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20:10:47 10/10/12
Senior Chinese Officials Skips IMF and World Bank Meetings in Japan
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Senior Chinese Officials Skips IMF and World Bank Meetings in Japan
The IMF and World Bank are having their annual meetings in Tokyo today but a few faces were missing from the expected line up. The governor of China's Central Bank, Zhou Xiaochuan, and China's Finance Minister, Xie Xuren, will not be in attendance. In their place will be Yi Gang, Vice Head of the People's Bank of China and Vice Finance Minister, Zhu Guangyao. It's not customary for lower level officials to lead a delegation to meetings of such international importance, but according to the Chinese regime, the senior officials were unavailable. The official reason for the last minute change has been blamed on a scheduling conflict. But Chinese state media has linked the Chinese regime's islands dispute with Japan to the delegation swap. There is also speculation that the officials wanted to stay in China ahead of the leadership transition on November 8th%mdashthe preparation for which has consumed the Communist leaders in recent months. Japan's Finance Minister Koriki Jojima said it is regrettable the senior Chinese officials could not attend. He suggests the political snub only hurts the Chinese regime itself. [Koriki Jojima, Japanese Finance Minister]: "As was noted in the question, I was told that Finance Minister Xie and Central bank Governor Zhou would not be attending. As the Tokyo meetings are very important meetings, having a country's representatives not participate is very regrettable." Jojima ended on a positive note, saying that at least China did not pull out ... From: NTDTV Views: 13 2 ratings Time: 02:05 More in News & Politics
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20:06:32 10/10/12
Chinese Art Auction Doubles Pre-Sale Estimates
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Chinese Art Auction Doubles Pre-Sale Estimates
Fine Chinese paintings and calligraphy pieces fetched 53.2 million US dollars at Sotheby's Hong Kong autumn sale on Monday, more than doubling the pre-sale estimate of about 21.8 million US dollars. Out of the total 324 pieces put on auction, 315 were sold. The top two buys were Zhang Daqian's piece Swiss Peaks; Calligraphy in Xingshu done in 1968 estimated to be worth one to 1.5 million US dollars, and Fu Baoshi's Lady at the Pavilion painted in 1945 which was estimated to be worth 770000 to one million US dollars. Each painting fetched three million US dollars. Zhang Daqian (1899 - 1983) and Fu Baoshi (1904-1965) are among the best-known Chinese artists of the twentieth century. Sotheby's five-day autumn sale series in Hong Kong concluded on Tuesday, presenting more than 3600 lots. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 0 2 ratings Time: 01:11 More in News & Politics
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19:56:41 10/10/12
Chinese Activist Urges Bo Xilai's Eldest Son to Leave China
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Chinese Activist Urges Bo Xilai's Eldest Son to Leave China
Chinese democracy activist Tang Baiqiao has urged the first-born son of disgraced official Bo Xilai to leave China, saying he may be in danger there. Tang, a student leader during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, developed an unlikely friendship with Li Wangzhi when they attended Columbia University between 2001 and 2003. Li was born to Bo Xilai and his ex-wife Li Danyu, and has been living in China, after working for Citigroup in the United States. In an interview with New York Times last week, Li Danyu recounted Bo Xilai accusing their son of plotting to kill Gu Kaiai%mdashBo Xilai's current wife who's now serving a commuted life sentence for the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood. Earlier this year there were unconfirmed reports that Bo Xilia had put Li Wangzhi under house arrest late last year. In April, Li gave an interview with Bloomberg saying he was in China, but was not under detention. Still, Tang Baiqiao says given the complex factional infighting within the Communist leadership, his former classmate may be in danger. Now living in the US, Tang is urging Li to leave China. [Tang Baiqiao, Chinese Democracy Activist] "From my understanding of the Communist Party's power struggle, and its current situation, these two factors give me the feeling that Li will not do well in China, so I've decided to urge him to leave after some careful thought." In his April interview with Bloomberg, Li Wangzhi said he had not seen Bo Xilai for five years. Li took up his ... From: NTDTV Views: 17 2 ratings Time: 01:44 More in News & Politics
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19:44:08 10/10/12
Chinese Migrant Worker's Hilarious Petition Goes Viral
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Chinese Migrant Worker's Hilarious Petition Goes Viral
It's an unbelievable piece of satire in a country known for iron-fisted censorship and harsh handling of petitioners. Miao Cuihua, most likely a pseudonym, is doing what countless other migrant workers have done in the past%mdashprotest against unpaid wages. But she's skipped the queue at the petition office. Instead, Miao has created a video that not only demands she receives her quote, "blood and sweat money," but also mocks the Chinese regime's propaganda machine%mdashand it's gone viral. Above her reads "Migrant Worker Unpaid Salary News Conference" Her rambling rhetoric that follows could be lifted from any of China's scripted foreign ministry briefings. [Miao Cuihua, Unpaid Wages News Agency]: "We are regretted to hear that the official of the Bureau of Civil Affairs said 'I represent the government. When I say not to give you money, you won't get money. What can you do? We propose to peacefully, reasonably, and legally request payment. Harmony is precious. Society stability is the priority. So never appeal illegally.'" The language she uses is typical of China's well-educated elite, not a migrant worker who mixes concrete for a living. Her video has been online since May, but in the past few days it's exploded. [Xie Liusheng, Shenzhen City Rights Activist for Migrant Workers]: "It is very interesting. It satirizes the government's corruption from another angle." [Chen Yongmiao, Beijing-based political commentator]: "In China, if those migrant workers don't use this kind of ... From: NTDTV Views: 23 2 ratings Time: 02:02 More in News & Politics
