FT.com / World / Asia-Pacific - Top Chinese general warns US over attack: "Top Chinese general warns US over attack
china us troubleChina is prepared to use nuclear weapons against the US if it is attacked by Washington during a confrontation over Taiwan, a Chinese general said on Thursday.
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“If the Americans draw their missiles and position-guided ammunition on to the target zone on China's territory, I think we will have to respond with nuclear weapons,” said General Zhu Chenghu.
Gen Zhu was speaking at a function for foreign journalists organised, in part, by the Chinese government. He added that China's definition of its territory included warships and aircraft.
“If the Americans are determined to interfere [then] we will be determined to respond,” said Gen Zhu, who is also a professor at China's National Defence University.
“We . . . will prepare ourselves for the destruction of all of the cities east of Xian. Of course the Americans will have to be prepared that hundreds . . . of cities will be destroyed by the Chinese.”"
15.7.05
HealthCentral- Curry Spice Shuts Down Melanoma
HealthCentral- Curry Spice Shuts Down Melanoma: "MONDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) -- Curcumin, the ingredient that gives curry its yellow hue, blocked the growth of melanoma tumor cells and even stimulated their death in the laboratory, researchers report."
Sympatico / MSN : News : CTV.ca
Sympatico / MSN : News : CTV.ca: "U.S. declares border open to Canadian cattle
In a victory for Canadian producers, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Michael Johanns opened the border to Canadian cattle Thursday after a federal appeals court dismissed arguments that imports could spread mad cow disease.
The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a temporary injunction imposed by a Montana judge who blocked U.S. officials from reopening the border in March."
In a victory for Canadian producers, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Michael Johanns opened the border to Canadian cattle Thursday after a federal appeals court dismissed arguments that imports could spread mad cow disease.
The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a temporary injunction imposed by a Montana judge who blocked U.S. officials from reopening the border in March."
WPVI.com: Alleged Bomb Mastermind Captured
WPVI.com: Alleged Bomb Mastermind Captured: "Magdy Elnashar, 33, who authorities believe helped build the bombs, was taken into custody in suburban Cairo, Egypt. Elnashar had left England two weeks before the bombings, and British authorities had initiated a worldwide manhunt for him.
Police say it was Elnashar who helped the bombers set up their bomb factory in Leeds."
Police say it was Elnashar who helped the bombers set up their bomb factory in Leeds."
World's First Film Substrate-based Bendable Color Electronic Paper featuring Image Memory Function
World's First Film Substrate-based Bendable Color Electronic Paper featuring Image Memory Function: "
Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., Fujitsu Frontech Limited, and Fujitsu Limited today announced their joint development of the world's first film substrate-based bendable color electronic paper with an image memory function. The new electronic paper features vivid color images that are unaffected even when the screen is bent, and features an image memory function that enables continuous display of the same image without the need for electricity."
Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., Fujitsu Frontech Limited, and Fujitsu Limited today announced their joint development of the world's first film substrate-based bendable color electronic paper with an image memory function. The new electronic paper features vivid color images that are unaffected even when the screen is bent, and features an image memory function that enables continuous display of the same image without the need for electricity."
14.7.05
The Australian: Where carnage is fact of life [July 15, 2005]
The Australian: Where carnage is fact of life [July 15, 2005]: "Where carnage is fact of life
Stephen Farrell and Zahid Hussein
July 15, 2005
THE local kids rushed to greet the US patrol. 'Hello, Mister,' they cried to the American soldiers, who started handing out chocolate bars and keyrings. At that moment, a car sped from a side street and exploded right next to the crowd gathered around the Humvee.
As a result, more than 30 Baghdad children, aged between six and 15, are dead. The suicide bombing marked a new level of depravity even in a city used to daily carnage. But it will change nothing.
More than 80 Iraqis have been killed in at least 11 suicide attacks since London had its first taste of suicide bombings a week ago.
In the first half of this year more than 1000 Iraqis have died in about 130 suicide attacks. It has been a sustained terror assault that has steadily grown in intensity and has no precedent in Israel, Beirut or elsewhere.
Indeed, the bombings have become so constant and so commonplace that only those with exceptionally high death tolls are now reported in the international media."
