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For more news and videos visit ➡ http://english.ntdtv.com‬Follow us on Twitter ➡ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevision‬Add us on Facebook ➡ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2CTorrential rain ravaged Southern China on Monday. The rain caused mudslides collapsing hundreds of homes, killing four people.Four people have died after floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains destroyed areas in Guangdong province, Chinese state media reported today.State-run CCTV reported that heavy rainfall on Monday left four villagers in Daping township dead, while more than 18 thousand people were evacuated.Sleeping villagers were caught off guard when the rains began in the early morning.The ground floor of Huang Zhanxing's house was submerged, together with furniture and household appliances.[Huang Zhanxing, Villager]:"Early in the morning at about 2 am, I heard sounds of something falling and cracking downstairs, then I knew the house was flooded."Pig farmer Huang Xiaoqing worked through the whole night to move his piglets.[Huang Xiaoqing, Pig Farmer]:"I saw the piglets running around, or swimming in water, so I called for help to evacuate them. I was up working through the whole night."The rainfall toppled 810 houses and affected an estimated 153 thousand people, according to CCTV.

For more news and videos visit ➡ http://english.ntdtv.com‬Follow us on Twitter ➡ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevision‬Add us on Facebook ➡ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2CJapanese media report that a Chinese diplomat is being investigated for espionage. Today, Kyodo news agency and Mainichi Shinbum carried reports.A Chinese diplomat is being investigated by Japanese police under suspicion of espionage, Japanese media reported today.Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission Jin Matsubara answered a reporter's question by saying he would not speak on this specific case. Instead, he made a comment on the seriousness of espionage.[Jin Matsubara, Chairman of National Public Safety Commission]:"As a general rule, the police treat Chinese espionage against Japan as a very serious matter. We will implement tough regulations against both unlawful activities and those working in intelligence collection and analysis."News agency Kyodo reported that officers made a request to interview the diplomat, who is a first secretary at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, earlier this month, but the request was denied. The diplomat left Japan afterward.Mainichi Shinbum, a daily newspaper, said that the 45-year-old Chinese official was suspected of using fake registration documents to set up a bank account. That account was used to funnel commercial transactions to the the value of several million yen.Kyodo also reported that the diplomat was formerly an intelligence officer of the Chinese army.

For more news and videos visit ➡ http://english.ntdtv.com‬Follow us on Twitter ➡ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevision‬Add us on Facebook ➡ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2CIndia signed 12 crucial agreements to boost energy and trade links with neighboring Burma on Monday.Following a successful bilateral meeting presided over by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Myanmar President Thein Sein, officials of both countries signed the agreements in the national capital Nay Pyi Taw.The two Asian countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for India- Myanmar border area development, including a $500 million credit line between Export Import Bank of India and Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank.An air services agreement was signed as well.India also signed MOUs for development of Burma Institute of Information Technology and an advanced center for agricultural research, Yezin Agricultural University.Other MOUs inked were for the establishment of a rice (paddy) bio park, organizing border haats (rural market) and joint trade and investment forum. India is Burma's third-biggest export market after Thailand and China.

For more news and videos visit ➡ http://english.ntdtv.com‬ Follow us on Twitter ➡ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevision‬ Add us on Facebook ➡ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2C More than 900 horsemen attended the 600th annual Pentecost Ride on Monday in Bad Koetzting in southwestern Germany.In the biggest procession in Europe on the Pentecost weekend was accompanied by the bishop of Regensburg Gerhard Ludwig Mueller.Tens of thousand of onlookers lined the way to get a glimpse of the horses which were decorated elaborately and the horsemen in traditional costumes. The pilgrimage led from Bad Koetzting to a church in Steinbuehl about seven kilometers away.[Wolfgang Ludwig, Mayor of Bad Koetzting]:"The ride is extraordinary if the weather plays along. And the impressions when we ride through the beautiful Bavarian countryside, that is a very good feeling."According to the legend in 1412 a priest was to bring the sacrament to a dying man in the tiny church in nearby Steinbuehl.Since bandits lurked along the way, some young men from the village protected the priest on horseback.After the successful journey, the lads vowed to undertake the journey annually.Women are not allowed to take part in the procession.Pentecost is a prominent holiday in the Christian calendar, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the remaining eleven Apostles of Christ.For this reason, Pentecost is sometimes described as the "Birthday of the Church."Pentecost is celebrated seven weeks (50 days) after Easter Sunday.

