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Five outrageously pricey pooches
Malachy the Pekingese won Best in Show at the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, receiving a silver cup, a raft of media appearance, and the promise of breeding fees. But the crowd-pleasing champion has nothing on these five uber-expensive dogs. Most of us think our furry best friends are priceless (author included). But some dog lovers are willing and able to put their money where their heart is. Here's our list of five pricey pooches. Can you guess which breed took the top spot, and at what price?
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Terrorism & Security And the most corrupt nation this year is.... (+video)
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China's challenge with corruption
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Xi Jinping: A one-time 'princeling' takes China's reins (+video)
The son of a former top Communist Party official, China's President-to-be Xi Jinping is considered a cautious reformer.
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From taboo to hot topic: China leadership talks about corruption
Once too sensitive to be discussed in public, corruption is now the subject of editorials in state-owned media and even featured at the opening of the 18th Communist Party Congress this week.
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Public anger spurs China to suspend 3 officials over forced abortion
The case of a mother who was forced to undergo an abortion seven months into her pregnancy sparked an uproar in China after graphic photos were circulated online.
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Five outrageously pricey pooches
Malachy the Pekingese won Best in Show at the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, receiving a silver cup, a raft of media appearance, and the promise of breeding fees. But the crowd-pleasing champion has nothing on these five uber-expensive dogs. Most of us think our furry best friends are priceless (author included). But some dog lovers are willing and able to put their money where their heart is. Here's our list of five pricey pooches. Can you guess which breed took the top spot, and at what price?
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Beijing now worried anti-Japan protests could backfire
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China kindergarten murders prompt government response
The latest Chinese kindergarten murders have prompted more discussion on government response within China, which has traditionally avoided confronting mental health issues.
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Three Gorges Dam flooding turns deadly; dozens missing in China
Three Gorges Dam is the world's largest. Heavy rains in recent days caused flood waters that pushed past the huge dam in China.
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Lead poisoning scandals highlight China's lack of oversight
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A writer journeys into North Korea with Chinese tourists
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That elusive Chinese word
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After quake, China's migrant workers rush home
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How one man in China strengthens the rule of law
Hao Jinsong, a Beijing lawyer, defies authorities with small lawsuits.
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China's farmers protest a key Mao tenet
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