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An International award winning player!
In this edition, Russian pianist Ilya Rashkovsky started playing at the age of 5, he talks about his transformation into an international award winning player. Architect Zaha Hadid's latest creation is finally unveiled in Rome!
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Web users back convicted Chinese web activist
In today's edition, web users are feeling angry about the conviction of a Chinese web activist being condemned, and California students are protesting against increasing fees.
China - Internet - mining
Web reacts to deadly coal mine blast in China
In today's edition: China's blogosphere examines the country's mining incidents; Thierry Henry's hand continues to spark online debate; and video surveillance cameras film a meteorite in the US.
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Quake activist sentenced to three years in jail
Chinese human rights activist Huang Qi has been sentenced to three years in jail for illegal possession of state secrets. He was detained after campaigning for the parents of children killed in last year's massive quake in Sichuan province.
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Mine blast death toll rises to 104
The death toll from China's deadliest coal mine blast in two years has climbed to 104, local authorities have said, according to state media. News reports said four workers were still trapped in the mine shaft at Hegang city in northeast China.
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Mine disaster death toll mounts to 92, search still on for those trapped
The death toll from Saturday's coal mine blast rose to 92, according to Chinese state media, as hopes of reaching 16 other trapped miners faded on Sunday. Lax safety standards make Chinese mines the most dangerous in the world.
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Round-up of fatal coal mining accidents in China since 2004
According to the latest official statistics, there were almost 3,200 people killed in Chinese coal mines in 2008 and some 3,800 others the year before, though labour groups say the actual figure could be much higher.
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Mine blast kills 42, scores still trapped in debris
A gas explosion at a coal mine in north-eastern China on Saturday killed 42 miners and trapped more than 50 others, according to state media reports. Lax safety standards make Chinese mines the most dangerous in the world.
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2010 FIFA World Cup - Algeria - China - Egypt - France - International Press Review - Ireland
‘Wave after wave’ of Ireland fans descend on Paris
IN THEThe Irish papers have all sent correspondents to Paris to cover tonight’s key clash between Ireland and France to decide who goes to South Africa for next summer’s FIFA World Cup.
CHINA
Obama winds up China visit with appeal on human rights
US President Barack Obama wound up his visit to China with a call for greater respect for human rights, although the reporting of his comments in China itself was muted.
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