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All at Sea  -  19 Nov 2008
Buzzle,Many take place in what has up until now been considered the most dangerous area: the South China Sea, and the Malacca Strait between Indonesia and Malaysia

Troubled waters and bloody consequences  -  19 Nov 2008
CBC.ca,In the early '90s, the United Nations reported roughly 100 incidents worldwide per year, mostly on the South China Sea and in Southeast Asia.

Qantas: Australian For 'Oops?'  -  19 Nov 2008
Hartford Courant,One of the 747s was under repair because an oxygen canister exploded and blew a whacking big hole in the fuselage at 30000 feet over the South China Sea in

Maritime hijackings decrease in Asia  -  19 Nov 2008
International Herald Tribune,The ship had a "tracker" on board, the equivalent of an airplane transponder, and was quickly found in the South China Sea. "With the tracker, she had

US Naval Update Map: Nov. 19, 2008  -  19 Nov 2008
Stratfor (registration)The USS George Washington is currently on routine deployment in the South China Sea. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is under way in the western Atlantic.

Easterly wave kicks up weather over southeast coast  -  19 Nov 2008
Hindu Business Line,19 A fresh easterly wave originating from the West Pacific-South China Sea and travelling west is impacting the Bay of Bengal, switching on some weather

Vietnam could prove a sure bet  -  19 Nov 2008
Homes Overseas,...a multi-property complex to be located along the shores of the South China Sea, some 80 miles from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Japanese ships rescue Pinoy fishermen  -  19 Nov 2008
Philippine Star,Both Japanese vessels were en route to Japan from the South China Sea when the Filipino fishermen were spotted and rescued. The report said all 10 fishermen

10 RP fishermen rescued by Japanese vessels off South China Sea  -  Nov 18, 2008
Balita.org,18 — Two Ilocano fishermen are due to return to Manila from Tokyo late tonight after they were rescued off the turbulent South China Sea on November 12 by a

A life-changing encounter on the South China Sea  -  Nov 13, 2008
ABC Online,It was an extraordinarily dangerous voyage across the South China Sea. There were no TV cameras recording dramatic images as an estimated 250000 people

Round the world racers to go on pirate alert  -  Nov 17, 2008
CNNIf the crews make it through the second leg unscathed they then face another dangerous jaunt through the South China Sea, the Strait of Malacca,

Statement: China, Vietnam agree to find lasting solution on South ...  -  Oct 25, 2008
Xinhua,The two sides reaffirmed to observe the consensus by both and the spirit of the Declaration on the Code of Conduct on the South China Sea, to keep in place

Sedimentary Records Link Himalayan Erosion Rates And Monsoon ...  -  Nov 9, 2008
Science Daily (press release)The new study uses geochemical data from an Ocean Drilling Project sediment core extracted from the seafloor of the South China Sea to establish a record of

‘Quinta’ heads for South China Sea - Pagasa  -  Nov 6, 2008
GMA news.tv,MANILA, Philippines - After causing another sea tragedy and leaving several people stranded, tropical depression "Quinta" moved towards the South China Sea

Chinese general stirs aircraft carrier speculation  -  Nov 17, 2008
International Herald Tribune,A carrier would also provide vital air cover in the event of a conflict further from China's shores, either in the South China Sea, where it has feuding

Warship to make Viet port call  -  Nov 13, 2008
Straits Times,Both are among countries laying claim to the Spratly islands in the South China Sea, believed to be rich in oil and gas reserves, and both claim sovereignty

Hainan, China  -  Nov 16, 2008
e-Travel Blackboard (press release),Located on the South China Sea and consisting of Hainan Island and the islands in the South China Sea, Hainan Island is the second largest island in China,

China Threatens neighbors in South China Sea  -  Oct 24, 2008
NewsBlaze,In order to step up its military presence in the South China Sea, China is also contemplating deploying JIN Class 094 nuclear submarine and Shang Class

Reid Sexton and Jonathan Dart  -  Nov 15, 2008
Sydney Morning Herald,...resolved just days before the first of a series of mid-air mishaps involving the carrier when a Boeing 747 plunged 3050 metres over the South China Sea.

Air-crane lifts offshore  -  Nov 18, 2008
Cranes Today,Offshore contracted Erickson Air-Crane to employ the S-64 Aircrane to remove and replace the flare tip on a production platform in the South China Sea.

Cyclone Khai-Muk remnant causes rains to linger  -  Nov 17, 2008
Hindu Business Line,...however, the easterly wave activity would be a spin-off from a prevailing tropical storm named ‘Noul’ prowling the waters of the South China Sea.

China-Vietnam ties remain more sour than sweet  -  Nov 14, 2008
Asia Sentinel,In unusually strong wording, the Note referred to several sensitive issues, including the recent incidents in the disputed areas of the South China Sea and

MGM MIRAGE Hospitality and Asian Coast Development Ltd. Announce ...  -  Nov 18, 2008
MarketWatchTram will anchor the $4.2 billion multi-property Ho Tram Strip resort complex being developed by ACDL along the pristine beaches of the South China Sea.

A New Challenge for the Korean Navy  -  Nov 18, 2008
�아�보,The strait connecting the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean is narrow and rocky, offering a good environment for pirates. The Gulf of Aden off Somalia’s

Storm churns towards south Vietnam  -  Nov 16, 2008
International Herald Tribune,The storm could also wreak havoc in the delta, which normally avoids the worst of the storms that roll in from the South China Sea, making people who live

UPDATE:Total, PetroChina To Proceed With Sulige Gas -Sources  -  Nov 10, 2008
CNNMoney.com...are being built on the southern and eastern coastline, and extensive offshore exploration work is underway in the East China Sea and South China Sea.

