12 chemical-filled containers are still...
13.08.2009
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London: Men Sought for Jewel Heist
This smartly dressed duo went into Graff Jewellers in London’s up market Mayfair district. They threatened staff with handguns, and briefly took a woman hostage. The robbers then ran away with 65 million U.S. dollars worth of jewelry. Detective Pam Mace hopes their released pictures will help someone come forward and give out information....
13.08.2009
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Market Report - Asia Shares Dip on U.S. Economic Data
In today’s Market Report… Asian shares traded lower after losses on Wall Street. It comes as investors took profits ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's prospects for the world's largest economy. A weaker Wall Street contributed to the selling mood, while further jitters about a Chinese monetary tightening weighed on Hong Kong and Shanghai....
13.08.2009
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Teilnehmer des NTD International Chinese Vocal Competition von Shen Yun beeindruckt
Nachdem die Teilnehmer des diesjährigen Internationalen Chinesischen Gesangswettbewerbs von NTDTV die Shen Yun-Gala im SUNY Purchase am Sonntag in New York gesehen hatten, wünschten sich viele von ihnen, die Tourneegruppe begleiten zu dürfen. Der Drittplatzierte, Bariton Yicheng Lin, Doktor der Musik an der Universität von Maryland, war von...
12.08.2009
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Sudanerin erwartet 40 Peitschenhiebe für das Tragen von Hosen
Entschlossen protestieren Lubna Hussein und ihre Befürworterinnen in Khartoum gegen Husseins Verurteilung - 40 Peitschenhiebe für das Tragen von Hosen in der Öffentlichkeit. Sie und weitere 12 Frauen wurden aufgrund des Vergehens, eine unsittliche Handlung begangen zu haben, in einem Restaurant verhaftet. Die ehemalige Journalistin und...
12.08.2009
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Market Report - Asia Markets Edge Up
And in today’s Market Report… most Asian stock markets inched higher this Tuesday, with news out of China. Chinese economic data for July showed a mixed picture for the country. Exports were up from June, but down for the ninth straight month, and industrial output growth was below expectations. Overall, the numbers seemed to portray the...
12.08.2009
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- Chinese man is charged with subversion after starting a democratic political party - A plague-like disease has struck China, killing three people - And a boy sent to a rehab camp to cure him of an Internet addition is beaten to death - American journalists are freed from North Korea - Former Filippino President Corazon Aquino is laid to...
11.08.2009
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China Nuclear Official Faces Corruption Charges
Another top executive in China is facing corruption charges. Kang Rixin is the head of China National Nuclear Corporation and a member of Communist Party Central Committee. He’s being investigated for accepting bribes and wasting state funds. Kang is the man responsible for overseeing China’s nuclear power plant expansion as well as its...
10.08.2009
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China: Plague Quarantine Lifted in Ziketan
We reported last week that the town of Ziketan, in a remote region of China’s Qinghai province, was put under quarantine. It came after an outbreak of the pneumonic plague left 3 people dead and several others sick. The World Health Organization had expressed concern about the disease. But according to China’s state run Xinhua news agency,...
10.08.2009
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Market Report - Asia Up on Data
Asian stocks rose today after better-than-expected U.S. jobs data was released. A rise in Japanese machinery orders in July for the first time in four months added to Tokyo buying momentum, pushing the Nikkei index to a 10-month high. Some of the optimism was tempered by a forecast for a sixth straight quarterly decline in orders, as Japan...
10.08.2009
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Taiwan: Expedition to Matsu Island
This more than a century old building belongs to the Treasury of ROC, and it is rarely seen by the public due to its isolation. At this expedition, not only we will uncover this mysterious island, we'll also try to get a glance on the conditions of current Chinese Nationalist (Taiwan) army here on the island. Matsu consists of a chain of...
08.08.2009
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Asian Markets Report - Markets Largely Unchanged
Asian markets didn't have any drastic changes. For the most part nervous investors cashed in on recent gains while awaiting July U.S. jobs data due later today. A sharp drop in U.S. weekly jobless claims has raised hopes of a recovery, but corporate earnings' reports out of Asia continue to highlight the extent of global recession. Shares in...
07.08.2009
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China: Boy Beaten to Death at Chinese Internet Rehab Camp
A 15-year-old boy has died in southern Guangxi province less than 24 hours after going to an internet addiction rehabilitation camp. On Sunday afternoon, Deng Senshan’s parents took him to the Qihang Salvation Training Camp in Nanning city. The goal was to treat his internet addiction. But the next morning, police told them their son had died...
07.08.2009
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Ukrainian Gipsy Holocaust Victims Remembered
When Nazi Germany attacked Babui Yar, Ukraine between 1941 and 1943, about 250 thousand people were killed — most of them were Jewish, Ukrainian nationalists, prisoners of war, and gypsies. August 2nd is an international memorial day for the World War 2 gypsy victims or, as they refer to themselves, the Roman people. This is the first time...
07.08.2009
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Funeral for Last Surviving British WW1 Veteran
With a life spanning more than a century, veteran Harry Patch was the last Briton to survive the trenches of World War One. At the age of 111, he was laid to rest here at Wells Cathedral in western England, as thousands gathered in silence to honor his life. Patch had requested that the theme of the funeral be reconciliation. The...
07.08.2009
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“Molecule” House Made of Tubes
An Argentine man designs a futuristic house with a unique construction technique using aluminum tubing. The technique is patented under the name "Molecule". Matias Konstadt spent years travelling around the world, and trekking over mountains and rivers with a backpack. But there came a point when he wanted more comfort without giving up the...
07.08.2009
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Turkey and Russia Close Pipeline Deal
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan announced on Thursday that Turkey granted permission to Russia to go ahead with the South Stream gas pipeline project. Russia’s South Stream project rivals a project called Nabucco, backed by the European Union. [Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish Prime Minister]: "The permit which has been demanded by the Russian...
07.08.2009
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Indien: „Affenkönig“ amüsiert Touristen
Jyoti Raju hat eine außergewöhnliche Fähigkeit, mit der er Touristen an der Festung Chitradurga im Staat Karnatake in Südindien unterhält. Seine Fähigkeit von Fels zu Fels zu springen oder Wände oder von Menschen erbaute Höhen zu erklimmen, hat ihm den Titel „Affenkönig“ eingebracht. Seine flinken, geschmeidigen, effizienten und...
07.08.2009
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Simulated Mars Traveler Returns to Earth
Oliver Knickel has come back down to earth. In the past few months, the German army engineer has been on a simulated space trip to Mars. In reality, that meant spending 105 days in this scientific complex in a Moscow suburb. The other members of the six-man "Mars 500" crew were four Russians and a Frenchman. The mission tested how the men...
06.08.2009
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Japan Remembers Hiroshima Atomic Bombing
The Japanese city of Hiroshima held its annual peace memorial ceremony Thursday to remember the first atomic bomb ever used against human beings on this day 64 years ago. Tens of thousands of people from nearly 60 countries offered their prayers and a moment of silence at Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, near "ground zero" where the bomb was...
06.08.2009
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India: Three Death Sentences over 2003 Mumbai Blasts
A Mumbai court handed down a death sentence for three Indians found guilty of conspiring with a Pakistan-based militant group to carry out serial blasts in Mumbai in 2003. The blasts were blamed on Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). New Delhi says the same group was also responsible for attacks in Mumbai last November that killed 16 people...
06.08.2009
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Chinese Activist Huang Qi Awaiting Court Ruling
The three-hour secret trial of Chinese activist Huang Qi ended on Wednesday with no immediately ruling. Huang was arrested after assisting parents of children killed by last year’s Sichuan earthquake—and criticizing how the Chinese regime handled the disaster. He pleaded not guilty to the charge of “illegally possessing state secrets”...
06.08.2009
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Taiwan: Taipei Prepares for Typhoon Morakot
Taiwan's weather bureau issued land and sea warnings today for a mid-strength typhoon. It’ll be the most severe so far this year, with heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 173 kilometers an hour expected overnight before the storm heads to China. Typhoon Morakot is expected to reach northern Taiwan by early Friday, with sustained winds of up to...
06.08.2009
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Nuclear Fusion: Power Source of the Future?
According to a team of international scientists, the same reaction that powers the sun can also power the earth. The team is working on a project in southern France to prove that fusion, or the bonding of atoms at extremely high temperatures, can be sustained long enough to be harnessed by mankind. Neal Calder works for the project which is...
06.08.2009
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China: Beijing Lawyer Xu Zhiyong Held for Tax Evasion
Chinese legal scholar Xu Zhiyong has been detained since last week. And now, according to the Associated Press, his brother says he’s been accused of tax evasion. Police had taken him from his home early in the morning of July 29th. Xu is co-founder of the Beijing-based Gongmeng rights group—a group of activist lawyers that takes on human...
05.08.2009
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3rd Plague Death Reported in China
China’s state-run CCTV has reported a third death from the Pneumonic Plague in the town of Ziketan (zz-ke-tan), Qinghai Province. The outbreak of the disease was first detected last Thursday, and the town has been quarantined. CCTV reported 12 cases of the plague in total, including the 3 deaths. The World Health Organization has expressed...
05.08.2009
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Market Report - Asian Markets Pause
Asian stocks were down across the board after reaching 11-month highs. Japan's Nikkei slipped over 1 percent, after a rally that saw 40 percent gains since April. Toyota shares dropped after the world's biggest automaker improved its loss forecast but announced a third straight quarter in the red on Tuesday. Hong Kong's benchmark was lower,...
05.08.2009
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USA: International Chinese Vocal Competition Contestants Praise Shen Yun
After seeing Shen Yun at SUNY Purchase on Sunday, many contestants from NTD’s Chinese International Vocal Competition expressed a wish to join Shen Yun’s touring group. Third prize winner, baritone Mr. Yicheng Lin, holds a Doctorate of Music from the University of Maryland. He was impressed by the originality of Shen Yun’s program....
05.08.2009
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India: 120 Year-Old Woman Refuses to Age
This 120-year-old Indian woman is refusing to age. How does she do it? She says eating well comes first and foremost. Somaiakka is alive and kicking at a village in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Her daily routine is fairly normal. Save for the wrinkles and the bend in her back that give away her age, she is as fit as her granddaughters...
05.08.2009
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Karlheinz Schreiber: Arms Dealer Extradited to Germany
German-Canadian arms dealer Karlheinz Schreiber arrives in Munich. He was extradited from Canada to face charges of tax evasion and corruption. The 75-year-old was then taken to this prison in the nearby town of Augsburg. The senior public prosecutor says if found guilty, Schreiber could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for tax...
04.08.2009
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Asia Brief Broadcast, Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Watch Today's 30-min Asia Brief Broadcast Tuesday, August 04, 2009 Anchor: Kean...
04.08.2009
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The UK's traditional pub is facing last orders. The British Beer and Pub Association says a record 52 pubs are closing every week and 5000 have shut in the past three years. Competition from supermarkets and the sharp downturn in consumer spending are all piling on the pressure. Neil Williams of the British Beer and Pub Association says high...
04.08.2009
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New York: Shen Yun Delights Crowds in Purchase
Shen Yun delighted crowds at Purchase College Performing Arts Center in New York on Sunday. Audience members were impressed by the traditional Chinese culture and spiritual values in the Chinese Spectacular. [Kelly Burns, Painter]: “Enlightening. It’s new. It’s informative and it will make me think after the show… Human values and...
04.08.2009
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New York: NTD's Chinese International Vocal Competition - An In Depth Report
Neunteilige Wettbewerbs-Serie von NTDTV zur Förderung der chinesischen Kultur.
04.08.2009
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In celebration of Friendship Day, kindergarten children from a local play school tied ribbons to animals, plants and trees in the Tata Zoological Gardens of Jamshedpur in India's eastern Jharkhand state on Sunday the 2nd. The zoo invited the children to join in Friendship Day celebrations. The teachers say that celebrating Friendship Day with...
04.08.2009
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Philippines: Manila Remembers Former President Aquino
Filipinos are in mourning after former President Corazon Aquino was laid to rest. Around 30,000 people flocked to the streets of Manila Monday to watch the procession with Aquino's coffin to her final resting place. Soldiers performed honor rites on the grounds of a Catholic school before the coffin was loaded on a truck filled with flowers....
04.08.2009
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Australia: Melbourne Film Festival Still Under Attack
The Melbourne Film Festival is still facing heat from the Chinese Communist Party. It appears CCP officials and Chinese hackers are doing their best to keep the festival from showing “Ten Conditions of Love,” a film about the life of exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer. A new attack by Chinese hackers has flooded the film festival’s...
03.08.2009
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Market Report - Asian Banks Up
Asian stock markets reacted to a slew of corporate earnings reports... with Japanese bank Mitsubishi UFJ gaining after its first profit in three quarters. Mitsubishi UFJ shares jumped it said April-June group net profit totalled nearly $800 million. Mizuho Financial climbed as well, after Morgan Stanley raised its rating on Japan's No. 2 bank...
