Climate change hits China with heavy rain

Beijing Rains Leave Dozens Dead - NYTimes.com: "BEIJING — The heaviest rainfall in six decades caused widespread havoc in the capital over the weekend, killing at least 37 people and forcing the evacuation of 50,000 others from waterlogged neighborhoods and villages, according to the state news media."

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Beijing - disabled and care-giver ride free

Access all areas - Globaltimes.cn: "Beijing's disability facilities at a glance

At present 4,462 buses in Beijing have facilities for disabled people, which is one-fifth of the total amount of buses in Beijing.

All buses and the subway offer free public transport for the disabled. Trains do not at present.

Those who accompany disabled people can use buses and the subway for free.

According to a report in Xinhua, from March 2012, foreign residents of Beijing who are disabled can use the buses and subway for free.

In Beijing, 173 parks are open to the disabled for free.

Seven museums offer free access to the disabled, including the National Museum of China, the China Agricultural Museum and the Beijing Museum of Natural History.

Disabled people can receive a 200 yuan ($32) fuel subsidy per year.

All disabled people may park for free.

Those who carry a disabled driving license can drive along the roads that are restricted during peak hours.

Disabled people between the age of 16 and 60 can apply for subsidies on disability equipment."

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China Shuns US And Invests Direct In Iran Oil-Fields | ZeroHedge

China Shuns US And Invests Direct In Iran Oil-Fields | ZeroHedge: "
Iran's Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi says China has agreed to invest USD20 billion in developing north and south Azadegan and Yadavaran oil fields which will finally produce 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil.

Speaking to reporters in a visit to the Petropars Company on Sunday, the oil minister said the agreement for developing Azadegan and Yadavaran oil fields has been reached after 10-15 years of negotiations with the Chinese side.

He added that the Chinese side has started its activities by investing USD20 billion dollars in the oil fields."

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China emissions study suggests climate change could be faster than thought | Reuters

China emissions study suggests climate change could be faster than thought | Reuters: "(Reuters) - China's carbon emissions could be nearly 20 percent higher than previously thought, a new analysis of official Chinese data showed on Sunday, suggesting the pace of global climate change could be even faster than currently predicted."

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BBC News - Leon Panetta: US to move 60% of navy fleet to Pacific

BBC News - Leon Panetta: US to move 60% of navy fleet to Pacific: "The US is planning to move the majority of its warships to the Asia-Pacific region by 2020, Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has revealed."

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High-speed Silk Road in the planning stage

Fars News Agency :: Iran Willing to Join China-Tajikistan-Afghanistan Railway Link: ""The railway which is 392-km long will connect Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and China, and will boost expansion of trade ties, increase exports and decrease transit costs among these countries and will facilitate transport of cargo and passenger in the region," Nikzad underscored.

In addition to the rail link, Iran seeks other links with China and the Central Asia.

In 2010, Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi said the country has made major investments in the transportation sector and is resolved to revive the ancient Silk Road. "

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