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19:41:46 10/10/12
One Pussy Riot Member Released
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One Pussy Riot Member Released
One Pussy Riot member freed on appeal by a Russian court, two others have their sentences upheld. Full Story: A Moscow court has freed one member of the punk band Pussy Riot on appeal on Wednesday, but the sentences for two others were upheld. The three were convicted of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred. Cheers were heard when the Moscow city court announced the suspension of 30-year-old Yekaterina Samusevih's sentence. However, Nadezhda Tokonnikova, 22, and Maria Alyokhina, 24, had their two-year prison sentences upheld. The three were jailed in August for staging an anti-government protest at Moscow's main cathedral. Samutsevich's lawyer argued that her client had been thrown out of the cathedral before it took place. During the appeal hearing, the women had said their actions were political and not meant to offend the faithful. They said that the convictions had discredited the justice system. Family members and other defense lawyers expressed joy over Samutsevich's release, but felt the others should have been as well. This case had sparked widespread international outcry, with many governments condemning the sentences. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev had suggested that suspended sentences would have been punishment enough. However, President Vladimir Putin defended the sentences last week as just. Defense lawyers said that they would continue the appeal process. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on ... From: NTDTV Views: 10 0 ratings Time: 01:28 More in News & Politics
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15:54:58 10/10/12
Rihanna Tops Nominations, Lady Gaga Honored In Iceland
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Rihanna Tops Nominations, Lady Gaga Honored In Iceland
R%B star Rihanna and rapper Nicki Minaj led nominations for the American Music Awards with four apiece on Tuesday, edging out stiff competition from pop sensations Justin Bieber and One Direction. Rihanna, 24, was nominated in the top category - artist of the year - where she will compete with Bieber, Katy Perry, pop-rockers Maroon 5 and Canadian rapper Drake. Minaj scored two nods for her album "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded." Bieber landed three nominations this year. The American Music Awards will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and will be broadcast live from Los Angeles on November 18. The surviving members of British rock band Led Zeppelin and son of late drummer John Bonham arrived in New York on Tuesday to talk to the press ahead of their US premiere of their concert film "Celebration Day." The group reunited five years ago at London's O2 Arena to pay tribute to Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records which signed Led Zeppelin in 1968. It was one of the few times the band performed together since breaking up following the death of drummer Bonham in 1980. Pete Townshend is defining just 'who' he is in a new autobiography he is calling the most truthful thing he has ever done. Townshend is best known as the lead guitarist for the rock band "The Who" and was named one of the greatest guitar players of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. In the book, the 67-year-old tackles issues ranging from life on the road, alcoholism and his admission of ... From: NTDTV Views: 73 2 ratings Time: 01:51 More in Entertainment
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15:48:48 10/10/12
NATO Vows to Protect Turkey If Affected by Syria Conflict
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NATO Vows to Protect Turkey If Affected by Syria Conflict
NATO's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says the alliance has plans ready to protect Turkey from an attack from Syria, but urges world leaders to find a political solution for the Syrian conflict. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 93 14 ratings Time: 01:25 More in News & Politics
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14:16:17 10/10/12
Rare Footage of Baby Tapir
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Rare Footage of Baby Tapir
A rare baby tapir has been born in Israel's Ramat Gan Safari Park... Full Story: The birth of this baby tapir came as a total surprise to zookeepers at Israel's Ramat Gan Safari. Trainer Gali Burkovich says the zoo has been trying to breed the endangered species. And she noted that baby and mom are doing just fine. [Gali Burkovich, Zoo Trainer] "He's very healthy. He weighs five kilos. He's following her. He's nursing. It makes us all very proud and hopeful that we can continue breeding these endangered animals successfully." The successful breed came just 12 months after his parents gave birth to a female baby tapir named Papaya.He is the first male tapir to be born in the safari. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 114 7 ratings Time: 00:45 More in Pets & Animals
