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Current Feed ContentKAZAKHSTAN: Authorities move to ward off Lake Alakol flood threatALMATY Tuesday, September 25, 2007 (IRIN) - Measures are being taken in Kazakhstan to ward off a flood threat to villages from a lake on the border with China. Strong winds at Lake Alakol cause waves to pound its shores and erode the banks, experts say, bringing the waters closer to inhabited areas. If measures are not taken to shore up the disintegrating banks, erosion could cause the lake to flood settlements, and also holiday camps catering to the summer tourist trade. Local authorities in...China launches space probe to the moonThe People's Republic of China today launched its first moon orbiter as part of the country's lunar exploration program. At 18:00 hours local time (10:00 UTC) the rocket Chang'e 1 lifted off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern China. The name of the probe refers to the Chinese goddess of the moon. The state television network broadcasted live footage of the countdown and launch, which took place in the presence of Chinese officials and some 2,000 Chinese who paid around US$100... |
