| Chinese Premier takes questions from reporters Posted: 14 Mar 2015 11:01 PM PDT | Soon after the closing ceremony of NPC, Premier Li Keqiang briefed the media and took questions from domestic and international reporters. Topics in the hour-long press conference covered China's... | Views: 1 0 ratings | | Time: 01:52 | More in News & Politics |
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| Indian Prime Minister Modi visits Sri Lanka Posted: 14 Mar 2015 07:10 PM PDT | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Sri Lanka. His visit to the island nation is the first visit by an Indian leader in 28 years. Modi's visit to Sri Lanka not only aims to boost... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:04 | More in News & Politics |
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| Ex-president of Maldives sentenced to 13 years in prison Posted: 14 Mar 2015 07:07 PM PDT | A former president of the Maldives has been convicted on a terrorism charge and sentenced to 13 years in prison after a quick trial. Mohamed Nasheed, the country's first democratically elected... | Views: 1 0 ratings | | Time: 00:56 | More in News & Politics |
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| China’s Air Force deployed to monitor China-Myanmar border situation Posted: 14 Mar 2015 07:05 PM PDT | Chinese Air Force spokesman Shen Jinke says several batches of war planes have been deployed to step up air patrol along China-Myanmar border. “The Chinese Air Force had arranged several... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 00:37 | More in News & Politics |
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| 7 Killed including a baby in Serbian Military Helicopter Crash Posted: 14 Mar 2015 07:06 PM PDT | The Serbian government has declared Sunday, March 15 a day of mourning for the crashed Serbian military helicopter carrying a sick baby for treatment to a Belgrade hospital. Serbian Prime Minister... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 00:50 | More in News & Politics |
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| Iraqi militia and troops pause battle for Tikrit Posted: 14 Mar 2015 07:06 PM PDT | In Iraq, a military source says Shi'ite militiamen and troops have paused their operation to take full control of Tikrit from Islamic State militants. They're now waiting for reinforcements.... | Views: 15 0 ratings | | Time: 00:57 | More in News & Politics |
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| Vanuatu declares a state of emergency due to Cyclone Pam Posted: 14 Mar 2015 07:05 PM PDT | Vanuatu has declared a state of emergency after tropical Cyclone Pam had wreaked widespread devastation in the country, raising fears that dozens may have died in what may be one of the South... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 00:50 | More in News & Politics |
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| American prepares to appear on popular Chinese game show The Brain Posted: 14 Mar 2015 06:58 PM PDT | It's called “The Brain”, a popular Chinese reality game show in which competitors try to solve very difficult puzzles or challenges. Among the current contestants is a 20-year-old memory... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:22 | More in News & Politics |
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| Growing concern on sexual violence against women in India Posted: 14 Mar 2015 06:58 PM PDT | Groups have been protesting in the Indian capital of Delhi after a 74 year-old nun was gang-raped over the weekend by six men. The protests come at a time when there is growing concern about... | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:57 | More in News & Politics |
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| New media helps to reshape image of China’s officials? Posted: 14 Mar 2015 09:09 AM PDT | During the 'two sessions' meetings, television was still the primary medium of choice for people to stay abreast of the event, but new media also played an increasingly important role in... | Views: 13 2 ratings | | Time: 01:26 | More in News & Politics |
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| Japan hosts UN conference on reducing the risk of disasters Posted: 14 Mar 2015 06:46 AM PDT | On Saturday, Japan hosted a United Nations conference on reducing the risk of disasters. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed the conference, in which delegates are supposed to decide... | Views: 2 1 ratings | | Time: 01:00 | More in News & Politics |
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| China’s ambassador to Myanmar makes solemn representations after bomb accident Posted: 14 Mar 2015 06:46 AM PDT | China's ambassador to Myanmar, Yang Houlan, has had urgent meetings respectively with Myanmar's vice president, Sai Mauk Kham, and military chief, Min Aung Hlaing. Yang made solemn ... | Views: 11 1 ratings | | Time: 00:46 | More in News & Politics |
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| U.S. and South Korea wrapped up Key Resolve exercise Posted: 14 Mar 2015 07:37 AM PDT | South Korea and the United States have wrapped up one of their two large-scale annual military exercises, Key Resolve. The other, Foal Eagle, is set to continue until April 24th. Subscribe... | Views: 9 2 ratings | | Time: 01:03 | More in News & Politics |
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| Ukraine Crisis: EU extends sanctions against Russia Posted: 14 Mar 2015 09:41 AM PDT | The European Union has extended sanctions on a list of Ukrainian and Russian individuals and companies due to the crisis in Ukraine. Asset freezes and travel bans against 150 people and 37... | Views: 45 3 ratings | | Time: 00:35 | More in News & Politics |
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| China’s central bank advisor talks about reform of China’s economy Posted: 14 Mar 2015 02:58 PM PDT | China is restructuring its economy, but what should the local governments do to implement these changes? CCTVNEWS anchor Tian Wei sits down with Tsinghua University professor Qian Yingyi, who. | Views: 73 2 ratings | | Time: 02:21 | More in News & Politics |
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| India bans rape documentary Posted: 14 Mar 2015 02:58 PM PDT | A 2012 a gang rape continues to send shockwaves through Indian society. A BBC documentary on the case has now been banned in the country reigniting debate over cultural attitudes and legal... | Views: 48 4 ratings | | Time: 02:43 | More in News & Politics |
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| Debate: Is India confronting its rape problem? Posted: 14 Mar 2015 01:54 PM PDT | India bans a documentary on the country's rape problem. Was it a threat to public order? Would allowing the film be in the public's interest, and were there political reasons behind the ban?... | Views: 60 4 ratings | | Time: 16:00 | More in News & Politics |
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| Yao Ming: Changing sport in China Posted: 14 Mar 2015 12:23 AM PDT | Why do kids hate physical education but love sports? Chinese basketball icon Yao Ming thinks he knows the answer. Now retired from the game, he's a vocal advocate for sports education reform.... | Views: 1 1 ratings | | Time: 07:49 | More in News & Politics |
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| Yao Ming: Bring the winter games to Beijing Posted: 14 Mar 2015 12:27 AM PDT | Did you know basketball is a winter sport? Just ask Yao Ming, one of Beijing's Olympic ambassadors. The Chinese sports icon is doing his best to bring the winter games to Beijing. He shares... | Views: 0 1 ratings | | Time: 09:08 | More in News & Politics |
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| ‘Unbelievable destruction’ reported in the wake of tropical Cyclone Pam Posted: 14 Mar 2015 03:47 AM PDT | The Red Cross is reporting “unbelievable destruction” on the Pacific Island of Vanuatu, after winds of up to 250 kilometers per hour tore into the Pacific Island nation, driven by Cyclone... | Views: 143 2 ratings | | Time: 01:41 | More in News & Politics |
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