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People in China watch a huge public TV screen showing a news broadcast.
Further Restrictions on Western TV Shows in China Cause Frustration

A Western analyst based in Beijing spoke of the "demands of hypersensitive and paranoid censors" in the wake of a Dec. 2014 announcement from China's State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television (SAPPRFT).

Astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Terry Virts
NASA Update: First Of Three Spacewalks Of Terry Virts, Butch Wilmore Set For Feb. 21, Feb. 15, March 1

The first of the three Spacewalks is already set to go on Saturday. Astronauts Terry Virts and Barry “Butch” Wilmore are the first two who will begin a series of three spacewalks.

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key (L) and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speak during a ceremony at the Great Hall of People in Beijing, March 18, 2014.
New Zealand to Expedite Visa Processing for Chinese Business Visitors

Chinese business events visitors to New Zealand can avail fast-tracked visa processing beginning March 2015.

Xinjiang cotton producers are opposing moves by the government to end the stockpiling of cotton that results in inflated prices.
Major Cotton Producer in Xinjiang Continues to Oppose Beijing Reforms

China’s major cotton producer in Xinjiang continues to oppose a government policy which seeks an end to the stockpiling of cotton that resulted in the artificial increase in prices.

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President Xi, along with his wife, was greeted by Prince Charles on behalf of the Queen. Later on they traveled to Horse Guards Parade for the ceremony where thousands of people awaited.
London’s China Exchange Cultural Center Opened by British Royalty

Through the resources and determination of Hong Kong businessman Sir David Tang, the China Exchange Chinese Cultural Center was opened during the auspicious first day of the Year of the Sheep.

Beijing is looking into tapping wind power sources to use for heating, as part of its efforts of combatting air pollution.
China to Surpass U.S. as Leader in Wind Energy by 2016, Analyst Says

China will soon overtake the United States as the leading wind energy producer in the world by 2016, an alternative energy expert says.

President Xi Jinping urges northeast China officials to make more breakthroughs to restore the region's role as a major heavy industrial hub in the country.
China’s Animated Anti-Corruption Campaign Featuring Xi Jinping, a Virtual Delight for Netizens

Three animated anti-corruption campaigns featuring cartoonized Xi Jinping released online gathered the attention of netizens over the Spring Festival.

This year, the Tibetan Buddhist New Year coincides with the Chinese New Year.
Year of the Wooden Ram Is Also Celebrated in the Year of the Sheep

The start of the Tibetan Buddhist New Year coincides with the Chinese New Year once every three years, and the concurrence of the Year of the Wooden Ram and the Year of the Yang (Sheep, Ram or Goat) on Thursday was cause for yet another major celebration.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras smiles during his speech aboard the Chinese frigate Changbaishan.
Greece Commits to a Unified Future with China at Start of New Year

On the first day of the Chinese new year, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spoke aboard a Chinese naval ship to reaffirm his nation's commitment to the Chinese people, referring to the Greek ships that assisted large numbers of Chinese nationals to leave embattled Libya during recent years.

Beijing monitored air quality during the New Year celebration as a result of the heavy use of firecrackers.
Beijing Monitoring Air Quality After Lunar New Year Celebrations

The Beijing Environmental Monitoring Center has warned that air pollution in the capital could get worse as a result of heavy fireworks during the Lunar New Year celebration.

NASA Space Station
NASA Delays Spacewalk Due To Faulty Spacesuit

A spacesuit in 2013 almost drowned an astronaut who was on a spacewalk.

Volvo Self-driving car
Volvo's Self-Driving Cars Will Be Tested In 2017 In Sweden

Some 100 Volvo users will be asked to test the self-driving vehicles on Gothenburg's public roads.

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'Frozen' Queen Elsa Arrested; Harlan Police Department: Don't Apprehend Her Alone

Harlan Police Department has issued Elsa, Queen of Arendelle, an arrest warrant following an icy weather and bitter cold temperature in the state.

black hole
Black Holes Blow Winds With The Power Of A Trillion Suns In All Directions

The winds are created as the black hole draws in matter.

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