The Philippine Star The next crisis: Water | The global oil and food crisis have driven the prices of basic commodities to unprecedented levels, resulting in food riots and the toppling of governments as seen by the likes of Haiti. What we are... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc)
The Australian IOC chief lashed for claims he's responsible for China reforms | JACQUES Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee, has been criticised for claiming credit for a social reform program in China, saying "three new bills" to protect children, media... (photo: AP / Keystone/Laurent Gilliero)
Al Jazeera China plans Olympic protest zones | Chinese authorities are planning to establish specially designated areas for protesters at next month's Olympic Games, according to security officials. | Several legs of the Olympic t... (photo: AP / Robert F. Bukaty) ChinaOlympicsPhotosSecurityTerrorism
Inquirer Hot and heavenly Sichuan cuisine | MANILA, Philippines—Mapo is perhaps the most popular spicy Chinese tofu dish in the country. Of Sichuan origin, mapo 'in Chinese means pockmarked old lady, and it comes... (photo: creative commons / avlxyz) FoodHealthNutritionPhilippinesPhotos
The Guardian hit mining shares not pricing in profits By Eric Onstad LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - Beaten-down UK mining stocks, which have underperformed the wider market in recent months, offer good value as profits are expe... (photo: AP Photo / Jeff Gentner) LondonMarketMiningPhotosProfits
The Guardian Zheng, Dong head China soccer squad for Beijing BEIJING, July 23 (Reuters) - Charlton midfielder Zheng Zhi and Manchester United striker Dong Fangzhuo are the only two overseas-based players in China's 18-strong squad ... (photo: Creative Commons / Flickr upload bot) BeijingChinaPhotosSoccerSports
BBC News China 'to allow Olympic protests' | China says it will allow demonstrations in three designated city parks during the Olympic Games in Beijing. | But anyone wanting to protest will have to apply for permi... (photo: WN / Periasamy) ChinaConferenceGamesOlympicPhotos
