Chinese court gives death sentence to man over factory brawl linked to deadly ethnic riotsOctober 9th, 2009 China: Death for man in brawl linked to riotsBEIJING — A Chinese court sentenced a man to death Saturday for his role in a toy factory brawl that sparked riots in western Xinjiang region that left almost 200 dead in China's worst ethnic violence in decades. Another man was given life imprisonment for the June 26 brawl at a toy factory in southern Guangdong province that pitted workers from the Uighur minority group against Han Chinese, who make up most of China's population.
Spanish official says 2 captured pirate suspects to be brought to Madrid over trawler hijackOctober 6th, 2009 Spain: 2 pirate suspects to be brought to MadridMADRID — A Spanish official says two men captured in connection with the hijacking of a Spanish tuna boat in the Indian Ocean will be brought to Madrid on orders from a judge. The official in the Defense Ministry says the two suspects will be transported to Madrid as soon as possible.
2,830 suspects of fake invoice trading held in ChinaSeptember 21st, 2009 BEIJING - The Chinese police have arrested 2,830 people suspected of fake invoice trading and confiscated more than 47 million such invoices during a three-month national campaign against invoice fraud. These suspects were involved in 1,658 cases, a report said Monday.
Bees protecting tree sting Chinese manSeptember 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A Chinese man was hospitalised after he was stung by more than a hundred bees while chopping a tree last week. The incident took place in Changjiang, Hainan province, reports the China Daily.
South Korea says reports of North Korea preparing for 3rd nuke test 'absurd'September 14th, 2009 SEOUL - South Korea has rejected reports claiming that North Korea is preparing for a third nuclear. "(We) haven't heard of anything like that, which thus cannot be confirmed," Korea's Yonhap News Agency quoted a senior Chinese Government official, as saying.
Urumqi syringe attacks are 'terror events', say Chinese officialsSeptember 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Chinese officials in Urumqi have termed the recent syringe attacks as "terror attacks". "They aimed to unsettle the city's atmosphere," said Yan Yuxing, former president of Urumqi Municipal Intermediate People's Court.
Those spreading rumours will face jail terms in Xinjiang: Chinese authoritiesSeptember 8th, 2009 URUMQI - Authorities in riot-hit Chinese city of Urumqi have announced that those found spreading rumours will be jailed. In order to maintain peace between fighting Han Chinese and Uighur groups, police has also threatened that needle attackers would be liable to death penalty.
China tells US to end contentious military air-and-sea surveillance missions off Chinese coastAugust 27th, 2009 End military surveillance missions, China tells USBEIJING — China demanded Thursday that the U.S. military cease its surveillance missions off the Chinese coast, reviving a dispute that continues to upset relations between the sides.
Saying 'no' Minister may cause 'embarrassment' in China!August 9th, 2009 LONDON - When Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy visited Beijing in March this year, he was advised to say "yes, but it will be difficult" as an alternative to saying "no", in a bid to avoid a faux pas. The suggestion to Murphy was part of a guide to Chinese etiquette, which has been published by the Scotland Office under Freedom of Information legislation.
China dismisses Uighur activist's claim that 10,000 are missing after riots in far westJuly 30th, 2009 China dismisses Uighur claim 10,000 are missingBEIJING — China dismissed an exiled activist's claim that 10,000 minority Uighurs disappeared during a recent crackdown after ethnic riots erupted in its far west, calling the figure "completely fabricated" on Thursday. The government has repeatedly said the riots in the Xinjiang capital of Urumqi were orchestrated by separatist Uighur groups.
10yr-old Chinese girl helps cops arrest her kidnappersJuly 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Just hours after she was released by her kidnappers, a 10-year-old Chinese girl helped the police arrest them on Wednesday. Cops in Xuchang, Henan province, revealed that the little girl was kidnapped on her way to school in the morning.
China tells Oz that it has sufficient evidence against Rio Tinto staffJuly 22nd, 2009 BEIJING - China has told Australia that it has sufficient evidence to prove Rio Tinto staff's involvement in espionage and bribery case. "I've introduced the information about the case to him (Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith) and stressed we have sufficient evidence to show that people involved in the case have obtained our state secrets through illegal means," The Australian quoted He Yafei, as saying.
Chinese salon lets customers pay as much as they like their haircutsJuly 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Hate paying the hair-stylist despite not liking that recent haircut? Well, a Chinese salon has come up with a unique idea to ensure customer service-they can pay according to their satisfaction. The barbershop in Xi'an, Shaanxi's Capital, came up with the unique method of payment last December.
Guide offers advice for Indian students in AustraliaJune 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - An international student in Australia, Danny Ong, has written a guide for Indian students as well as for other international students in the country, which will offer essential advice to them regarding house-hunting, public transport, the justice system and the concept of human rights in Australia. The guide titled 'International Student Handbook: Living and Studying in Australia' will be published in August.
France hands over 11 suspected Somali pirates to Kenya for investigationMay 8th, 2009 French hand over 11 suspected pirates to KenyaPARIS — A government official says France has handed over 11 Somali piracy suspects to Kenya for a judicial investigation and possible trial. It is the second time France has turned piracy suspects over to Kenya for prosecution.
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