News Archive --- Date:20060114
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UN praises China for combating pollution (10:52, January 14, 2006)
Sailor saved after staying 39 hours under Yangtze (10:52, January 14, 2006)
Party phraseleads China's list of top 05 buzzwords (10:52, January 14, 2006)
First wage default case subject to criminal penalty in China's
mainland (10:50, January 14, 2006)
Senior official calls for safeguarding public security (09:17, January 14, 2006)
Senior official highlights contribution made by late CPPCC members
to China's progress (09:16, January 14, 2006)
China looking for redoubled cooperation with
Africa to deal with world, regional affairs (09:16, January 14, 2006)
Vice-Premier calls for improvement of labor and social security
work (09:15, January 14, 2006)
Chinese FM spokesman refutes Choson Ilbo's report (09:15, January 14, 2006)
Chinese top lawmaker calls for increased dialogue between Chinese,
US legislative bodies  (16:02, January 14, 2006)
New highlights in China-Africa comprehensive
cooperation (09:13, January 14, 2006)
Zeng Qinghong issues diplomas to Party School graduates (09:12, January 14, 2006)
China taking active measures to cope with aftermath of stampede in
Mecca (09:12, January 14, 2006)
Vice-Premier hails achievements scored by China International
Rescue Team (09:11, January 14, 2006)
China to deepen inter-party relations with Laos, senior party
official says (09:11, January 14, 2006)
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Chinese textile producers forced to cut jobs due to fall in export
orders (16:38, January 14, 2006)
EU 'made wrong decision' on Chinese shoe industry (16:22, January 14, 2006)
Hunan leads central China in FDI (15:51, January 14, 2006)
Uganda to fully liberalize telecom sector by 2010 (15:51, January 14, 2006)
Uganda's fuel supply problem sorted out: official (15:50, January 14, 2006)
China's large retail stores report 16 percent growth in sales (15:50, January 14, 2006)
E. China province sees foreign trade grow in 2005 (15:50, January 14, 2006)
European Union funds three programs in Uganda (15:49, January 14, 2006)
Venezuela's plan to build gas pipeline to Argentina proceeding well (15:49, January 14, 2006)
US expert predicts big future for hedge funds (11:06, January 14, 2006)
Gas reserves grow at oilfield (11:05, January 14, 2006)
China's car sales and output top 5.7 million (11:06, January 14, 2006)
Chinese refrigerator producer gets big vending machine contract to
US market (09:58, January 14, 2006)
China reports surge in home-made vehicle sales, output in 2005 (09:56, January 14, 2006)
S. China city posts double-digit growth rate in revenue income (09:56, January 14, 2006)
NW China region sees increasing trade with Kazakhstan (09:55, January 14, 2006)
Crude oil prices fall slightly (09:55, January 14, 2006)
Zambian president lauds "encouraging" economic performance (09:55, January 14, 2006)
Chinese chemical company to purchase Adisseo Group with 400 mln
euros (09:54, January 14, 2006)
China launches 6 antidumping investigations in 2005 (09:54, January 14, 2006)
China, EU launches project to improve China's information
infrastructure (09:53, January 14, 2006)
S. Africa must build on brand image: Mbeki (09:53, January 14, 2006)
Zimbabwe exports tobacco worth 203 million dollars in 2005 (09:53, January 14, 2006)
Shenzhen to launch direct flight to Seoul (09:52, January 14, 2006)
Shell declares force majeure in Nigeria after pipeline damage (09:52, January 14, 2006)
CNPC's oil, natural gas output grows in 2005 (09:52, January 14, 2006)
Euro-zone GDP up 0.6 percent in Q3 (09:51, January 14, 2006)
China launches 301 pairs of temporary direct trains for peak travel
season (09:51, January 14, 2006)
US wholesale prices rise 0.9 percent in December (09:51, January 14, 2006)
US retail sales rise 0.7% in December (09:50, January 14, 2006)
