News Archive --- Date:20060218
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Myanmar PM concludes visit to China (17:54, February 18, 2006)
Remains of Chinese engineers killed in Pakistan back
home  (17:44, February 18, 2006)
Macao launches world heritage promotion campaign (17:42, February 18, 2006)
Togolese president concludes China tour (17:42, February 18, 2006)
Bernanke says China's might no threat (12:45, February 18, 2006)
Ethiopian PM longs for further bilateral ties with China (10:36, February 18, 2006)
Ethio-Chinese economic cooperation expanding: House speaker (10:36, February 18, 2006)
Pakistani plane carrying Chinese engineers' remains postpones
arrival in Hefei (10:34, February 18, 2006)
Myanmar PM hopes to borrow China's experience in building high-tech
park (10:34, February 18, 2006)
Canadian ambassador calls for Canada, China to expand investment
scale (10:33, February 18, 2006)
Deeds of dedicated Chinese village leader given publicity (10:32, February 18, 2006)
China publishes book on bonsai philosophy of ROK peasant (10:32, February 18, 2006)
Remains of Chinese engineers killed in Pakistan brought back to
China (10:32, February 18, 2006)
China's Inner Mongolia region to send 20 volunteers across the
border (10:31, February 18, 2006)
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Zambian Airways to enable traders travel more easily to Johannesburg (17:49, February 18, 2006)
Chavez threatens to cut off oil to US (17:49, February 18, 2006)
Ethiopia's annual flower exports to Britain to reach 100 million by 2007 (17:48, February 18, 2006)
Ethiopian Airlines to start new flights (17:48, February 18, 2006)
S. China province to speed up highway, port construction in next
five years (17:47, February 18, 2006)
Nepal Telecom to expand cell phone service (17:47, February 18, 2006)
E. China province takes lead in gold output (17:47, February 18, 2006)
Chavez threatens to cut off oil exports if US "goes
over line" (12:05, February 18, 2006)
US, Colombia nearer free trade pact after intellectual property
deal (12:04, February 18, 2006)
Xinjiang's land port reports trade rise in January (11:47, February 18, 2006)
Oil prices surge on new threats of Nigeria (11:47, February 18, 2006)
EU industrial production up in December 2005 (11:47, February 18, 2006)
Spanish gov't pledges more aid to Ethiopia (11:46, February 18, 2006)
Cross listing of stock markets in east Africa on course (11:46, February 18, 2006)
India, Pakistan reiterate commitment to Iran pipeline (11:45, February 18, 2006)
Roundup: Singapore's budget focuses on R.D., needy residents (11:44, February 18, 2006)
Emirates Airlines to open Beijing-Dubai flights next half year (11:43, February 18, 2006)
US wholesale prices rise 0.3 percent in January (11:43, February 18, 2006)
US recognizes Ukraine's market economy status (11:43, February 18, 2006)
China extends jet fuel surcharge (11:42, February 18, 2006)
Central bank urges Chinese firms to further forex-hedging ability (11:42, February 18, 2006)
China to issue 60b yuan worth of T-bonds (12:06, February 18, 2006)
China's joint-stock Bohai Bank makes debut in Tianjin (11:41, February 18, 2006)
China insists iron ore price stabilization in
int'l talks (11:41, February 18, 2006)
China's hydropower giant to invest in wind power (11:18, February 18, 2006)
Mauritanian first oil pumping delayed (11:17, February 18, 2006)
Temasek reveals purchase of 5 pct stake in Bank of
China (11:17, February 18, 2006)
China's high-tech companies enjoy bumper exports (11:17, February 18, 2006)
Exports and imports of China's major high-tech companies increase
in 2005 (11:17, February 18, 2006)
Oil, natural gas China's most profitable industries (11:16, February 18, 2006)
China on verge of inaugurating financial derivatives futures market (11:16, February 18, 2006)
Poland not to adopt euro before 2010: minister (11:15, February 18, 2006)
China's machinery trade deficit decreases sharply in 2005 (11:15, February 18, 2006)
Itay's trade deficit in 2005 rises sharply (11:13, February 18, 2006)
Net profit of listed Huaxia bank grows 26.72 pct (11:13, February 18, 2006)
India, Pakistan discuss Iran pipeline project (11:13, February 18, 2006)
Indonesia's crude palm oil export estimated at 10.3 mln tons in 2005 (11:12, February 18, 2006)
HK unemployment rate decreases to 52-month low (11:12, February 18, 2006)
Central China steel maker reports 506 mln dollars income on export (11:04, February 18, 2006)
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Palestinians reject Israel's punishment: former speaker (18:26, February 18, 2006)
Respecting agreements need talks and study: Hamas (18:26, February 18, 2006)
Erekat urges Hamas to accept previous agreements (18:26, February 18, 2006)
Inte'l community begins to provide aid for landslide-hit
Philippines (18:25, February 18, 2006)
S.Korean former unification minister elected
ruling party leader (18:25, February 18, 2006)
Arroyo orders probe into landslide after expert says disaster area dangerous to live (18:25, February 18, 2006)
Newly elected Palestinian parliament convenes
first session (17:51, February 18, 2006)
