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 Hong Kong Standard
Olympics boycott a non-starter
After months of huffing and puffing, no one has blown China's Olympic house down. //--> James Rose Monday, July 21, 2008 ADVERTISEMENT After months of huffing and puffing, no one has blown China's... (photo: (AP Photo / Ahn Young-joon))
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 The Daily Telegraph
Olympics: Beijing's clean air claim challenged by scientists
By Richard Spencer in Beijing Last Updated: 5:05PM BST 20/07/2008 Leading scientists have challenged Beijing's claims to have defeated the city's notorious air pollution in time for the Olympics.... (photo: creative commons / )
Beijing Environment Olympics Photos Society |
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 News24
Taiwan flood death toll: 19
Taipei - Taiwanese officials say the death toll from flash floods triggered by Tropical Storm Kalmaegi has climbed to 19. The disaster relief centre says six other people... (photo: public domain)
Disasters Flood Nature Photos Society |
 Buffalo News
Elements: Tilapia cakes with cilantro
Everyone should eat more fish. Well, that's easy to say when you live next to an ocean, or can afford truly fresh fish. That's why my freezer is rarely without of a bag... (photo: Creative commons / ndrwfgg)
Environment Food Health Nutrition Photos |
 The Australian
Gap widens in two-speed economy as some speed up
A LEADING economic forecaster has warned that the gap between the resources states and the rest in our "two-speed'' economy will increase as non-commodity-based sectors... (photo: Public Domain / -)
Bank Economy Financial Money Photos |
 The Philippine Star
Local prices of steel bars continue to rise - DTI
The domestic prices of steel bars are still on the uptrend as the costs of raw materials continue to rise, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said over the... (photo: GFDL / Frank Vincentz )
Business Market Philippines Photos Trade |
 The Manila Times
Asian security talks to tackle N. Korea, Myanmar
SINGAPORE: Regional rogues North Korea and Myanmar will top the billing at Asia's main security forum this week, but the inflation crisis and disaster response have... (photo: AP Photo / )
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 International Herald Tribune
Beijing begins limiting car use and factory emissions
: With the Olympics less than three weeks away, Beijing began limiting car use and factory emissions Sunday in a drastic last-minute effort to clear its smog-choked... (photo: Creative commons / star5112)
Beijing Industry Photos Pollution Transport |
 The Daily Tribune
Beijing starts car ban amid clean air drive amid clean air drive
07/21/2008 BEIJING Beijing residents enjoyed the novelty of congestion-free streets Sunday as the city launched strict driving curbs to rein in its notorious air... (photo: WN/Patricia)
Beijing Emissions Olympics Photos Pollution |
 Austin American Statesman
Don't miss the city's sites on the way to the Olympics
BEIJING — It could have been a whirlwind tour of China. Two days here. One day there. Grabbing a glimpse of many regions that comprise a country that has become an... (photo: WN / Denise Yong)
Beijing China Ecology Environment Photos |