China makes progress in protecting IPR in 2005 (09:50, January 14, 2006)
Foreign investment used by China in 2005 down 0.5 percent (09:49, January 14, 2006)
Production of natural rubber for Nov. down 22.8 pct in Malaysia (09:49, January 14, 2006)
First joint venture cargo company across the Strait
has bright future (09:49, January 14, 2006)
Air China to provide quality service on charter flights to Taiwan (09:48, January 14, 2006)
Premiums of foreign-funded insurance companies reach 34.12 billion
yuan in 2005 (09:48, January 14, 2006)
Property premiums exceeded 122.9 billion yuan last year (09:47, January 14, 2006)
Trade disputes involving China up in 2005 (09:47, January 14, 2006)
PSA International handles 41.18 mln TEUs worldwide in 2005 (09:46, January 14, 2006)
China insurance premiums hit 492.73 bln yuan in 2005 (09:46, January 14, 2006)
Air China arranges 1,624 charter flights during Spring Festival (09:46, January 14, 2006)
Kenya's inflation rates rise by 1.6 percent in December (09:45, January 14, 2006)
Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy likely drops Beijing for
Shanghai to set up first China store (09:45, January 14, 2006)
Insurance funds to be allowed to invest in infrastructure projects:
official (09:45, January 14, 2006)
China's retail sales of catering surpasses 880 billion yuan in 2005 (09:44, January 14, 2006)
PetroKazakhstan fine after CNPC's takeover (09:44, January 14, 2006)
Chinese bank offers US$200 mln in loan for satellite project (09:43, January 14, 2006)
S.Korea agrees to resume US beef import from late March (09:43, January 14, 2006)
COMESA Customs Union likely to be effective in 2008 (09:42, January 14, 2006)
Tibet sees record high per capita GDP in 2005 (09:42, January 14, 2006)
Sixth round of Thai-US FTA talks comprehensive but inconclusive (09:39, January 14, 2006)
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Russia to cancel Zambia's remaining 115 million dollars debt (15:42, January 14, 2006)
Gunmen assassinate Shiite cleric in Baghdad (15:42, January 14, 2006)
Uganda's parliamentary candidate dies after nominated (15:41, January 14, 2006)
108 Portuguese soldiers leave for Bosnia mission (15:41, January 14, 2006)
SLMM office attacked in east Sri Lanka (15:41, January 14, 2006)
Taliban denies Mullah Omar presence in Pakistan (15:41, January 14, 2006)
UN sanction victim elected Liberia's house speaker (15:40, January 14, 2006)
Bush in favor of renewing work permits for Salvadoreans (15:40, January 14, 2006)
Two Haitians die, seven injured in border protest against migrant
deaths (15:40, January 14, 2006)
Sri Lankan army avert rebels' claymore mine attack in east (15:40, January 14, 2006)
Sharon still in a coma nine days later (11:09, January 14, 2006)
Philippine judge issues warrants for US Marines (11:09, January 14, 2006)
Merkel hails new dialogue with US (11:10, January 14, 2006)
Ex-minister Aziz seriously ill, lawyer says (11:10, January 14, 2006)
Alito heads towards Senate approval (11:10, January 14, 2006)
Venezuela slams US attempt to block sale of Spanish planes (11:07, January 14, 2006)
Algeria uncovers terror group, arrests 13 (11:07, January 14, 2006)
Bolvia president-elect ends visit to Brazil (11:06, January 14, 2006)
Al-Qaeda No. 2 leader's fate unclear in US airstrike (10:17, January 14, 2006)
France says too early to talk about sanctions against Iran (10:37, January 14, 2006)
US military ends contract to build new spy plane (10:37, January 14, 2006)
Iraq violence to increase: US commander (10:36, January 14, 2006)
No change to Iran missile deal: minister (10:36, January 14, 2006)
EU troika, Russia, China and US to meet on Iran (10:19, January 14, 2006)
Roundup: Germany, US relations warmer, yet differences remain
(10:18, January 14, 2006)
No evidence shows involvement of German spies in Iraq war: parliament (10:35, January 14, 2006)
