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Traffic was at a standstill across central and northern China when heavy fog rolled in on Tuesday. Low visibility forced highways and major roads to shut down.
Authorities in China's eastern Shandong Province issued an alert warning drivers to avoid long distance driving.
The fog brought down visibility to as low as 32 feet.
Long distance buses were cancelled and some flights have been delayed.
The fog came last week after snowfall had covered much of the region.
The fog is due to clear in parts of southern and central China, but would continue to creep into northern regions for the next few days.
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In Maharashtra, a special task force called Force One was created to combat militant attacks, a year after terror attacks in Mumbai left more than ...
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In Maharashtra, a special task force called Force One was created to combat militant attacks, a year after terror attacks in Mumbai left more than 160 dead.
Force One was officially instated at a ceremony on Tuesday at a training establishment in Mumbai's suburbs.
The exclusive unit is similar to the nation's elite National Security Guards. 216 personnel from the state police volunteered to be regular commandos of Force One.
[Ashok Chavan, Chief Minister, Maharashtra]:
Kudos to the volunteering personnel from the police, this outfit has become a reality. And the Home Ministry has timely trained the personnel of Force One.
India broke off talks with Pakistan after the Mumbai assault, and is pressing Pakistan to dismantle the Lashkar-e-Taiba's militant groups infrastructure the group blamed for the attacks.
Pakistani authorities have put seven Lashkar members on trial for their links to the Mumbai violence.
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Asian banks and financial shares dipped Wednesday, as investors sold after weaker-than expected U.S. economic data was released.
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Asian banks and financial shares dipped Wednesday, as investors sold after weaker-than expected U.S. economic data was released.
The U.S. economy grew 2.8 percent in the last quarter, which was down from a forecasted 3.5 percent.
Japanese banks fell after Mitsubishi UFJ announced plans last week to sell over $11 billion in shares for fundraising.
On the plus side, Toyota edged higher despite a U.S. recall of 110,000 Tundra pickup trucks due to corrosion problems.
The embattled car giant is also negotiating separately details of its biggest recall of 3.8 million vehicles for loose floor mats.
China Shipbuilding has planned a near $940 million IPO in Shanghai, as the Mainland's top ship equipment producer joins a wave of firms listing.
The nation's share market has seen strong capital inflows boosting the Shanghai benchmark 27 percent since early September.
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Powered by solar energy generated on its roof, Taipei 101, one of the world's tallest buildings, is now aiming to become the greenest.
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Powered by solar energy generated on its roof, Taipei 101, one of the world's tallest buildings, is now aiming to become the greenest.
Taipei 101 announced its plan to apply for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, or LEED certification, at the end of October. Its set to start a $1.8 million project to save energy and reduce carbon emissions.
The skyscraper is equipped with insulated windows, a rainwater collection system and solar panels.
[Michael Liu, Taipei 101 Spokesman]:
"I think eventually we are going to save ten percent, averagely ten percent, on water, energy, waste, on this averagely. And in terms of money, we are going to save 20 million NT (New Taiwanese) dollars ($620,000) each year, of which we are going to invest probably sixteen million NT to improve facilities, but we are going to save more in future every year."
According to the United Nations Environment program, turning buildings green could reduce carbon emissions by 1.8 billion tons per year worldwide.
That is easier said than done, especially in Asia, where the bottom line is often all that counts.
Despite the initial higher cost of environmentally friendly construction, architects say that it pays for itself after five or ten years, due to lower energy and water bills.
[Michael Liu, Taipei 101 Spokesman]:
"I think the biggest challenge for this project is to convince and to educate and encourage all the tenants. There are more than ten thousand people working in the tower, and we are going to make them believe that they are going to end up benefiting in energy saving, and in terms of cost as well. So, to encourage them to go with us step-by-step and eventually get a higher score to get the LEED is probably the most challenging part."
Some of the criteria for certification include bike storage, low water landscaping, recycled materials in new construction and waste reduction.
Other energy efficiency measures include simple improvements such as window insulation. Windows, are the greatest sources of heat loss and air leakage in buildings, and account for 11 percent of the total energy loss.
Apart from the energy savings, Taipei 101 wants to attract companies that already have a green policy, and get higher rent by providing a healthier work environment.
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As India prepares to observe the first anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, the family of one victim is still waiting for help from the Indian...
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As India prepares to observe the first anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, the family of one victim is still waiting for help from the Indian government.
Phool Chand was one of the taxi drivers whose vehicle the attackers had hired after entering into Mumbai through the Arabian Sea.
After reaching their destination, they promptly shot him dead.
In the immediate aftermath of his death, several politicians and state leaders visited his widow, two small children and old parents, promising them all sorts of help from monetary aid to irrigation land.
But one year on, the family is still waiting for those promises to be kept. They live an impoverished life, struggling to make ends meet.
[Sanju Devi, Widow of Slain Taxi Driver]:
The government promised 200,000 rupees, ration cards, land to till, medical facilities, and access to drinking water. They said they would support us entirely. But so far we have received only 50,000 rupees and nothing else.
Locals say their village has fallen off the radar for aid because its a good distance away from Mumbai.
[Usha Mishra, Head of Dubhwal Village]:
The government aid was promised but has not been delivered so far. We are very keen that the family gets some help, but so far nothing has come.
The Mumbai terror attacks claimed 166 lives and numerous families were destroyed in the aftermath.
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