Moderate quake shakes China’s northwest, no injuries immediately reportedBEIJING — Chinese seismological authorities say a moderate earthquake registering a magnitude of 5.5 Sunday has struck China’s far western Xinjiang region. No injuries were immediately reported. SKorea accepts NKorea’s proposal for talks on joint factory parkSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has accepted North Korea’s proposal for talks on a joint factory park, setting up the first high-level dialogue between the two countries in a year, an official said Sunday. US admiral says joint anti-piracy efforts producing unprecedented cooperation with China navyBEIJING — Anti-piracy operations off Somalia are producing an unprecedented degree of cooperation, giving the American and Chinese navies a rare opportunity to work together after a recent high-profile confrontation, the chief of U.S. Naval Operations said Sunday. China to start building new panda breeding center after last year’s quake leveled old habitatBEIJING — China will break ground on a new panda breeding center next month to replace a world-famous preserve badly damaged in last year’s massive earthquake in southwestern Sichuan province, state media reported Sunday. SKorean leader calls for end of corruption as predecessor faces probe in bribery scandalSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea must do more to combat corruption, President Lee Myung-bak said Sunday as his predecessor faced an investigation over whether he received millions of dollars from a businessman while in office. Global Weather-CelsiusMinimum and maximum temperatures in Celsius, precipitation in centimeters and weather conditions as recorded for the previous day and forecast for the current and following day in each city as of 1900 GMT: Shanghai Auto Show a showdown for automakers zeroing in on world’s only major growth marketSHANGHAI — International automakers are converging on China’s commercial capital for a show that, once marginal, is now a key showcase — and battleground — for the world’s only major growing car market. Nouth Korea offers warning, dialogue to South Korea amid tensionsSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s military has warned South Korea to stay out of a U.S.-led initiative to stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction, while Seoul postponed plans to announce its participation after a surprise offer of dialogue by Pyongyang. Edmilson leads Urawa past Kyoto in J-League first divisionSAITAMA, Japan — Edmilson scored early in the first half Saturday to lead the Urawa Reds to a 1-0 win over Kyoto Sanga in the J-League’s first division. Ex-President George W. Bush jokes about dog walking, discusses financial crisisBOAO, China — Former President George W. Bush cracked jokes about how he scoops up after his dog on neighborhood walks and then turned to more serious subjects like terrorism and the financial crisis Saturday during his first overseas trip since leaving office. Montgomerie blames lack of golf etiquette among spectators for outbursts at China OpenBEIJING — Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said Saturday that his latest outbursts at a photographer and a TV cameraman at the China Open were the result of a lack of understanding of the etiquette of golf among some followers of the game in the Far East. Negotiator: Taiwan to discuss partial free trade agreement with ChinaTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan will discuss a partial free trade agreement with China and sign pacts to enhance economic cooperation during high-level talks in late April, negotiators said Saturday. South Korean prosecutors to question former president in bribery scandalSEOUL, South Korea — South Korean prosecutors will question former President Roh Moo-hyun about whether he received millions of dollars from a businessman while in office, an official said Saturday. Zhang, Flatt solid as US wins World Team Trophy figure skatingTOKYO — Caroline Zhang and Rachael Flatt put in strong performances to help the United States win the figure skating World Team Trophy on Saturday. South Korea studying North Korea’s proposal for talks amid tensionsSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said Saturday it is reviewing a North Korean proposal for talks on a troubled joint industrial complex where the North is holding a South Korean man, amid rising tensions over the North’s recent rocket launch and its expulsion of nuclear monitors. Finch shoots a 68 to take third-round lead at China OpenFinch takes third-round lead at China Open BEIJING — England’s Richard Finch shot a sizzling six-under-par 66 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Volvo China Open. Brawn dominance eroded, qualify fourth and fifth for Chinese F1 GPBrawn dominance eroded in China SHANGHAI — Fears some rivals had of Brawn GP running away with the 2009 Formula One championships were eased Saturday as the title-leading team qualified only fourth and fifth for Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix. Reports: South Korean prosecutors to question former president in bribery scandalReports: SKorean prosecutors to quiz ex-president SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean prosecutors will question former President Roh Moo-hyun about whether he received millions of dollars from a businessman while in office, news reports said Saturday. US envoy: Pakistan aid surpassed expectations but more needed to fight terrorismUS envoy: Pakistan aid beats hopes but more needed TOKYO — A day after international donors pledged more than $5 billion to Pakistan, U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke said Saturday that the aid exceeded expectations but far more is needed to strengthen the country’s economy and fight terrorism. A list of nominees for the 28th Hong Kong Film AwardsNominees for the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards HONG KONG — Nominees in major categories for the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards. The winners will be announced Sunday. Jackie Chan says Chinese people ‘need to be controlled’BOAO, China — Action star Jackie Chan said Saturday he’s not sure if a free society is a good thing for China and that he’s starting to think “we Chinese need to be controlled.” John Woo, Bruce Lee kung fu master biopic vie for Hong Kong Film AwardsJohn Woo, Bruce Lee master biopic up for HK awards HONG KONG — John Woo’s Chinese historical epic, a biopic of Bruce Lee’s kung fu master and a documentary-like look at a working-class neighborhood are the top contenders at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday. Red Bull’s Vettel takes pole position for Chinese F1 GPVettel takes pole for Chinese GP SHANGHAI — Sebastian Vettel secured pole position Saturday for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, delivering the first pole ever for the Red Bull team and the second of the young German’s career. Weather forecast for the Asia-Pacific regionTropical Depression Chan-Hom is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm as it moves through the South China Sea. The system’s slow progression will keep it to the southeast of Nha Trang, Vietnam before it advances northeastward toward the Philippines. The storm is not expected to make landfall. 18 people dead after explosives catch fire at coal mine in central China18 people dead in coal mine explosion in China BEIJING — China’s state television says 18 people have died and six are injured after three-story warehouse blew up at a coal mine in central China. China’s premier says stimulus working, Chinese economy is better than expectedChina’s premier says economy better than expected BOAO, China — China’s Premier Wen Jiabao said Saturday that the country’s stimulus package is working and the economy is “better than expected.” China’s premier says economy is better than expectedChina’s premier sees positive changes in economy BOAO, China — China’s Premier Wen Jiabao says the country’s stimulus package is starting to pay off and positive changes have taken place in the economy. South Korea says North Korea has proposed meeting on joint industrial complexNKorea proposes meeting on joint factory park SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says that North Korea has proposed a meeting on a joint factory park in the North next week. |
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