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14:01:26 10/10/12
British Teenager Drinks Cocktail Made With Liquid Nitrogen
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British Teenager Drinks Cocktail Made With Liquid Nitrogen
British surgeons remove a teenager's stomach to save her life after she drank a cocktail made with liquid nitrogen. Full Story: British surgeons have removed a teenager's stomach to save her life after she drank a cocktail made with liquid nitrogen. The 18-year-old woman, named by newspapers as Gaby Scanlon, drank the cocktail during a night out with friends on Thursday. After suffering breathlessness and gastric pain, she was rushed to hospital in the city of Lancaster, where she was diagnosed with a perforated stomach. Normally the liquid nitrogen should burn off the drink, but in this case it did not happen. [Professor Shaun Fisher, Lancaster University] "It's very surprising that there are no regulations for selling liquid nitrogen like that. It's quite shocking." Gastroenterologist Colin Harris said that in spite of her operation, the woman should be able to live a relatively normal life. [Dr. Colin Harris, Gastroenterologist]: "She should be able to live a relatively normal life. She'll have to eat smaller meals more frequently, perhaps have to take some nutritional supplements. But she should be able to live a relatively normal life." For now, Gaby Scanlon remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition and police have launched an investigation into the incident. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 72 9 ratings Time: 00:59 More in News & Politics
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13:07:29 10/10/12
Skydive From Space Postponed
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Skydive From Space Postponed
The attempt to set a new world record by skydiving from space has been postponed due to strong winds. Full Story: Felix Baumgartner will have to wait another day or so before breaking a world sky diving record. The 43 year old "Fearless Felix" had planned to jump from an altitude of 120000 feet -- but technicians said strong winds would have prevented his ultra thin balloon from functioning. [Felix Baumgartner, Skydiver] "And that was a total disappointment, honestly. But as long as we have a spare balloon, and as long as we have more launch opportunities, I'm good." [Art Thompson, Technical Project Director] "The reality is that we have a person's life at stake, and so our primary concern is making sure that we're launching in the best conditions possible to be able to get him into the air." Baumgartner wants to break the current record for highest-altitude freefall of more than 102000 feet. If successful he would be the first parachutist to break the sound barrier. A Red Bull Stratos team spokesperson said the earliest next launch attempt would be Thursday. For more news and videos visit ☛ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 32 1 ratings Time: 00:58 More in News & Politics
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12:58:34 10/10/12
Radical Islamist Abu-Hamza Pleads Not Guilty
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Radical Islamist Abu-Hamza Pleads Not Guilty
Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza, extradited to the US from Britain, pleads not guilty to terrorism charges. Full Story: A day in court for Islamist cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri. On Tuesday he pleaded not guilty on terrorism charges. The Egyptian-born preacher, who is missing both his hands and an eye, could face up to life in prison if convicted on the charges. The 54 year old Hamza is accused of participating in an 1998 hostage-taking in Yemen that resulted in the deaths of three Britons and an Australian. He is also charged with providing material support to al Qaeda by trying to set up a training camp in Oregon and with attempting to organize support for the Taliban in Afghanistan. A trial date has been set for August 26, 2013. For more news and videos visit ☛ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 52 0 ratings Time: 00:52 More in News & Politics
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12:49:17 10/10/12
Pakistanis Pray For Girl Shot By Taliban
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Pakistanis Pray For Girl Shot By Taliban
Residents and school students pray for the speedy recovery of a girl attacked by the Taliban for speaking out against them. Full Story: Newspapers across Pakistan are splashed with headlines Wednesday denouncing the shooting of 14 year girl-- targeted by the Taliban for speaking out against them. On her way home from school Tuesday Malala Yousufzai was shot twice-- once in the head, once in the neck. Doctors removed one of the bullets that was lodged near her spinal cord and say she's in critical condition at a military hospital. Officials around the world have condemned the incident-- residents say they are shocked. [Abdullah Saedd, Shopkeeper] "I think it's a proof of brutality. This is not an attack on Malala but the entire daughters of this nation." Students in Peshawar, about the same age as Yousufzai, began their day with a prayer for her speedy recovery. She is like a sister to us this girl says and i hope other students can benefit from her enlightening thoughts. A spokesperson for the Taliban said the attack on Yousufzai was justified because she was promoting pro-western culture. For more news and videos visit ☛ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 61 5 ratings Time: 01:06 More in News & Politics
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09:17:45 10/10/12
Snakes, what's there to fear?