UN envoy says bigger, stronger force needed for Darfur (10:35, January 14, 2006)
Cyprus criticizes UNDP for creating trust fund for Turkish north (10:34, January 14, 2006)
Hamas will never drop arms despite running in elections: candidate (10:34, January 14, 2006)
Death toll from Saudi stampede rises to 363 (10:20, January 14, 2006)
Russia blames Ukraine for seizing lighthouse for Black Sea Fleet (10:33, January 14, 2006)
Iran says to end cooperation if nuclear file referred to
UN Security Council (09:35, January 14, 2006)
Armed Palestinian groups have no place in politics: US envoy (09:35, January 14, 2006)
Hamas warns Israel against banning participation in elections (09:34, January 14, 2006)
Cheney to visit Egypt, Saudi Arabia (09:34, January 14, 2006)
Russia, Japan to stage joint maritime military exercises (09:34, January 14, 2006)
Bulgaria says Nigerian kidnappers voice political demands (09:33, January 14, 2006)
Palestinians threaten again to cancel elections if Israel obstructs (09:33, January 14, 2006)
Italian police raid Turin Olympic Committee offices for alleged irregularities (09:33, January 14, 2006)
Britain offers asylum seekers money to leave (09:32, January 14, 2006)
Half of Dutch against sending troops to Afghanistan: poll (09:32, January 14, 2006)
Six Taliban militants killed in southern Afghanistan (09:32, January 14, 2006)
Bush meets Merkel amid differences over Guantanamo, Iraq (10:18, January 14, 2006)
Draghi to officially take over duty as Bank of Italy governor (09:31, January 14, 2006)
Mongolian parliament votes to accept government resignation (09:30, January 14, 2006)
S. African Parliament fires chief finance officer for Travelgate scandal (09:30, January 14, 2006)
Unity and firmness needed on Iran: Italian FM (09:30, January 14, 2006)
Merkel to meet French leaders in Berlin, Paris (09:29, January 14, 2006)
US population to reach 300 million in October: report (09:29, January 14, 2006)
Norway concerned about Iran's resumption of uranium enrichment
research (09:29, January 14, 2006)
Germany willing to continue diplomatic efforts with Iran (09:26, January 14, 2006)
Cyprus claims world's highest success rate in kidney transplant (09:25, January 14, 2006)
US helicopter downed in northern Iraq (09:25, January 14, 2006)
Russian defense minister says Iran may be referred to UN (09:25, January 14, 2006)
Cambodia's microfinance summit urges more participation of government (09:24, January 14, 2006)
Bulgaria stands firm on secret CIA prisons denial (09:24, January 14, 2006)
Mongolian PM calls for stability of gov't (09:24, January 14, 2006)
India calls for regional action to curb synthetic drug (09:23, January 14, 2006)
France,Germany say talks of sanction against Iran is premature (09:23, January 14, 2006)
Pakistan tribal lawmaker says US plane kills civilians (09:23, January 14, 2006)
Three Turkish sportsmen kidnapped in Iran: report (09:22, January 14, 2006)
EU nations debate asylum and immigration (09:22, January 14, 2006)
Russia repeats call for Iran to revert to nuclear moratorium (09:22, January 14, 2006)
Six-party talks should be pushed up: US diplomat (09:21, January 14, 2006)
Israeli FM hands in resignation (09:21, January 14, 2006)
US facilitates negotiations on Vietnam's WTO accession (09:20, January 14, 2006)
Pakistani leaders condole with King Hamad of Bahrain (09:20, January 14, 2006)
US, India discuss Indo-US nuke deal (09:20, January 14, 2006)
Bird flu meeting ends with recommendations (09:19, January 14, 2006)
Sudanese refugees reluctant to go home as repatriation deal signed (09:19, January 14, 2006)
Fiji PM asks nation to remain calm as coup fears (09:18, January 14, 2006)
Indonesia demands 700 million US dollars to counter bird flu (09:18, January 14, 2006)
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Indonesia to be challenged by familiar foes in Asiad sepak takraw (16:17, January 14, 2006)
