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Blind Chinese activist Chen lands in US - CBS News

2012-05-19
The Associated PressBlind Chinese activist Chen lands in USCBS NewsUpdated 8:54 PM ET (CBS/AP) NEW YORK - A blind Chinese legal activist who was suddenly allowed to leave the country arrived in the US on Saturday, ending a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle that had tested US-China relations. Chen Guangcheng had been ...rights activist Chen arrives in USCNNAs Chen Guangcheng arrives in the US, concern persists over family members ...Washington PostChinese activist who fled house arrest lands in USThe Associated PressVoice of America -USA TODAYall 2,253 news articles »

United States to Unveil Plans to Bolster NATO Alliance - New York Times

2012-05-19
Globe and MailUnited States to Unveil Plans to Bolster NATO AllianceNew York TimesA central element of Mr. Obama's announcement will be the hand-over to NATO of control for the components of an emerging European missile-defense system built by the United States. A radar station in Turkey will become permanently under alliance ...US bristles at stiff Pakistani fees for supply routesCNN (blog)US, Pakistan fail to reach deal on supply routes ahead of NATO summitWPTZ The Champlain ValleyPakistani leader may face friction over supply routes at NATO summitChicago TribuneReuters -Foreign Policy (blog) -Tampabay.comall 4,602 news articles »

US marks 150th anniversary of Homestead Act offering free land - Reuters

2012-05-19
US marks 150th anniversary of Homestead Act offering free landReutersOMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - The United States on Sunday marks the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln signing the Homestead Act, the law that gave away 270 million acres of land and transformed the vast American interior.and more »

Sri Lanka president rejects US calls to close army bases - Chicago Tribune

2012-05-19
The HinduSri Lanka president rejects US calls to close army basesChicago TribuneCOLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa rejected calls from the United States to close army bases in a former war zone as he celebrated the third anniversary on Saturday of the military's victory over the Tamil Tiger rebels.Sri Lanka Marks End of War AnniversaryVoice of America (blog)all 699 news articles »

Upcoming solar eclipse to project 'ring of fire' - CNN

2012-05-19
northwestohio.comUpcoming solar eclipse to project 'ring of fire'CNNIn the United States, the eclipse will be visible on a path from northwestern Texas through New Mexico, northeastern Arizona, southern Utah, Nevada, northern California and southwestern Oregon late Sunday. "I recommend anyone who has the chance to see ...Annular solar eclipse first in 18 years in continental United States on May 20Washington Post (blog)Annular Eclipse Means Ring of Sunlight Visible Around Moon's DiscABC NewsAnnular Solar Eclipse visible in the West this SundayBest Syndicationnorthwestohio.com -Timesonline.com -Enstarzall 1,254 news articles »

US firms eye Myanmar as sanctions suspended - Reuters

2012-05-18
Christian Science MonitorUS firms eye Myanmar as sanctions suspendedReutersBy Andrew Quinn and Paul Eckert (Reuters) - The suspension of US sanctions barring investment in Myanmar in response to political reforms in the poor southeast Asian state gives a green light to US firms queuing to scout for business in one of the last ...To reward Myanmar for reforms, US eases economic sanctions, names ambassadorChristian Science MonitorUS Eases Ban on Myanmar Investments in Recognition of ChangesBloombergUS eases economic sanctions and names ambassador to Myanmar to reward reformsWashington PostVoice of America -CNN (blog) -Chicago Tribuneall 1,505 news articles »

Viewing events, eyewear urged for 'Ring of Fire' - Fox News

2012-05-19
Viewing events, eyewear urged for 'Ring of Fire'Fox NewsALBUQUERQUE, NM – The western United States and eastern Asia will be treated this weekend to a rare solar spectacle when the moon slides across the sun, creating a "ring of fire." But scientists caution would-be viewers to be very careful because the ...and more »

US Slaps High Tariffs on Chinese Solar Panels - New York Times

2012-05-17
AFPUS Slaps High Tariffs on Chinese Solar PanelsNew York TimesThe United States on Thursday announced the imposition of antidumping tariffs of more than 31 percent on solar panels from China. The move by the Commerce Department is certain to infuriate Chinese officials already upset after recent bilateral ...China cries foul after US sets tariffs on solar importsReutersUS slaps tariffs on Chinese panels. Is this the end of cheap solar?Washington Post (blog)China blasts US over tariffs on solar importsGlobe and MailAFP -MarketWatch (press release)all 234 news articles »

