Detention of American Contractor Strains U S Cuba Ties
The U S State Department labeled Alan Gross’s one year detention in Cuba a major impediment to improving relations. The Potomac Maryland native worked for a firm under USAID and faces no charges, while Cuba insists the case remains under legal review.
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Island shelling shifts fears for South Korean youths
The Yeonpyeong Island shelling jolts South Korean youths into war anxieties. North Korea warns of provocation as Seoul defends air strikes and massed drills. Public response shows anger online and concern for future military service amid regional tension.
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Chinese high speed train hits 302 mph on Beijing Shanghai link
State media say a conventional unmodified passenger train reached 302 miles per hour on a test run on the Beijing to Shanghai high speed link. The line between Zaozhuang and Bengbu spans 824 miles with a 2012 opening planned and a $32.5 billion cost to cut travel time to five hours.
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