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Chinese lamb with cumin

Whole cumin seeds, jalapeño, red bell peppers, garlic, and onions deliver a lively taste.
Kyrgyz violence could threaten China's influence

Kyrgyz violence has slowed trade between China and Kyrgyzstan to a trickle, allowing rival Russia to step up its already dominant influence.
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China execution of Briton Akmal Shaikh stresses UK ties

China executed Briton Akmal Shaikh Tuesday for drug smuggling despite assertions by British officials and the man's family that he was mentally unstable. Shaikh's lawyers said he had been framed.
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World's first shark sanctuary set to open in Palau

The tiny Pacific nation is fighting to protect more than 130 species fighting extinction in the Pacific Ocean.
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Chinese media: Urumqi’s syringe stabbers strike again

Police reported 77 new needle attacks in 24 hours, a state paper said. Similar news last week prompted huge protests and fear of more ethnic clashes. But some questioned how rampant the attacks really were.
Why China's ethnic riots help the Communist Party

Official media depicted the country's dominant Han as victims, a useful unifier in a down economy.
Why China has clenched its fist in Xinjiang

Beijing's severe treatment of Uighurs – and Tibetans, too – may be an attempt to prevent a breakup similar to that of the Soviet Union.
What China is doing to quell Uighur-Han unrest

Police established a curfew Tuesday, as 20,000 security forces roamed the streets. Internet connections have also been cut to prevent the violence from 'spreading.'