03.08.2009
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Nissan Unveils New Electric Car
Nissan is taking a step towards its goal of leading the industry in the zero-emission field, introducing its much-awaited electric car. These cars will be hitting the US first and then Japan in the latter half of next year. Nissan's Leaf will have a cruising range of 160 km (100 miles) and a top speed of over 140 km/hour (76 mph). [Carlos...
03.08.2009
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Sichuan Earthquake Activist Charged with Subversion
Chinese authorities have charged activist Tan Zuoren with so-called “inciting subversion of state power.” It comes after he investigated school collapses during China's Sichuan earthquake last year. Tan’s trial is scheduled for August 12 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The writer, environmentalist and human rights defender was...
03.08.2009
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Germany: Cat Survives Two Week Burial Ordeal
A cat appears to be the only survivor of a landslide in Germany that buried half a house and its two residents. The accident occurred on July 18 when a building partly collapsed into Concordia Lake in the village of Nachterstedt during a landslide in the former mining region. Three residents are still missing after their lakeside home and...
03.08.2009
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Spain: Forest Fires Blaze La Palma Island
Some 4, 000 people have been evacuated from the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma as fire crews battle to bring forest fires under control. The Spanish air force is helping fire fighters on the ground to tackle the blaze which has raged since late on Friday night. Strong winds have been fanning the flames which had destroyed about 30 homes by...
03.08.2009
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Elephants Vacation at a Japanese Beach
The two friendly animals, Terry and Pulli, took some time off from their performance schedule at the Ichihara Elephant Kingdom to relax on the beach. They mingled with a crowd of about 25 admirers that gathered on the shore.Parents and children lined up to feed them fresh fruit and vegetables. For many kids, the experience was an educational...
02.08.2009
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Chinese Soccer Player Chases Referee
A red card in soccer usually means one of the players has to leave the field. But at a match in Shandong on Tuesday, Tianjin player Zhao Shitong had other ideas. After this foul at the match between Tianjin and Beijing , the referee gave Zhao a red card. Yet angered by the decision, he decided it was the referee who should leave, chasing...
02.08.2009
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And the Headlines of this week's Asia Weekly: A well-known Beijing activist lawyer is taken from his home. Another Chinese activist is facing trial next week. And a well-known Uighur leader goes to Japan to talk about an investigation into the riots Rallying for support... Burmese call for the release of one prominent opposition activist. Back...
02.08.2009
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Hacker des chinesischen Regimes verunstalten Website der Filmfestspiele von Melbourne
Eine Filmvorführung über die im amerikanischen Exil lebende Uiguren-Führerin und Menschenrechtsaktivistin, Rebiya Kadeer sorgte für einen Hackerangriff auf die Webseite von Australiens größtem Filmfestival. [Richard Moore, Direktor, Melbourne Filmfestival]: „Eine kleine chinesische Flagge tauchte auf, begleitet von einem Jingle-Sound....
31.07.2009
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Kunsterziehung über Kambodschas dunkle Geschichte
Ein Kunstunterricht besonderer Art versammelte viele Kambodschaner, die mehr über das dunkle Kapitel der Geschichte des Landes im 20. Jahrhundert erfahren wollten. Der bekannte Künstler und Überlebende des berüchtigten S-21 Gefängnislagers, Vann Nath, veranstaltete einen Workshop, in dem er Jugendliche über Kunst und das Grauen des...
31.07.2009
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Virtuelle Rückkehr der Dinosaurier begeistert Japan
Durch eine neue Technologie des japanischen Kameraherstellers Canon erwachsen vor den Besuchern der Dinosaurier Expo 2009 in Japan ausgestorbene Spezies in voller Größe. Die technische Simulation vermischt virtuelle Realitäten mit der realen Welt. Der Blick durch einen Handheld-Viewer transportiert den Besucher in eine Ausstellungshalle...
31.07.2009
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Australian Family's Dog Found After 9 Years
Australian animal protection officers found this dog in a squalid backyard in Melbourne, sleeping on a piece of tattered cardboard. Eventually, they learned the dog, named Muffy, was last seen by her owners nine years ago, in a location almost 1,700km away. Muffy's owner, Natalie Lampard, had given her up for dead. [Natalie Lampard, Dog Owner]:...
31.07.2009
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Burma: Call for Suu Kyi’s Release Echoes Across Asia
Protesters across Asia, including Burmese dissidents and human rights activists, say Aung San Suu Kyi is innocent of all charges filed against her. They describe her trial as a ploy by the Burmese government to keep her in jail before and during next year's elections. Around 50 protesters marched in front of the Burmese Embassy in Manila on...
31.07.2009
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Chinese Official Suggests Reduction in Death Penalty
More people are executed in China per year than in the rest of the world combined. But Chinese state media said on Wednesday that authorities are looking to show more leniency. The New York Times reports that the vice president of the Supreme People’s Court says the death penalty should be reserved only for a small number of serious...
31.07.2009
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China: Rights Activist Huang Qi to Plead Not Guilty
Chinese human rights activist Huang Qi exposed the plight of parents whose children were killed during the May 12 Sichuan earthquake last year. Now he's been set to face a closed trial on August 5 for so-called "illegally possessing state secrets." It's a charge that's is often used as a "catch all" by Chinese authorities to stifle dissent...
31.07.2009
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China: Beijing Activist Lawyer Taken from His Home
Chinese legal scholar Xu Zhiyong was taken from his home by police during a raid early Wednesday morning. Xu works for the Beijing-based Gongmeng rights group—called the Open Constitution Initiative in English. It's a group of lawyers that takes on cases involving human rights and public welfare. Most recently, members of the group...
31.07.2009
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Car Racing Legend Schumacher Makes a Comeback
Racing legend Michael Schumacher is poised to make a comeback. The seven times Formula One world champion has agreed to step back onto the Grand Prix grid for the first time in almost three years. Formula One fans in Schumacher's German hometown are delighted with the news. [Marie Nimts, Formula One Fan]: “I think it's super. I hope he's...
31.07.2009
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In today's Market Report... Asian stocks pushed higher as investors continue to pour funds into the region. South Korea's benchmark KOSPI hit a one-year high. It gained 12 percent in July on the back of the greatest net foreign investor buying ever. Japan's Nikkei touched a 10-month peak, fuelled by upbeat corporate earnings reports. Sony...
31.07.2009
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The Spanish town of Arenas de San Pedro is engulfed by raging wildfires. They have already claimed the lives of at least two people here in Avila. One of them was a 63 year old man. He'd been trapped in his home and rescuers were unable to reach him. The other was a man who was called in by the local government to help put out the flames....
31.07.2009
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Residents of the Spanish city Burgos awake to find scenes of devastation. A car bomb exploded during the early hours of the morning outside the Civil Guard barracks. The building is home to Spain's paramilitary police force. Over 100 people live here, among them many children. This amateur footage captured the aftermath of the blast....
31.07.2009
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Japan is mixing its passion for baseball with a love of robots, creating a field of A.I. dreams. Researchers at Tokyo University recently developed robots that look to replicate the pitching and batting prowess of stars like Daisuke Matsuzaka and Ichiro Suzuki. With a fast-moving arm and three flexible fingers, the robot doesn't have the...
31.07.2009
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Market Report - Sony in Red, Nintendo Profit Down
And in other business news... consumer electronics giant Sony made a $270 million loss last quarter, as a stronger yen and weakness in its TV business countered the impact of cost cuts. Sony is restructuring its businesses, having closed 8 manufacturing sites and cut 16,000 jobs. Still, the firm expects a full-year loss of over $1.2 billion,...
30.07.2009
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1. And in today's Market Report... Asian shares were up by and large. 2. The Shanghai benchmark held steady after a 5 percent slide Wednesday that put the region on alert a sustained equity rally may be ending. 3. The Hang Seng recouped early losses. 4. And with the falling price of crude, China oil specialist CNOOC was down, after its...
30.07.2009
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Asia Brief Broadcast, Wednesday July 29, 2009
Watch Today's 30-min Asia Brief Broadcast Wednesday July 29, 2009 Anchor: Anna...
29.07.2009
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BMW to Quit Formula One Racing
The BMW Sauber Formula One team revealed this season's latest car back in January. But this will be the last such unveiling. BMW is quitting the sport at the end of the current season. BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer told a news conference in Munich why. [Norbert Reithofer, BMW CEO]: "We will continue to be actively involved in motorsport and will...
29.07.2009
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In the Market Report... two recent China initial public offerings had their trading debuts today. China State Construction Engineering Corp rose 70 percent in its Shanghai debut on Wednesday, while building materials group BBMG had the strongest Hong Kong listing this year. The debut of CSCEC may heighten concerns about a speculative market...
29.07.2009
Eutelsat blockiert NTDTV in China
NTDTV unternimmt rechtliche Schritte gegen eine der wichtigsten Satellitengesellschaften
New York - Das unabhängige chinesischsprachige Fernsehnetzwerk NTDTV unternimmt rechtliche Schritte gegen Eutelsat, eine der lukrativsten Satellitengesellschaften in der Welt. Eutelsat steht unter juristischem Druck, weil es einen öffentlichen Konzern betrogen und vereinbarte Verpflichtungen nicht eingehalten habe, um seinen Hauptkunden, das...
29.07.2009
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Monday (27th July, 2009) marked exactly three years to the day that London will launch the 2012 Olympics. And with transport infrastructure being a key concern it was no surprise that the occasion was marked by the launch of a high speed train servicing the Olympic site. The 'Javelin Train' covered the three mile journey from central London...
28.07.2009
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Market Report - Asia Off Highs
In today's Market Report... Asian shares were mostly higher toda, adding to recent gains, although Japan's Nikkei dipped after its longest winning streak in 21 years. After regional markets touched 10-month peaks, some investors took profits in high-tech shares like chip-tester Tokyo Electron. Earnings season entered full-gear with Japanese...
28.07.2009
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Northern China: 30,000 Clash With Police in Tonghua
Violence in China’s northern city of Tonghua: 30,000 steel workers clashed with police, protesting the merger of their steel mill with another company. The protest occurred on Friday when employees of Tonghua Iron and Steel Group demonstrated against the takeover by the Beijing based Jianlong Steel.The Associated Press reported that Tonghua...
28.07.2009
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Cambodian Khmer Rouge Survivor Shares his Art Skills
Not just any art class, Cambodians are gathering to learn more about the darkest chapters in the nation's 20th Century history. Vann Nath, a well known artist and survivor of the infamous S-21 prison camp, organized a workshop to educate youth about art and the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s. [Vann Nath, S-21 Survivor]: "I came...
28.07.2009
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Germany: World Kite Surfing Championships kick off
The German weather played ball on Saturday (July 25) for the start of the World Kite Surfing Championships in the North Sea resort of St. Peter-Ording. [Kristen Boese, World Champion Kite Surfer]: "The conditions today in St. Peter-Ordning are super for the freestyle discipline. The wind is really strong and the great North Sea waves are...
27.07.2009
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Market Report - Nikkei Over 10k
Japan's Nikkei broke through the psychological 10,000 level. It was part of an Asian share push on the back of pre-earnings optimism. Banks like Mitsubishi UFJ and exporters like carmaker Honda gained ahead of results this week. The Japanese benchmark touched its highest in 9 months, with wireless player Softbank up on a newspaper report of a...
27.07.2009
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And this week's Headlines: Beijing releases more foreign students from quarantine. Falun Gong practitioners mark ten years of persecution. And a Chinese state-run company finds itself in the middle of a scandal in Africa. Could something have been done to prevent last week's deadly bombings in Jakarta? A key meeting of Asian nations comes...
27.07.2009
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Japanese Grandma Still Fit for Baseball
The Osaka Silver Sisters may be 70 years old but they are not letting their age get in the way of playing their favorite sport - baseball. They are ready to pitch, hit and run, showing spectators they are not too old to play ball. It may be late in the game, but the Osaka Silver Sisters aren't handing over their baseball gloves and bats yet....
26.07.2009
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City dwellers in Paris no longer need to worry about escaping the throng for a day at the beach. On Monday, the banks of the River Seine were transformed with sand and deck chairs for the opening of this year's Paris Plage. The Paris authorities' initiative, now in its seventh year, is aimed at those who aren't able to leave the city. [Cecile...
25.07.2009
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Bangladesh: Solar Panels Energize Villages
For Akther Hossain, solar energy is a major blessing. He no longer has to miss the peak shopping hours at dusk in his remote Bangladesh village for lack of electricity. [Akther Hossain, Tailor Shop Owner]: "I have four lights in my shop which are powered by solar energy. I have benefitted from the system. I also encouraged other shopkeepers...
