News Archive --- Date:20060201
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Chinese mainland condoles on death of Hong Kong tourists in
Egypt (18:32, February 01, 2006)
China pledges 80 million RMB in aid to Afghanistan in 2006 (13:57, February 01, 2006)
Chinese FM, Afghan president meet in London (13:57, February 01, 2006)
Chinese, Iranian FMs meet on Iran's nuclear issue (11:57, February 01, 2006)
Japan reiterates one-China policy (10:23, February 01, 2006)
Putin hails Russia-China partnership (10:24, February 01, 2006)
China stands for security through cooperation: senior diplomat (10:25, February 01, 2006)
Central government orders immediate help to Hong Kong tourists in
Egyptian bus accident (10:26, February 01, 2006)
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Shanghai eyes more on developing trade services in coming years (18:54, February 01, 2006)
Improved infrastructure gives more impetus to China's economic
growth (18:55, February 01, 2006)
HK airport sets new record for daily flight movements (18:55, February 01, 2006)
Singapore companies optimistic in first half of 2006: survey (18:56, February 01, 2006)
China's revenue totals 11.5 trillion yuan in past five years (14:46, February 01, 2006)
Bush urges Congress to make tax cuts permanent (14:01, February 01, 2006)
Bush plans to reduce America's reliance on imported oil through
technology (12:02, February 01, 2006)
China's steel output hits 350 million tons in 2005 (11:19, February 01, 2006)
China's textile sales hit 3.3 trillion yuan in 2005 (11:19, February 01, 2006)
Secondary industry remains key engine for China's economic growth (11:20, February 01, 2006)
China's high-tech industrial output hits 3.2 trillion yuan in 2005 (11:21, February 01, 2006)
Russia to join WTO only on acceptable standards: Putin (11:21, February 01, 2006)
Poland's rejection of VAT deal throws EU into legal disarray (11:22, February 01, 2006)
U.S. Fed increases short-term interest rates (11:22, February 01, 2006)
Three Gorges Project site to set up reception center for tourists (11:23, February 01, 2006)
North China's Shanxi turns out 543 mln tons of coal (11:23, February 01, 2006)
Senate approves Ben Bernanke to be next Fed chairman (11:24, February 01, 2006)
Economic sentiment improves in euro-zone, EU (11:24, February 01, 2006)
N. China's Shaanxi produces 6 million tons of apples (11:29, February 01, 2006)
Oil prices fall below 68 as OPEC boosts output (11:29, February 01, 2006)
Per capita disposable income rises in SW municipality (11:30, February 01, 2006)
China's SW municipality reports fiscal revenue growth (11:30, February 01, 2006)
China's SW municipality posts double-digit GDP growth in 2005 (11:31, February 01, 2006)
SW China's municipality reports rises in foreign trade, investment (11:32, February 01, 2006)
Chongqing in SW China reports rises in balances of bank deposits,
loans (11:32, February 01, 2006)
SW China municipality reports double-digit rise in fixed asset
investment (11:32, February 01, 2006)
French PM calls for economic patriotism in protecting key industries (11:33, February 01, 2006)
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Ahmedinejad says Iran determined to develop
nuclear energy (18:44, February 01, 2006)
Nine killed in Baghdad suicide bombing (18:45, February 01, 2006)
Indonesia to send envoy to DPRK for nuclear dispute settlement (18:46, February 01, 2006)
Tanzania appoints ambassador to UN Geneva office (18:47, February 01, 2006)
Saddam defense team calls for removal of new chief judge (18:48, February 01, 2006)
Saudi king ends visit to Malaysia (18:49, February 01, 2006)
Mubarak, Abbas hold talks over Hamas election win (18:50, February 01, 2006)
Hamas insists on holding interior ministry alone: leader (18:50, February 01, 2006)
Gunmen kidnap two Iraqi journalists in central
Baghdad (18:51, February 01, 2006)
Iran to deliver destructive response to attack:
DM (18:52, February 01, 2006)
Indonesia asks Iran to comply with Russia's offer (14:45, February 01, 2006)
Japan's defense agency to dissolve a scandal-involved branch (13:59, February 01, 2006)
Nepal prepares to be transit point between China, India: King (13:59, February 01, 2006)
Indian President begins visit to Singapore (14:00, February 01, 2006)
Bush urges Congress to ban human cloning (11:58, February 01, 2006)
Bush unveils initiative to keep U.S. competitive (11:58, February 01, 2006)
Bush says Iran must not get nuclear weapons (11:58, February 01, 2006)
Bush vows to stick to mission in Iraq (11:59, February 01, 2006)
