MANILA - The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, describing it as harassment and "dangerous manoeuvres".

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TOKYO - A sperm bank only for donors who agree to disclose their identity will be set up at a Tokyo clinic, its organiser said Thursday, in a first for Japan.

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China halves rice-growing cycle in deserts of Xinjiang, opening new front in food security drive

Chinese scientists have cut the growth cycle of a conventional rice variety in half in a desert greenhouse in Xinjiang, a welcome agricultural innovation for Beijing as it seeks new methods to ensure food security.

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Police enter US university to remove protesters

NEW YORK - New York City police officers entered the grounds of Columbia University on Tuesday night to arrest and disperse pro-Palestinian protesters who took over a campus building nearly 24 hours earlier and have occupied a tent camp at the school for nearly two weeks.

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New Chinese aircraft carrier begins sea trials

China on Wednesday began sea trials of the Fujian, its most advanced and first homemade aircraft carrier, state media said.

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Two men were arrested Wednesday in connection with the burned bodies of a man and his wife that were found outside Tokyo in April, police said, bringing the total number of suspects to four.

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Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up

Sperm bank to be set up in Tokyo for donors ready to disclose identity

China halves rice-growing cycle in deserts of Xinjiang, opening new front in food security drive

Authorities go into US university to get rid of protesters

New Chinese warship starts sea trials

2 more apprehended in case of burnt bodies discovered outside Tokyo