For more news and videos visit ☛ http://english.ntdtv.comFollow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevisionAdd us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2CAs China's communist authorities continue a period of intense political struggle, there have been rumors that major aspects of the Party's political platform are to be reevaluated. Among the most historically significant reforms being called for by some tied with the Party is the re-evaluation of 1989's Tiananmen Square massacre of student protestors.The anniversary of the June 4th, 1989 massacre of protesting students in Tiananmen Square is once again approaching. Accurate historical accounts of the massacre have long been censored in mainland China, where the events are a major politically sensitive issue.This year is seen as especially significant, as the Communist Party is in the midst of a once-in-a-decade leadership transition—one that has been marked with explosive political developments, widely reported to reflect intense struggles at the Party's highest levels.Many inside and outside the Party have proposed specific political reforms. According to some Chinese news sites, there are even plans circulating to "rehabilitate" the 1989 protest movement—a move that would be politically unprecedented as an endorsement of democratic politics."Li Wei" is the alias of a former Communist Party journalist interviewed by NTD in Hong Kong, where she spoke at the "June Fourth Commemorative Museum", a museum dedicated to exposing the uncensored history of the protests and the ensuing crackdown. Li Wei's former position as a journalist was with the Party's leading newspaper, the People's Daily.She said quote: "I never imagined that the incident still hasn't been resolved after so many years. This is one of the most cruel, distorted and unfair facts which lasts such a long time."Victim of the June 4th incident, democracy activist Zheng Cunzhu, said that the Communist Party's strategy is to (quote) "hide the truth"

For more news and videos visit ☛ http://english.ntdtv.comFollow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevisionAdd us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2CAn Israeli man has designed a portable electric scooter that is small enough to carry in a bag, and strong enough to be used by adults.Industrial designer Nimrod Sappir invested his own savings, his family's savings, and took out a bank loan to develop his idea. The project was three and a half years in the making, and the effort is now paying off.The scooter, named "Myway", won the Israeli Ministry of Commerce and Industry's Industrial Design Award.[Nimrod Sappir, Industrial Designer]:"The difference between my scooter and models that exist today is of course the lithium-ion batteries. The whole chassis is built differently, everything is thinner, smaller, and lighter, and folds really fast; you can tuck it into a bag, pull or carry it when you don't need it, and when you do, you just open it and drive."[Noam Meshulam, Technician]:"The marvel of this invention is that it's light-weight, collapsible, mobile and easy to operate. It's a nice machine, but it's not for children."And using the scooter means you can get the whole way from A to B as easily as possible.[Noam Meshulam, Technician]:... [it] enables them to reach their destination as fast as possible, or skip between destinations—for example, you get off the train, take your scooter whether it's in your bag or trolley, or hold it by its handle, then open it in seconds and reach your destination in a motorized way, without sweating."Sappir is now investing his energy in the next version.[Nimrod Sappir Industrial Designer]:"The product I'm selling today is 1.1 meters in size when it's folded. The future version will be only 60 centimeters in size. The weight will be similar—around 12 kilos."Sappir's idea is to give people a simple yet effective way to use their vehicles less, be independent and have easier access anywhere.

For more news and videos visit ☛ http://english.ntdtv.comFollow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevisionAdd us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2CThe Chinese Communist Party has expelled former railways minister Liu Zhijun. He had been removed from his railways ministry position in February 2011 for "serious disciplinary violations" with allegations of corruption and bribery. His ouster from the Party—announced Monday—indicates that he will almost certainly be convicted in court.Liu was railways minister from 2003 to 2011. He had spearheaded much of China's high-speed rail development. That system came under intense scrutiny last July when a train collision killed 40 people in the city of Wenzhou, raising concerns over safety in track construction and signaling.Liu had already been removed from his position several months before that crash, but he may still be held partially responsible, in particular because in China, politics and public scrutiny can have a major impact on court decisions.Liu had close ties to former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin.

