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China’s UN Ambassador Asks the US to Shut Up Official Opinion China’s Ambassador to the UN Sha Zukang admonished Washington yesterday of interfering in Beijing’s domestic affairs, particularly in its military program. Asked by a BBC reporter about China’s growing military budget, Sha Zukang did not contain himself and shouted out: “The population of China is six times as much as that of the United States. So, it’s time for Americans to shut up and keep quiet. They will be better off like this.” “The United States have the right to settle domestic problems on its own, so let them...

Sen Richard Lugar has been mentioned as a possible successor to Colin Powell at State. I think it's unlikely, but there is SOME merit to the idea. Now thatMitch Daniels has been elected as governor, the senate seat would be safe for the GOP, so the arguments for Lugar carry a little more weight. My question, assuming Lugar's appointment for purposes of discussion..who from Indiana gets bumped up to the Senate?

Restaurant in China shut down for using underpants as dish cloths Thu May 11 2003 22:05:36 ET Hong Kong (dpa) - A restaurant in western China has been ordered to shut down after being caught using old underpants as dish cloths, a news report said Monday. Health inspectors swooped on the restaurant in Chengdu, Sichuan province, after getting a tip-off about the old underpants being used in the kitchens. The inspectors ordered the restaurant to shut down temporarily while an investigation into its hygiene standards is conducted, the South China Morning Post reported.