Bush urges Hamas to recognize Israel, work for peace (11:59, February 01, 2006)
Bush says state of the union is strong (11:59, February 01, 2006)
NZ supports decision on Iran's nuclear program (12:00, February 01, 2006)
Alito sworn in as U.S. Supreme Court justice (10:36, February 01, 2006)
Two German hostages in Iraq again appear on videotape: al-Jazeera (10:36, February 01, 2006)
Italian FM says Hamas takes Mideast peace back 10 years (10:37, February 01, 2006)
Iran threatens with tough retaliation if nuclear case goes to UN
(10:37, February 01, 2006)
Switzerland urged to support probe into alleged U.S. detention camps (10:38, February 01, 2006)
Hamas leaders meet with Israeli police officers-report (10:38, February 01, 2006)
Britain troops to stage massive withdrawal from Germany (10:39, February 01, 2006)
Firefight between Taliban and Afghan civilians causes 3 killed, 16 injured (10:40, February 01, 2006)
Pacific Plan meeting seeks cooperation (10:41, February 01, 2006)
100th British soldier killed in Iraq (10:41, February 01, 2006)
Philippine military justifies shoot-to-kill against escaping mutineers (10:42, February 01, 2006)
Kidnapped U.S. journalist pleads for life - TV (10:43, February 01, 2006)
Iraqi police find 11 corpses in western Baghdad (10:43, February 01, 2006)
Russia not to expel British diplomats accused of spying, says Putin (10:44, February 01, 2006)
Uganda electoral offense squad handles 285 cases (10:44, February 01, 2006)
French constitutional council rules out controversial colonial
clause (10:45, February 01, 2006)
Japan's FM backtracks on call for emperor to visit Yasukuni Shrine (10:45, February 01, 2006)
18 killed in second road accident in southern Egypt (10:46, February 01, 2006)
Eight foreigners arrested for linking with al Qaida in Afghanistan (10:47, February 01, 2006)
Indonesia concerned about Iran nuclear crisis (10:47, February 01, 2006)
London conference launches new compact for Afghanistan (10:48, February 01, 2006)
UN official reports broad support for international tribunal on Hariri's murder (10:49, February 01, 2006)
Russia to phase out radars in former Soviet states (10:49, February 01, 2006)
UN renews mandate of expert group on DRC arms embargo (10:50, February 01, 2006)
Djibouti becomes new member of OPCW (10:51, February 01, 2006)
UN official urges Israel to stop settlement expansion (10:51, February 01, 2006)
UN chief calls on parties in Kosovo to ensure progress in political process (10:52, February 01, 2006)
Mandate of UN force in Lebanon extended for six months (10:53, February 01, 2006)
7 killed in U.S. post office shooting spree (10:53, February 01, 2006)
Jordan's king urges Hamas to make peace with Israel (10:54, February 01, 2006)
Palestinian negotiator urges Hamas to accept roadmap plan (10:55, February 01, 2006)
Putin urges Hamas to renounce violence, recognize Israel (10:55, February 01, 2006)
12 insurgents arrested in Thai south (10:56, February 01, 2006)
Foreign troops in Iraq may fall below 100,000 this year: report (10:56, February 01, 2006)
UN prosecutor wants EU to suspend Serbia talks (10:57, February 01, 2006)
Belgium's nuclear watchdog chief quits (10:57, February 01, 2006)
Malawi to set up commercial court under EU assistance (10:58, February 01, 2006)
Putin deflects criticism on Russia's G8 role (10:59, February 01, 2006)
Belgian King warns against separatists, extremists (11:00, February 01, 2006)
Dutch edge closer to troop deployment in Afghanistan (11:00, February 01, 2006)
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Australia's team for Turin Winter Olympics (18:57, February 01, 2006)
Hingis makes flying start in Pan Pacific Open (18:57, February 01, 2006)
Uganda selects six boxers for tournament in Tanzania (18:58, February 01, 2006)
Malaysia to conduct random dope tests on soccer players (14:48, February 01, 2006)
Ten countries to compete in Dar es Salaam rally (14:48, February 01, 2006)
Lecce signs Tunisia defender Saidi on loan (11:35, February 01, 2006)
Japan suffers setback before Turin Winter Olympics (11:35, February 01, 2006)
South Korea pins hope on speed-skaters for Olympic golds (11:36, February 01, 2006)
Teen golfer invited to play men's tourney (11:37, February 01, 2006)
Turin Olympic villages open (11:37, February 01, 2006)
Nigeria, Senegal go to quarterfinals in African Nations Cup (11:38, February 01, 2006)
Italy to use Swiss air space against Turin Olympic threats (11:38, February 01, 2006)
Slovak tennis player Beck faces two-year ban for doping (11:38, February 01, 2006)
