News Archive --- Date:20060128
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Mutual visits on both sides of Taiwan Straits hit record high in
2005 (17:17, January 28, 2006)
Feature: Joyous atmosphere welcoming Chinese lunar new year in Indonesia (08:39, January 28, 2006)
Symposiums held to mark 11th anniversary of Jiang Zemin's speech on national reunification (08:36, January 28, 2006)
China's top advisory body to hold annual session on March 3 (08:18, January 28, 2006)
Chinese leader underlines social harmony in New Year speech (08:17, January 28, 2006)
Chinese leaders visiting former senior officials (08:15, January 28, 2006)
CE expects continuous economic recovery for HK in new year (08:15, January 28, 2006)
HK smashes counterfeit banknote syndicate (08:14, January 28, 2006)
Somali pirates free fishing vessel (08:13, January 28, 2006)
China welcomes smooth completion of Palestinian parliamentary
elections, FM spokesman (08:11, January 28, 2006)
Chinese leaders extend Spring Festival greetings to people  (09:19, January 28, 2006)
Needy people happy with Spring Festival charity
program by govt (08:10, January 28, 2006)
KMT Chairman calls for normalization of relations with the mainland (08:08, January 28, 2006)
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Chile, EU agree to trade talks on agricultural products (10:08, January 29, 2006)
China's average tariff level drops to 9.9 percent in 2005 (17:10, January 28, 2006)
Semiconductor industry maintains rapid growth in China (17:11, January 28, 2006)
China reverses decline of grain production during 2000-2005 (17:12, January 28, 2006)
China abolishes agricultural tax three years ahead of schedule: tax
official (16:50, January 28, 2006)
China posts 12 trillion yuan in futures trading in first 11 months
of 2005 (16:39, January 28, 2006)
Sharp rise in China's banking assets (16:55, January 28, 2006)
US-China trade, investment benefit US greatly, US report (10:56, January 28, 2006)
Strong growth expected in Singapore's biomedical industry (09:50, January 28, 2006)
China's oil import growth slows down in 2005 (09:47, January 28, 2006)
U.S. economy up at slowest pace in three years in fourth quarter (09:21, January 28, 2006)
Georgia to get natural gas supply from Iran: president (09:22, January 28, 2006)
Nepal foresees bright prospect of South Asian FTA (09:23, January 28, 2006)
Oil prices rise back above 67 dollars (09:24, January 28, 2006)
Southeast European countries to build high-speed railway (09:25, January 28, 2006)
Paris to make adjustments on "patriotism" against foreign takeover (09:26, January 28, 2006)
German shares hit record high since 2001 (09:27, January 28, 2006)
Funding goes to 126 tech projects from Hong Kong, Guangdong (10:08, January 29, 2006)
Leaders at Davos appeal for eradicating poverty in Africa (08:53, January 28, 2006)
China lifts quarantine in all area hit by avian flu (08:57, January 28, 2006)
HK records 6.5 billion HK dollars of surplus in Dec. (08:59, January 28, 2006)
World's beer giant speeds up takeover strategy in China (09:01, January 28, 2006)
Japan's economy not out of deflation: PM (09:02, January 28, 2006)
Chinese SOEs to kiss good-bye to "profit
engrossing" (09:03, January 28, 2006)
HK exchange fund down 6.5 bln HK dollars in December (09:03, January 28, 2006)
HK's total deposits up 1.5 pct in December (09:04, January 28, 2006)
High-tech products dominate exports of foreign-funded enterprises (09:05, January 28, 2006)
More than 11 billion Baht circulated during Thai Chinese New Year (09:06, January 28, 2006)
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India test-fires surface-to-air missile (17:24, January 28, 2006)
Two U.S. soldiers killed in western Baghdad: witnesses (17:24, January 28, 2006)
Sri Lankan President says talks with rebels meant to end violence (17:25, January 28, 2006)
WHO executive board rejects Taiwan-related proposal (17:26, January 28, 2006)
Sri Lanka main opposition to support gov't peace talks
with rebels on condition (17:26, January 28, 2006)
UN urges Central African nations to work for security pact (17:27, January 28, 2006)
Bush warns of cutting aid to Palestine (17:27, January 28, 2006)