Should Australia moderate between the US and China?  -  Nov 17, 2008
On Line opinion,Finally, the US also patrols the South China Sea - a body of water China still claims as its “historic waters�. Despite being deeply integrated into the

PennyPerformers.com: "Penny Stocks that Perform" picks are: CMFO ...  -  Nov 17, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),...in Fujian Province, one of the largest coastal provinces in the PRC and a vital navigation hub between the East China Sea and the South China Sea.

Harnessing the Hongshuihe  -  Nov 18, 2008
Pakistan Daily Mail,Hongshuihe River into a “golden waterway,� so that vessels weighing 500 tons can reach the South China Sea from Guizhou Province via the Pearl River.

China, Vietnam pledge to settle disputed borders, boost trade  -  Oct 26, 2008
AFPBoth countries are among claimants to the Spratly islands in the South China Sea, believed to be rich in oil and gas reserves, and claim sovereignty over

Maysak Rising Again  -  Nov 12, 2008
AccuWeather.comTropical Depression Maysak has wandered southward, more or less, since the start of the week over the eastern South China Sea.

Analysis: Russia and Vietnam deepen energy cooperation  -  Nov 7, 2008
United Press InternationalMobil and Shell subsidiary Pecten drilled offshore in the Nam Con Son and Cuu Long basins and found the largest oil fields in the South China Sea.

Qantas 747 crashes into another jet while being repaired after mid ...  -  Nov 18, 2008
Daily Mail,The explosion ripped a hole in the fuselage and caused rapid cabin decompression as the plane flew over the South China Sea. None of the 365 people aboard

MGM Mirage to develop casino in Vietnam  -  Nov 18, 2008
Las Vegas Sun,MGM Grand Ho Tram will anchor a $4.2 billion resort complex being built along the South China Sea beaches about 80 miles from Ho Chi Minh City.

3 Stocks That Missed the Mark  -  Nov 17, 2008
Motley Fool...boats in the South China Sea. There are plenty of excellent investment opportunities in the Asian gaming sector -- and Netease is certainly one of them.

'I survived a pirate attack'  -  Nov 18, 2008
BBC News,Sixteen year ago in the South China Sea Captain Peter Newton's boat was taken over and robbed. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Opposition to Mekong Dams Overflows at Meet  -  Nov 15, 2008
Inter Press Service,...then flows through Burma, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia, before spilling out into the South China Sea through the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.

Bay cyclone revs up northeast monsoon  -  Nov 16, 2008
Hindu Business Line,...even a likely cyclone, being thrown up in the Bay as a tropical storm (deep depression) saunters in from the neighbouring South China Sea.

Career in the navy proved challenging  -  Nov 17, 2008
St Marys Star,BY KYLIE STEVENS FORMER Rooty Hill High School student Jim Harrod has marked his 30th year with the Royal Australian Navy while sailing the South China Sea.

Mining worlds collide as local builds bridges  -  Nov 14, 2008
Shoshone News Press,Then Smith headed south, toward a place called Hannan, a hot and humid island brushed by the tropical breezes of the South China Sea.

China's Navy Takes Delivery of Hospital Ship  -  Nov 5, 2008
DefenseNews.com (subscription)The ships are deployed with the South Sea Fleet for operations in the South China Sea. A total of six Qiongsha-class attack transports were built in

Vietnam issues alert for tropical storm  -  Nov 16, 2008
The News International,The government warned fishing vessels in the South China Sea to seek shelter as tropical storm Noul barrelled toward the coast, where it was due to make

Former Vietnamese refugee claims Dylan Thomas Prize  -  Nov 11, 2008
CBC.ca,Le says he's working on a novel about pirates in the South China Sea. The Boat 's stories take the read from the slums of Colombia to the streets of Tehran

Major Progress Made Towards Historic Census Of Marine Life In 2010  -  Nov 10, 2008
Science Daily (press release)In 2008, COMARGE investigators return to explore the Philippine margin of the South China Sea, between 100 and 2200 meters depth.

On the right track  -  Oct 27, 2008
Stars and Stripes,About half go northwest where they either die in the South China Sea or gain enough fury to hit Hong Kong, southern China or Taiwan.

Weather forecast for the Asia-Pacific region  -  Nov 12, 2008
eTaiwan News,Expect plenty of sunshine in Tokyo with a high near 18 C. A strong storm system in the South China Sea is forecast to bring moderate to heavy showers and

China Marine Food Group Ltd. to Present at ROTH 'China Comes to ...  -  Nov 17, 2008
Earthtimes (press release),...in Fujian Province , one of the largest coastal provinces in the PRC and a vital navigation hub between the East China Sea and the South China Sea.

Barrage of endless fun  -  Nov 10, 2008
AsiaOne,Or you can dine alfresco at the building's Gallery Cafe, facing the South China Sea. From the middle of next month, you can also enjoy a steamboat meal by

Special supplement: Top players ready for Grand China Air LPGA event  -  Oct 23, 2008
People's Daily Online,The club opened three years ago, features fresh breezes from the South China Sea and has the city as a spectacular backdrop.

China’s prime potential enemies  -  Oct 24, 2008
United Press International, Asia,One argument held that the South China Sea disputes could be easily resolved when the time was right. Toward that end, there was a need to develop major

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