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Andre Rieu: A Concert Like No Other

By Ryan Moffatt/Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-13T00:42:12+01:00

In his inimitable style that combines well-known classics with popular favorites, waltz-king Andre Rieu and his orchestra delighted audiences on his 30th Anniversary Tour 2009.

Album Review: Anathallo - 'Canopy Glow'

By Simon Miller/Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-12T22:50:05+01:00

A rhapsody of soaring harmonies, asymmetrical rhythms, and multi-instrumental textures

Route Map for Cutting Emissions to be Unveiled

Reuters — 2009-07-12T20:20:30+01:00

The government is set to reveal how it will meet its 2020 greenhouse gas emission reductions on Wednesday.

Taiwanese Diplomat Impressed with Shen Yun’s Portrayal of Chinese Culture

Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-12T20:07:08+01:00

Mr. Ke, Taiwan’s Economic and Cultural Affairs officer in Chile, came to watch the New York-based Shen Yun Performing...

Brown Tries to Shore up Support for Afghan Mission

Reuters — 2009-07-12T19:45:21+01:00

The government has moved to reassure the British public that it is succeeding in Afghanistan despite recent losses.

Four U.S. Soldiers Killed, Afghan War Heats Up

Reuters — 2009-07-12T19:35:03+01:00

A roadside bomb killed four U.S. Marines in southern Afghanistan.

England Tailenders Hold on for Improbable Draw

Reuters — 2009-07-12T19:32:36+01:00

In a tense finish to the first Ashes test match England just managed to hold the Australian attack off for a draw.

Cheney Hid CIA Program from U.S. Congress-Senator

Reuters — 2009-07-12T18:55:20+01:00

The CIA withheld information from Congress about a secret counterterrorism program.

Photographer Says Shen Yun Colors Are 'brilliant'

Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-12T16:06:10+01:00

Like many other artists, Ms. José, a photographer, was captured by the visual elements...

Album Review: Oen Sujet - 'Life Given To Quiet Places'

By John Smithies/Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-12T13:01:55+01:00

Highly quirky electric pop that is, frankly, a bit all over the place.

Analysis: For Obama, Healthcare Failure is Not Option

Reuters — 2009-07-12T13:01:54+01:00

With the economy struggling and his poll numbers dipping, the president cannot afford to come up empty on his top legislative priority.

Fedrigo Holds on to Win Tour de France Stage Nine

By James Fish/Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-12T12:17:49+01:00

Peirrick Fedrigo rode a race-long breakaway to capture Stage Nine of the 2009 Tour de France.

South Korea-EU Free Trade Deal Imminent, S. Korea Ministry Reports

Reuters — 2009-07-12T11:35:12+01:00

South Korea and the European Union have tentatively reached a free trade deal that will boost their $100 billion two-way trade.

Obama Returns Home From European, African Trip

VOA — 2009-07-12T11:35:07+01:00

U.S. President Barack Obama has returned home from a weeklong trip to Moscow, a G-8 summit, and a stop in Ghana.

French Jews Protest Anti-Semitic Murder Sentencing

Reuters — 2009-07-12T11:35:05+01:00

Jewish organisations in France call for a protest against the lenient sentencing for gang of youths who murdered a Jewish man.

NASA Aiming to Launch Space Shuttle on Sunday

Reuters — 2009-07-12T11:15:44+01:00

NASA attempts to launch Endeavour on Sunday to delivery the last piece of Japan's Kibo laboratory to the International Space Station.

Italian Hostage in Philippines Freed After 6 Months

Reuters — 2009-07-12T10:58:38+01:00

An Italian Red Cross official held hostage by Muslim rebels for nearly six months was freed on Sunday.

Serie A- Zlatan Ibrahimovic Off the Market, says Inter President

Reuters — 2009-07-12T10:42:51+01:00

Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was no longer on the market after returning to training with Italian champions Inter Milan.

Cricket-Ruthless Australia Scent Victory

Reuters — 2009-07-12T10:33:01+01:00

Australia moved with ruthless professionalism on Saturday towards victory in the first Ashes test against England.

Cheney Told CIA to Withhold Information, Says Report

Reuters — 2009-07-12T07:53:58+01:00

The CIA withheld information about a secret counter-terrorism program from Congress for eight years on orders from former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, the New York Times said on Saturday.