25.07.2009
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London: Drumming Record Broken for a Cause
It's not an ideal place to seek peace and solitude. But 582 drummers smashed the world record for playing their instruments to the same beat at the same time. The record attempt at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena was to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. Radio DJ Ian Dunter, seen here on the right, and former Slade drummer Don Power, in...
24.07.2009
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Chinese Official Defends Ethnic Policies After Xinjiang Riots
A senior Chinese official is defending China’s ethnic minority policies. He says they played no role in the deadly riots earlier this month that left as many as hundreds of people dead in China's western Xinjiang region. Wu Shimin, vice-minister of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission told reporters in Beijing that the CCP’s policies,...
24.07.2009
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In today's Market Report... regional shares from Sydney to Seoul surged today. Japan's Nikkei posted its eighth straight gain, with Fujitsu jumping on better-than-expected earnings targets. Sony rose after a Nikkei report that it would invest over $1.1 billion in an LCD venture with Sharp. The deal aims to supply growing TV panel demand....
24.07.2009
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Asia Brief Broadcast, Friday, July 24, 2009
Watch Today's 30-min Asia Brief BroadcastFriday, July 24, 2009 Anchor: Shelley...
24.07.2009
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China entlässt britische Schüler aus Grippequarantäne
China gab den ersten Schub von über 111 britischen Schülern und Lehrkräften frei, die am Dienstag, den 21. Juli, wegen der Schweinegrippe unter Quarantäne gestellt worden waren... [Sulaima Leblanceprince, Schüler]: "Es ist vorbei, das war eine Erfahrung, aber nun ist es vorbei. Nun werde ich einfach den Rest meines Aufenthaltes in Peking...
24.07.2009
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Namibia: Chinesisches staatliches Unternehmen verwickelt in afrikanischen Korruptionsskandal
Das chinesische staatliche Technologieunternehmen NucTech steht im Zentrum eines afrikanischen Korruptionsskandals. In Namibia haben die Behörden drei Personen festgenommen und Vermögenswerte sichergestellt, die mit einer Bestechungsintrige im Mai 2008 in Verbindung stehen sollen. Es wird behauptet, dass die Bestechung einen $ 55 Millionen...
24.07.2009
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A Decade of Courage – The Falun Gong Story, Part 4
July 20th - China's Deadly Harvest
24.07.2009
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Meditieren für ein Ende der Verfolgung von Falun Gong
Stellung beziehen – durch Sitzen in Stille. [Jared Pearman, Organisator, Million Minutes of Meditation]: "Million Minutes of Meditation ist ein Projekt, das wir bei Friends of Falun Gong USA gestartet haben, um zu helfen mehr Leute zusammenzubringen, die ihre Unterstützung für Falun Gong zeigen." [Will Ermini, Teilnehmer]: "Nun, sie...
24.07.2009
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Market Report - Hong Kong Jumps
And in today's Market Report... Hong Kong shares jumped to 10-month highs on improving growth prospects, leading Asian stocks higher overall. Energy stocks like Sinopec topped regional gainers, while top property developer Sun Hung Kai gained sharply after a brokerage upgrade. Japan's Nikkei climbed again as exporters like Sony advanced,...
23.07.2009
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Solar Eclipse Spectacular Impresses Asia
Six minutes and 39 seconds – not usually a long time but it’s the longest solar eclipse witnessed for 100 years. Beginning at dawn in India, tens of thousands gathered for a dip in the Ganges to pray to the sun, as it emerged from behind the moon. Hundreds of enthusiasts wearing goggles catch a glimpse of the phenomenon. In China, emotions...
23.07.2009
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Market Report - Asia Rallies On, July 22
Asian shares touched 10-month highs today... although profit-taking ahead of corporate earnings season began to weigh on gains. The Nikkei edged higher, but five straight gains and a firm yen prompted mild selling of stocks like Sony. On a day of solar eclipse-watching across Asia, retailer Yamada Denki rose on plans to set up a solar panel...
23.07.2009
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Germany: Porsche Restructures for Merger with Volskwagen
Porsche announced on Thursday (July 23) that its CEO will leave the company immediately after decisions were made to merge with Volkswagen. Wendelin Wiedeking, the CEO for Porsche for the past 16 years, was Germany's best-paid executive. [Wolfgang Porsche, Porsche Chairman]: "Dr. Wiedeking's achievements are unchallenged and obvious. He brought...
23.07.2009
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Market Report July 20 - Asian Shares Up
Asian stocks rose to a 10-month high today, boosted by news of a refinancing plan for CIT and hopes of a recovery in corporate earnings in the months ahead. Shares in South Korea and Australia led the way with exporters like Hyundai and LG the biggest winners. Japan's markets were shut for a public holiday, keeping trading volumes relatively...
20.07.2009
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Asia Brief Broadcast, Monday, July 20, 2009
Watch Today's 30-min Asia Brief Broadcast Monday, July 20, 2009 Anchor: Kean...
20.07.2009
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Asia Brief Broadcast, Friday, July 17, 2009
Watch Today's 30-min Asia Brief Broadcast Friday, July 17, 2009 Anchor: Anna...
17.07.2009
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Taiwan: Opening Ceremony of the World Games 2009 Kaohsiung
Around 40,000 audience members start to move their way into this eye-catching and world number-one solar powered main stadium for Taiwan’s first ever multi-sporting international event. Behind me is the main stadium for the Opening Ceremony of the World Games 2009, held here at the 2nd largest city of Taiwan - Kaosiung. We can see it is...
17.07.2009
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Neue Bestimmungen der KPC zur Kontrolle von Beamten
Chinesische staatliche Medien berichteten über ein neues Dokument, das von der Kommunistischen Partei Chinas am Montag herausgegeben worden war. In dem Dokument werden Disziplinarverfahren für Beamte beschrieben, die für strategisch schlechte Entscheidungen verantwortlich sind. Der Bericht betont strafbare Verstöße, wie: - Machtmissbrauch...
16.07.2009
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Asia Brief Broadcast, Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Watch Today's 30-min Asia Brief Broadcast Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Anchor: Anna...
15.07.2009
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Asia Brief Broadcast, Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Watch Today's 30-min Asia Brief Broadcast Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Anchor: Kean...
14.07.2009
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Market Report - Miner Rio Tinto Rises
Mining company Rio Tinto rose today on higher commodity prices, despite its China woes. Chinese authorities arrested four Rio staff on Sunday, including its top iron ore salesman, and the case has sparked warnings of a trade crisis. Meanwhile, Rio's rival, BHP Billiton, also gained, helping Asia to claw back some early week losses. Japan...
10.07.2009
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China: Spannungen im aufruhrzerrissenen Xinjiang lassen nach
Am Mittwoch besetzten 20.000 chinesische Polizisten und Soldaten die Straßen von Chinas westlicher Provinz Xinjiang - bis zum Donnerstag war es hier relativ ruhig. Doch die vorangegangenen Proteste haben Wunden hinterlassen. Hunderte Menschen sind in der größtenteils von Uighuren bewohnten Region ums Leben gekommen. Nach drei Tagen der...
10.07.2009
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China: Tensions Ease in Riot-torn Xinjiang
After days of riots in western China, the Chinese regime has brought in tens of thousands of armed troops and police. Now the violence appears to have subsided. On Wednesday, as many as 20,000 Chinese troops blanketed the streets of China's western Xinjiang, and by Thursday, the streets were relatively calm. It comes after days of protests left...
10.07.2009
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China: Zhou Xiangyang on the Verge of Death
The pro-Falun Gong website Clearwisdom.net reports that Tianjin City resident Zhou Xiangyang has been on hunger strike for 300 days to protest his arrest and detention for his belief in the Falun Gong meditation practice. The 32-year-old has been jailed since 2003, and suffered torture and beatings in custody. Mr. Zhou Xiangyang was arrested in...
10.07.2009
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Life for live-in domestic maids in Hong Kong has never been easy. They aren't required to be paid a minimum hourly wage. Well, now, immigrant workers are speaking out against not only what they call unfair compensation, but abuse they face at the hands of their employers. Hong Kong's 260,000 foreign domestic helpers revel in their weekly day...
10.07.2009
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The yen surged to a 5-month high against the U.S. dollar today, weighing on shares of Japanese exporters. As Japan struggles to recover from recession, a stronger yen pressures the earnings of companies when collecting overseas earnings. The Nikkei fell to its lowest point since late May in response, with carmakers like Honda declining. An...
10.07.2009
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Japan’s Blind Pianist Wins Award
Blind Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii is gathering fans, after wining a prestigious award. The 20-year-old pianst, blind since birth, is now adapting to the sudden stardom. Someone must help him to the piano. But once the blind Japanese pianist is seated, his fingers glide freely over the black and white keys. Nobuyuki Tsujii, whose music...
10.07.2009
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Tiger Quadruplets Born in Germany
A German zoo in Braunschweig introduced Siberian tiger quadruplets to the public on Wednesday. Tiger mother "Nina" gave birth to her four offspring on June 5. The zoo’s veterinarian says they are doing well. Zoo keeper Anja Schildhauer recalled how they were born very early in the morning. [Anja Schildhauer, Zoo Keeper]: "When my...
10.07.2009
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Christiano Ronaldo: World's Most Expensive Soccer Player
Nearly 80,000 Real Madrid fans turned out to welcome the world's most expensive footballer to the Bernabeu. Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo was officially presented to the Spanish club in front of a near capacity crowd after completing his $131 million dollar transfer. [Christiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid Player]: "I am very happy to be here."...
08.07.2009
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China: Security Remains High in Xinjiang
Security and tension remain high in western China today, following riots in the city of Urumqi earlier this week. The violence has even forced head-of-state Hu Jintao to abandon plans to attend the G8 summit in Italy and return home to handle it. Here's more on the situation in Xinjiang. Security is high in China’s western Xinjiang region...
08.07.2009
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China: Journalists Restricted as Xinjiang Riots Continue
Speaking of the protests in Xinjiang, what's it like for journalists there? After the protests began on Sunday, Chinese authorities made an unprecedented move: They invited foreign journalists to Urumqi to report firsthand. But journalists who go to Xinjiang face a lot of restrictions. According to the New York Times, journalists were not...
08.07.2009
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China: Hard to Get Accurate Numbers Out of Xinjiang
One thing that's hard to keep track of during these riots in China's Xinjiang province is names and numbers: How many are dead and injured, and who is responsible for the violence? With lines of communication cut, it's hard to learn just what is happening in Xinjiang. The Chinese state media reports that 156 people are dead and over 1,000 are...
08.07.2009
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India: Chartered Flights Offer Extended View of Solar Eclipse
In India, people have long considered solar eclipses to be bad omens. The belief that the sun is at the mercy of two evil planets, Rahu and Ketu causing the eclipse, still prevails among a large section of Indians, but there are others who can’t wait to book a chartered flight to watch the coming solar eclipse for as long as possible. Air...
08.07.2009
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Market Report - Asia Shares Down on Economic Doubts
Today fresh doubts about the speed of a global economic recovery helped to push Asian share markets lower. Talk of a new U.S. stimulus plan strengthened the yen, hurting Japanese exporters like Honda, while a record drop in Japanese machinery orders hit manufacturers like Komatsu, sending the Nikkei to a 6-week low. Sony dipped with the yen's...
08.07.2009
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World's Oldest Bible Reunited Online
The surviving pages and fragments of the world's oldest Bible, known as Codex Sinaiticus are being reunited online as part of an ambitious four year digitization project that aims to breathe new life into a manuscript that dates back 1600 years. Handwritten in Greek on animal hide in the fourth century, the Codex contains the earliest complete...
07.07.2009
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Indonesia Prepares for Presidential Elections
Wednesday is a big day for the Indonesian political scene. The country is gearing up for vote for its next president... and final preparations are now underway. Indonesian election authorities and village officials are making last-minute preparations for the July 8 presidential election. Election officials are putting up make-shift polling...
07.07.2009
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Market Report - Doubts of Economic Recovery
Today Asian stocks mostly edged lower, as investors took a step-back from higher-yielding assets due to doubts about the speed of the global economic recovery. Australia's central bank kept its key cash rate steady, saying the economy was faring better than feared, but left the door open to further easing if a hoped-for recovery failed to...
07.07.2009
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China: Kommunistische Partei bringt Menschenrechtsanwälte zum Schweigen
Die Kanzlei Yitong in Peking hat den Ruf, hochrangige Menschenrechtsaktivisten zu vertreten. Zu ihren Kunden zählen unter anderem der Umwelt- und Menschenrechtsverteidiger Hu Jia, der blinde Rechtsaktivist Chen Guangcheng und Gao Zhisheng, der verfolgte Falun Gong Praktizierende verteidigt. Aber jetzt hat die Kanzlei Schwierigkeiten im...
