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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.

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.

Launch of Campaign for Scottish Independence

Rousing Scottish music and poetry as a number of minority parties joined forces with the Scottish National Party in the Yes campaign launch.

Rousing Scottish music and poetry as a number of minority parties joined forces with the Scottish National Party in the Yes campaign launch.

U.K.

First Walking Land Animal Demoted to Mudskipper

The first animal thought to have walked on land actually just dragged itself along like a mudskipper, according to new UK research published in Nature on May 23.

World

Irish Mortgage Market Crisis Deepens

Latest figures on mortgage arrears indicate a grave crisis in the housing market, according to Threshold, the national housing charity.

China

Tea Sets

Four basic elements for making a good cup of tea are quite important in ensuring both the quality and the taste of tea.

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

Guitar Legend Doc Watson’s Condition Deteriorates Tuesday

The 89-year-old folk legend Doc Watson remains in critical condition at a North Carolina hospital following a colon surgery last week, his management company said.

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

2013 Dodge Dart Launch

Austin and the Hill Country that surrounds this thriving city situated in the heart of the Lone Star State was the proving ground for the newest Dodge product to be offered to [...]

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 [...]


Selected Topics from The Epoch Times

2012 Campaign

By chattybat (23 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 (24 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 (3 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