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• Downpours wreak havoc across China
• Meng Lin: Longest surviving AIDS patient in China
• London faces security challenges
• Mayor elected in China's newly established Sansha city
• Concerns mount over Syria's chemical weapons
• 95 dead, 45 missing amid rainstorms in China
• Big events of establishment of Sansha city
• Crossover: Typhoon Vincente to weaken
• Typhoon Vicente hit Taishan City in China's Guangdong province
• Yangtze River flood peak on the way
• Families of released fishermen wait in anxiety
• Released fishermen start voyage home
• Released Chinese crew members arrive in Beijing
• London faces security challenges
• Crossover: Multiple changes enacted in Sansha
• Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo talks with US security advisor
• Ceremony marks establishment of Sansha city
• 40 thousand people evacuated in SW China
• Key section of expressway reopens to traffic
• China rain death toll climbs to 95

Downpours wreak havoc across China Posted: 24 Jul 2012 04:48 AM PDT Rainstorms since the weekend have ravaged many parts of China, leaving 111 people dead and 47 missing.

Meng Lin: Longest surviving AIDS patient in China Posted: 24 Jul 2012 02:46 AM PDT The International AIDS Conference began Sunday in Washington and will run for 6 days. It?s the largest gathering of professionals working in the field and people living with HIV.

London faces security challenges Posted: 24 Jul 2012 12:32 AM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 London Olympics chief organizer Sebastian Coe is promising safety and security at the Summer Games. An extra 3,500 troops have been drafted into service after international security firm G4S admitted a shortage of staff, and a further 1,200 troops are on standby. With less than a week to go before the opening ceremony, UK correspondent Richard Bestic has been looking at the challenges facing London 2012 and the measures put in place to counter them. As the Olympic teams arrive in London for the Games in just 10 days, London is facing up to the biggest peacetime security operation in the UK capital's history. Olympics Venues across the city are in a state of lockdown … subject to extensive and regular security sweeps. Sniffer dogs used to check for explosives in what is a one-and-a-half billion-dollar security operation. Planning based on a threat level of 'severe' – meaning an attack is 'highly likely', although that is one step higher than the current level across the UK. The security operation is backed by a vast array of military and police assets. Ground to air missiles in place around London. Helicopters with snipers will patrol the air … along with Typhoon fighter jets. Intense police training has focused on direct and close contact with suspected terrorists. While one drill simulated an incident on the London underground in an echo of suicide bombings that killed 52 commuters in 2007 – a day after London won the 2012 Olympics bid. The cost is high, but according to international security analyst Sajjan Gohel, the challenge is also high. Gohel said, "You have terrorists associated with large-scale cells connected to al-Qaida; there are lone-wolf terrorists; dissident groups connected to or evolved from the IRA (Irish Republican Army); far-right elements - all of these groups have their own agendas, their own issues, and their own way of trying to exploit a situation for propaganda purposes. So the challenges are there." Reporter: "It's against that intense backdrop Greg Buckles the boss of the private security firm G4S was grilled by furious Members of the British Parliament. They were furious. 3,500 British troops by Mr Buckles' company" Q: "Why are you still in your post?" Chief Executive of G4S Nick Buckles said, "It's not about me, it's about making sure we deliver the contract. Secondly, I feel I'm the right person at the moment to make sure that happens and make sure that our company comes out of this with its reputation intact. " With the latest additions, some 17000 military personal will be available during the Olympics. But the government here is emphasizing that Olympic security will be led by the police with the military in support, not the other way round. This is where the entire security operation will be coordinated during the Games - the special operations room of the National Olympic Coordination Centre. Olympics Security Co-ordinator Chris Allison said, "There are determined people out there, but a variety of measures that we put in place ensure that thankfully they don't get through. That's work done by the security services, work done by the counter-terrorism command, the national counter-terrorism network, and the protective security measures that we put in place. " There's one thing going for London 2012 – when it comes to security, London is internationally recognized as possessing the highest levels of experience. If it can be made safe, this is the place.

Mayor elected in China's newly established Sansha city Posted: 23 Jul 2012 11:38 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 The first People's Congress of the newly created city of Sansha has kicked off. Sansha is a new prefecture-level city. Xiaojie has been elected as the city's first mayor. 45 deputies elected from 1,100 residents participated in the election. The city government will be located on Yongxing Island, which lies around 330 kilometers south of China's Hainan Province. The Hainan Provincial Maritime Bureau is going to carry out regular patrols in waters around the island to safeguard the country's maritime sovereignty. Meanwhile, the Central Military Commission has also approved the establishment of a security area in Sansha, whose responsibilities include national defense mobilization. The State Council approved the establishment of Sansha in June to administer the Xisha, Zhongsha and Nansha Islands and their surrounding waters in the South China Sea.

