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Chinese Authorities Jail Notorious Gangster
Chines authorities in the city of Chongquing have jailed a notorious gangster for 18 years Xie Caiping was a kingpin in the underworld of gambling, loan sharking and violence in that city. Ms. Xie was unusual in that she was reputed to keep a stable of young men for her... 
created by Barbara McPherson | 3 wks ago | updated 3 wks ago
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China Smelter Closed After 300 Kids are Lead Poisoned
A smelter in Northern China was shut down by authorities after the factory left more than 300 kids afflicted with lead poisoning. The Dongling Lead and Zinc Smelting Co., located in the Shaanxi province, has been blamed since July for the recent influx of sick children being... 
Rescue work for missing people in Chongqing
Firefighters pave way to set the water pipes to cool the drill at the site of the massive landslide in Chongqing Municipality, southwest China, June 7, 2009. The search for still missing people and rescue work for those trapped miners were continued on Sunday as rescuers race... 
Child in US custody fight adjusts to living in China
This is a very different situation than what one normally see in these cross border custody battles. Many times the conflict comes between one forigen national parent and a parent that is a U.S.... 
Tight security, visa restrictions and high fares deter Olympic tourists
Chinese government is not very enthused with the response from tourist for Olympic games.Main deterrents are strict China visa regime and tight security restrictions. Expensive cost is hampering even domestic tourist in China. Fewer people are going to Beijing...
"I apologise," says Sharon Stone to Chinese people
"At last, Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has apologised to the Chinese people for her highly insensitive remark over 'Karma'. 50-year old Hollywood siren of 'Basic Instict' is known for her affinity to Yoga and...
Top 11 Weird News Stories of 2007
"Check out the year's oddities, dumb criminals and unexplained wonders, and vote for your favorite. Then take a spin through some of 2007's most far-out news photos. Photo Gallery: The Odd Bunch"
China's Execution Vans - Bringing the Show to a village near you
Sometimes there is so much news in the world that stories like this pass me by. This story was published in 2006 so it is not breaking but I thought it was interesting enough to post it.In China's attempt to... 
Three die in China sale stampede
"Three people have been killed and more than 30 injured in a stampede at a supermarket sale in China. The stampede happened at a branch of the French chain Carrefour, in the city of Chongqing, state media said. The shop was offering large discounts on cooking oil. A crowd...
Floods kill 22 in eastern China
A summer deluge hit Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province on Wednesday night killing 22 and dumping over 7 inches of rain in 3 hours according to Xinhua (State News Agency). Meanwhile Shanghai recorded its hottest day of the year on Wednesday as temperatures soared to a... 
created by TyphoonHunter | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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World's Largest Restroom in China
The city of Chongqing, in southwest China, is shooting for the Guiness Book of World Records -- with what officials there say is the world's largest restroom. It's four stories tall, features an Egyptian facade...
Fairness Doctrine vs Citizen Journalism :: MAXINE
"Here in the good ol’ USA, we have members of our congress walking the halls complaining about the success of “Talk Radio” and how it needs to be regulated. A recent account observed that senators Barbara... 
created by Edmund Jenks | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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In "Woman Town," Guess Who Makes the Law?
They're building a town in the Shuangquiao district of Chongqing province in China where chicks rule; they'll make the decisions and punish "naughty" men. It's being sold as a tourist destination for women, but...
created by Brian A Kennedy | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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