Indonesia sees stiff challenge at All England (16:17, January 14, 2006)
Togo names squad for African Nations Cup (16:17, January 14, 2006)
Inoue and Baldwin take pairs title at US figure skating (16:17, January 14, 2006)
Nieminen wins Auckland Open men's title (16:16, January 14, 2006)
Egypt's organizing committee busy with preparing for ACN (16:16, January 14, 2006)
Peru will host 2006 international surf reef competition (16:16, January 14, 2006)
NBA suspends Dooling and Allen (16:15, January 14, 2006)
Yao, Bryant top NBA Western Conference (10:57, January 14, 2006)
Swiss ace sets high standards for all (10:56, January 14, 2006)
Sharapova favourite if shoulder injury eases (10:56, January 14, 2006)
Schumi optimistic for 2006 season (10:56, January 14, 2006)
Sabbatini leads at Waialae, Wie folds (10:56, January 14, 2006)
List of women's Australian Open champions (10:56, January 14, 2006)
List of men's Australian Open champions (10:56, January 14, 2006)
Federer cool; top women to clash (10:56, January 14, 2006)
Alphand wins 12th; Peterhansel hits tree (10:55, January 14, 2006)
2006 Australian Open women's singles draw (10:55, January 14, 2006)
2006 Australian Open men's singles draw (10:55, January 14, 2006)
Dutch Feyenoord midfielder Ono returning to home country (10:48, January 14, 2006)
Mexico to host PAG Tour event in 2007 (10:48, January 14, 2006)
Australian striker on six-month loan with top Dutch club (10:48, January 14, 2006)
Paraguay soccer team will play five friendlies ahead of World Cup (10:47, January 14, 2006)
Argentina soccer coach goes to Europe to meet players (10:47, January 14, 2006)
American midfielder to join Dutch top soccer club (10:47, January 14, 2006)
Czech World Cup soccer team to be based at Germany's Westerburg (10:46, January 14, 2006)
Sampdoria president threatens to boycott Italian first division
league (10:46, January 14, 2006)
Italian financial police search Turin Olympic committee offices (10:46, January 14, 2006)
Belgian Henin-Hardenne strives to win Sydney International title (10:46, January 14, 2006)
Austrian skier Raich wins World Cup super-combined race (10:44, January 14, 2006)
Arsenal sign French U-19 int'l midfielder (10:44, January 14, 2006)
Orlando Magic suspend guard Steve Francis for misconduct (10:44, January 14, 2006)
Alpine skiing World Cup Bad Kleinkirchheim women's downhill results (10:43, January 14, 2006)
World Cup finals opening gala canceled (10:45, January 14, 2006)
Spaniard Medina claims Canberra International tennis title (10:40, January 14, 2006)
Arch construction of Wembley delayed by concrete problem (10:39, January 14, 2006)
Swede Paerson wins her second career World Cup donwhill (10:43, January 14, 2006)
World Cup tickets for Japan's matches to go on sale Sunday (10:39, January 14, 2006)
World Cup trophy arrives in Tanzania (10:39, January 14, 2006)
Vietnamese soccer coach, manager detained for bribery (10:38, January 14, 2006)
Uganda Table Tennis Association to open 2006 raking tournament (10:38, January 14, 2006)
Former Vietnamese goalie kills himself (10:38, January 14, 2006)
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China makes debut export of human-use vaccines (16:35, January 14, 2006)
China employs egg parasitic wasps to kill pests (15:48, January 14, 2006)
Early man faced 'swooping attacks by predatory birds' (11:12, January 14, 2006)
China to build large-sized garbage power plant in eastern region (10:00, January 14, 2006)
World's second Linux int'l standard testing lab settles in China (09:59, January 14, 2006)
HK launches Science in Public Service Campaign (09:59, January 14, 2006)
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Brazil, Uruguay step up prevention measures against bird flu (15:47, January 14, 2006)
Guatemala to vaccinate poultry against bird flu on Mexican border (15:47, January 14, 2006)
Zimbabwe gazettes new media application fees (15:46, January 14, 2006)