Cuba publishes Baseball Classic shortlist of 70 players (11:39, February 01, 2006)
Argentina seeks 2nd round place in women's basketball world (11:40, February 01, 2006)
Inter sign Brazilian winger Cesar on loan from Lazio (11:40, February 01, 2006)
Tottenham beats transfer deadline to sign Murphy (11:41, February 01, 2006)
Blackburn swoop for Bentley, Sinama-Pongolle, Olsson (11:42, February 01, 2006)
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Stem cell transplant helps beat lupus (14:47, February 01, 2006)
China's top ten annual public scientific events announced (12:01, February 01, 2006)
Chinese universities embrace online education (11:44, February 01, 2006)
WFP says its school feeding program in Ethiopia paying off (11:44, February 01, 2006)
Africa urged to promote biotechnology (11:45, February 01, 2006)
NASA to use Cape Verde as weather study base (11:46, February 01, 2006)
French carmaker to sell cars powered by diesel hybrid in 2010 (11:47, February 01, 2006)
Bangladeshi scientists develop new hybrid tomato (11:47, February 01, 2006)
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Land grows more fortune beyond grain (19:09, February 01, 2006)
More people from China's major Muslim region work with Arabic (18:59, February 01, 2006)
"Brokeback Mountain" leads Oscar nominations (11:49, February 01, 2006)
EU to send senior health expert to help Iraq trace bird flu cases (11:49, February 01, 2006)
Feature: Foreigners in Beijing enjoy temple fairs amid festival (2) (11:50, February 01, 2006)
Feature: Foreigners in Beijing enjoy temple fairs amid festival (1) (11:50, February 01, 2006)
Cyprus president urges for calm after bird flu detected in north (11:51, February 01, 2006)
17 killed in heavy snow in northeastern Afghanistan (11:52, February 01, 2006)
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Firecracker exploded in Henan
The photo taken on Jan. 31, 2006 shows the truck and motorcycles destroyed during an explosion in Linqi town, Linzhou City of central China's Henan Province. The explosion took place at the storehouse of a closed firecracker company in Linqi town at 14:15 Jan. 29, causing collapse of a neighboring temple nearby and killing 16 people on the spot. Another 20 people were found died during cleaning up of the locale or the treatment. Currently 36 were killed and 48 were injured, with 8 people seriously injured. The rescue work is still underway.
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UN celebrates Chinese New Year for "Year of Dog"
UNICEF official Kul Chandra Gautam (L) participates a magic performance during the Chinese lunar new year evening held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Jan. 30, 2006. UN officials joined billion Chinese around the world, celebrating the traditional Chinese Spring Festival of "the Year of Dog".
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Chinese Ambassador to Egypt visits injured HK tourists
Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Wu Sike (R) inquires about the treatment of the injured tourists from Hong Kong of China at a hospital in Hurghada, an Egyptian Red Sea resort, Jan. 31, 2006. Fourteen Hong Kong tourists were killed and 29 others injured in a road accident in southeast Egypt Jan. 31.
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"Brokeback Mountain" leads Oscar nominations
Ang Lee's gay cowboy romance "Brokeback Mountain" topped the list of Oscar nominations announced in Los Angeles Tuesday, receiving eight nods including best picture, best director and best actor. The nominations were announced by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis and Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino. The 78th annual Academy Awards ceremony will be held March 5 atthe Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Chinese FM at London conference on Afghanistan
Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing (L) meets with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in London, capital of Britain, Jan. 31, 2006. Li Zhaoxing was in London to attend the two-day London Conference on Afghanistan, opened on Jan. 31.
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Tian'anmen attracts visitors for Spring Festival
A group of visitors from Ireland pose for photos on Tian'an-men Square in Beijing to join in the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration January 31, 2006. Millions of visitors home and abroad visited Tian'an-men Square around the Spring Festival for the New Year celebration. (Xinhua)
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