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U.S. women's freestyle wrestlers headed to Beijing for training camp with Chinese

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:46:21 GMT

Sixteen of the best women's freestyle wrestlers in the United States are headed to Beijing, China for a 10-day training camp with the National Team from China.
Source: United States Olympic Committee

Hundreds Of China Workers Clash Over Factory Site

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:40:55 GMT

Source: New York Times BEIJING (Reuters) - Twenty-six people were wounded when more than 300 Chinese workers battling for control of a factory site in Guangdong province clashed with explosives, rocks and steel pipes, state media said on Friday.
Source: Democratic Underground

Hot or Not: Jermaine Jackson

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:38:58 GMT

The Jacksons were out en masse this week to celebrate the premiere of 'The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty' on A&E. Family "spokesperson" Jermaine Jackson hit the Red Carpet in 'all black everything.' Including his hair.
Source: Black Voices | Blogs

China Syndrome-II: Lock & load, fall & rise

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:35:06 GMT

In 2007, unsustainable levels of debt in many economies triggered a near collapse of the global banking system that, in turn, triggered a major slowdown in growth.
Source: DNA India

Top 10 places to enjoy a cup of tea

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:29:31 GMT

SINGAPORE - Fancy a cuppa? From highbrow salons to highland plantations, the world's best places to have tea. 1. London, England Ladies, don your gowns; gents, start pressing your ties.
Source: MSNBC

Tim Ferriss: Top 3 Travel Spots: Tim Ferriss And Kevin Rose's Picks

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:09:33 GMT

Tim Ferriss is author of the In this episode, filmed on the roof of the Yin Bar in Beijing, Kevin Rose and I (and a little bit of Glenn McElhose) discuss our top 3 favorite travel spots.
Source: Huffington Post

Mixed-doubles tennis replaces cycling’s top event

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:08:24 GMT

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic leaders made two roster changes yesterday for the 2012 London Games: Track cycling’s signature endurance race is out and tennis mixed doubles is in.
Source: Columbia Tribune

China’s new strategy for improving health in Africa

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:05:16 GMT

December 10, 2009, Beijing - A group of senior officials from China, Africa, and from international organizations involved in health assistance in Africa met in Beijing on December 4-5, 2009 to review China's health assistance to Africa and to discuss...
Source: Pambazuka

Quoted in 'China to stage first gay pageant'

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:43:40 GMT

said in Webindia123:

The Mr Gay China pageant will take place on January 15 at a club in Beijing, ahead of the Mr Gay World competition in Norway in February

Photo from Getty Images

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:12:01 GMT

BEIJING - NOVEMBER 04: EDITORS NOTE: A TILT SHIFT LENS HAS BEEN USED IN THE CREATION OF THIS IMAGE Britain's Jenson Button (White) and USA's Tanner Foust (Red) take part in the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 at Beijing National Stadium on November 4, 2...

Photo from Getty Images

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:08:45 GMT

BEIJING - NOVEMBER 04: Seven-time world F1 champion Michael Schumacher (L) and the highest scoring British driver in F1 history David Coulthard arrive on the final day of the Race of Champions Beijing 2009 at Beijing National Stadium on November 4, 200...

Quoted in 'Disabled Chinese artists hope to present Israelis with marvelous performances'

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:58:26 GMT

Beijing said in Xinhua:

Music is both my teacher and my loyal friend. I dream of being a little bird, flying in the sky of music ... This time, the little bird, along with its music, flies to Israel.

'Beijing Welcomes You' music track for 2008 Olympics

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:49:15 GMT