Shen Yun Helps Sales Executive See ‘Reality’ of China

By April Sun/Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-12T06:23:29+01:00

Mr. Castillo, an executive of sales, was among the enthusiastic crowd watching the show.

Rio Tinto Arrests a Warning for Western Businesses

By Shar Adams/Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-12T04:45:44+01:00

Australia—China special relationship over with arrest of Australian Rio Tinto executive, says China expert.

'Blue Dam' Internet Filtering Software Expected to Surpass 'Green Dam'

Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-12T03:51:16+01:00

New 'Blue Dam' Internet filtering software being prepared said to surpass capabilities of 'Green Dam' by 20 times.

Chinese People’s Reactions to the July 5th Urumqi Violence

By Wen Hong and Jing Lian/Sound of Hope Radio — 2009-07-12T02:28:15+01:00

Growing concerns about the Chinese regime's policies have been increasing exponentially over the last ten years.

AFL Results and Standings-Round 15

AAP — 2009-07-12T00:54:55+01:00

St Kilda rebounced from a slow start to defeat the West Coast Eagles whilst Melbourne make it 2 in a row.

Legend of the Eight Deities: Lu Dongbin

By Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-11T23:43:29+01:00

The legend of the Eight Deities probably began in the Tang Dynasty, and the story varies with the dynasties.

Inventor Nikola Tesla: A Historical Figure of Greenliness

By Paul Darin/Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-11T23:43:29+01:00

One historical figure who lived a green lifestyle and attempted to pave the road for later generations was Nicolas Tesla.

Matter Over Mind

By National Science Foundation — 2009-07-11T23:43:28+01:00

A new study suggests activities combining movement and force tax our brains to capacity, countering a long-held belief that difficulty with dexterous tasks results from the limits of the muscles themselves.

'It is a show that draws the attention'

By April Sun/Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-11T22:25:19+01:00

“Super clear theme of spirituality and compassion and of being in harmony with nature."

Exercise for Excellent Health

By William Lee — 2009-07-11T21:50:12+01:00

With the increased motivation the warmer weather engenders in most of us, those inclined usually wait until summer to begin getting in “shape”.

'A show for the spirit'

By Axel Borgia/Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-11T21:27:06+01:00

Without a doubt, she loved “the dance, the color, the music. Everything is marvelous.”

‘I feel very proud to be a Chinese’

By April Sun/Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-11T21:15:05+01:00

“I feel very proud to be Chinese.”

Thousands March in Support of Harmony in Melbourne

AAP — 2009-07-11T21:13:26+01:00

Thousands of people have marched through the streets of Melbourne in an attempt to repair the city's reputation.

Aussie Made Goods Become Popular in Downturn

AAP — 2009-07-11T21:08:35+01:00

Consumers are flocking to Australian-made products and shunning foreign goods.

Martial Artist Connects With Persecution Story

By Alvaro Rodriguez/Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-11T21:04:39+01:00

Martial Arts instructor for more than 35 years, Mr. Jara, said the show was spectacular.

NRL Results and Standings-Round 18

AAP — 2009-07-11T21:04:01+01:00

The Dragons stay top of the league with a 48-18 thumping of the Sea Eagles, the Knights beat the Raiders 23-4.

Bosnia Buries, Mourns Srebrenica Massacre Victims

Reuters — 2009-07-11T20:40:52+01:00

Thousands of grieving Bosnian Muslims mourned 534 newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.

Obama Says Africa Aid Must Be Matched by Good Governance

Reuters — 2009-07-11T20:17:55+01:00

U.S. President Barack Obama told Africans on Saturday that Western aid must be matched by good governance.

Chinese Tightrope Walker Breaks World Record

Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-11T19:53:59+01:00

The well-known prince of the Uighur art of wire-walking, Adili Wushouer, broke the world record for tightrope walking in the air on July 5 in Kanas, Xinjiang.

Business Owner Impressed with Portrayal of Bravery By Male Dancers

By Alvaro Rodriguez/Epoch Times Staff — 2009-07-11T19:50:33+01:00

Mr. Romero attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Teletón Theater in Chile's capital, Santiago.