US urges Sri Lankan action on post-civil war reconciliation plan as top ... - Washington Post

2012-05-18
AFPUS urges Sri Lankan action on post-civil war reconciliation plan as top ...Washington PostWASHINGTON — The United States says Sri Lanka has presented a “serious and comprehensive” plan for reconciliation in the island nation after its quarter-century civil war. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met Friday with Sri Lankan Foreign ...US praises 'very serious' Sri Lanka reconciliation planAFPHillary seeks concrete steps on accountability, reconciliationThe Hinduall 244 news articles »

China rejects US solar dumping ruling, companies warn tariffs might hurt clean ... - Washington Post

2012-05-18
USA TODAYChina rejects US solar dumping ruling, companies warn tariffs might hurt clean ...Washington PostBEIJING — China's government on Friday rejected a US antidumping ruling against its makers of solar power equipment and Chinese manufacturers warned possible higher tariffs might hurt efforts to promote clean energy. The conflict has worsened ...US sets new tariffs on Chinese solar importsReutersU.S. sets new tariffs on Chinese solar imports-sourceChicago TribuneUS gov't sets stiff tariffs on China solar panelsFox NewsUSA TODAYall 832 news articles »

Chinese activist Chen arrives in New York

2012-05-19
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng arrived in the United States on Saturday after China allowed him to leave a hospital in Beijing in a move that could signal the end of a diplomatic rift between the two countries.

Blind Chinese activist arrives in New York

2012-05-19
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng arrived in the United States on Saturday after China allowed him to leave a hospital in Beijing in a move that could signal the end of a diplomatic rift between the two countries.

Blind Chinese activist arrives in United States

2012-05-19
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng arrived in the United States on Saturday after China allowed him to leave a hospital in Beijing in a move that could signal the end of a diplomatic rift between the two countries. Chen's escape from house arrest in northeastern China last month and subsequent stay in the U.S. Embassy was a huge embarrassment for China and led to a ...

Chinese activist who fled house arrest heads to US

2012-05-19
A blind Chinese legal activist was hurriedly taken from a hospital and put on a plane for the United States on Saturday, closing a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle that had tested U.S.-China relations.

Chen Guangcheng: What's ahead for Chinese dissident now in the US?

2012-05-19
Now that Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has reached the United States, both Beijing and Washington are hoping to put what could have been a tense diplomatic situation behind them.

Blind Chinese activist Chen arrives in New York

2012-05-19
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng arrived in the United States on Saturday and declared "equality and justice have no boundaries" after China let him leave a Beijing hospital to quell a sensitive diplomatic rift between the two countries. Chen escaped from house arrest in northeastern China last month and sought refuge in the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, embarrassing China ...

Rights activist Chen arrives in U.S.

2012-05-19
Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng arrived Saturday evening in the United States, bringing an end to a diplomatic firestorm that erupted after he escaped from house arrest and took to YouTube to complain about abuse he said his family suffered at the hands of authorities.

Blind Chinese activist leaves Beijing for U.S

2012-05-19
BEIJING (Reuters) - China allowed a blind legal activist, Chen Guangcheng, to leave a hospital in Beijing on Saturday and board a plane bound for the United States, a move that could signal the end of a diplomatic standoff between the two countries.

Chinese human rights activist Chen arrives in U.S.

2012-05-19
Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng arrived Saturday evening in the United States, bringing an end to a diplomatic firestorm that erupted after he escaped from house arrest and took to YouTube to complain about abuse he said his family suffered at the hands of authorities.

Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng arrives in US

2012-05-19
Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng arrived in the United States on Saturday after China allowed him to leave a hospital in Beijing in a move that could signal the end of a diplomatic rift between the two countries.

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2012-05-20
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2012-05-20
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2012-05-20
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2012-05-20
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2012-05-20
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NY Times - Dissident From China Arrives in U.S., Ending an Ordeal http://t.co/mGaWEmS1

2012-05-20
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2012-05-20
Hehe@TWEETORACLE: What??? RT @TheFactsBook: Only in the United States of America, May is labeled as National Masturbation Month

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2012-05-20
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2012-05-20
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2012-05-20
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2012-05-20
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2012-05-20
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2012-05-20
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