BEIJING: A northern Chinese city’s massive appointment of officials has left the local government in hot water as netizens and media question potential misconduct in the move.
In late January, 89 officials were appointed to new posts in various government departments – at least three of which were newly established last year – according to a [...]

BEIJING: A new heavy-thrust carrier rocket is under scientific research, with the goal of sending astronauts to the moon, scientists said.
Although there is no official timetable yet for China’s moon landing, scientists are researching a new powerful carrier rocket with a lift-off thrust of 3,000 tons, Liang Xiaohong, vice-president of the China Academy of Launch [...]

BAGHDAD: A string of deadly blasts shattered an early round of voting in Iraq Thursday, killing 17 people and highlighting the fragile nature of the country’s security gains ahead of crucial parliamentary elections this Sunday.
Iraq security forces were out in full force, trying to protect early voters in an election that will determine who will [...]

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