Category Archives: 新闻与政治

It was one of the saddest sights of this World Cup, Zinedine Zidane trudging off the field and not glancing at the golden World Cup trophy which he’d come so close to lifting. Many uncommitted fans supported France because of … Continue reading →

Brazilians went to the polls to answer a simple question: should the sale of guns and ammunition be banned? They were urged to vote ‘yes’ by the government, the Catholic church and the United Nations. But instead, by close to … Continue reading →

The Swiss drugs company Roche has agreed to meet four American firms who say they can make Tamiflu, which is widely seen as the most effective treatment for the bird flu virus in humans. But it could still be hard … Continue reading →

South Korean researchers say they’re building a global network so scientists from around the world can share stem cells and research findings. They’ve set up an international consortium in Seoul which will act as a hub for the production of … Continue reading →

China has announced that its next manned space mission will take place in 2007. The news comes shortly after the country’s second space flight returned safely to earth after five days in space. This report from Daniel Griffiths: China’s wasted … Continue reading →