07.07.2009
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Vereinte Nationen verlangen Zurückhaltung in Xinjiang
Nach den Ausschreitungen am Sonntag ruft der Menschenrechtskommissar der Vereinten Nationen die chinesischen Behörden und ethnischen Gruppen in Xinjiang auf, weitere Gewalttaten zu unterlassen. Er hofft auf eine Untersuchung der Umstände, die zu den Unruhen geführt haben. [Rupert Colville, UN Sprecher]:"Der Hohe Kommissar drängt die Führer...
07.07.2009
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Xinjiang/China: Ethnic Violence Erupts
Thousands of ethnic Uighurs in China's Western province of Xinjiang have protested in the capital city Urumqi over alleged mistreatment of Uighur workers by Han Chinese. Violence erupted after army and riot police moved in, and state media say 140 people were killed. However Uighur spokespeople abroad say army troops used machine guns, and the...
06.07.2009
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China: Uighur Dissident Condemns Chinese Crackdown in Xinjiang
And the violence in Xinjiang is causign outrage among the Uighur population living overseas. Among them, Wu'er Kaixi, who fled China after leading students to protest on Tiananmen Square in 1989. Here's what he has to say about the violence there. Now living and working in Taiwan, Wu'er Kaixi says the Communist Party uses the U.S. sponsored...
06.07.2009
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Chinese Orphanage Sells Girls with Living Parents
At least two local officials in China’s Guizhou province have been singled out and punished for their involvement in a 2004 adoption scandal. At issue are three baby girls who ended up in the state-run orphanage, even though their parents were still alive. The officials are accused of coercing the parents into giving up their daughters in...
06.07.2009
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Chinese Tightrope Artist Breaks Two World Records
A Chinese tightrope artist from the Xinjiang Autonomous Region is set to break two world records. Ahdili Wuxiuer is walking a kilometer and a half-long rope at more than 1,600 meters above sea level, the highest ever. Ahdili, known as the 'Tightrope Prince', is also set to defy the high winds by passing over his apprentice on the wire....
06.07.2009
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Dalai Lama Birthday Celebrations
It’s the 74th birthday of their spiritual leader and many Tibetans have gathered at the main Buddhist temple here in Dharamsala. They are praying for the long life and health of their leader who was born this day in 1935 in a hamlet in Tibet. But today only a portrait of the Dalai Lama was present. The spiritual leader was in New Delhi...
06.07.2009
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Market Report - Asian Shares Decline
Asian markets are down today over doubts of a global recovery and ahead of a G8 leaders meeting later this week. An air of caution has kept the dollar and bonds supported as safe havens while pressuring commodity prices, pushing oil to five-week lows. Investors are still concerned over last week's dismal U.S. payroll data that put a question...
06.07.2009
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Asia Brief Broadcast, Monday, July 6, 2009
Watch Today's 30-min Asia Brief Broadcast Monday, July 6, 2009 Anchor: Kean...
06.07.2009
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China: Ethnisch motivierte Gewalt in Xinjiang
In Chinas westlicher Provinz Xinjiang sind Demonstranten mit der Armee und Polizei zusammengestoßen, nachdem Tausende Uighuren in der Hauptstadt Urumqi auf die Straße gegangen waren. Die Demonstranten forderten eine vollständige Untersuchung über die vorsätzliche Verletzung von uighurischen Fabrikarbeitern durch Han Chinesen in der Provinz...
06.07.2009
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Asia Weekly 29th June - 4th July
This week's main headlines: Plans to require the Green Dam software filter have been postponed In Russia, a court has decided that the main text of the spiritual practice Falun Gong cannot be blacklisted The United States begins an aggressive campaign in Afghanistan Tensions between the two Koreas continue... this time over a factory...
06.07.2009
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Eastern India: Monsoon Arrives
While dams in southern India are drying up, the long dry spell has ended in the eastern state of Cherrapunjee, where the monsoon rains have arrived. Heavy monsoon showers have come after a prolonged dry spell in the region. But the meteorological department says the total rainfall from the crucial June to September monsoon would come in below...
05.07.2009
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Southern India: Monsoon Rains Are Late
A water crisis is looming over India's southern Karnataka state. The monsoon rains are late, and 81 crucial reservoirs in the state are drying up. Water levels in all Karnataka state reservoirs are at just 44 percent compared to this time last year. Krishna Raja Sagar reservoir has almost no water. The Tungabhadra dam isn't doing much better....
05.07.2009
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Indonesia: Preserving Traditional Culture through Folk Dance
Modern dance may be the most popular form of dance among youth today, but one festival in Jakarta, Indonesia is trying to turn back the tide. Our Jakarta bureau brings us to the Arsena International Folklore Festival. Hundreds of dancers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, India and Poland, are demonstrating their country’s folk...
05.07.2009
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Thailand: Special Police Training for Thai Canines
Pet dogs in Thailand are given the chance to become trained police dogs. Thai police have designed a special program to recruit a volunteer dog squad that will do everything from sniffing for bombs to being guard dogs. Hundreds of grown up puppies ranging from Thai federation breeds to the hard-cored Rottweiler, are taking part in a police...
05.07.2009
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The labor market hit a major speed bump on its road to recovery. 467,000 American jobs were lost in June, according to the Labor Department, far more than expected. Meantime, the unemployment rate inched up to 9-1/2 percent — the highest rate since August 1983. There is very little in this report to smile about, warns Wachovia Chief...
05.07.2009
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Mexico: WHO Swine Flu Conference
Health experts gathered in Cancun, Mexico to discuss strategies for combating the H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu. World Health Organization Director-General, Margaret Chan says governments should remain vigilant in order to avoid any surprises. [Margaret Chan, Director-General, WHO]: “This meeting is all about vigilance, taking...
05.07.2009
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Los Angeles: Private Funeral for Farrah Fawcett
Ryan O'Neal led the procession of mourners at Farrah Fawcett's funeral. Her long-time companion was one of the pallbearers carrying the casket into the service. Friends Alana Stewart, the ex-wife of Rod Stewart, and former Charlie's Angels Kate Jackson and Cheryl Tiegs were also in attendance. Fans and media watched from across the street as...
05.07.2009
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India: Kashmir's "Half-Widows"
For the past twelve years, Naseema Mehja-ud-din has been waiting for news of her missing husband. Naseema says he was picked up by security forces one night in 1997 in a round-up of suspected militants fighting New Delhi's rule in Kashmir. A mother of two, she is one of Kashmir's hundreds of "half-widows" — women whose husbands disappeared...
05.07.2009
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China: 14-year-old Locked Up in Beijing
The family of one 14-year-old Chinese girl is worried after she was taken by authorities last month. Cao Ruixia and her family were in Beijing, petitioning for compensation after the death of Cao's mother as a result of medical malpractice. Well now, Cao Ruixia is locked up and her family can’t see her. Cao Ruixia is 14 years old, and now...
05.07.2009
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Heavy rainfall has lead to flooding and mudslides in southern China. Thousands have fled their homes. Three days of torrential rain has soaked some of China’s southern provinces. The water level in the main rivers of Hunan Province have gone up to alarming levels, with over 11-thousand people forced to flee their homes. In Jiangxi and Anhui...
05.07.2009
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Koreans Protest Missile Launches and Kim Jong-il
About a hundred protesters gathered in downtown Seoul on Friday the 3rd. They’re holding a rally against the North's missile launches and the communist country's leader, Kim Jong-il. North Korea test-fired four short-range missiles yesterday. This comes in the wake of a rocket launch in April that boosted North Korea's ability to build...
05.07.2009
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Russia and the U.S. Battle over Nuclear Weapons Cuts
U.S. President Barack Obama was putting the emphasis on nuclear arms cuts in an interview with Russian tv ahead of his first visit to the country. [Barack Obama, U.S. President]: "We are both nuclear superpowers. With that comes special responsibilities that are very different from the positions of many other countries of the world and we have...
05.07.2009
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Asia Calm as N. Korea Missiles Fired
Another act of defiance from North Korea's communist regime. North Korea launched four short-range missiles on Thursday, but South Korea and Japan are reacting calmly to the move. South Korea believes the North just wants to flex its military muscles. The Japanese government reacted calmly to North Korea's missile launches, but pledged it would...
05.07.2009
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Zimbabwe Gets $950 Million from China
The leaders of Zimbabwe announced on Wednesday (July 1) that they had secured a $950 million line of credit from China. The US and Europe have been hesitant to give direct aid to Zimbabwe's government until the country improves its human rights situation. In the past, aid from the West has generally been dispensed through charities and NGOs....
05.07.2009
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China: Officials Say Green Dam Filter Still to Be Required
This past Tuesday, China's censorship authorities announced that they were postponing the requirement for all new PCs sold in the country to contain the "Green Dam" filtering software. The original date was July 1st—when all new PCs sold had to contain the censorship tool. But after heavy international and domestic criticism, communist...
05.07.2009
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Market Report - Rio Tinto Successful in Rights Issue
Today global mining company Rio Tinto wrapped up an important share offering that puts it on its way to paying off heavy debt. Australian shareholders have taken up 95 percent of their entitlements to new shares issued by the company. In Japan, one Japanese newspaper reports that Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is considering buying a...
04.07.2009
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Market Report - Rio Tinto Successful in Rights Issue
Today global mining company Rio Tinto wrapped up an important share offering that puts it on its way to paying off heavy debt. Australian shareholders have taken up 95 percent of their entitlements to new shares issued by the company. In Japan, one Japanese newspaper reports that Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is considering buying a...
04.07.2009
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Market Report - Rio Tinto Successful in Rights Issue
Today global mining company Rio Tinto wrapped up an important share offering that puts it on its way to paying off heavy debt. Australian shareholders have taken up 95 percent of their entitlements to new shares issued by the company. In Japan, one Japanese newspaper reports that Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is considering buying a...
04.07.2009
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France: Sole Yemenia Plane Crash Survivor Back
Appearing frail and traumatized, teenage air crash survivor Bakari Bahia is flown to France to be reunited with her father. The 14-year-old's remarkable tale of survival has captivated the world's media. The only survivor from a Yemenia Airways jet which crashed near Comoros off the African coast, Bakari clung on to floating debris for more...
03.07.2009
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Thousands in Hong Kong March for Democracy
Moving on to Hong Kong where an estimated 76 thousand people marched through through city streets Thursday, calling for swifter democratic reforms, poverty alleviation and investor rights protection. The protest marks the 12th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from British to Chinese rule. The protesters expressed dissatisfaction with the...
03.07.2009
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Market Report - Asia Shares Mixed
Asian stocks were mixed today ahead of the latest U.S. payrolls report, while the U.S. dollar remained near a three-week low against the euro. The U.S. unemployment rate is forecast to rise to a 26-year high of 9.6 percent, testing the world's confidence in an economic recovery. Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's Kospi edged down, while...
03.07.2009
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Japan: Tokyo's Skateboarding Dog
He ain't nothing but a bulldog -- with short legs and a wide head, but that hasn't kept Bazooka from becoming Japan's best known canine skateboarder. Showing that every dog truly has his day, this two year-old purebred Old English bulldog is the toast of a Tokyo park while atop his small chariot. According to owner Yoshio Ishikawa, street...
02.07.2009
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China Arrests Petitioners in July 1 Crackdown
July 1 marks the 12 year anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China. For the past 12 years, this day has been commemorated with an annual protest rally that draws thousands of people. But it’s not just Hong Kong residents who use this day to protest, many petitioners inside China also travel to Hong Kong to petition on July...
01.07.2009
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China: Fujian Authorities Cover up Gang Rape, Murder
Online message forums were buzzing this month with news that authorities in Fujian Province were covering up the gang rape and murder of a 25-year-old woman. Authorities in Minqing County released a statement last week stating Ms Yan Xiaoling died from internal bleeding due to a failed pregnancy. But in a telephone interview with NTD, Ms. Yan's...
01.07.2009
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China: Young Man Punished for Commemorating Tiananmen Massacre
And now we have a story of one Chinese who was targeted for remembering one of modern China's most controversial events. Chen Yang was planning to wear white for a candlelight vigil in memory of the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre. But local police in Chongqing arrested him and sentenced him to one year of re-education. On June 3,...
01.07.2009
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Australia: Unique White Humpback Whale Sighted
Whale watchers in Australia were delighted to see one albino Humpback whale return this season. Migaloo, the world's only known white Humpback whale was spotted off the coast of Queensland today. Migaloo was first spotted in 1991 passing Australia's most east point at Byron Bay. Since then he's returned year after year on his annual migration...
01.07.2009
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Market Report - Glimmer of Light
Today Japan's tankan survey of business sentiment showed the first improvement in two years. It comes as exports and production clawed back from the sharpest post-War downturn ever. Still, improvement was less than expected, although China offset some concerns, as its manufacturing survey showed its economy is regaining ground. But a sharp...
01.07.2009
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China Stows Internet Censor Software
China has stowed plans for its controversial ‘Green Dam’ Internet filtration software to be installed on all new computers this month. It comes after harsh criticism that the program would tighten censorship, and now critics of the software are celebrating their success. Chinese web users flooded a trendy cafe to celebrate the last-minute...
