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Massive rains cause Beijing flood chaos
Published on 22/07/2012
» BEIJING: The heaviest rain to hit Beijing in 61 years left at least 10 people dead over the weekend, while more downpours were forecast for northeast and southwest China, according to state press.
Asian badminton players expelled
Published on 01/08/2012
» LONDON: Eight badminton players were dramatically disqualified from Olympic competition on Wednesday after a scandal over "throwing" matches left the sport in uproar.
Quarry explosion kills 9 in China
AFP, Published on 27/08/2012
» A load of explosives accidentally went off on Monday at a quarry supplying a cement plant in southern China, killing nine people and leaving another missing, state media said.
China sends ships to disputed islands
AFP, Published on 12/09/2012
» BEIJING : China has dispatched two patrol ships to "assert its sovereignty" over islands at the centre of a row with Japan, state media said Tuesday, as Tokyo completed its purchase of the disputed territory.
Learn Thai: Sihanouk dies
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/10/2012
» Since this is a story about royalty you will find the Thai to be far more elaborate than the English.
Chinese man drives car into students
Published on 25/12/2012
» BEIJING — A man angered by a court ruling in the murder of his daughter rammed a car loaded with a gas tank and firecrackers into a group of middle schoolers, injuring 13 in the country's latest attack on students.
'Lost in Thailand' sets box-office record
Published on 03/01/2013
» BEIJING (AP) — A low-budget, domestically produced comedy has unexpectedly become the highest-grossing Chinese film to date.
Lost in Thailand: Biggest money maker in China
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/01/2013
» New Chinese movie about a crazy trip to Thailand sets new money making record ($160 million) even more than Titanic.
China currency war coming?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/03/2013
» Top Chinese central banker says China prepared for currency war but G20 meeting between major economies may save the day.
Chinese to run Siem Reap duty-free
Online Reporters, Published on 13/08/2014
» A duty free shop will be opened in Siem Reap town in what is the first such outlet outside of Cambodia's airports.