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September 27, 2013

Spinning CDs to Clean Sewage Water
Washington DC (SPX) Sep 26, 2013
Audio CDs, all the rage in the '90s, seem increasingly obsolete in a world of MP3 files and iPods, leaving many music lovers with the question of what to do with their extensive compact disk collections. While you could turn your old disks into a work of avant-garde art, researchers in Taiwan have come up with a more practical application: breaking down sewage. The team will present its new wastewater treatment device at the Optical Society's (OSA) Annual Meeting, Frontiers in Optics (FiO) 2013, b ... read more

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China's navi-location industries to boom: white paper The annual product of China's satellite navigation and location service industries will exceed 225 billion yuan (36.6 billion U.S. dollars) in 2015, a white paper predicted on Tuesday. By 2020 ... more		China launches new weather satellite China successfully launched a meteorological satellite into orbit at 11:07 a.m. Monday, Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center said. The third Fengyun-III satellite, carried by a Long March-4C carrie ... more		Chinese VP stresses peaceful use of space Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao on Monday called for peaceful exploration and use of space so as to serve the interests of people and countries all over the world. Addressing the opening ce ... more
				Mission to moon will boost research and awareness China could take advantage of its Chang'e-3 lunar exploration mission to boost international cooperation on space exploration and promote space education and awareness among the public, a leading ex ... more		Taiwan develops 'smart' munitions against China: report Taiwan's air force will be armed with "smart" munitions before the year's end that could be used against any Chinese invasion by striking airfields and harbours on the mainland, media reported Saturday. ... more

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Turkey picks Chinese firm for missile system Turkey said on Thursday it has chosen a Chinese company to build its first long-range air defence and anti-missile system. ... more		US, China warn tough Korea sanctions must be kept up The United States and China on Thursday agreed to keep up a tough sanctions regime on North Korea amid warnings that the reclusive nation is still managing to pursue its nuclear program, a US official said. ... more		U.N. watchdog: Iran could resume enriching uranium in months Debate rages over damage inflicted by US strikes on Iran What does NATO's 5% spending deal really mean?		Taiwan's navy launches surface-to-air missile Taiwan's navy launched its premier surface-to-air missile from the deck of a warship Thursday, its first test of the weapon in six years, destroying a drone simulating a Chinese air attack. ... more
				China, US agree on need for binding Syria resolution: US US Secretary of State John Kerry and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed Thursday on the need for a binding UN Security Council resolution on Syria's chemical arms, a US official said. ... more		Researchers warn of 'hit and run' cyber attackers Security researchers said Wednesday they uncovered a "cyber mercenary" team which specializes in attacks on targets in Japan and South Korea, and warned of more operations of that nature. ... more

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Taiwan receives first US anti-submarine aircraft Taiwan on Wednesday received the first of 12 anti-submarine aircraft from the United States, as it beefs up its naval defences against China, the military said. ... more		Danone's Nutricia accused of bribing China doctors: media French conglomerate Danone faced fresh bribery accusations in China on Wednesday, made by a newspaper against its healthcare subsidiary Nutricia, as authorities investigate corruption among drug and dairy firms. ... more		Europe bakes in summer's first heatwave as continent warms WHO says all Covid-19 origin theories still open, after inconclusive study Winds hamper firefighters in Turkey as heat wave scorches Southern Europe		China executes former street vendor, provokes outcry China on Wednesday executed a street food vendor who drew widespread sympathy after fatally stabbing two "heavy-handed" security officials, provoking outraged webusers to denounce his death penalty as unjust. ... more
				Dubai signs MoU with Sonangol to build oil refinery Dubai said on Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Sonangol to build a crude oil refinery aimed at meeting rising domestic demand. ... more		Airbus nets 68 A320 orders in China as market grows Three Chinese companies have ordered a total of 68 A320 aircraft, Airbus said Wednesday as it also announced a lighter version of a wide-bodied jet aimed at emerging markets. ... more

Service now trumps price for Asian consumers: survey

Christie's hopes for more openess in China ahead of first auction

China to open first free trade zone Sunday: media

One million cockroaches flee China farm: report

China graft crackdown hits Hong Kong's 'Dried Seafood Street'

Modifying Rice Crops to Resist Herbicide Prompts Weedy Neighbors' Growth Spurt

Nigeria army says verifying credibility of new Boko Haram video

Mali rebels suspend talks with government: statement

Akgeria: Bouteflika seeks to outflank rival generals

Volvo gets green light for two car plants in China

Toyota joins Daimler in boycotting coolant

New steering tech for heavy equipment saves fuel, ups efficiency

	China to open first free trade zone Sunday: media China will on Sunday open its first free trade zone, an ambitious effort to transform its commercial centre of Shanghai into a global hub, state media reported on Tuesday. ... more		Switzerland leads in global energy ranking Switzerland and a handful of countries in Europe led the way in a global ranking Tuesday of energy efficiency, access to resources and environmental sustainability. ... more		Christie's hopes for more openess in China ahead of first auction International auction house Christie's on Tuesday expressed hopes for greater openness in China's growing art markets before its first auction on the country's mainland. ... more		China's Communist Party praises the legal system China's ruling Communist Party has praised the judiciary's efforts to publicly conduct the controversial trial of former CPC politburo member Bo Xilai. ... more

Sceye secures SoftBank backing to launch HAPS connectivity services in Japan

Sierra Space opens Power Station solar tech center in Colorado to boost defense production

Defense Department to end satellite data programs used for storm forecasts

Smithfield agrees to takeover by China's Shuanghui		China takes 12.5% stake in Russian potash giant: company		Chinese activist accuses Beijing of targeting his family		New iPhones draw crowds as Apple seeks to broaden base		China's FTZ plan a 'political message' to Hong Kong: analysts
Asia snaps up Apple's first gold-coloured iPhone		China's space station to open for foreign peers		Chinese court sentences disgraced Bo Xilai to life in prison		How a hotel murder brought down China high-flyer Bo		China bans weaponry-related exports to North Korea

China says ready to talk if Japan admits dispute

US, Iran foreign ministers to hold first nuclear talks

Syria's Assad says 'terrorists' obey foreign states: CCTV

Maduro says Venezuela receives $5 bln credit line from China

As Bo starts prison term his torture legacy endures: lawyers

China's Bo Xilai to appeal life sentence: source

Hotel-style prison awaits China's Bo Xilai: inmates

Flight chaos as typhoon lashes southern China, killing three

25 dead as typhoon hits China, flight chaos in Hong Kong

Blog crackdown chills China's political debate

China's richest man aims to rival Hollywood

Bo Xilai sentenced to life in prison: court

Chinese star power enlisted to battle rhino poaching

US companies await reforms from China's new leadership

China free trade zone to allow banned websites: report

Tesco joins tablet computer market

Venezuelan president in China after US airspace row

Kerry urges China to play 'constructive' role on Syria

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