Bush threatens sanctions against Iran (17:28, January 28, 2006)
Iran's nuclear issue cannot be solved through escalation: UN
nuclear chief (17:28, January 28, 2006)
Strong quake jolts Ambon, Indonesia (09:01, January 28, 2006)
Afghanistan may need foreign troops for another 5-10 years (09:13, January 28, 2006)
US urges Iran to resume nuclear talks with international community (09:00, January 28, 2006)
Italy asks Russia to up gas supply (10:00, January 28, 2006)
Switzerland, Russia conclude negotiations on Moscow's WTO accession (09:59, January 28, 2006)
Bulgaria's last Iraq unit disbanded (09:58, January 28, 2006)
Energy chiefs rule out impending energy crisis (09:55, January 28, 2006)
UN says rebel attacks send CAR refugees to Chad (09:54, January 28, 2006)
New Honduran president sworn in (09:23, January 28, 2006)
New UN initiative on Cyprus expected after parliamentary elections (09:53, January 28, 2006)
UN chief calls on parties in Darfur to respect human rights (08:57, January 28, 2006)
U.S. to bring home Germany-based brigade (09:12, January 28, 2006)
Bush calls for full probe of Hariri's killing (09:21, January 28, 2006)
U.S. puts on brave face over Hamas election win (08:55, January 28, 2006)
U.S. says Iran playing games with international community (08:53, January 28, 2006)
Paris confirms kidnapping of three French in Haiti (08:52, January 28, 2006)
Sweden says Hamas must refrain from violence (09:52, January 28, 2006)
Cape Verde's government denies tampering legislative poll (09:51, January 28, 2006)
WFP provides more food to Zimbabwe (09:50, January 28, 2006)
Civil servants form business union in Zimbabwe (09:49, January 28, 2006)
Norway cautious on outcome of Palestinian elections (09:49, January 28, 2006)
South Africa welcomes democratic process in Palestine (08:50, January 28, 2006)
Nigerian court refuses bail for separatist leaders (09:48, January 28, 2006)
Bulgaria says gas talks with Russia not to lead to conflict (09:47, January 28, 2006)
Indian left parties ask government not to vote against Iran (08:51, January 28, 2006)
Two friends killed in motorbike collision in northern Malaysia (09:44, January 28, 2006)
Turkish policeman kidnapped by PKK returns to Turkey (09:44, January 28, 2006)
Singapore urges Hamas to work with Israel in building peace (09:43, January 28, 2006)
Three wounded in bombing near Thai Ministry of Justice (09:42, January 28, 2006)
Basra governor calls on British troops to release Iraqi detainees (09:41, January 28, 2006)
Merkel lists lives of German hostages in Iraq top priority (08:42, January 28, 2006)
Global plan to fight TB launched at Davos (08:48, January 28, 2006)
India, Saudi Arabia, sign Delhi Declaration (09:40, January 28, 2006)
Former Indian PM quits as his party chief (09:38, January 28, 2006)
Slovak defense minister resigns following plane crash (09:34, January 28, 2006)
Left parties oppose Bush visit to India (08:41, January 28, 2006)
Hamas win to reinvigorate Mideast peace efforts: Spanish PM (08:40, January 28, 2006)
Malaysian PM urges int'l community to accept election results in Palestine (09:33, January 28, 2006)
Myanmar names new Yangon region military commander (09:31, January 28, 2006)
German FM shocked at hostages video, condemns abduction (08:40, January 28, 2006)
Kenya invites former anti graft czar to unravel scam (09:29, January 28, 2006)
Abbas to ask Hamas to form new cabinet (08:21, January 28, 2006)
U.S. sailor indicted over murder-robbery case in Japan (08:46, January 28, 2006)
NZ FM calls Hamas to go for peace (09:28, January 28, 2006)
Clarification on Malaysia's bridge plan to be made through FM: official (09:27, January 28, 2006)
Fatah, Hamas gunmen clash in Gaza (08:21, January 28, 2006)
Hamas says to meet Abbas on cabinet formation (08:27, January 28, 2006)
Iran terms Russian proposal insufficient but not negative (09:25, January 28, 2006)
Singapore opens new naval training base (09:24, January 28, 2006)
7 Taliban killed in firefight in S. Afghanistan (08:47, January 28, 2006)
Indiana inmate in U.S. executed for 1981 killings (09:22, January 28, 2006)
Roundup: Israeli politicians view Hamas not peace partner (08:27, January 28, 2006)
