US Defends $6.4bn Weapons Sale To Taiwan

The U.S. State Department said on Friday that the sale contributed to "security and stability" between Taiwan and China, Reuters reported.
Beijing announced a series of moves against the U.S. in retaliation for the proposed $ 6.4bn (£ 4BN) sale.
Ties between the two countries are already strained by rows over trade and internet censorship.Read More.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8489301.stm

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One Gaston County City Logged 8 inches Of Snow. Find Out How Much Fell Where You Live

Though Snow Flurries and showers of sleet may continue this afternoon, little will be added to existing accumulations, said National Weather Service meteorologist Chris Horne.

“From here on out, we’re just looking at a fresh coating, perhaps,” Horne said.

Lincolnton and Waco each tallied 6 inches of snow. An inch and a half was measured at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

Any snow that melts during the day will quickly re-freeze. The forecast high for Gastonia is 27 degrees, and temperatures will plunge into the teens overnight.

Sunny skies will return Sunday, and forecasts are calling for a high of 38 and a low of 12,Read More,http://www.gastongazette.com/news/snow-43132-class-inches.html

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Serena Williams Wins 2010 Australian Open

"It's Been a Very Emotional two weeks for me," Henin said as She Thanked the Aussie crowd. "I Thought it would never happen to me again. I'd like to Congratulate Serena. She's a real champion. "

What an exciting finish this was to a great start of the Grand Slam tennis season! Congratulations to all those that bet on Serena Thurs bring home the bacon, but we are not done, ladies and gentleman! This is when the fun begins, as the Men will now face off in the 2010 Australian Open Final! This year Roger Federer is looking for career-Grand Slam against a man No.16 that would be happy with just one of those: Andy Murray!Read More,http://sports-odds.com/tennis/013010-serena-williams-wins-2010-australian-open.html

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Australian Open Women s Final, Henin Vs Serena Was Tough: Serena Beats Henin 6-4, 3-6, 6-2

Her Traits were all in the display when she played a superb game against Henin and after a tough competition won the tournament.

Several years ago she was written off. There is no future for her wrote a great tennis commentator. But Merely a few years later she is again on top, winning matches after matches and pocketing more money than any other women's tennis player.

She has eclipsed all the other women tennis player one after the other. No one even comes close to her in class, form or consistency.

Tennis players of her age are retired and married or have taken up some other easier job assignments while she hops on the tennis courts, winning matches after matches.

Her 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 victory against Henin will be remembered for a long time to come.Read More,http://www.khabrein.info/news/Australian_Open_women_s_final__Henin_vs_Serena_was_tough__Serena_beats_Henin_6_4__3_6__6_2_1264861159/

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