| 'US to borrow Chinese cash to arm military vs... China' Posted: 21 Jan 2013 04:57 AM PST | Beijing has spoken out against Washington's warning to China not to challenge Japan's control of disputed islands in the East China Sea - a brewing argument between the two Asian countries that has intensified in recent months. George Koo, the founder of International Strategic Alliances, believes the US is stoking the conflict between the two Asian powers. READ MORE: on.rt.com RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark. | Views: 15043 327 ratings | | Time: 05:40 | More in News & Politics |
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| Record Delivery of Multicultural Twins in Galilee Hospital Posted: 21 Jan 2013 07:45 PM PST | An Israeli hospital delivers a multicultural boom of twin births, with four sets born - to Jewish, Arab Christian, Muslim and Druze mothers - in a 24-hour period. Full story: It was a "multicultural baby boom" for an Israeli hospital this week. Jewish, Arab Christian, Muslim and Druze mothers gave birth to four sets of twins in one day. Bassel Barhoum, manager of the Western Galilee hospital in Nahariya, northern Israel, celebrated the rare occasion. [Bassel Barhoum, Manager, Western Galilee Hospital]: "I think that yesterday was a very symbolic day, a very happy day, that all the population, four women, Christian, Muslim, Druze and Jewish, gave birth to twins, one of them only a few minutes after the other, it is very happy and it certainly expresses the common life, the sharing among ourselves." The Jewish woman and Arab Christian gave birth to a girl and boy, while the Muslim and Druze had twin girls. Four of the babies were delivered by Cesarean section. The hospital's nine delivery rooms see an average of 51 hundred births every year. The diversely-populated areas has 600 thousand residents. During 2012, 125 sets of twins were delivered in the hospital. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.tv Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 3 1 ratings | | Time: 01:05 | More in News & Politics |
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| Radical Measures against Brazil's "Crackland" Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:26 PM PST | Authorities in Brazil prepare to get tough on crack cocaine addicts. Rio de Janeiro city officials are considering passing a law which would make the compulsory treatment of crack cocaine users legal as the nation's infamous "cracklands" grow. In Rio de Janeiro, crack users were driven out to outlying favelas after a 2008 initiative saw police take over the city's main shantytowns, or favelas. Now, in an effort to "clean-up" the city ahead of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, officials are pushing for the compulsory treatment of crack-cocaine addicts living in the streets. Health officials, assisted by armed police, would try to convince crack-cocaine users into getting treatment - or take them away forcibly if they resist. The measure is hugely polarizing. Some don't believe in the one size fits all solution. [Leonardo Pecoraro Costa, President of Drug Policy Council of Rio de Janeiro]: "We don't support the treatment, either compulsory or involuntary, as a model to be applied to all drug addicts. In specific cases, properly followed by health professionals, that can be an option, but it has to be part of a bigger plan." An addict, who declined to give his name, also disagreed. [Anonymous, Cocaine Addict]: "I decide if want to go or not (to get treatment). I have gone many times." But according to Silvia Tedesco, a Psychologist Professor at the Federal Fluminense University, in Rio de Janeiro, the country's politicians are trying to find a short-term solution for <b>...</b> | Views: 18 2 ratings | | Time: 02:20 | More in News & Politics |
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| 40000 People Form Human Chain for Peace Posted: 21 Jan 2013 04:30 PM PST | With an aim to promote social harmony and peace, more than 40000 people form a human chain in Mumbai covering 45 kilometres. Full story: Some 40000 people joined hands in Mumbai to form a human chain stretching 28 miles in an effort to promote social harmony and peace. The event held on Saturday was organized by the Nirankari Mandal chartiable trust. [Satbir Singh, Participant]: "Through this human chain we want to spread the message of humanity, oneness so that the social discomfort and divide in the country can be removed. We want peace and brotherhood in the country. This is the message of our guru, Nirankari Baba that there should be peace in the country and peace in mind of all its citizens," Its starting point was the Trident Hotel at Nariman Point and it ended in the western suburb of Dahisar Check Naka. The participants came from all walks of life, from small children to the elderly, and people of different professions, castes and religions. Seen holding banners, many sang songs as they tried to spread the message for peace. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 19 1 ratings | | Time: 01:00 | More in News & Politics |
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| Man Pushes Shark Back Into Sea Posted: 21 Jan 2013 03:39 PM PST | A man pushes a shark back into the sea after finding it on tourist beach. Full story: A man in Australia pushed a shark back into the sea, after it was seen swimming in shallow waters near beachgoers. The 6-feet long Dusky Whaler shark was spotted near a beach in Caloundra on Queensland's Sunshine Coast on Friday, causing some tourists to panic. After being pushed back into deeper waters, the shark stayed in the area for a while, before swimming further out to sea. Tourist Tash Kimlin said she shouted out to her two young children when the alarm was raised. [Tash Kimlin, Tourist]: "Do you think you want to get back in the water again?" "No!" Tourist Liam Murie was asked if he was thinking twice about getting back in the water. [Liam Murie, Tourist]: "At first, sort of, but now no. It's too good not to miss." Experts concluded that the shark was likely to be sick and that was the reason it swam so close to shore. The dusky shark can reach 14 feet in length and 765 lb in weight. