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Afghan Opium Production on Increase

The United Nations’ drug agency called on Afghanistan to make headway in curbing its illicit opium production, saying that not enough has been done in recent years.

The United Nations’ drug agency called on Afghanistan to make headway in curbing its illicit opium production, saying that not enough has been done in recent years.

Tang Baiqiao’s Adventures With Chinese Spies: Part II

Tang Baiqiao, a prominent dissident and proponent of Chinese democracy, was subject to unsettling overtures by a regime messenger.

Tang Baiqiao, a prominent dissident and proponent of Chinese democracy, was subject to unsettling overtures by a regime messenger.

Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi to visit Ireland in June

Nobel Peace Prize winner and General Secretary of the National League for Democracy in Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi is set to visit Ireland this June to receive Amnesty’s [...]

Nobel Peace Prize winner and General Secretary of the National League for Democracy in Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi is set to visit Ireland this June to receive Amnesty’s [...]

Chinese Regime Has Backdoor Access to US Systems

A recent study found that a U.S. military chip manufactured in China—widely used in systems for weapons, nuclear power plants, and public transport—contains a built-in [...]

A recent study found that a U.S. military chip manufactured in China—widely used in systems for weapons, nuclear power plants, and public transport—contains a built-in [...]

Sister of Falun Gong Practitioner Arrested in Chinese Village

The sister of a Falun Gong practitioner who received the support of 300 village households in a town in China’s Hebei province was kidnapped.

The sister of a Falun Gong practitioner who received the support of 300 village households in a town in China’s Hebei province was kidnapped.

U.S.

Another Summer Without Sunscreen Standards

Summer heat means more sun protection, but how can you tell if the product you buy actually does the job? New sunscreen standards that were supposed to go into effect next [...]

World

Already Crippled Italian Region, Hit by Another Earthquake

Another earthquake has rattled northern Italyu, this one a 5.8 magnitude. So far at least 16 people have died according to local reports, however rescuers are continuing to [...]

China

Martial Law May Be Next for Promenade Protest in Chongqing, China

Each evening in the Wangsheng District of Chongqing, the residents go for a walk, but its not for fun.

Business

Greek Banks Get $23 Billion Capital Injection

Four Greek banks received a capital infusion of 18 billion euros (US$22.7 billion), according to a report on Monday.

Opinion

The Choice and the Crisis Facing the Chinese Regime

The members of the bloody-hands faction that has carried out the persecution of Falun Gong sought safety in their common guilt, but now other CCP officials have turned against [...]

Science

First Lunar Eclipse of 2012 on June 4

The Earth’s shadow will darken part of the moon next Monday in a partial lunar eclipse, visible from the Pacific Ocean and surrounding areas.

Technology

Facebook Camera Arrives in App Store

Facebook Inc. on Thursday introduced its fourth iPhone application, Facebook Camera.

Arts & Entertainment

Misty May-Treanor Campaigns to Return to ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Two-time beach volleyball Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor has already secured herself a spot at the upcoming London Olympics. Now aiming into the fall, the 34-year-old athlete is rallying fans to vote for her to get back on the next [...]

Health

Actress Glenn Close To Speak At Ottawa Stigma Conference

Award-winning actress Glenn Close will be a keynote speaker at an international conference on reducing stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness being held in [...]

Life

Dodge Viper is Back with Renewed Venom

You had to know that once Chrysler got its financial mojo back, it would not let Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR-1 or Ford’s Shelby Mustang go unanswered.

Sports

Phillies' Hallady Out Six to Eight Weeks

The Phillies placed right-handed starter Roy Halladay on the disabled list Tuesday with what the team is calling a "1/2-grade strain" of his right latissimus dorsi, according [...]


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By chattybat (18 hours ago)
How did the people who run this country allow this to happen?  Don't even try [...]
on Chinese Regime Has Backdoor Access to US Systems
By Graham Hartley Jones (19 hours ago)
Why am I not surprised.  China has destroyed the West's ability to manufacture most goods, [...]
on Chinese Regime Has Backdoor Access to US Systems
By Mauricio Zuniga (1 day ago)
Dont mess with us!
on Tangshan, China Hit by 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake
By RoscoJones (2 days ago)
I enjoyed hearing the overview of national military postures in the region. Too many toys in [...]
on Asia’s Mad Arms Race
By Patrick Morton (2 days ago)
Dear Conan Milner, I have noticed this disparagy myself. The people will make bad food choices. [...]
on Government Food Subsidies Fuel Obesity Epidemic, Says Report