In ideological crackdown, China vows to eradicate Western values at universities
Beijing and Hong Kong authorities blamed ���foreign forces��� for recent student-led demonstrations in Hong Kong calling for greater democracy in the former British colony, although no evidence has been cited. China has tightened controls on academics.
Asia-Pacific news summary at 0615 GMT, March 19
SINGAPORE -- Singapores former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew still remained critically ill in the intensive care unit (ICU), the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) said on Thursday. Lees worsening condition was announced on Tuesday, when the PMO said he had .
Zhou Yongkang: From apex of power to caged tiger in China
During his reign before retiring in 2012, as worsening income inequality and official corruption fueled mass discontent nationwide, Zhou oversaw the domestic security budget swell to surpass that of the two million-strong Chinese military -- the world.
Stampede at Shanghai New Years celebration kills 35
New Years festivities in Chinas most populous city were cut short Wednesday after a stampede left at least 35 people dead and dozens injured. Posts on Twitter and Chinas Weibo social network described a chaotic scene and rescue efforts along the .
China cracks down on environmental crimes
The official Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday that environmental agencies also penalized about 190,000 enterprises for violating environmental laws over the past two years. In total, Xinhua said, Chinese authorities have investigated and handed down .
Singapore former PM Lee Kuan Yews condition has worsened
SINGAPORE, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Singapores former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yews condition has worsened, the Prime Minsiters Office (PMO) said Saturday in its latest press release. Lee, 91, has been in hospital since Feb. 5 with severe pneumonia.
Condition of Singapores Lee Kuan Yew worsens ��� govt
In this file photo, Former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew speaks in Singapore 20 March 2013. Stephen Morrision/EPA. SINGAPORE (2nd UPDATE) ��� The health of independent Singapores founding father Lee Kuan Yew has��.
China cult pair executed for McDonalds killing: court
Followers of Quannengshen, whose name can be translated as Church of Almighty God, believe that Jesus has been reincarnated as a Chinese woman. They refer to the ruling Communist Party as the great red dragon. On its website -- where one section is .
1st LD: Singapores Lee Kuan Yews condition worsens
SINGAPORE, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Singapores former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yews condition has worsened due to an infection and he is on antibiotics, according to a statement by Singapores Prime Ministers Office (PMO) on Tuesday. The PMO .
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Former Singapore leader Lee Kuan Yews condition worsens. SINGAPORE (Reuters) ��� The condition of Singapores first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, has worsened, the prime ministers office said on Saturday. Posted on��.
Asia-Pacific news summary at 0600 GMT, March 18
The quake struck at 05:12 a.m. Jakarta time (22:12 GMT Tuesday) and the epicenter, with a depth of 10 km under seabed, was determined some 115 km northwest of Halmahera Barat regency, an official of the agency told Xinhua over the phone. (Indonesia.
Singapores Lee Kuan Yews condition worsens
SINGAPORE, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Singapores former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yews condition has worsened due to an infection and he is on antibiotics, according to a statement by Singapores Prime Ministers Office (PMO) on Tuesday. The PMO .
China urges stronger safety measures after Shanghai stampede: Xinhua
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinas vice premier has urged authorities to strengthen safety measures after a New Years Eve stampede in Shanghai in which 36 people were killed, state news agency Xinhua reported. Chinas response to the tragedy has drawn .
Singapore former PM Lee Kuan Yews condition has.
Singapore former PM Lee Kuan Yews condition has worsened. Xinhua File photo taken on Aug. 6, 2013 shows Singapores former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew attending his new book launch at Singapores Istana.
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 0600 GMT, March 18
SINGAPORE -- Singapores former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew remains critically ill in the ICU and has deteriorated further, said the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) on Wednesday.. Singapores PMO said the condition of PM Lee has worsen on Tuesday.
China Focus: Enterprise closure amid industry slump
Hundreds of kilometers away, Guangdongs Dongguan City, dubbed the Factory of the World, has seen scores of big OEMs closed down by October 2014, according to official statistics. More are expected to go out of business by this years Spring Festival.
Chinese doctors punished for so-called surgery selfies
The Xian Bureau of Public Health has taken action for the photos taken in August this year, removing three top executives from administrative duties at the privately-run Fengcheng Hospital, reported Xinhua News Agency. The other staff pictured in the.
Samui Commando Crime Raids; Isis Attack Kills Scores; Krabi Divers Warned.
Samui Times The shooting took place around 7.20pm during the villages weekly walking street, hundreds of tourists were witness to the crime, authorities are gravely concerned that such acts will have a negative effect on tourism and are concerned.
21 dead, 1 still missing after boat sinks in Chinas Yangtze river: Reports
The boat, JMS Delta, was a Singapore-registered vessel made in China last October. China media quoted the provincial government as saying that the boat had been undergoing trials without notifying the authorities, and without first reporting the.