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New Microsoft phones aim at young consumers

BEIJING, April 13 — Microsoft on Monday unveiled two new mobile phones dubbed “Kin One” and “Kin Two,” aiming at young consumers who emphasize social networking. Both the new Kin phones have touch screens, slide-out QWERTY keyboards and cameras, and … Continue reading

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Diet can cut risks of Alzheimer’s: study

BEIJING, April 13 — A certain diet rich in fish, fruit and nuts may sharply reduce the chance of developing Alzheimer’s, a new study suggested on Tuesday. The study, published in the online edition of the journal Archives of Neurology, … Continue reading

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Dubai court upholds British pair’s 1-month jail sentence over kiss

BEIJING, April 6 — A Dubai appeals court upheld a one-month jail sentence for a British pair kissing in public, according to media reports Tuesday. The court ruling came on Sunday, dismissing an appeal by Charlotte Adams, 25, and Ayman … Continue reading

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iPad smashing video becomes Internet hit

BEIJING, April 6 — A video of a group of teenagers smashing up a brand new iPad has become an immediate Internet sensation, just a few days after the new Apple tablet PC went on sale. The video posted on … Continue reading

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GM to install brake safety precaution on vehicles

BEIJING, April 6 — General Motors, the world’s second-biggest automaker, said on Monday that it plans to install a new brake safety measure to prevent unintended acceleration in passenger vehicles worldwide by 2012. According to a statement issued Monday, the … Continue reading

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WHO to focus on urbanization on World Health Day

BEIJING, April 6 — The World Health Organization (WHO) will launch a major campaign to focus on urbanization and health on World Health Day, which is to be observed on Wednesday. The campaign, engaging 1,000 cities across the world in … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin to host travel show in Discovery

BEIJING, March 25 — Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor in the U.S., will show audiences around Alaska in a new Discovery Channel series, according to media reports Thursday. She will star in role of tour guide in the new travel … Continue reading

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Fugitive found running chapel after 38 years

BEIJING, March 25 — A convicted murderer sentenced to be executed for killing a man in 1951 has been found running a wedding chapel in Arizona, in the U.S., 38 years after he skipped out on parole, The Associated Press reported … Continue reading

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Researchers to make mosquitoes “flying vaccinators”

BEIJING, March 25 — A new study conducted by Japanese researchers have shown promise for turning the blood-sucking mosquitoes into “flying vaccinators” by modifying the insects’ genes, AFP reported Thursday. Scientists at Jichi Medical University in Tokyo said that one … Continue reading

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German Pavilion to present solutions to pressing urban problems: Expo 2010 German commissioner

By Wang Guanqun BEIJING, March 23 — The German Pavilion in the forthcoming 2010 World Expo Shanghai will present solutions devised by German industries and institutions to today’s most pressing urban problems, said Dietmar Schmitz, Commissioner General of the German … Continue reading

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