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Chinese Mexican with two wives exposed by network

A Chinese Mexican has been arrested on a charge of bigamy after his wives discovered each other on a popular social networking site, reported Beijing police reported.
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At Taiwan beauty contest, it's all about the men

Swimwear, evening wear and polished lines will decide the winner of an international beauty pageant in Taiwan this weekend, but dresses, eyeshadow and long hair are out -- this contest is only for men. ...
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China's Hu to woo central Asian energy suppliers

China aims to deepen energy ties with Central Asian states seeking new markets for their oil, gas and uranium, an official said on Thursday, ahead of a visit to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan by Chinese President Hu Jintao. ...
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U.S. envoy ends "useful" trip to North Korea

The first envoy sent by U.S. President Barack Obama to North Korea ended a three-day trip on Thursday were he said he had a "useful meeting" aimed at bringing Pyongyang back to nuclear disarmament discussions. ...
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Diamond hub sparkles in India's climate fight

Vipul Tejani runs a small factory in Surat, the diamond capital of India which in the past 15 years has been hit by massive floods, rising sea levels, and even the plague. ...
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Stress makes for more sleepless in Taiwan-study

More than one in five people in Taiwan suffers from insomnia likely caused by stress due to the economic woes, a figure higher than the global average, researchers said on Wednesday. ...
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Hong Kong strives to revive Cantonese Opera's heyday

Hong Kong artist Christie To is only 16, but her aspirations to stardom are rooted in a centuries-old artform fighting extinction: Cantonese opera....
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"Vivid pink" diamond sells for record $10.8 mln

A rare, 5-carat pink diamond was auctioned off for a record $10.8 million in Hong Kong on Tuesday, putting some shine back into the world's rare and large stones market which was badly hit by the financial crisis....
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China appeals to rival Taiwan with ancient treasures

A state-run academy in China is hosting the biggest show of treasures to reach rival Taiwan in 60 years, offering a plethora of works including wedding sedans and music to teach the island about its Chinese roots. ...
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China eyes key economic meeting next week-sources

Chinese leaders plan to hold their annual economic policy-making conference from next Monday to Wednesday to chart the course for 2010, government sources told Reuters....
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