Stephen Farrell and Zahid Hussein
July 15, 2005
THE local kids rushed to greet the US patrol. 'Hello, Mister,' they cried to the American soldiers, who started handing out chocolate bars and keyrings. At that moment, a car sped from a side street and exploded right next to the crowd gathered around the Humvee.
As a result, more than 30 Baghdad children, aged between six and 15, are dead. The suicide bombing marked a new level of depravity even in a city used to daily carnage. But it will change nothing.
More than 80 Iraqis have been killed in at least 11 suicide attacks since London had its first taste of suicide bombings a week ago.
In the first half of this year more than 1000 Iraqis have died in about 130 suicide attacks. It has been a sustained terror assault that has steadily grown in intensity and has no precedent in Israel, Beirut or elsewhere.
Indeed, the bombings have become so constant and so commonplace that only those with exceptionally high death tolls are now reported in the international media."
NKorea's goal is nuclear-free peninsula: Kim : HindustanTimes.com
NKorea's goal is nuclear-free peninsula: Kim : HindustanTimes.com: "North Korean leader Kim Jong Il told a visiting Chinese envoy that his country wants a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula, the two governments said.
Kim expressed hope that six-nation nuclear talks could be an important platform for realizing that goal, the two governments said in state media reports. A new round of talks -- involving the two Koreas, the United States, China, Russia and Japan -- is expected to begin in Beijing the week of July 25.
Kim made his remarks to Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan, who was visiting the North as President Hu Jintao's personal representative.
Kim said 'the denuclearisations of the Korean Peninsula was the behest of President Kim Il Sung,' his late father and the North's long time former leader, the North's Korean Central News Agency reported. According to the report, Kim said it was Pyongyang's 'consistent stand to seek a negotiated peaceful solution of the nuclear issue.'"
Kim expressed hope that six-nation nuclear talks could be an important platform for realizing that goal, the two governments said in state media reports. A new round of talks -- involving the two Koreas, the United States, China, Russia and Japan -- is expected to begin in Beijing the week of July 25.
Kim made his remarks to Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan, who was visiting the North as President Hu Jintao's personal representative.
Kim said 'the denuclearisations of the Korean Peninsula was the behest of President Kim Il Sung,' his late father and the North's long time former leader, the North's Korean Central News Agency reported. According to the report, Kim said it was Pyongyang's 'consistent stand to seek a negotiated peaceful solution of the nuclear issue.'"
13.7.05
Ankle bracelets test DUI offenders' sweat for alcohol
Ankle bracelets test DUI offenders' sweat for alcohol: "RIVERSIDE, Calif. - One Southern California community is going high-tech to track convicted drunk drivers.
Riverside County is now strapping special ankle bracelets and GPS wristwatches on drunken drivers serving probation. The ankle bracelets test human sweat for alcohol, while the GPS watches track the offender's location."
Riverside County is now strapping special ankle bracelets and GPS wristwatches on drunken drivers serving probation. The ankle bracelets test human sweat for alcohol, while the GPS watches track the offender's location."
Independent Online Edition > Media : app2
Independent Online Edition > Media : app2: "The BBC has been lambasted by classical music labels for making all nine of Beethoven's symphonies available for free download over the Internet.
This week the BBC will announce there have been more than a million downloads of the symphonies during the month-long scheme. But the initiative has infuriated the bosses of leading classical record companies who argue the offer undermines the value of music and that any further offers would be unfair competition."
This week the BBC will announce there have been more than a million downloads of the symphonies during the month-long scheme. But the initiative has infuriated the bosses of leading classical record companies who argue the offer undermines the value of music and that any further offers would be unfair competition."
11.7.05
LancasterOnline.com: 450 Sheep Jump to Their Deaths in Turkey
LancasterOnline.com: 450 Sheep Jump to Their Deaths in Turkey: "ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) - First one sheep jumped to its death. Then stunned Turkish shepherds, who had left the herd to graze while they had breakfast, watched as nearly 1,500 others followed, each leaping off the same cliff, Turkish media reported."
The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald: "A New Zealander working for Reuters in London says two colleagues witnessed the unconfirmed shooting by police of two apparent suicide bombers outside the HSBC tower at Canary Wharf in London.
The New Zealander, who did not want to be named, said the killing of the two men wearing bombs happened at 10.30am on Thursday (London time). "
The New Zealander, who did not want to be named, said the killing of the two men wearing bombs happened at 10.30am on Thursday (London time). "
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