France probes reported kidnapping of three French citizens in Haiti (08:31, January 28, 2006)
U.N. expresses cautious optimism about situations in Pakistan's earthquake-hit areas (08:30, January 28, 2006)
Indonesia hails peaceful election in Palestine (08:28, January 28, 2006)
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Turin Olympics to set audience record for Winter Games (09:20, January 28, 2006)
Serbian forward says World Cup soccer group is "death" (09:16, January 28, 2006)
Manchester to host 2008 cycling worlds (09:15, January 28, 2006)
World Cup trophy goes on show in Ecuador (09:15, January 28, 2006)
Most Czech footballers happy about Euro 2008 draw (09:12, January 28, 2006)
Slovenia happy with draw for Euro 2008 qualifying (08:39, January 28, 2006)
Nigeria continues to win in African Nations Cup (08:38, January 28, 2006)
Ghana beats Senegal 1-0 in African Nations Cup (08:37, January 28, 2006)
Kenya's court acquits former cricket boss of theft charges (08:36, January 28, 2006)
Red Devils draw well for Euro 2008 championship (08:35, January 28, 2006)
Norway optimistic about European soccer championships (08:34, January 28, 2006)
Belgium's coach says satisfied with draw for Euro 2008 Championship (08:33, January 28, 2006)
Results of women's World Cup Super-G (08:13, January 28, 2006)
Results of women's World Cup Super-G (08:12, January 28, 2006)
Top 10 Beijing Olympics news stories in 2005 (08:11, January 28, 2006)
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Zheng/Yan, from Sichuan to Melbourne
Chinese tennis players Zheng Jie (R)/Yan Zi kiss their trophy at the awarding ceremony for Australian Open, Melbourne, Jan. 27, 2006. Zheng/Yan won the championship after beating Lisa Raymond of the United States and Samantha Stosur of Australia 2-1 (2-6, 7-6, 6-3) in the women's doubles final on that day. The Grand Slam title is a historic breakthrough for Chinese tennis players.
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Family reunion dinner on the lunar New Year's Eve
A local resident buys foods for the forthcoming Spring Festival, or the Chinese lunar New Year, which falls on Jan. 29, at a supermarket in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Jan. 27, 2006. The shops in the city have busier business as the festival nears.
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"China in London 2006" kicks off
Buses and cars run beneath the Chinese red lanterns on Oxford Street in London, capital of Britain, Jan. 26, 2006. The largest-ever celebration of Chinese culture "China in London 2006" was formally launched on Thursday as London Mayor Ken Livingstone and China's Super Girl champion Li Yuchun switched on the specially designed Chinese lanterns in the heart of the British capital.
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Palestinians' daily life unaffected by "political earthquake "
Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (2nd R) prays during a Friday prayer in the West Bank city of Ramallah Jan. 27, 2006. The victory of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in the Palestinian Legislative Council election held on Jan. 25 has triggered a political earthquake in the region, but the Palestinians' daily life remain the same.
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Mozart concert held in the Forbidden City Concert Hall
The China Philharmonic Orchestra performs at a concert in the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 27, 2006, to honor the 250th anniversary of the birth of Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Chinese leaders extend Spring Festival greetings to people
Chinese President Hu Jintao speaks during a grand gathering celebrating the upcoming Spring Festival at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Jan. 27, 2006. Around 4,000 people from various circles were present at the gathering, held by the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and the State Council, or China's central government. The Spring Festival, or Chinese lunar New Year, starts from Jan. 29.
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