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• Egypt heads for presidential run-off
• UK: Houla killing of children 'pure naked savagery'
• Kenyans learning Chinese in Confucius Institute
• Italian protesters hold anti-Monti rallies
• Portugal communists protest against Troika deal
• 78 tourists saved from cable accident in China's Guangxi
• First private shuttle docks at ISS
• China extends weather forecasts to S. China Sea
• Hatch opens between ISS and SpaceX

Egypt heads for presidential run-off Posted: 26 May 2012 11:00 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 Preliminary results in Egypt's presidential poll suggest the Muslim Brotherhood candidate and a military officer closely linked to the ousted Hosni Mubarak have garnered the most votes. Mohamed Mursi and Ahmed Shafiq could be headed for a run-off poll. Shafiq was Mubarak's last prime minister. Some Egyptians fear that a victory for him would undermine the change sought by the anti-Mubarak uprising. But a win for Mursi would herald a rule by Islamists. After long months of struggle, ever since the January uprising last year, uprising leaders are now stuck with a riddle amid the preliminary results of the presidential elections. The results announced by the state news agency stated the lead in the race for Mohamed Morsi, the Muslim brotherhood leader and Mubarak's former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq. Ezzat Shaaban, Political Analyst, Middle East News Agency, said, "The results of the elections is 100% correct and it represents the Egyptians' will. They wanted to have shafiq and morsi head to the final round and this is the Egyptian will." Ahmed Maher, Fouder April 6th Political Movement, said, "The Brotherhood have a huge experience in organizing elections and mobilize votes and supporters towards voting unlike most of the other candidates. Shafiq has the support of the former ruling party, state security officers, and corruptive members of former regime and that's why he won." The results have created confusion among people who didn't want the final race to be between the former regime and neither the Brotherhood. The undecided and boycotters to the upcoming runoff scheduled for the 16th of June seemed to be rising. "The revolution came for the social justice and the freedom. It created the election and results are a direct outcome of our freedom. Whether Ahmed Shafiq or Mohamed Morsi it will remain to be the people will and freedom. I hope Morsi wins. I am disappointed that the previous regime is joining the race." "The result seems heading towards the Muslim brotherhood and I don't want the brotherhood to win. I wish Lt general Ahmed Shafiq wins. I voted for Hamden Sabahy and yet the results went to the brotherhood." "The preliminary result leaving a brotherhood member and a former administration member for the final race and round left the supporters confused. Both contenders now are attracting the losing candidates supporters in order to win this historic race. Sherif el Touny, CCTV, Cairo."

UK: Houla killing of children 'pure naked savagery' Posted: 26 May 2012 10:54 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 The British government has condemned the Houla massacre in Syria. It called the killing of children "pure naked savagery" and says military intervention is becoming more difficult to avoid. Alistair Burt, UK Minister for the Middle East, said, "We are not planning military action and we've already expressed our concerns in relation to putting more arms and weaponry in the area, but if massacres like this are to continue, if situations like this gets worse, then I'm not sure it's possible for the international community to say at this stage that no further action could possibly be considered in any circumstances. So nothing is being planned, but the danger is that things are steadily getting worse, it's entirely in the hands of Syrian regime and Assad to do something about this and he should take the opportunity as quickly as possible."

Kenyans learning Chinese in Confucius Institute Posted: 26 May 2012 10:52 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 More and more African students are studying Chinese. Our reporter Susan Mwongeli visits the Confucius institute in the University of Nairobi. The University of Nairobi is a beehive of activities, as students rush to the respective lecture halls for various lessons. Many here in search of knowledge to enhance themselves and also give them a competitive edge in the job market. It is here that you find the Confucius Institute. Established in 2005, the institute was set up In order to not only meet the rapidly growing demand for training in Chinese language but also facilitate cultural interchange in various countries. The institutes in Kenya had an initial enrolment of 40 students, the institute now boast over 700 students. Kenya like many African countries has over the years experienced a strong cultural influence from western nations. The growing number of students enrolled at the Confucius institute may just be an indication of a changing trend. The institute now has up to three intakes every year. Anthony is in his third year at the Confucius institute, he did not just stumble into it, it was a very calculated move. Through his interactions at the school he has not only learnt the Chinese language but also accessed opportunities that he previously could only dream about. The school not only offers the students an opportunity to learn the Chinese language but through it they learn the chinese culture. Recently the schools hosted the11th Chinese brigen competition which not only offered the student an opportunity to display their knowledge of the language but also show case their talent and learn more about the Chinese cultute. Many here believe that other students in various parts of the continent and the world should get an opportunity to learn chinese. Linguistic diversity in the world is a matter of great importance, and the confucious institute in Kenya is proving this, by providing student in kenya an opportunity to learn the Chinese language and the Chinese culture. Now this will not only enhance bilaterial trade relations between the two countries but on a personal level it also makes this student competitive in the job market and make it easier for them to do business with china which provides a bigger market with its population of over 1.3 billion people.

Italian protesters hold anti-Monti rallies Posted: 26 May 2012 10:45 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 Hundreds of protesters have marched through the streets of Bergamo in northern Italy. They were protesting against Prime Minister Mario Monti's government and its austerity measures. The people of Bergamo are fed up with their prime minister and his austerity measures. The banner "Enough with Monti, enough with taxes" was in response to a speech by the prime minister at the city's tax police. Italy's public finances are strained and public debt is equivalent to about 120 percent of gross domestic product. Monti's technocrat government has imposed some 30 billion US dollars' worth of tax hikes. Equitalia, the agency which collects taxes and fines, has been targeted by a string of attacks and threats by desperate small businessmen as well as anarchist groups. The acts of violence have been generally condemned. But many commentators have expressed sympathy for the struggling tax payers and slammed authorities for a heavy-handed approach. The government has faced particularly strong resistance in the prosperous regions of the north. Tax increases are seen as props for the poor and corruption-riddled southern regions. Monti says "separatism" is not the answer, but acknowledges citizens from the north have a right to be especially concerned about tax evasion. The prime minister's personal approval ratings have dropped sharply. Local election results this month showed a surge in support for protest parties opposed to his government.

Portugal communists protest against Troika deal Posted: 26 May 2012 10:41 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 Members of the Portuguese Communist Party have marched to protest against austerity measures. The Lisbon protest was aimed at an agreement signed last year between the government and the so-called Troika, consisting of the International Monetary Fund, European Central Bank and EU. In return for a 97 billion US-dollar bailout, the government has cut the benefits of public workers and increased taxes, transportation prices and electricity prices. The protest comes as representatives of the Troika are in the country for regular checks of whether Portugal is complying with the terms of the bailout agreement. But the majority of Portuguese people do not welcome the deal. They blame the austerity measures for Portugal's third recession in four years and a record unemployment rate of more than 15 percent.

78 tourists saved from cable accident in China's Guangxi Posted: 27 May 2012 04:32 AM PDT In the capital city of South China?s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regions, 78 tourists have been brought to safety after a cable car at a local mountain resort broken down in mid-air.

First private shuttle docks at ISS Posted: 26 May 2012 11:26 PM PDT

China extends weather forecasts to S. China Sea Posted: 26 May 2012 09:29 PM PDT Southern Hainan province?s meteorological bureau says it?s started issuing weather forecasts for two islands and one reef in the South China Sea. A move aimed to improve safety for the fishing industry.

Hatch opens between ISS and SpaceX Posted: 26 May 2012 04:59 PM PDT Crew members of the International Space Station, have opened the hatch between the station and the newly arrived SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.