01.07.2009
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Congo Gorilla Habitat Threatened by Soldiers
In the Democratic Republic of Congo eastern lowland gorillas living in a national park are under threat. Kahuzi-Bienga national park rangers say the animals are at risk as soldiers operating in the north and south Kivu provinces are encroaching on their territory. At a news conference in Bukavu, the assistant director of the park said rangers...
01.07.2009
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Israel Approves 50 Settler Homes
Israel risked sparking a row with Washington after the government gave the go ahead to building 50 new Jewish homes at this settlement in the occupied West bank. President Obama is pressing Israel to halt all settlement activity as part of a bid to revive peace talks with the Palestinians. News of the construction plans emerged hours before...
01.07.2009
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Today oil and commodity prices pushed most Asian share markets higher... the final trading day of a difficult quarter that saw major equity gains for investors. A tremendous shift out of safe-haven investments into riskier assets, especially in Asia, drove the regional rally from multi-year lows. Japan's Nikkei finished the second quarter up...
01.07.2009
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Storm Baby in Western Australia
Rain and winds over 150 kilometers an hour caused widespread damage in western Australia on Monday, June 29. At least three families say they came through the storm with stories of uncanny luck. Daniel Torrijo is grateful their car took the brunt of a fallen tree. [Daniel Torrijo, Windstorm Survivor]: "It was the Taralgos that took the brunt...
01.07.2009
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Silence Engulfs Indian Village
The picturesque Dadhkai in the Himalayan mountains of India's Jammu and Kashmir is known as the village of the deaf and mute. Each of the 47 families residing there has at least one member afflicted and local residents say numbers are on the rise. Dadhkai, a village of shepherds about 270 kilometers from the state's winter capital, Jammu, has...
01.07.2009
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China: Chengdu Authorities Snatch Body of Falun Gong Practitioner
Xie Deqing was 69-years-old and a retired staff member from the Chengdu Institute. Since July 2008, he and his wife were under the surveillance and were harassed by police because they practiced Falun Gong, a traditional meditation practice now persecuted by communist authorities. Back on April 29th, Xie Deqing and his wife went to a court in...
01.07.2009
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China's Controversial "Green Dam"
China's Internet control software, called "Green Dam", has sparked international and domestic concerns, but the real challenge may be the nation's own PC market. From Wednesday the government is ordering all PCs sold in China to have the filter, intended to block obscene images, but which critics say is aimed at deterring political dissent....
01.07.2009
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Russian Designer Revives Hat Fashion
Wearing hats is going out of style nowadays, but head accessories designer Yelena Klestova is breathing new life into the realm of headgear. She has even patented a new type of hat which she calls the “Transformer” hat. The Transformer has eight versions. The edges can be raised, lowered, removed – turning the hat into a cap; it can...
01.07.2009
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Moscow's Millionaire Summer Fair
Crisis? What crisis? There were no signs of an economic downturn at Moscow's Millionaire Summer Fair. Thousands of Russia's wealthiest residents turned out for the two-day celebration of luxury and excess. Dripping with jewels and flowing with champagne, the fair gives visitors the chance to indulge in the kinds of gifts and goodies only the...
01.07.2009
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Tea Ceremony Flourishes in Korea
Women have been passing on the Korean tea ceremony, or darye, for generations. This passion has come to fruition in the the Daegu World Tea Culture Festival. A festival organizer, Professor Kim, describes some childhood memories of darye. [Professor Kim Gil Ryung, Expo Organizer]: “When I was young, my mother taught the tea ceremony in the...
01.07.2009
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A well-known dissident is arrested in China Hubei protests finally end, but with violence and cencorship And United States officials express support for Falun Gong and concern over the Green Dam Burma's secret tunnels are revealed. South Korea unveils a new missile system, in reaction to North Korea's aggressions And the peace process...
30.06.2009
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Buenos Aires Bank Mad About Shen Yun
During the interval of the first Shen Yun Performing Arts show in Argentina, we spoke to Sebastian Gutierrez, manager of a well-known Buenos Aires bank. [Sebastian Gutierrez, Bank Manager]: “To be honest, I felt a lot of peace… moments of tranquillity. I was holding my wife’s hand on many occasions. It was a truly beautiful experience,...
30.06.2009
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Shen Yun Brings New Sensations to Buenos Aires
The audience of Buenos Aires’ Belgrano theatre were taken by surprise at the richness of traditional Chinese culture presented by Shen Yun Performing Arts. [Rosa Pelz, Manager, Editorial Grito Sagrado]: “It was surprising, especially for our culture. The way the stories were respectfully introduced and on how the public gets to share all...
30.06.2009
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Child Labor In India Still Rampant Despite Ban
They play a vital part of the Indian workforce. Despite efforts to stamp out child labour, more than 12 million children are forced to work for long hours with little or no pay. The Sadar Bazar of Firozabad, in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its colourful glass bangles. The bazar also serves as a child labour market,...
29.06.2009
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Kambodscha: Khmer Rouge Survivor Recalls ‘Hellish' Ordeal
The first survivor from the Khmer Rouge’s notorious S-21 prison camp takes a stand. A Cambodian artist is testifying in a trial against Pol Pot's top torturer, Kaing Guek Eav. He describes the experience like "hell". [Van Nath, Prison Survivor]: "When there were insects falling from the lamp, I collected them and ate them. When the security...
29.06.2009
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Sweden to Take Over EU Presidency
Sweden will take over the rotating six-month European Union (EU) Presidency from the Czech Republic next Wednesday. Two of the major challenges ahead for the EU are navigating the group’s economic crisis and paving the way for success at a make-or-break climate summit later in the year. Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt says he is...
29.06.2009
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Filipinos Set Sail in a 'Balangay'
In the Philippine capital Manila, a blessing for one of Southeast Asia's most ancient of boats. The Balangay can be traced back to Viking times. Now a group of Filipino adventurers are preparing to set sail in a replica of the boat. The voyage is set to last 4 years. The crew is made up of the same team of Filipinos that conquered Everest....
29.06.2009
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China: Publisher Speaks on Prisoner of the State: The Secret Journal of Premier Zhao Ziyang
Zhao Ziyang is a name that is not really spoken in China, taboo since the Tiananmen Square Massacre of 1989. The former Chinese premier and general secretary was an advocate for market reform and anti-corruption. But it was his sympathy for the student protesters at Tiananmen Square that saw him ousted from the CCP and subsequently placed...
29.06.2009
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Australian Surfer Survives Shark Attack
Surfer Les Wade felt something grab his leg when he was out on a Saturday morning surf at Gerroa beach on Australia's New South Wales south coast. It was only when he showed his leg to some nearby surfers that he realized he had been bitten by a shark. [Les Wade, Surfer]: "I just lifted my leg up because I couldn't see the leg because I was...
28.06.2009
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China: Over 1,000 Beijing Lawyers Have Their Licenses Suspended
China's Ministry of Justice abolished a widely criticized “annual registration” system for lawyers last year. But the Beijing Administration of Judicial Lawyers has devised a tactic to block lawyers who handle so-called "sensitive" cases from practicing. A large number of human rights lawyers have emerged in China in recent years. They...
28.06.2009
NTDTV
A Decade of Courage – The Falun Gong Story, Part 3
June 10th, 1999 - China's Hidden Holocaust
28.06.2009
NTDTV
Search for Air France Victims Is Over
The search is over. Brazilian authorities say they have stopped looking for bodies from Flight AF 447 that crashed into the Atlantic nearly 4 weeks ago. [Henry Munhoz, Brazilian Air Force Spokesman]: "Even though we hoped to recover all 228 people, we feel that the navy and the air force have done the best they could. We have ended our...
28.06.2009
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Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Zheng Enchong Detained and Tortured
Chinese human rights lawyer Zheng Enchong was detained and tortured by police in Shanghai last week. According to human rights organizations, Zheng was detained on June 17 and subjected to beatings to his head and face, cigarette burns on his lips and eyelids, and a forced strip search. Zheng is a Christian lawyer who has been on the...
26.06.2009
NTDTV
Chinese State Media Forging Evidence to Denounce Google?
In recent weeks, there have been signs of a rise in Internet censorship in China, including the controversial Green Dam filtering software. And now, China's state-run media appear to be launching a campaign against Google. But some of their claims have been questioned. Last week, a program on state-run CCTV claimed that Google's "suggest"...
26.06.2009
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Web Error Makes Mao a Wanted Man
A photo published yesterday on the website of the People's Daily, which is run by the Chinese Communist Party, has caused quite a bit of embarrassment. An article about a wanted man had included a photo of former communist leader Mao Zedong, instead of the actual suspect. Although the photo was quickly removed, Mao's picture had been...
26.06.2009
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Intense Heat Wave Bakes Northwestern India
Meanwhile, residents in parts of northwestern India might welcome some of the rain that's hitting Mumbai. Surging temperatures are still making life miserable for people in India's northwestern Amritsar city. A scorching sun pushed thermometers in India’s Punjab state to over 44 degrees Celsius on Thursday. The mercury level has been...
26.06.2009
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Market Report - Asia Ticks Higher
Asian markets gained broadly Friday, boosted by rising crude and metal prices. But economic concerns capped market enthusiasm in the region. The Nikkei gained, with tire maker Bridgestone up on a higher profit outlook. Automaker Suzuki also raced to a 10-month high after reports that Volkswagen was exploring a business venture with the company...
26.06.2009
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Fatal Floods in Central Europe
Fatal floods in the Czech Republic, captured on camera by a local resident. It's been raining heavily for days across central Europe. And rising river levels prompted flood warning across the region. Police said at least eight people died in overnight flooding in the eastern Czech Republic. Rescue teams evacuated hundreds of people from...
26.06.2009
Chinas alte Kultur bei NTDTV
Chinesischer-Tanz-Wettbewerb erstaunt das Publikum
New York - Der weltweite Wettbewerb für klassischen chinesischen Tanz war Mitte Juni auch für das Publikum geöffnet, als die Teilnehmer ins Halbfinale eintraten. Der Wettbewerb wird vom internationalen, chinesischen Satelliten-Fernsehsender New Tang Dynasty TV (NTDTV) ausgerichtet und hat über die vergangenen drei Jahre eine treue...
26.06.2009
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And unusual weather was the order of the day in Brisbane, Australia. A think blanket of fog covered the city causing airport delays and poor visibility in the city. Only the tops of the building were visible from the air forcing one pilot to abort his first landing attempt. And it wasn’t that much better on the ground. Traffic in the...
25.06.2009
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And in Afghanistan decades-old Jewish synagogues in the west of the country have now been renovated. They are now serving as much needed schools in the war-torn nation. Behind a parade of old mud brick shops, a tiny door opens onto a courtyard, where school children play alongside the ghosts of Afghanistan's Jewish past. The Yu Aw is one of...
25.06.2009
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Birth Defect Concerns in China
Experts say pollution from the coal industry is causing birth defects in China's central Shanxi province. Today we bring you the story of one family allegedly affected by the harsh condition. Ten-year-old Chinese boy Yilong is already a statistic, born at the center of the nation's coal industry, the mentally handicapped youngster is unable...
25.06.2009
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New York’s Times Square, Pedestrian-Friendly
New York City is keeping up with trendy cities like London and Copenhagen by becoming more pedestrian friendly. Five blocks — Broadway between 42nd and 47th Streets — have been shut down to motor traffic. Tourists and locals can now sprawl out on deck chairs and bask in the glow of the neon lights. [Josh Eckmann, New Yorker]: "I love the...
25.06.2009
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Sunshine and Celebration at the Glasgow West End Festival
Tens of thousands of people fill the streets for what has been dubbed “Scotland's Mardi Gras.” [Elizabeth Scoby, Festival Chairperson]: “This is the 14th West End Festival in Glasgow, and today is festival Sunday, which means that we have closed the road, the parks are open and there's lots of activity taking place” The opening weekend...
25.06.2009
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Chinese Tainted Milk Suspected of Causing Kidney Stones in Infants
More details are emerging from China about the long-term effects of poisonous melamine-tainted milk powder. According to a recent interview we received, excessive amounts of melamine are suspected of causing kidney stones in many babies and young children. They seem to be recovering through medical treatment, but the long-term effects remain...
25.06.2009
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US Expresses Concern Over Green Dam
The controversial software filter Green Dam is again in the spotlight. On Monday, the U.S. Embassy released a statement expressing concern over the software's restrictions on the Internet and freedom of expression. An unnamed U.S. official told Reuters that the U.S. would like Chinese officials to revoke the order to make the software...
25.06.2009
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China: Acquitted CCP Official-Murdering-Waitress Disappears
A waitress sentenced without punishment for stabbing a Chinese official to death, after he sexually assaulted her, has disappeared. It comes just two days after she and her mother left the courtroom, and even her mother doesn’t know where she is. Since waitress Deng Yujiao went to trial on June 16 the Chinese Communist Party's state-run media...
