 Energy Investment Markets Oil Photos | Oil rallies to new high near $128 | : Oil shot to a record high near $128 on Friday after Goldman Sachs, the most active investment bank in energy markets, raised sharply its forecast for prices. | U.S. crude hit a peak of $127.82 and... (photo: WN/Marzena Bozek) International Herald Tribune | |
 Burma China Food Market Photos | Food for thought on rising prices The past few days have seen tragedies in both Burma and China, with the damage caused by a cyclone in the former being exacerbated by abject inaction on the part of the government. | //--> Stephen Bro... (photo: GFDL File) Hong Kong Standard | |
China says quake toll could rise above 50,000 | YINGXIU, China (Reuters) - The death toll from China's earthquake could soar to more than 50,000, state media reported on Thursday, as rescuers struggled to help survivors and hope faded for the tho... (photo: AP / Greg Baker) The Star Aid Asia China Disaster Photos Slideshow |
New Taiwan leader eyes peace with China Posted | Comment | Recommend | | | TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) Taiwan's incoming President Ma Ying-jeou says the earthquake that struck China earlier this week provides a "good op... (photo: AP / Vincent Yu) USA Today China Leader Peace Photos Taiwan |
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42,000 dead or missing in Chinese earthquake | THE Chinese Government rushed 2,000 troops to a dam above the devastated town of Dujiangyan, in Sichuan province, today in an emergency attempt to plug cracks caused by... (photo: AP ) The Australian Asia China Disaster Media Photos |
China scales up rescue operation Survivors from Wenchuan County have had to flee the area on foot | China is mobilising 30,000 extra troops and 90 helicopters to help with the rescue operation after Mond... (photo: AP / Color China Photo) BBC News China Disaster Earthquake Military Photos |
The world's best new hotels: It List 2008 | A select group of Australian and New Zealand resorts have been ranked among the best new hotels in the world. | Australia's Qualia Spa Resort on Hamilton Island, the So... (photo: public domain) Sydney Morning Herald Australia Hotel India Newzealand Photos |
China warns of dams threat | DUJIANGYAN: The death toll from China's deadliest earthquake in decades climbed to nearly 15,000 yesterday, as officials warned of calamities downstream from broken riv... (photo: AP Photo) Gulf Daily News China Dams Death Nature Photos |
China intensifies quake rescues May 15, 2008 11:31 AM | China has ordered fresh waves of helicopters and aid into earthquake-devastated areas as severed roads, aftershocks and the sheer magnitude of 15,... (photo: AP Photo/David Lee) TVNZ China Death Nature Photos Quake |