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Snakes, what's there to fear?
For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me Many of the world's population fear snakes. In fact, ophidiophobia, fear of snakes is one of the most common phobias. Jill Zimmerman of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia became interested in snakes after finding a big python on her front deck and contacting a snake catcher. Interview: [Jill Zimmerman, Volunteer Wildlife Carer, Wild Spirit]: "I realised through the teachings from him that they are very misunderstood. So now I choose to teach people and spread the knowledge and my experience with snakes." A wildlife carer for over 20 years, Jill realized injuries to snakes were usually the result of people's ignorance. Interview: [Jill Zimmerman, Volunteer Wildlife Carer, Wild Spirit]: "Unfortunately because of their fear or misunderstanding of snakes, lack of knowledge, most of the injuries are from people trying to kill them or to hurt them." Jill founded Wild Spirit through which she educates and raises awareness of snakes' role in our environment. Interview: [Jill Zimmerman, Volunteer Wildlife Carer, Wild Spirit]: "The reason Wild Spirit came to me is that all wild animals have a spirit and I am just amazed that people don't understand that." Jill aims to dispel people's fears through education. Interview: [Jill Zimmerman, Volunteer Wildlife Carer, Wild Spirit]: "I'd never use the word 'aggressive' for a snake. No snake, not even your venomous is ... From: NTDTV Views: 60 4 ratings Time: 01:56 More in Education
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08:03:05 10/10/12
Nobel Prize Awarded to Quantum Physics Researchers
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Nobel Prize Awarded to Quantum Physics Researchers
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2012 is awarded to two researchers in the field of quantum physics. This year's Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Serge Haroche from France and David J. Wineland from USA, for their research in quantum physics. Their work is described by the Nobel Committee as "ground-breaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems." The researchers have broken new ground by being able to observe and measure quantum particles -- extremely small particles - without destroying them. This field of research is called quantum optics, and focusses on the fundamental interaction between matter and light. According to the Nobel Committee, the work of Haroche and Wineland has "enabled this field of research to take the very first steps towards building a new type of super fast computer based on quantum physics." They add "Perhaps the quantum computer will change our everyday lives in this century in the same radical way as the classical computer did in the last century." In the past, quantum physics remained highly theoretical, since it attempts to describe incredibly small particles where the normal laws of physics cease to exist. However, this year's Nobel laureates have succeeded in observing and measuring a part of this microscopic world. The two laureates will share the prize money of one million dollars. NTD News, Stockholm For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ... From: NTDTV Views: 52 4 ratings Time: 02:09 More in News & Politics
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01:23:41 10/10/12
China Focus - Is Bo Xilai a Scapegoat for the CCP's Crimes?
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China Focus - Is Bo Xilai a Scapegoat for the CCP's Crimes?
Last week on China Focus, we talked about former Chongqing Party Secretary Bo Xilai. He was kicked out of the Communist Party on September 28, and he'll soon be facing criminal charges. We talked about what Bo is likely to be charged with%mdashand that some of his actual crimes will be kept hidden from the public. Now it appears that Bo is going from being protected by his allies in the Party to being made a scapegoat. What's this about? And will it work? From: NTDTV Views: 7 7 ratings Time: 11:34 More in Shows
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00:51:34 10/10/12
Angela Merkel's Visit to Greece Triggers Protest
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Angela Merkel's Visit to Greece Triggers Protest
It was Angela Merkel's first visit to Greece since the economic crisis in 2009 that crippled the Greek economy. The German Chancellor's visit was short, but the effect was lasting. After her six-hour visit to the Greek capital the streets of Athens were in chaos. During Merkel's visit she reaffirmed her support for the government of Antonis Samaras. It also showed the anger of austerity protesters, who took to the streets to protest the Greek government's austerity policies. Greece's Foreign Minister saw Merkel off at the Athens International Airport. [Angela Merkel, German Chancellor]: "I wish you all good luck and much power." Merkel acknowledged the pain Greeks are suffering, but said Greece was on the right path towards reform and upward progress. Samaras said he would keep pushing through with reforms in order, he said, to keep Greece in the euro. But, he confided in Merkel that the recession and unemployment were choking the country. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 41 1 ratings Time: 01:06 More in News & Politics
05/23/12