25.06.2009
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New York State Legislature Supports Falun Gong
And the legislature of the U.S. state of New York is speaking out against the persecution of the Falun Gong meditation practice. 50 assemblymen co-signed a joint letter to President Barack Obama. It calls for the president to recognize the tenth anniversary of the start of the persecution of Falun Gong, which falls on July 20th. We caught up...
25.06.2009
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Today Asian technology firms and companies involved in mergers and acquisition rose, following U.S. peers higher after strong results from software maker Oracle. The Federal Reserve's decision to keep monetary policy steady offered no surprises, but reinforced the idea of record low rates for a while. The Nikkei gained with banks Aozora and...
25.06.2009
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Falun Gong Practitioner Persecuted to Death
A Falun Gong practitioner has died at her home in Jiangsu Province, apparently after long-term torture in prison. Ms. Su Zhifeng was arrested for her belief in the practice, and when released she was in such poor health that she could not walk or talk. Ms. Su Zhifeng lived in Suicheng Village of Suixian County, Jiangsu Province, where she...
25.06.2009
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Newly Leaked Pictures of Burma’s Secret Tunnels
In Burma, several senior military officials have been detained following the leakage of photos of secret tunnels being built on the Burmese/Thai Border. Investigations are now underway. Several Burmese military officials have been detained following the leaking of photos about the existence of secret tunnels built by foreign workers. The...
25.06.2009
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When Corpses Hold Evidence, Chinese Police Become "Body-Snatchers"
Recent protests in Hubei Province have been commented on extensively online. And sparked the creation of one strange list. A Chinese Internet user has collected information on over a dozen cases where Chinese police have clashed with citizens - to obtain corpses. In case after case, when a dead body reveals too much - the authorities lay claim...
25.06.2009
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Over 400 H1N1 Cases Reported in Hong Kong
The number of H1N1 cases in Hong Kong has passed the 400 mark. The Ministry of Education has announced that kindergartens and primary schools will remain closed, while secondary schools will start their summer holiday early. Authorities say H1N1 will surpass the number of seasonal virus cases and become the summer’s dominant virus. 60 cases...
25.06.2009
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London’s Iconic Cabs Hit China
New York city has yellow cabs, London has black cabs and soon China will also have black cabs. In a joint venture with a Chinese company, London’s black cabs will soon be out on Chinese streets. London's iconic black cabs may soon become a common sight on the streets of China. So far, only 30 of the bulky taxis run the roads of the nation's...
25.06.2009
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In today's Market Report... Asian stocks inched up from one-month lows, but investors remained cautious ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting and likely comments on the market. Energy and resource-linked stocks were in favor after a crude price surge overnight, but oil declined slightly. Regional markets largely shrugged off Japanese data showing...
25.06.2009
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Formula One Racing Averts a Split
Formula One bosses arrive for a crucial meeting in Paris. Motor racing has been stuck in the pits in recent weeks after several top teams threatened to form a breakaway series. They were unhappy with FIA Chairman Max Mosley's plans to introduce a budget cap. He's now given in to their demands. [Max Mosley, FIA President]: "The basic news is...
25.06.2009
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Iran Rally: Nobel Prize Laureate Addresses E.U.
Nobel Peace Prize winner, Shirin Ebadi stirred up an emotional crowd of Iranians in front of the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday. Ebadi is an Iranian lawyer, human rights activist and founder of the Center for the Defense of Human Rights in Iran. Ebadi addressed about 200 demonstrators just before meeting with members of...
25.06.2009
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Israel's Innovative Soil Cleaning Process
An Israeli research team from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has developed a new process for cleaning contaminated soil. Using cement mixers as giant green laundry machines, their cleaning formula whisks dangerous materials away from the soil, leaving desirable minerals intact. [Dr. Zvi Ludmer, Developer]: "What this process enables is...
25.06.2009
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Liu Xiaobo: Chinese Regime Arrests Well-known Dissident
Outspoken Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo was formally arrested on Wednesday the 24th. He’s being charged with suspicion of inciting subversion, a charge often used by the Communist Party to silence those who speak out against its dictatorship. [Liu Xia, Liu Xiaobo’s Wife]: "They came knocking on my door at 11:00 a.m. and I was not up yet. I...
25.06.2009
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Eastern Austria: Heavy Rain and Flood Damage
Local fire and rescue services in the town of St. Leonhard in eastern Austria say overnight flooding on Wednesday has done considerable damage to the area. [Erwin Handl, Deputy Fire Department Commander]: "The rivers Melk and Mank were about to overflow. We used sandbags to secure everything. As of yesterday morning 7:00 a.m., we regularly...
25.06.2009
Satellitensender NTDTV
Wettbewerbsserie fördert die chinesische Kultur
Es gibt viele Definitionen für das Wort Kultur. Im Lateinischen stammt das Wort von „cultura" ab, was „kultivieren" bedeutet. Ein Blick in Websters Wörterbuch stellt klar, dass das Verb „kultivieren" „das Wachstum fördern" bedeutet. Die vielen Weltkulturen bilden die Grundlage, durch die der Sinn des Lebens atmet. Kultur stellt den...
24.06.2009
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China: Verseuchte Milch verdächtigt Nierensteine bei Kindern zu verursachen
Lianhai Zhao gehört zu den Millionen besorgten Eltern auf dem Festland China, deren Kinder Opfer der verseuchten Milch sind. Der Zustand einiger Kinder verschlechtert sich. [Lianhai Zhao, Vater eines Opfers des Milchskandals]: „Wir wissen immer noch nicht genau, welche Schäden Melamin bei Kindern oder Erwachsenen verursacht." Donglin Liu...
24.06.2009
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NTD Classical Chinese Dance Competition Concludes in New York
NTD's third annual Classical Chinese Dance Competition came to a successful conclusion in New York City over the weekend. NTD's Ben Hedges takes us there. The last four days have seen talented performers from all over the world fill the stage, at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in Manhattan, New York. This is the 2009 NTD Chinese Classical...
24.06.2009
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China's Hubei Protests End in Violence, Censorship
We've been bringing you news of a massive protest that erupted in Hubei Province over the weekend. Now, as the standoff between protesters and police has come to an end, let's take a look at the situation in Shishou City, and hear from some of those at the scene. It seems the streets are quiet now, but at the height of the protests, 70,000...
24.06.2009
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Today Asian shares followed Wall Steet down on renewed worries about recovery of the world economy and falling commodity prices. Demand questions about China, the world's biggest consumer of base metals, weighed on prices, while oil dropped below $67 a barrel. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index led regional markets lower with heavyweights HSBC and...
24.06.2009
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Zorbing Thrills Tourists in India
Tourists are flocking to India’s northern hill resort to get a taste of a wacky new sport called zorbing. Apparently, it’s a thrilling experience to roll down a slope inside a large plastic ball. India's northern state of Himachal Pradesh is a popular tourist destination because of its lush green valley and hills. But what attracts many...
24.06.2009
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Tough Decisions Ahead for Whaling Community
Delegates gathered for the 61st annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) on Sunday, on the Portuguese Atlantic island of Madeira. Environmentalist groups like International Fund for Animal Warfare (IFAW) were preparing to campaign hard, to restrict any expansion of commercial whaling. [Patrick Ramage, Director, IFAW Global...
24.06.2009
NTDTV
Rare Baby Gorillas Named in Rwanda
Government officials and special guests recently attended a special naming ceremony in Kinigi, Rwanda. Eighteen masked people represented eighteen baby gorillas at the event, designed to help conserve the highly endangered species of primates. About 700 gorillas are left in the world and just over half live around the lush Virunga volcanoes...
24.06.2009
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The total withdrawal number from the Chinese Communist Party went up to...
24.06.2009
NTDTV
Italy: A Romeo and Juliet Wedding
Millions of tourists flock to see the 14th-century 'Casa di Giulietta' (Juliet's house) every year. The walls of the home, which locals in Verona claim is the inspiration for one of Shakespeare's most famous scenes, are covered by graffiti scribbled by lovers from all over the world. Now, the Verona tourist board thinks they may be able to...
22.06.2009
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Taiwan Fishermen Catch an “Earthquake Fish”
The toothless, scaleless fish is known as the King of Herrings. It weighed in at over 100 kilograms and measured five meters long. [He Yuan-shing, Fishery Researcher]: "Some fishermen believe the fish comes up when an earthquake happens, but that's unproven." Proven or not, such a large fish lives at great depths and is rarely seen near the...
22.06.2009
NTDTV
New Infectious Disease in China
A new infectious disease is spreading in large areas of Mainland China. Symptoms are similar to AIDS but it spreads faster between family members, even via bodily fluids like saliva. Mr. Lin from Yunnan Province caught a disease last May, unlike anything he had seen before. [Mr. Lin, Yunnan Resident]: "This disease destroys immunity cells...
22.06.2009
NTDTV
Seoul: North Korean Military Display Driven by ‘Fear’
South Korea believes that the communist North’s recent military displays are likely to be driven by “fear”. The democratic country’s Unification Minister points to growing social instability, succession issues and Kim Jong-il's weaker health. It is uncertain as to whether North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is in good or poor health, but...
22.06.2009
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Hubei Protest Ends as Chinese Riot Police Storm Shishou City
The streets of Shishou city in China’s Hubei province have become center stage for a showdown between tens of thousands of protesters and riot police. The city of Shishou is located in the southern part of China's Hubei province. Over the weekend, as many as 70,000 protesters took to the streets there. In this mobile phone footage from...
22.06.2009
NTDTV
Celebrating the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
A record number of people gathered at Stonehenge in Wiltshire to celebrate this year's summer solstice. A crowd of more than 36,000 visited the ancient stone circle to watch the sunrise. Overcast skies meant there was limited sunshine, but this did little to detract from the festivities, as druids, hedonists and hippies all celebrated in...
22.06.2009
NTDTV
Combatting the latest Chinese censorship software. We have a special series of reports exploring religious persecution in China And teachers protest in Hunan province We take a look at how Asia is reacting to tensions with North Korea Deadly violence continues in Thailand Plus... a new vaccine is out to combat a deadly disease. Contestants get...
22.06.2009
NTDTV
Breaking News: 70,000-strong Protest in China's Hubei Province Met by Riot Police
70,000-strong Protest in China's Hubei Province Met by Riot Police In China's Hubei province, as many as 70,000 residents from Shishou city have been protesting in the streets starting June 19, and continuing through today, June 20. As these mobile phone videos and still images show, there have been repeated confrontations between residents...
20.06.2009
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Suu Kyi: Burmese Supporters Mark Jailed Opposition Leader’s Birthday
Around 30 Filipino activists held a peaceful protest in front of the Burmese embassy in Manila on Friday. That's because today marks the 64th birthday of jailed Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Protesters from the Free Burma Coalition-Philippines and the Asia Pacific Solidarity Coalition brought a birthday cake with Suu Kyi's picture...
19.06.2009
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Chinese TV Editors Fired over 'June 4' Broadcast
Communist Party officials have fired five staff members from a Guangzhou television station. The Hong Kong-based Information Center for Human Rights and Democracy says it’s because the staff didn’t immediately cut a segment from a Hong Kong news program that showed a candlelight vigil commemorating the 20th anniversary of the June 4th...
19.06.2009
NTDTV
For Chinese Regime, No Retreat On Green Dam
The Chinese regime's "Green Dam" software is designed to filter out content deemed "unhealthy" by the Chinese censors. Several weeks ago, the regime ordered that the software be preinstalled on all new computers sold after July 1. Earlier this week, media reported that the Chinese regime had backed down, but that does not appear to be the case....
19.06.2009
NTDTV
Green Dam to Be Hit by Green Tsunami
And for more on Green Dam—and how anti-censorship groups are working to stop it—we go to Matt Gnaizda in the studio. A new program created by a group of Chinese Americans will permanently uninstall the Chinese regime’s controversial “Green Dam Youth Escort” censorship software—which is set to be installed on all computers sold in...
19.06.2009
NTDTV
Moving on to China where tensions are high in the Tibet region. We’re receiving reports of police crackdowns on Tibetan monks...forcing the monks to condemn the Dalai Lama. In the Changdu area of Tibet three monks are in jail for refusing to condemn the Dalai Lama as part of what the Chinese Communist Party calls “patriotic re-education.”...
19.06.2009
NTDTV
Beijing Man Gets 3 Years for Selling Bibles
In Beijing, the owner of a Christian bookstore has been sentenced to three years in prison and $20,000 in fines. It's for printing and circulating copies of the Bible. According to a Voice of America report, on June 10 a Beijing court convicted 38-year-old Shi Weihan of conducting so-called "illegal business activities." Shi is the leader of a...