For more news and videos visit ☛ http://english.ntdtv.comFollow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevisionAdd us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2CThe Israeli photographer, Yaira Yasmin, visited Taiwan several times and stayed there for several months each time, in the process of writing a book about Taiwanese Culinary art.During her visits to Taiwan she documented events, places and people, and collected an interesting mosaic of pictures.Out of that was born a colorful and an intriguing photography exhibition.[Yaira Yasmin, Photographer]:"Taiwan is the real China surviving after the 'Great Cultural Revolution.' Many things that the Chinese Communist Party destroyed still exist in Taiwan."Taiwan's Cultural attaché says that Yaira Yasmin stayed for several months in Taiwan, and he senses her connection with his country.[Simon Hsieh, Information Director of Taipe Economic and Culture Office in Tel Aviv]:"You can see, all these are very, very real, special and interesting, showing Taiwanese life. All those pictures are representing Taiwan."[Yaira Yasmin, Photographer]:"In Taiwan there still exists real culture: real food, real theatre, and real Opera."Yasmin is looking for an expression which is beyond superficial beauty, looking for excitement and happening beyond words.Reporter: Revital Yhudeai Photographer:Anat MarkramNTD News, Tel Aviv, Israel

For more news and videos visit ☛ http://english.ntdtv.comFollow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevisionAdd us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2CThe speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, known as the Rada, expressed embarrassment on Friday one day after proceedings in the chamber dissolved into a fist fight among deputies.The deputies were fighting over a bill drafted by Ukraine's ruling party, which aims to make Russian an official language - equal to Ukrainian - in many parts of the country.Ukraine has a population of 43 million, with 27 regions in total - the law is proposed for the 13 regions where there are sizeable numbers of Russian-speaking citizens. The violent scuffles broke out between deputies from President Viktor Yanukovich's ruling Regions party, and lawmakers from pro-Western opposition parties, who want to preserve Ukraine's cultural and political independence from its powerful neighbor Russia. Speaker Vladimir Litvin said he was ashamed by the spectacle, which was caught on video that immediately went viral across the world. [Vladimir Litvin, Ukrainian Upper Rada Speaker]:"We need to harness the courage and buffoonery (shown in the brawl) and go the people, because everyone says 'they are acting on behalf of the people' so we need to go to the people and tell the truth, and they will support or not support (us). We cannot keep torturing the country. The whole world is laughing at us."The draft bill proposes using Russian as an official language equal to Ukrainian in some civic institutions such as schools, hospitals and courts, in the regions where a Russian-speaking population is in the majority. Opposition deputies consider the law an attempt by Yanukovich's party to divide Ukrainians ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections in October, as well as being a threat to the existence of Ukrainian language.

On Tuesday, the spring summer edition of Fashion Rio was held at Rio de Janeiro.The Oh, Boy! brand made their debut at the show. Oh, Boy! Designer Daniele Schewartz got her inspiration from traditional and modern aspects from Tokyo.[Daniele Schwartz, Designer of Oh, Boy!]:"When we thought about the oriental culture we decided to focus on Japan, Tokyo specially. But we cannot forget about the other cultures that come from the orient that are also very important. We decided to not talk only about the traditional part, we decided to bring a little of Tokyo's innovations to the runway." However, not everyone was satisfied. A group of models on the sidelines were protesting for more use of black models in the show. For more news and videos visit ☛ http://english.ntdtv.comFollow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevisionAdd us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2C[Ruth, Model and Protester]: "We are trying to make a statement, and that statement is that black is beautiful. And as you know there are so little opportunities for people of color." Fashion Rio will run until May 26.

For more news and videos visit ☛ http://english.ntdtv.comFollow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevisionAdd us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2CRoyal Canadian Mounted Police acted as Britain's Queen Elizabeth II personal bodyguards on Wednesday. In their famous red coats and wide-brimmed hats, the Mounties rode down the Mall near Buckingham Palace, and took part in the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade. They were changing guard with the Queen's normal bodyguards or Life Guards - the Household Cavalry, who are distinctive for their navy or red cloaks, shiny helmets and long black boots. The Life Guards have acted in this way for the Sovereign since the 17th century. Earlier this year the Queen was made Commandant in Chief of the Canadian forces and she returned the honour by inviting the Mounties to take part in the traditional ceremony. The invitation is part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and was a gesture first made by her grandfather King George VI in 1936. The Mounties are acting as the Life Guards on Wednesday and Friday. The team comprise 15 men - and for the first time, women too. They are using the Household Cavalry's horses, not their own, which they said was the most difficult thing for them to learn to get used to. The Canadians have also been told they must hold with the tradition of not smiling while they are standing sentry duty.