Concerns mount over Syria's chemical weapons Posted: 23 Jul 2012 08:43 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 Concerns from the international community have mounted since Syria acknowledged on Monday that it could use its chemical arsenal as a response to foreign aggression. The announcement added to the global concern over the conflict-stricken country. Syria has warned it could deploy chemical arsenal in the event that it felt threatened by foreign intervention. On Monday, the European Union tightened sanctions on Syria and required member nations to board ships and planes carrying suspicious cargo into the country. Catherine Ashton, EU foreign policy chief, said, "In response to this ever increasing violence, we've strengthened the enforcement of the EU arms embargo against Syria. European Union countries will be obliged to inspect vessels and aircraft heading to Syria if they suspect the cargo contains arms or equipment for internal repression. It applies in member states seaports and airports as well as their territorial waters in accordance with international law. " The 27 EU ministers also added more than 25 names to an existing list of Syrian individuals and companies believed to be associated with the repression, or benefiting from President Bashar Assad's government. They also endorsed a plan to enforce the bloc's existing arms embargo, requiring inspections on the territory or in the territorial waters of EU states. The Arab League has held an emergency summit in Qatar, urging President Assad to step down, and promising a "safe exit" for him and his family if he agrees. The league also appealed to the Syrian opposition to immediately establish a transitional government in the country. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, said, "The Syrian opposition must unite internally and abroad to form a transitional government but this doesn't mean it will last forever. They (Syrians) have done their best and sacrificed a lot to reach independent elections and constitution, one voted by the Syrian people. They must join efforts for the next period." The US also voiced the same hope as the Arab League, calling for unity within Syrian opposition groups. Russian President Vladimir Putin also urged conflicting sides in Syria to start negotiations and reach compromise so as to avoid a protracted civil war. After meeting with visiting Italian Prime Minister, Putin noted that the future of Syria should be determined on the base of talks and compromises. As the violence continues to escalate, more and more Syrians are fleeing their country. The UN said last week that the number of Syrian refugees has almost tripled in three months to 112, 000.

95 dead, 45 missing amid rainstorms in China Posted: 23 Jul 2012 08:36 PM PDT 视频播放位置 下载安装Flash播放器 A total of 95 people have died and another 45 are missing, amid torrential rain that's been sweeping across parts of China since July 20th. The Ministry of Civil Affairs says over 6 million people in 17 provincial areas have been affected by natural disasters caused by heavy rains. More than 500,000 have had to be evacuated. The storms destroyed 29,000 houses and caused severe damage to another 55,000. National disaster relief and civil affairs authorities initiated a fourth-grade emergency response, sending teams to the worst-affected parts of Beijing and Hebei province on Sunday. The Ministry of Civil Affairs says natural disasters have left 680 people dead this year, while 137 are still missing.

Big events of establishment of Sansha city Posted: 24 Jul 2012 01:31 AM PDT The new city of Sansha needed a local government. The formation of the new city?s government officially began in July, with the establishment of an organising committee.

Crossover: Typhoon Vincente to weaken Posted: 24 Jul 2012 12:58 AM PDT For more latest on the typhoon, let?s cross live to our correspondent Jin Dong, who is now in Hong Kong.

Typhoon Vicente hit Taishan City in China's Guangdong province Posted: 24 Jul 2012 12:50 AM PDT Typhoon Vicente hit Taishan City in China?s Guangdong province early morning Tuesday, bringing heavy winds and rainstorms. The fierce winds and downpours have destroyed trees and billboards along the roads.

Yangtze River flood peak on the way Posted: 24 Jul 2012 12:25 AM PDT The three Gorges Dam is about to experience its biggest flood peak of the year. The greatest surge is expected to reach 70 thousand cubic meters of water per second.

Families of released fishermen wait in anxiety Posted: 24 Jul 2012 12:23 AM PDT As the 26 freed crew members make their way back home, their families can?t wait to see them. During the 564 days their loved ones have been held hostage by pirates, the families have been in pain and anxiety every minute.

Released fishermen start voyage home Posted: 24 Jul 2012 12:18 AM PDT The voyage home began as soon as the 26 Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen stepped foot on the Chinese Navy frigate. On board, they made the first contact with their families.

Released Chinese crew members arrive in Beijing Posted: 23 Jul 2012 11:46 PM PDT The Chinese crew members of the Taiwan trawler "Xu Fu No. 1", seized by Somali pirates about 19 months ago, have arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport.

London faces security challenges Posted: 24 Jul 2012 12:32 AM PDT London Olympics chief organizer Sebastian Coe is promising safety and security at the Summer Games. An extra 3,500 troops have been drafted into service after international security firm G4S admitted a shortage of staff, and a further 1,200 troops are on standby. With less than a week to go before the opening ceremony, UK correspondent Richard Bestic has been looking at the challenges facing London 2012 and the measures put in place to counter them.

Crossover: Multiple changes enacted in Sansha Posted: 24 Jul 2012 12:05 AM PDT For more on Sansha city, we?re joined live by our reporter Liu Yang, who is on Yongxing Island.

Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo talks with US security advisor Posted: 23 Jul 2012 11:57 PM PDT Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo has held talks with the US national security advisor Thomas Donilon who is in China from Monday to Wednesday.

Ceremony marks establishment of Sansha city Posted: 23 Jul 2012 10:46 PM PDT A ceremony has been held to mark the establishment of the Prefecture level city of Sansha. The city government under the administration of Hainan province, is seated on Yongxing island, part of the Xisha Islands, 330 kilometres off the south coast of Hainan Province.

40 thousand people evacuated in SW China Posted: 23 Jul 2012 10:42 PM PDT Southwest China?s Chongqing Municipality has experienced its biggest flash flood in three decades. More than 40 thousand people have been evacuated.

Key section of expressway reopens to traffic Posted: 23 Jul 2012 10:35 PM PDT After three days of rescue operations, a key section of the expressway linking Beijing, Hong Kong and Macaohas reopened to traffic. Drivers can now travel once again on lanes headed for Beijing.

China rain death toll climbs to 95 Posted: 23 Jul 2012 10:29 PM PDT According to China?s Ministry of Civil Affairs, natural disasters caused by the recent bout of heavy rain have killed at least 95 people and affected over 6 million across China over the past three days.

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