19.06.2009
NTDTV
India: Leopard Captured Found in Backyard
And now to the Jammu and Kashmir region of India where more and more wild animals are finding their way into the urban areas there. In the latest incident a villager managed to trap a wild leopard in his yard. At this small village in Gordan Bala, locals are on there way to Zamarud Hussain’s house. The local man found a leopard in his yard....
18.06.2009
NTDTV
Chinese Authorities Block Legal Redress of Persecution Death
Ping Jiang wants to redress the injustice against her father Xiqing Jiang, a Falun Gong practitioner. But Chongqing Police and the local 610 Office want her to drop the whole issue and cancel meeting with her lawyers. Ping Jiang is determined to seek redress for her father, Xiqing Jiang, who was persecuted to death in a labor camp. [Ping...
18.06.2009
NTDTV
A Decade of Courage – The Falun Gong Story, Part 1
April 25th, 1999 - The Protest that Changed China
17.06.2009
NTDTV
Deng Yujiao Released After Stabbing Official
And now we continue coverage of Chinese karaoke bar waitress Deng Yujiao who killed a Communist Party official. On Tuesday, a court released her, following public outrage over her arrest and treatment. 21-year-old Deng Yujiao stabbed the official to death with a fruit knife last month and injured his colleague. Ms. Deng alleges that the...
17.06.2009
NTDTV
A Decade of Courage – The Falun Gong Story, Promo
The largest and most influential Chinese spiritual movement in history has endured a decade of repression. Millions of adherents remain devoted to the ideals of "Truth, Compassion, and Tolerance" after a decade of slander in the state-run media, abuse in prisons and psychiatric wards, and uncertainty. Falun Gong had spread by word of mouth, and...
16.06.2009
NTDTV
Deadly Conflict in Yangjiang, China
It's a tense scene in China’s Yangjiang City in Guangdong Province. Farmers are fighting to keep their land as local officials are trying to take it over to build a new entertainment complex.On June 12th, between 50 and 60 people arrived in the fields of the town of Dongcheng to force farmers to give up their land for a new development...
16.06.2009
NTDTV
And an update on a story we’ve been covering. A hearing was held earlier today for Deng Yujiao, who’s accused of killing local Chinese Communist Party officials after he allegedly made sexual advances towards Deng. People from around the world are calling on the trial to be fair and open. Here’s more on the story.Badong County court is...
16.06.2009
NTDTV
Green Dam Targets Falun Gong and Compromises Security
Concern is rising over a CCP mandate that will require all personal computers sold in China to come with the content-filtering software "Green Dam-Youth Escort" pre-installed. The CCP claims that Green Dam is a benign program that restricts access to pornography. But analysis of the software has shown that it also blocks access to politically...
16.06.2009
NTDTV
Shanghai: Homes Raided Overnight
China's Gestapo-like 610 office has recently carried out a string of arrests against Falun Gong practitioners in China. The Shanghai State Security office has used the convening of the World Expo as an excuse to break into Falun Gong Practitioners’ homes and arrest them. As of June 11, NTD had news of more than a dozen of people who had been...
15.06.2009
NTDTV
Quit CCP Update, 15. Juni 2009
The total withdrawal number from the Chinese Communist Party went up to...
15.06.2009
Chinesische Mode
Der New Yorker Han-Mode-Wettbewerb von NTDTV geriet zum modischen und historischen Highlight. Über 50 Designer aus aller Welt, von etablierten Han-Mode Profis bis zu Mode-Studenten, brachten ihre Kollektionen von vier bis sieben Outfits auf den Laufsteg.
28.10.2008
NTDTV Kampfkunstwettbewerb
Traditionelle, geheime und fast verschwundene Kampfstile - ein weltweiter Kampfkunst-Wettbewerb mit tiefem Sinn.
08.10.2008
Mehr als nur Krieger
Die Wikinger – Klischee & Wirklichkeit
Marodierende Räuberbanden von Nordmännern standen Pate bei der Klischee-Bildung des wilden Wikingers und zahlreiche Filme zeigten trinkfeste, kriegerische Riesenkerle mit Hörnerhelmen und Streitäxten. Doch handelte es sich dabei eher um jene, die aus Tradition und Klan ausbrachen, um nach Ruhm und Reichtum zu suchen. Dabei waren die Wikinger...
28.09.2008
China gegen Pressefreiheit
Gegenüber dem Hauptsitz des Unternehmens für Satellitenkommunikation, Eutelsat in Paris, konnte man am Mittwoch Transparente mit der Aufschrift lesen, wie: „Berretta - keine Zusammenarbeit mit der KPC Chinas - NTDTV dem chinesischen Volk zugänglich machen." Etwa 150 Mitarbeiter von NTDTV, sowie Unterstützer der Pressefreiheit für China,...
07.08.2008
Eutelsat schaltet NTDTV aus
Chinesischer Botschafter bestätigte seinen direkten Einfluss
Der chinesische Botschafter in Italien rief den Vorsitzenden des Vorstands von Eutelsat an und gab ihm Handlungsanweisungen. Eutelsat informierte den Botschafter sofort, nachdem NTDTV ausgeschaltet war.
23.07.2008
Eutelsat gegen NTDTV in China
"Es ist eine Katastrophe, dass sie die Übertragung abgeschaltet haben"
Der schwedische Spitzenpolitiker Göran Lindblad reagierte sehr deutlich auf die Abschaltung des NTDTV-Programms durch Eutelsat nach China. „Es ist eine Katastrophe, dass sie die Übertragung abgeschaltet haben”, sagte Lindblad, der eine weltweite Debatte darüber beginnen möchte, wie das chinesische Regime die Pressefreiheit außerhalb Chinas einschränkt.
15.07.2008
Eutelsat schaltet NTDTV für China aus
Reporter ohne Grenzen belegt Kuhhandel von Eutelsat mit Peking
Am 16. Juni erloschen in China Millionen von Fernsehbildern bei all denen, die NTDTV über Satellit empfangen können. Eutelsat, der Satellitenbetreiber mit Sitz in Paris behauptete, es handle sich um eine technische Störung.
12.07.2008
Legt Eutelsat NTDTV still?
Freies Fernsehen nach China unterbrochen
Über den Satellitenbetreiber Eutelsat sendet der Fernsehsender NTDTV freie journalistische Inhalte nach China. Seit zwei Wochen ist das Signal unterbrochen. NTDTV vermutet chinesische Einflussnahme dahinter, Eutelsat kann sich nicht zufriedenstellend erklären. Technische Störung bei Eutelsat oder Handel mit dem chinesischen Regime?
01.07.2008
Kultur-Wettbewerbe von NTDTV
Essenz der chinesischen Kultur
Shen Yun Chinese Spectacular, die Tanz- und Bühnenshow der New Yorker Künstlergruppe Divine Performing Arts, wurde auf ihrer diesjährigen Welt-Tournee gefeiert. Weltweit erweckten die Musik und die Tänze in den Aufführungen den Stolz der Chinesen über ihre Kultur, zudem erhielt die Völkergemeinschaft eine...
07.05.2008
Chinesischer Tanzwettbewerb begeistert das Publikum
Der erste internationale Tanzwettbewerb für klassisch chinesischen Tanz hat beim Publikum Begeisterung ausgelöst. Der Tanzwettbewerb fand vom 6. bis 8. Juli in New York statt. Die Neue Epoche befragte Zuschauer: Simon Applebaum, ein Reporter der Zeitschrift „Tube Shapens" sagte: „Ich habe erst jetzt begriffen, dass der...
09.07.2007
NTDTV-Wettbewerbsserie
Chinesischer Tanzwettbewerb: Jurymitglied erklärt Bewertungskriterien
„Die innere Schönheit des Tänzers sei der Schlüssel, ohne diese bleibt nichts übrig." Im Anschluss an den gestern, Sonntag, in New York zu Ende gegangenen internationalen Tanzwettbewerb von NTDTV, erklärte die chinesische Tanzexpertin und Jurymitglied Chao Yi, die Bewertungskriterien. Wichtige Komponenten seien zudem die mit Kraft,...
09.07.2007
Erster internationaler chinesischer Tanzwettbewerb erfolgreich abgeschlossen
NEW YORK - Trotz aller Störungen durch das chinesische Regime sei der „erste internationale chinesische klassische Tanzwettbewerb" erfolgreich zu Ende gegangen, so Zhong Lee, der Vorstandvorsitzende von New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV), bei der Preisverleihung gestern, Sonntag, in New York. Der unabhängige chinesischsprachige weltweit...
09.07.2007
Schönster chinesischer Tanz gesucht
„Der weltweite Wettbewerb für chinesischen Tanz" des chinesischen unabhängigen Fernsehsenders NTDTV findet an diesem Wochenende, vom 6. - 8. Juli 2007 in New York, USA, statt. Es werden jeweils einen Tag für die Vorausscheidungen, das Halbfinale und den Abschluss-Wettbewerb angesetzt. Diese Bilder zeigen die Künstler bei der...
07.07.2007
Die Welt des chinesischen klassischen Tanzes
Wer am 27. oder 28. Februar 2007 die Gala zum chinesischen Neujahr im ICC Berlin gesehen hat, erinnert sich sicher noch an Michelle Ren. Als Hauptdarstellerin bildet sie zusammen mit ihren Kolleginnen und Kollegen die „Divine Performing Arts"-Tanzgruppe (Ensemble zur Darstellung göttlicher Schönheit). Mit ihrer Gala-Welttournee von Januar...
26.04.2007
Chinas Versuche, die Neujahrsgala von NTDTV zu torpedieren
„Gehen Sie nicht zur Show und unterstützen Sie diese auch nicht, wenn Sie die Beziehungen zu China nicht belasten wollen!", so der Tenor der Anrufe, den viele Offizielle und Sponsoren in aller Welt von den Konsulaten der VR China erhielten. Die Künstlergruppe Divine Performing Arts hat in diesem Jahr schon eine erfolgreiche Tournee...
05.04.2007
Tokio – Auch in Japan begeisterte die Globale Gala zum chinesischen Neujahr, in der Aufführung mit der Truppe „Divine Performing Arts“, das Publikum und erhielt hervorragende Kritiken. Die Präsidentin von Ikebana International, die sich die Show am 14. März in Tokio ansah, bemerkte: „Die traditionelle chinesische Kultur und...
21.03.2007
NTDTV veranstaltet weltweiten Wettbewerb für chinesischen Tanz
New York - New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) veranstaltet vom 06. bis zum 08. Juli dieses Jahres in New York einen internationalen Wettbewerb für chinesischen Tanz, der auch weltweit über Satellit ausgestrahlt werden wird. Noch während die Truppe „Divine Performing Arts", deren Gründung durch NTDTV gefördert wurde, mit der Gala...
17.03.2007
Geheimdokument enthüllt Sabotage des chinesischen Regimes an NTDTV-Gala
Die Epoch Times bekam ein geheimes Dokument von Chinas staatlicher Behörde für Radio, Film und Fernsehen aus dem Jahr 2003 zugespielt, aus dem hervorgeht, dass die Kommunistische Partei Chinas (KPC) anstrebte, auf die Gala zum Chinesischen Neujahr von New Tang Dynasty TV (NTDTV) störend einzuwirken. Das Schreiben ordnete an, dass die...
05.03.2007
Chicago feiert die Globale Gala zum Chinesischen Neujahr
Die Theaterbesucher, anzuschauen als eine Mischung aus westlichen und asiatischen Gesichtern, füllten am Samstagabend den Saal der Roosevelt-Universität in Chicago, Illinois, um einer Vorstellung beizuwohnen, die inzwischen schon zu einer Globalen Feier in dieser Jahreszeit geworden ist....
04.03.2007
„Ich singe die Lieder, die ich mag!“
BERLIN – Die Neue Epoche hatte Gelegenheit, den früher in China sehr berühmten Tenor Guimin Guan zu sprechen. Er ist inzwischen mit großem Erfolg bei der „NTDTV_Globalen Gala“ im Berliner ICC aufgetreten. Frage: Herr Guimin Guan, Sie sind Tenor, welche Lieder haben sie früher gesungen in China? Früher sang ich nur...
02.03.2007
„Sehr viel Menschlichkeit hat das“
An jedem der beiden Abende im Berliner ICC gab es begeisterte und nachdenkliche Rückmeldungen von den Zuschauern über den Inhalt und die Präsentation der "NTDTV-Globalen Gala zum chinesischen Neuen Jahr". Werner Rohrsen kam mit seiner Ehefrau aus Rodenberg Er: „Wir waren sehr überrascht von...
01.03.2007
Originale chinesische Kunst bezaubert Berlin
BERLIN - Authentische chinesische Kultur ist heutzutage nur selten auf der Bühne zu sehen. Am Dienstag und Mittwoch dieser Woche hatte das zahlreiche Publikum im Berliner Congress Centrum die seltene Gelegenheit, die Globale Gala zum chinesischen Neujahr des Fernsehsenders NTDTV zu erleben. Die kurze Station dieser einzigartigen...