For more news and videos visit ☛ http://english.ntdtv.comFollow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevisionAdd us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2CA Senate Committee at the Czech Parliament deliberates on a resolution calling for an end to repression against followers of the Falun Gong spiritual practice in China.A Senate Committee at the Parliament of the Czech Republic has met to discuss a draft parliamentary resolution calling for an end to the persecution of Falun Gong adherents in China.The Committee on Education, Science, Culture, Human Rights and Petitions invited representatives of the Falun Gong movement, Amnesty International and the daughter of a Falun Gong practitioner currently jailed for his beliefs in China to take part in the meeting.The resolution calls for the People's Republic of China to lift the ban on the Falun Gong spiritual discipline and stop politically-motivated repression -- including torture -- against its members. It also identifies jailed Falun Gong adherents as prisoners of conscience and demands their release.The committee is also calling on the Czech government -- and the President -- to raise the issue of repression against Falun Gong directly with the Chinese authorities.[Jaromir Jermar, Committee Chairman]:"The Czech government and President [should] use all appropriate opportunities in dealing with government officials to press the People's Republic of China to stop the persecution of Falun Gong and to release all Falun Gong practitioners and prisoners of conscience."The Committee will now take the resolution to top Czech officials and call for action.It also plans to get the message directly to the Ambassador of China -- and let him know the Committee would like to see positive change in the human rights arena in China.NTD News, PragueMichal Kos

For more news and videos visit ☛ http://english.ntdtv.comFollow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevisionAdd us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2CWith food security a growing concern and agricultural land in short supply, the Agritech Exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel, is introducing some agricultural innovations. Here's a quick look at some of this year's exhibits.Managing your garden by remote-control might sound like a gardener's dream. Today it can be done as easily as checking your email.[Sharon Ben-Bassat, Sales Manager, Calgon Company]: "The user logs on through the internet with their name and password, and can change the volume of irrigation from his armchair. We are connected to meteorological websites so we can adjust the irrigation based on the amount of water that the plant has lost."Follow-up and management of the irrigation can be done through a Smartphone.While many view organic agriculture as a symbol of modernization, Palestinian company Canaan Fair Trade proves the opposite. This company represents 43 small agricultural farms which have been using sustainable methods to cultivate olives and other fruit for hundreds of years. [Nasser AbuFarhat, CEO, Canaan Fair Trade, Genin]: "Most of our traditional farms are still organic by nature. So it's a matter of fulfilling the regulation and documentation for the certification that gives the small farmers an edge and an added value in the international market. Well I think that the main thing that we do is to combine between environment and accountability - social accountability - and to empower small farmers to sustain a life."Most of the product is exported to the US, Europe and Japan, but the company is now trying to penetrate the neighboring Israeli market. Reporter: Aviva Grunpeter Photographer:Anat MarkramNTD, Tel Aviv, Israel.

For more news and videos visit ☛ http://english.ntdtv.comFollow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevisionAdd us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2CStars of the ballet world win the coveted 'Benois de la Danse' prize on the Bolshoi stage in Moscow. This is where the prize-giving first began 20 years ago.The winners of the Benois de la Danse prize were announced on Tuesday, followed by a gala performance by previous prize winners on Wednesday.The Benois de la Danse prize, often dubbed the 'Oscars' of the dance world, was established in Moscow by the International Dance Association and was first awarded on the Bolshoi stage in April 1992.Bolshoi Ballet Master and famed choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich—the president of the prize jury— welcomed it home for its 20th anniversary.[Yuri Grigorovich, Bolshoi Ballet Master]:"I am really happy that this prize has returned to the very stage where it all began, to the stage of our Bolshoi Theatre. It's wonderful that 20 years on, we are celebrating here where it all began, as I said." Prizes were given for, among others, best male dancer and best choreographer.[Lar Lubovitch, Benois De La Danse Choreography Winner]:"For some crazy reason, I make dances. And what's more crazy is that the world allows me to do that. And my grandparents left Russia in between the first and second world wars, and they would be extremely proud to see me standing on the stage of the Bolshoi with this award."Michel Legrand was awarded as the best composer for 'Liliom'.On Wednesday night, Bolshoi patrons were wowed by a gala performance of last year's Benois de la Danse winners.