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 128 5 ratings | | Time: 00:56 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| Italian Marines in 2012 Arabian Sea Shooting Heading Back to New Delhi Posted: 21 Jan 2013 03:16 PM PST | Two Italian marines charged with killing two Indian fishermen return to New Delhi on Friday, in a special Indian federal court. The two Italian marines charged with killing two Indian fishermen return to New Delhi on Friday. These marines, members of a military security team protecting an oil-tanker, the Enrica Lexie, say they mistook the fishermen for pirates. Last year, Italy challenged India's right to try the sailors, arguing that the shooting took place in international waters off the coast of the Indian state of Kerala. The marines face charges in a special federal trial since Kerala courts do not have jurisdiction to try the case. The Italian government said it is pleased by the decision and says its main objective is to bring the soldiers home. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntd.tv Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 2 1 ratings | | Time: 00:38 | More in News & Politics |
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| New Infrared Photos Of Wild Pandas Posted: 21 Jan 2013 02:31 PM PST | Pictures of wild pandas were captured by infrared cameras in Tangjiahe Reserve in China's Sichuan Province recently. Bamboo flourishes in this area called Dajianbao. It's seventy five hundred feet above sea level. Evidence of Pandas encouraged the set up of 10 infrared auto-trigger cameras. Two cameras took pictures of Pandas while other cameras got shots of takins, golden monkeys and bears. A panda survey in 1999 showed there were about 60 pandas in Tangjiahe Reserve. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntd.tv Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 00:30 | More in News & Politics |
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| James Bond "Skyfall" Censored in China Posted: 21 Jan 2013 02:26 PM PST | The new James Bond film, Skyfall has become the highest grossing film in the UK. And today it's opening in China. But it won't be the James Bond everyone else has seen. Chinese censors have taken a knife to several parts of the movie. A scene set in Shanghai where a security guard is killed, and a references to prostitution in Macau won't be seen by Chinese audiences. They also rewrote the subtitles for one scene that references Chinese security forces torturing a prisoner-although, for those who can understand English, they'll still be able to hear the original dialog. As the BBC puts it, Chinese censors often rework foreign films to remove content that is deemed morally or politically damaging. But unfortunately for the censors, the movie has long been out in pirated version, with all the scenes and subtitles intact. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntd.tv Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 41 4 ratings | | Time: 01:10 | More in News & Politics |
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| CCTV: Robber scared off by chair & stick in Chinese gold shop Posted: 22 Jan 2013 12:05 AM PST | A robbery suspect was caught soon after his attempt failed at a gold shop in Hui'an County of southeast China's Fujian Province. The shop owner rushed down from the attic upon seeing what was happening. He picked up a chair behind the counter and struck it onto the intruder from two meters away. Ms. Zeng, with a stick in hands, tried to fight the robber. Facing such an unexpected situation, the suspect was frightened and ran away from the shop. Just 300 to 400 meters away from the shop, the robbery suspect was stopped by another man who kicked him down and managed to overpower him, together with others. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark. | Views: 2181 95 ratings | | Time: 00:57 | More in News & Politics |
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| CCP Officials Rush to Laundry Assets Overseas Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:11 PM PST | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Recently, a series of changes in China and overseas' real estate markets drew attention from the world. Luxury houses are being sold off in various parts of China. On the other hand, customers from China are eagerly buying properties in the US and Canada. Meanwhile, US and Canada customs keep catching Chinese with large amounts of cash, mostly for purchasing real estates, investigations show. Commentators think these events are due to CCP' (Chinese Communist Party) officials rushing to laundry assets abroad. Recently, US and Canada' real estate markets suddenly saw an influx of Chinese investors. The hurriedness, large quantities and high prices of their purchases quickly caught the international media' attention. Staff, H & R Block, Vancouver, Canada: "Chinese buyers are mainly investment entrepreneurs and corrupt officials. Their money come easy. They don't really care about the price. To them, money is just a number." Canadian media published a statement of a real estate company' staff member in Toronto, Canada. It said, "Some Chinese investors booked 35 apartments without even coming to take a look. They looked at the pictures only and signed checks... and this continues to occur." Real estate properties in Florida are almost all sold out to China's "rich," and once led to a home purchase' panic." Mr. Wang, Oregon realtor: "Chinese bought many houses. I myself have many transactions done with them <b>...</b> | Views: 33 1 ratings | | Time: 03:54 | More in News & Politics |
