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Smog to Keep Record-Holder from Olympic Race

By: patelashishme0932

WASHINGTON, Mar 11 (OneWorld) - Air quality concerns in Beijing have prompted the world's record holder in the marathon to pull out of the premiere long-distance running event at this year's Olympic Games. © kevindooley (flickr)Haile Gebrselassie, who has asthma, announced Monday that he would not risk his health by taking part in ...

about 1 month ago

Obama seeking China's co-operation

By: dustgeer

"The United States does not seek to contain China," Mr Obama said. "On the contrary, the rise of a strong and prosperous China can be a source of strength for the community of nations." The fact of China's growing influence on the world stage is something President Obama is having to grapple with. On Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the ...

21 days ago

President Obama Taking a Stroll in Beijing

By: WordSlinger

BEIJING, China - President Obama strolling by guards at the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday. Obama is on a nine day, four nation, Asian tour. He has visited JapanJapan and attended the APEC Summit in Singapore before heading to China. While in China, he is expected to discuss the economy, trade and climate change. His next stop is South Korea. ...

19 days ago

Two Executed in China;Infant Formula Scam

By: minaharker63

Tuesday, a dairy farmer and a milk salesman were excuted in China ,the only two to be sentenced to death in the scheme to water down infant formula.The formula was watered down with an industrial chemical that caused the deaths of six children and sickened over 300,000 more. Dairy farmers and middlemen involved,schemed to increase their profits ...

13 days ago