01.03.2007
Dem Himmel ganz nah im ICC Berlin
"Was mir besonders gefallen hat, sind die Bewegungen der Künstler, die Hintergrundanimation und die Kostüme. Das muss man einfach gesehen haben... und nächstes Jahr gerne wieder." Susanne Worms aus Leipzig "Es war die Farbe, der Tanz , die Musik, der Zusammenhalt... Was sie getanzt haben ist einmalig gewesen. Alle...
28.02.2007
Forsythien heißen im Chinesischen „ying chun hua“, wörtlich übersetzt heißt das „die Blume, welche den Frühling begrüsst“. Dieser Tanz brachte Hoffnung und gute Wünsche für das neue Jahr, ob nun zum chinesischen Mondjahr oder zum schon länger währenden des westlichen Kalenders. Frische leichte Farben prägen die Bühne. Mit...
28.02.2007
Ein Streifzug durch die Vielfalt des Tanzes
Die Premiere der Globalen Gala zum Neuen Jahr des Fernsehsenders NTDTV am vergangenen Dienstag in Berlin war ein Streifzug durch die Vielfalt der Kultur der ethnischen Gruppen die zum heutigen China gehören. Diese Vielfalt fand Ausdruck in den unterschiedlichen Formen und...
28.02.2007
Musik soll Schönheit zum Ausdruck bringen
Es war, als öffneten sich die Weiten chinesischer Landschaften weit hinter der Erhu-Spielerin Xiaochun Qi, als suchte sie mit der Stimme ihres Saiteninstruments sehnsüchtig Wege durch Flusstäler, Bergschluchten und Ebenen bis zum Horizont. Das Publikum im Saal 1 des Berliner Congress Centrums lauschte auffallend still und folgte dem zuweilen...
28.02.2007
Berliner Publikum im sanften Sturm erobert
„Farbenprächtig, das hat mir besonders gefallen. Ich kannte nur die Peking Oper. Dieses war ganz anders", sagten Kurt Arndt und Frau Rosemarie aus Berlin voller Begeisterung. „Das war eine sehr spezielle, himmlische Show. Ich war sehr...
28.02.2007
Sie schlugen in Paris das Publikum von Anfang an in Bann und eroberten die Herzen, die Künstler der großen Neujahrs-Gala von NTDTV. Am vergangenen Sonnabend, den 24. Februar, erlebten mehr als 7.000 Zuschauer in Europas Hauptstadt der Kultur chinesische Kultur in ihrer reinsten Form. Die Globale Gala 2007 zum...
27.02.2007
Finden, was man immer gesucht hat
„Die Leute finden das, was sie immer gesucht haben“ erklärt der Tänzer Xuejun Wang das Erfolgsrezept der „NTDTV - Globalen Gala zum Chinesischen Neuen Jahr“. Anlässlich der Erstaufführung der Gala „Mythen und Legenden“ am 27. Februar in Berlin gaben die zuvor aus Frankreich angereisten chinesischen Spitzenkünstler Auskunft auf...
27.02.2007
NTDTV - Globale Gala will „verlorene Schätze der chinesischen Kultur auf die Bühne“ bringen
Am Abend des 27. Februar wird - erstmalig in Deutschland - die Gala „Mythen und Legenden“ des chinesischen Fernsehsenders New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) in Berlin aufgeführt. Traditionelle chinesische Tanzdarbietungen und Musik sollen ebenso wie Solisten zu hören und zu sehen sein. Die Neue Epoche hat mit dem...
27.02.2007
Von der Landarbeit in China auf die Opernbühne
Die Kontra-Altistin Jiansheng Yang wurde in der malerischen ehemaligen Kaiserstadt Hangzhou 150km südlich von Shanghai in einer Künstlerfamilie geboren. Doch Künstler zählten nicht viel in der Zeit Mao Tse Tungs. So musste auch Jiansheng Yang im Rahmen der Kulturrevolution - wie die meisten jungen Leute damals - mehrer Jahre auf dem Land...
06.02.2007
Tanz und seine innere Bedeutung
Der traditionelle chinesische Tanz hat mehr inneren Gehalt als zeitgenössischer Tanz, sagt Wang Xue-Jun, einer der führenden chinesischen Tanz-Künstler. Diese Tanzkunst wäre sehr unterschiedlich von heutigem Tanz, bei dem man fast alles machen könnte, was man nur wollte. Wang Xue-Jun ist in Peking aufgewachsen und emigrierte 1991...
06.02.2007
Chinesisches Neujahr - Globale Gala in Europa
Welttournee: Mit dem Thema „Mythen und Legenden" kommt die Globale Gala zum Chinesischen Neujahr von New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) aus New York auf ihrer Welttournee nach Paris und erstmalig nach Berlin. Bisher waren Chinesen bei ihren Neujahrsfeiern meist unter sich. Das soll die Globale Gala zum Chinesischen Neujahr ändern. Zu...
06.02.2007
Globale Gala zum chinesischen Neuen Jahr vor der Premiere
New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) wird am 3. Januar mit der Weltpremiere der Globalen Gala in Vancouver, Kanada starten. Nach dem erfolgreichen Abschluss der Show Christmas Holiday Wonders von NTDTV am 24. Dezember am Broadway in New York, werden Elemente dieser Aufführung auch in die Globale Gala zum chinesischen Neuen Jahr übernommen....
01.01.2007
Weihnachtsgala „Holiday Wonders“ von New Tang Dynasty Television am Broadway
Am Broadway in New York präsentierte New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) vom 19. bis zum 24. Dezember seine Gala „Holiday Wonders“ im Beacon Theater. Damit wurde zum ersten Mal mit chinesischer traditioneller Kunst zur feierlichen Weihnachtsstimmung beigetragen. Etwa 30.000 westliche und asiatische Zuschauer besuchten insgesamt neun...
29.12.2006
Die chinesische Musik tendiert zu einem freien Stil
„Die großen Trommeln waren ursprünglich Kriegstrommeln und kamen immer dann zum Einsatz, wenn die Situation besonders ernst war", erzählt der Schlagzeuger Brian Marple, unter dessen Händen sich eine Reihe von Perkussionsinstrumenten des Tian Yin-Orchesters befindet. „Die chinesische Musik tendiert zu einem freien Stil. Die Abfolge,...
11.12.2006
Chinas Renaissance beginnt mit der Pressefreiheit
New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) ist der einzige unabhängige, gemeinnützige Fernsehsender der Welt, der von im Ausland lebenden Chinesen betrieben wird. Gesendet wird in chinesischer und englischer Sprache, der Hauptsitz ist in New York. Reporter und Korrespondenten arbeiten in über 60 Städten der ganzen Welt. NTDTV wurde ins Leben...
08.12.2006
Wiederentdeckt im alten China: Shenzhou — das Land der Gottheiten
Worin besteht die Gemeinsamkeit zwischen einer traditionellen chinesischen Neujahrsgala und jener Art Vorführung, wie sie heute in den unter staatlicher Zensur stehenden Fernsehsendern der VR China ausgestrahlt werden? Fragt man Darsteller oder langjährige Fans der Globalen Gala des in New York ansässigen freien Senders New Tang Dynasty...
07.12.2006
Pressemitteilung: Epoch Times verurteilt weltweite Angriffe auf ihre Mitarbeiter und Büros
Pressemitteilung 3. März 2006 Die Mitarbeiter der in Deutschland erscheinenden Wochenzeitungen Die Neue Epoche und The Epoch Times appellieren an die Regierung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und fordern sie auf, die Serie der gewaltsamen Überfälle auf Büros und Mitarbeiter der weltweit verbreiteten, unabhängigen Zeitung zu verurteilen und...
04.03.2006
Einbruch-Diebstahl bei Epoch Times-Mitarbeiterin in Paris
Am Nachmittag des 9. Februar wurde in der Pariser Wohnung einer Mitarbeiterin unserer chinesischsprachigen Schwesterzeitung The Epoch Times eingebrochen. Die Wohnungseigentümerin, Mme Chen, hatte gegen 14 Uhr das Haus wegen einer Verabredung verlassen. Als ein Freund von ihr sie etwa eine Stunde später besuchen wollte, wunderte er sich,...
10.02.2006
Keine Show mit „Das gleiche Lied“!
NEW YORK – „Folter-Lieder des kommunistischen Regimes sind hier nicht willkommen! Weg mit Das gleiche Lied!“ - war auf einem Transparent vor der New Yorker Radio City Music Hall zu lesen. Drei Frauen, Amy Lee, Huimin Wang, und Weixun Li, die Folter und Gehirnwäsche in den Zwangsarbeitslagern des kommunistischen China überlebt haben,...
22.01.2006
Zum Jahr des Hundes nach Paris
Mythen und Legenden – Chinesische Neujahrsgala 2006 Paris vom 24.-26.Februar 2006 ab 99,- Euro! 1. Tag: Am Freitagabend geht es los. Wir fahren im komfortablen 3-4 Sterne Fernreisebus in Richtung Paris! 2. Tag: Nach einer Frühstückspause kommen Sie entspannt in der Seine-Metropole an. Wir starten den Morgen mit dem Besuch des...
22.01.2006
Eutelsat legt Ausgabepreis am unteren Ende der Preisspanne fest
Paris - Der weltweit drittgrößte Satellitenbetreiber Eutelsat hat den Ausgabepreis für seine Aktien mit zwölf Euro am unteren Ende der Preisspanne festgesetzt. Damit wird das Unternehmen mit 2,6 Milliarden Euro bewertet. Die Aktien sollen am 2. Dezember erstmals an der Pariser Börse gehandelt werden. Das Unternehmen hatte erst vor rund einem...
30.11.2005
In Berlin: Erst Einladung, dann Rausschmiss
Eine männliche Stimme sagte am Telefon: „Ich bin von der chinesischen Botschaft, die chinesische Seite will nicht, dass Ihr an der Veranstaltung heute Abend teilnehmt, die ursprüngliche Einladung ist zurückgezogen.“ Yiyuan Zhou, Reporterin für NTD-TV, eine unabhängige chinesischsprachige Fernsehstation in New York, erhielt die Nachricht...
17.11.2005
Im Berliner Roten Rathaus wurden heute vor der Begrüßung des chinesischen Präsidenten Hu Jintao durch den Regierenden Bürgermeister Klaus Wowereit um 10:10 Uhr drei Journalisten ohne Angabe von Gründen nicht zum Pressetermin zugelassen. Hans Friedrich Müller vom Presse- und Informationsamt des Regierenden Bürgermeisters berief sich auf...
11.11.2005
NTD-TV sichert unzensierte Nachrichten für China
Nach monatelangen Verhandlungen haben der französische Satellitenbetreiber Eutelsat S.A. und der in New York stationierte Fernsehsender NTD-TV einen Leasing-Vertrag für mehrere Jahre abgeschlossen. Mit diesem Vertrag kann NTD-TV als einziger Sender eine unzensierte Ausstrahlung über Asien und speziell über der Volksrepublik China...
09.09.2005
Satellitenschüssel im Dorfgemeinschaftshaus
China hat eine Verfassung, die Meinungsfreiheit garantiert - aber in der Präambel ist die KP als erste und letzte Entscheidungsinstanz vorgeschaltet. Der von Auslands-Chinesen betriebene unabhängige Fernsehsender NTD-TV bringt als einziger über Satellit unzensierte Nachrichten nach China – aber China zieht alle Register um dies zu...
12.04.2005
Wie lange bleibt das „freie Fenster“ über China noch offen?
Der in Paris ansässige Satellitenkonzern Eutelsat weigert sich, den Vertrag mit NTD-TV (New Tang Dynasty) für Übertragungen nach China zu verlängern. Der chinesischsprachige TV-Sender mit Sitz in New York vermutet Druck aus Peking dahinter, denn NTD sendet via Satellit unzensierte Informationen in die VR China. Medienorganisationen und...
22.03.2005
Unzensierte Satellitenübertragung nach China soll diese Woche enden
New York – Der erste unabhängige weltweite chinesischsprachige Fernsehsender wird nicht mehr in der Lage sein, sein wichtigstes Publikum in Ostasien zu erreichen, wenn der in Paris stationierte Satellitenanbieter Eutelsat wie zu erwarten die Übertragung des Signals einstellen wird. New Tang Dynasty TV (NTDTV), mit Hauptsitz in New York,...
16.03.2005
NTDTV: Ein Pionier für die Medienfreiheit
Im September letzten Jahres sprach Thomas Kalmund mit John Lee, dem Präsidenten von NTDTV: Vor gut zwei Jahren ging NTDTV auf Sendung. Was war Ihre Motivation einen neuen Sender ins Leben zu rufen? Lee: Unsere Absicht war es, einen unabhängigen chinesischsprachigen Sender mit einer glaubwürdigen Berichterstattung und anspruchsvoller...
14.03.2005