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| CCP Representative "Underfed" Due to Xi's New Regulations Posted: 21 Jan 2013 08:19 PM PST | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com China's 31 provinces and autonomous regions are holding People's Congresses and CPPCC sessions. In response to CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping's "eight new regulations," representatives say they eat "less than enough," although they recognize the necessity to be thrifty. At the same time some officials say they feel the pressure from the "eight new regulations." Since Jan. 19th, the "two sessions" started to open across Mainland China. CCP mouthpiece Xinhua News Agency reported, the "two sessions" across China respond to Xi Jinping's new regulations. It also declares that the "eight new regulations" will be the "wind wane of sessions across the country in March." Some reports stressed however, that variety and quality of food for the "two sessions" decreased nationwide. CPPCC members Liu Jun joked that the limited portion of the food will prevent the attendees from growing bellies. Guangzhou CPPCC member Eric Tsang said he was underfed. Political commentator Lin Zixu said, the enforcement of Xi's eight regulations will encounter obstacles. Lin Zixu: "This shows us many bad habits have been deeply imprinted in to the CCP officials. It will be extremely difficult to change their usual habits. They will feel extremely uncomfortable, particularly if they are not getting what they are used to." Netizen "Commenting on Past and Present" said, people should not expect too much of Xi Jinping, because China <b>...</b> | Views: 20 0 ratings | | Time: 04:14 | More in News & Politics |
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| Marxism-Leninism - Chinese Officials Aphrodisiac Posted: 21 Jan 2013 07:26 PM PST | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Yi Junqing, Director of the Central Compilation & Translation Bureau (CCTB) has been removed from post. This Vice-Ministerial level official, who had ardently promoted Marxist ideology, ended his political career amidst sex scandals, like many other non-academic officials of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime. So far, the CCTB has become a target of public mockery. Yi's dismissal was reportedly caused by post doctoral Chang Yan, who worked at CCTB. Chang disclosed the scandal in her 120000-word diary, published on the internet under her real name. Some netizens exposed more information about Yi's other "girlfriend" subordinates. They were mentioned in Chang's diary, which included over 20 women. The authenticity of the news is not yet verified, but it has sparked heated discussion among netizens in China. They mocked Yi and his female subordinates, and interpreted the role of the CCTB. A netizen questioned why did such adultery occur at CCTB, an organ specialized in the study of Marxism? The CCTB is a Vice-Ministerial department operated directly under the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CCTB's main role is compiling and studying Marxist classic works, and translating key documents of the CCP, as well as the leaders writings. In short, the CCTB "serves the Party". The Chinese web version of the New York Times commented. "Mr. Yi's main job ... was to propagate the <b>...</b> | Views: 15 0 ratings | | Time: 04:31 | More in News & Politics |
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| Sex Tapes From Five Chongqing Officials Exposed Posted: 21 Jan 2013 07:21 PM PST | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Recently, sex tape scandals involving five Chongqing officials were circulated over the internet. Their careers will go the same way as Lei Zhengfu, party secretary of Chongqing's Beipei district. He was dismissed for a sex tape scandal. Zhu Ruifeng, founder of an anti-corruption website, was the first person to expose Lei's affair. Zhu told media that he received a similar message. Voice of America cited Zhu reporting that Chongqing officials had covered up scandals of officials accepting sexual bribery. The report cited Zhu saying that after Lei's and other officials' sex tapes were revealed, Chongqing police arrested all construction traders who had been involved. When one of them hired a Beijing lawyer, to avoid the leakage of the information. Police destroyed all written notes to protect those officials. Zhu said that Chongqing Procuratorate approved the arresting of construction traders. They are ready to be transferred to the Court for sentence. Foreign Media: Why Is The Bo Xilai Case Incomplete? The Bo Xilai case, the biggest political scandal in China, recently caused Western media to pay attention again. On Jan. 21st, Neue Zurcher Zeitun newspaper published an article analyzing the reason that Bo's case is on hold. The article said that initially, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders hoped to complete Bo's case before the 18th Party Congress to avoid the new leadership having to carry <b>...</b> | Views: 1 0 ratings | | Time: 03:29 | More in News & Politics |
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| 300 Prisoners Hunger-Strike Against Beatings to Falun Gong Posted: 21 Jan 2013 07:18 PM PST | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Human rights abuses in China's labor camps continue with conditions deteriorating, while the Chinese regime remains so far unable to decide whether to reform or abolish its Reform-Through-Labor (RTL) system, 300 inmates in Heilongjiang Women's Prison went on a hunger strike on January 6, to protest against the atrocities committed by prison guards. The tall prison wall built to isolate the criminals continues to cover and hush the illegal acts committed inside. Today, let's look behind the Iron Curtain. Minghui.org reported on January 20 that, officer Qu Jialiang had beaten Falun Gong practitioner Lu Yinghua on January 6 at 8 pm, until he was stopped by others present. Officer Qu then proceeded to beat another two 62-year-old Falun Gong practitioners, Dong Lingui and Zhang Dexiang, who were in another room. The beatings caused Lu Yinghua to be hospitalized after suffering a heart-attack, and caused Dong Lingui's blood pressure to rise to 160. Eye-witnesses say Officer Qu Jialiang had been drunk and had bloodshot eyes. The incident provoked anger among the inmates, causing nearly 300 prisoners—including Falun Gong practitioners— to protest by going on a hunger strike the following day. Qu Jialiang admitted to his actions, but the prison director Bai Yingxian punished all inmates instead of the officer. It was later learned that the video capturing the incident had been erased. Falun Gong practitioner <b>...</b> | Views: 16 1 ratings | | Time: 04:10 | More in News & Politics |
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