Beijing plans to have 238 "blue sky" days this year, 8 more than in
2005 (15:46, January 14, 2006)
Average life expectancy reaches 68 in SW China province, still low
nationwide (15:45, January 14, 2006)
24 killed by viral influenza in mid-western Nepal (15:45, January 14, 2006)
Stamp exhibition on dogs opens in Singapore (15:45, January 14, 2006)
Italy donates 18 million dollars to Uruguay for hospital equipments (15:45, January 14, 2006)
Fog affects domestic flights in southern Nepal (15:44, January 14, 2006)
Kathmandu Valley to be urbanized in 30-40 years (15:44, January 14, 2006)
Another Indonesian people dies of bird flu (15:44, January 14, 2006)
Cold wave claims 17 lives in central Nepal (15:43, January 14, 2006)
Picasso family lose case on car's name (11:12, January 14, 2006)
Avalanche warnings issued as Japan warms up (11:12, January 14, 2006)
Train ticket scam targets spring break uni students (10:53, January 14, 2006)
Newly industrialized cities battle pollution (10:53, January 14, 2006)
Hangzhou restaurant makes big deal on New Year's Eve (10:53, January 14, 2006)
Nearly 3,000-year-old ancient state found in north
China province (10:12, January 14, 2006)
Turkey's bird flu outbreaks pose no risk for Italy: health minister (10:12, January 14, 2006)
Foot and mouth disease breaks out in east Uganda (10:11, January 14, 2006)
India celebrates festival of bonfire (10:10, January 14, 2006)
Roundup: HK to import more chicken during Chinese New Year (10:10, January 14, 2006)
EU to offer $100m in aid to fight bird flu (10:10, January 14, 2006)
Malaria claims three lives in South Africa (10:09, January 14, 2006)
22 people killed in road accident near Dhaka (10:09, January 14, 2006)
Explosions kill several in Pakistan tribal region (10:08, January 14, 2006)
Chinese culture-related spending hit 830 bln yuan in 2005: report (10:04, January 14, 2006)
Feature: "King Kong" comes to China (10:08, January 14, 2006)
C. China province gives free treatment to AIDS patients (10:05, January 14, 2006)
China to strengthen drug sample survey (10:05, January 14, 2006)
HK hospital authority announces appointment of chief executive (10:05, January 14, 2006)
Over 90 percent of China's counties to set up food safety
monitoring network by 2010 (10:04, January 14, 2006)
636-year-old village of Ming Dynasty discovered in SW China (10:04, January 14, 2006)
China's cultural sector urged to deepen reform (10:04, January 14, 2006)
More and more Kenyans benefit from Chinese scholarship, assistance (10:03, January 14, 2006)
EU pledges millions to fight bird flu in developing countries (10:01, January 14, 2006)
Britain offers asylum seekers money to leave (09:38, January 14, 2006)
US population to reach 300 million in October: report (09:38, January 14, 2006)
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2006 Tokyo Auto Salon
A model poses next to a customized Mazda vehicle in Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 13, 2006. The 2006 Tokyo Auto Salon featuring some 600 customized vehicles from more than 300 companies began here on Friday.
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11th Harbin Int'l Snow Statue Contest closes
The photo taken on Jan. 13, 2006 show the third-prize snow statue "Dialogue" during the 11th Harbin International Snow Statue Contest in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The four-day event closed its curtain here on Friday, with a Russian team scooping the first prize. A total of 27 teams from 17 countries and regions, including the United States, Canada and Russia, took part in the contest.
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Costume Culture Festival in Hangzhou
A model shows a Chinese traditional opera costume during Zhejiang Costume Culture Festival in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Jan. 13, 2006.
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