Food crunch opens doors to bioengineered crops
KUNMING, China - Zeng Yawen's outdoor laboratory in the terraced hills of southern China is a trove of genetic potential -- rice that thrives in unusually cool temperatures, high altitudes or in dry soil; rice rich in calcium, vitamins or iron.
Nations:China Philippines India Argentina Brazil Switzerland People:Wen Jiabao Activities:Global Food Crisis
2008-11-30
World markets slump as Nikkei hits 26-year low
LONDON - European stock markets fell heavily Monday after the Nikkei index in Japan closed at its lowest in 26 years as the financial crisis raised recession fears and drove up the yen, piling the pressure on the country's exporters.
Nations:South Korea Ukraine Philippines Hungary Activities:Global Financial Crisis Hong Kong Markets Japanese Markets Chinese Markets Source:(AP)
2008-10-27
Stocks, oil, gold tank on growing recession fears
NEW YORK - Stock markets around the world plummeted Friday and oil prices plunged to their lowest in more than a year. Even gold, the traditional safe haven in times of panic, fell sharply.
Nations:India Philippines Thailand People:Alan Greenspan Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis U.S. Markets
2008-10-24
China threatens to "out" tainted milk offenders
China has stepped up scrutiny of milk production, tightened dairy controls and threatened to "out" offenders amid a widening health scandal, state media said Friday.
Nations:Philippines Activities:2008 China Milk Scandal Source:(Reuters)
2008-10-12
European markets plunge again; Nikkei plummets
European stock markets slumped in early trading Friday following massive sell-offs on Wall Street and Asia as lending rates between banks continue to rise despite this week's efforts by central banks to break the logjam in credit markets.
Nations:Japan India Russia Germany Philippines France Activities:Global Financial Crisis Japanese Markets European Markets Source:(AP)
2008-10-10
China: 'Out of control' dairy system led to abuse
BEIJING - China's agriculture minister acknowledged Tuesday that the country's milk-gathering system was "out of control" and led to abuses that put contaminated dairy products in stores across Asia, sickening nearly 53,000 babies and killing four.
Nations:Hong Kong Philippines Japan Malaysia Activities:2008 China Milk Scandal Source:(AP)
2008-09-23
13,000 children hospitalised in China milk scare
BEIJING (AFP) - China said nearly 13,000 children were in hospital Sunday after drinking toxic milk powder in a dramatic escalation of Beijing's latest safety scandal.
Nations:Tanzania Philippines New Zealand Malaysia People:Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 China Milk Scandal Source:(AFP)
2008-09-21
China milk scandal claims victim outside mainland
BEIJING - A Hong Kong toddler has developed a kidney stone after drinking Chinese milk -- the first reported victim outside the mainland affected by a widening scandal over a toxic chemical found in baby formula and other Chinese dairy products.
Nations:Hong Kong New Zealand Philippines Japan China Malaysia People:Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 China Milk Scandal Source:(AP)
2008-09-21
Host China wins gold medal race; US first overall
BEIJING - China proved an acquisitive first-time Olympic host, topping the gold-medal chart with one of the most dominating and diverse performances ever. The United States, Britain and an array of small nations also had reasons to celebrate.
Nations:Russia Germany Afghanistan Jamaica Tunisia Pakistan People:Michael Phelps Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AP)
2008-08-24
Stars come out for MTV Asia Awards
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - The Pussycat Dolls and British pop sensation Leona Lewis added a bit of glamour and sex appeal to MTV's Asia Awards show on Saturday, which showcased the best in global and regional music.
Nations:Malaysia Philippines South Korea Singapore Thailand People:Li Yuchun Andy Lau Source:(AFP)
2008-08-02
Experts study whether oxygen tank exploded on jet
MANILA, Philippines - Australian investigators are focusing on the possibility that an oxygen cylinder could have exploded mid-flight on a Qantas jumbo jet that made an emergency landing in the Philippines with a giant hole in its fuselage, officials said Sunday.
Nations:Philippines Australia Source:(AP)
2008-07-27
Dog meat off the menu during Beijing Olympics
BEIJING - Canine cuisine is being sent to the doghouse during next month's Beijing Olympic Games.
Nations:China South Korea Philippines Source:(Xinhua)
2008-07-11
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