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China clouded in cigarette smoke
When I first came to China 39 years ago, airlines distributed cigarettes free of charge during flights. Hotel rooms were invariably furnished with free packs of... Read more »
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Australia floods: Fears worsen for Brisbane
Up to 20,000 homes are now at risk in Brisbane, the Queensland state premier has said, as deadly floodwaters surge towards Australia’s third-largest city. Central... Read more »
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World Bank chief lauds India’s growth
World Bank President Robert Zoellick starts a four-day visit to India Monday where he is expected to laud the efforts by the big emerging country on its growing... Read more »
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ARM says Microsoft needs it for mobile
Microsoft’s plan to make Windows compatible with ARM Holdings chip designs will help the software giant establish a major presence in smartphones and tablets,... Read more »
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World Bank chief lauds India’s growth
World Bank President Robert Zoellick starts a four-day visit to India Monday where he is expected to laud the efforts by the big emerging country on its growing... Read more »
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IPL auction, Day 2: Marsh goes to Pune, Kochi bag Owais Shah
Young Aussie batsman Mitchell Marsh was bought by Pune Warriors, coached by dad Jeff, for $290,000 as Kochi IPL bought English batsman Owais Shah for $200,000 on... Read more »
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Michael Jackson’s doctor to be tried for manslaughter
A judge has ordered the personal doctor of Michael Jackson to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter. Judge Michael Pastor gave the ruling against Dr Conrad Murray... Read more »
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Michael Jackson’s doctor to be tried for manslaughter
A judge has ordered the personal doctor of Michael Jackson to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter. Judge Michael Pastor gave the ruling against Dr Conrad Murray... Read more »
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In women’s tears, a chemical that says, ‘Not tonight, dear’
When we cry, we may be doing more than expressing emotion. Our tears, according to striking new research, may be sending chemical signals that influence the behavior... Read more »
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Michael Jackson’s doctor to be tried for manslaughter
A judge has ordered the personal doctor of Michael Jackson to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter. Judge Michael Pastor gave the ruling against Dr Conrad Murray... Read more »
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Australia floods: Fears worsen for Brisbane
Up to 20,000 homes are now at risk in Brisbane, the Queensland state premier has said, as deadly floodwaters surge towards Australia’s third-largest city. Central... Read more »