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Policies and politics of ethanol
By FRANK G. ANDERSON
Column: Thai Traditions
NAKHONRATCHASIMA, Thailand May, 09
Recently the owner of a 2000 Mercedes Benz C240 pulled into a local repair center in Thailand complaining of a non-working gas gauge. The mechanic asked, "Have you filled the tank with ethanol-based gasoline? That can damage the sensors." Lesson: don't use ethanol.
India faces cyber challenge from China
By INDRAJIT BASU
UPI Correspondent
Kolkata, India May, 09
In the decades-old standoff between India and China over their 2,500-mile common boundary, it is no longer enough for India to guard its borders and stave off intermittent Chinese military intrusions. Indian government sources have accused China of waging cyber warfare by snooping into India's Web sites.
Burma crisis deserves resolute response
By BASIL FERNANDO
Column: Burning Points
Hong Kong, China May, 09
From the very scanty news that has reached the global media it is already clear that a human catastrophe of the highest order is taking place in Burma. The number of deaths may be around 200,000. The response of the authorities to this tragedy is totally inadequate.

Soaring gas prices: Northeast Thailand gasoline prices on May 5, 2008: top-down, in US dollar/gallon equivalents: power diesel, $4.04; "green plus" 91 octane, $4.29; gasohol 91, $3.84; gasohol 95, $3.94. (Photo/Frank G. Anderson) FULL STORY
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More Chinese submarines in South China Sea
By ANDREI CHANG
Column: Military Might
Hong Kong, China May, 09
Over the past 20 years, China's military investment has grown faster than any other country; the bamboo curtain that enveloped the country has become a copper curtain. The Chinese navy is enlarging its underground submarine facility and has started to deploy more submarines at the southern island of Hainan.
North Korea declares nuclear programs
By LEE JONG-HEON
UPI Correspondent
Seoul, South Korea May, 09
The process to disarm North Korea is about to enter a long-delayed final phase. A team of U.S. envoys will return to Seoul on Saturday, after a three-day trip to North Korea, with Pyongyang's declaration of its plutonium-based program, alleged uranium-enrichment program and cooperation with Syria.
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