Philippine police put on full alert in Metro Manila amid coup rumor (17:38, February 18, 2006)
Afghanistan wants Pakistan to cooperate in fighting terrorism (17:38, February 18, 2006)
WFP ambassador calls for more food aid to Ethiopia (17:38, February 18, 2006)
Sudan needs large amount of food despite harvest: UN agencies (17:37, February 18, 2006)
Italian minister asked to resign after Libya protests (17:37, February 18, 2006)
Sri Lankan rebels show goodwill with prisoner release before talks (17:37, February 18, 2006)
Arroyo thanks international community for support after landslide (17:36, February 18, 2006)
Japan apologizes to Filipinos for wartime atrocities by its troops: ambassador (17:36, February 18, 2006)
11 villages evacuated from landslide struck region in Philippines: officials (13:26, February 18, 2006)
400 foreign observers to monitor Uganda's general elections (13:26, February 18, 2006)
Cote d'Ivoire urged to implement disarmament plan (13:25, February 18, 2006)
Annan welcomes results of Haitian presidential election (13:24, February 18, 2006)
Canadian PM congratulates new Haitian president (13:24, February 18, 2006)
Rescue operation resumes in Philippine landslide site (12:37, February 18, 2006)
Canadian FM expresses condolences over Philippines landslide (12:38, February 18, 2006)
US President Bush approves Cheney's handling of aftermath (13:24, February 18, 2006)
Livedoor dogs LDP as parties joust (13:23, February 18, 2006)
Leaked report reveals full extent of abuse (13:22, February 18, 2006)
Israel to impose tougher sanctions on Hamas (13:22, February 18, 2006)
Guantanamo prison should be closed, Annan says (13:21, February 18, 2006)
EU on 'full alert,' takes steps to curb spread of H5 to poultry (13:21, February 18, 2006)
Anger in Asia as fresh cartoon protests flare (13:20, February 18, 2006)
Colombian government, rebels restart talks in Cuba (13:20, February 18, 2006)
Chavez threatens to cut off oil exports if U.S. "goes
over line" (13:19, February 18, 2006)
Blair backs Hungarian Socialist PM election campaign (13:18, February 18, 2006)
Indonesia, Timor Leste leaders meet on past problems (13:18, February 18, 2006)
US, Venezuelan diplomats resume dialogue to ease tension (13:18, February 18, 2006)
Muslim groups praise Canadian response to cartoons (13:17, February 18, 2006)
Bush sees need to double peacekeeping forces in Sudan's Darfur (13:17, February 18, 2006)
Germany suspects Iran trying to develop nuclear weapons (13:17, February 18, 2006)
Hamas denies nominating Haneya as prime minister (13:16, February 18, 2006)
Annan encourages Iran to take good use of talks with Russia (13:15, February 18, 2006)
Rice says Palestinians deserve to have statehood (13:15, February 18, 2006)
US asks Palestinian Authority to return 50 million dollars (13:15, February 18, 2006)
US Senate approves nominations of Fed governors (13:14, February 18, 2006)
Bush, NATO chief discuss situation in Darfur, Sudan (13:17, February 18, 2006)
UN chief offers condolences over landslide victims in Philippines (13:14, February 18, 2006)
UN to hold donors meeting for Central African Republic (13:13, February 18, 2006)
Lukashenko registered as candidate in Belarus presidential vote (13:13, February 18, 2006)
US Congress delegation visits Sudan for talks on Darfur (13:13, February 18, 2006)
US military sends survey team to Philippine landslide site (12:38, February 18, 2006)
Hopes of find more survivors of Philippine landslide look dim: official (12:15, February 18, 2006)
Victim of Cheney shooting incident discharged from hospital (12:14, February 18, 2006)
Italy at risk of terror attack: secret service (12:13, February 18, 2006)
Blair says Guantanamo prison issue has to be resolved (12:12, February 18, 2006)
Barroso urges compromise on Kosovo future status talks (12:12, February 18, 2006)
Merkel, Blair say EU needs common energy security policy (12:12, February 18, 2006)
Israeli cabinet to decide on sanctions on Palestinians on Sun. (12:11, February 18, 2006)
Sri Lankan president says talks with Tigers in a new approach (12:11, February 18, 2006)
S. Africa's Mbeki to Congo for new constitution (12:10, February 18, 2006)
EU grants 3.3 million euros in aid to Cote d'Ivorie (10:46, February 18, 2006)
US vies for unity with allies on withholding aid to Palestine (10:46, February 18, 2006)
First bird flu cases reported in Egypt, H5N1
confirmed (10:45, February 18, 2006)
Serbia-Montenegro under pressure to extradite top war crimes
suspect by Feburary (10:45, February 18, 2006)
Russia expects Hamas to be "legitimate, useful part" of Mideast
peace process (10:44, February 18, 2006)
Musharraf: shooting incident not to affect ties with China (10:44, February 18, 2006)
Russian parliament slams Georgia over vote on peacekeepers (10:43, February 18, 2006)
Pakistan recalls ambassador from Denmark for consultations (10:42, February 18, 2006)
Turkey voices uneasiness about Israel's statement on Hamas visit (10:42, February 18, 2006)
Belgian princess encourages education in fight against AIDS (10:40, February 18, 2006)
Iranian cleric urges gov't to press ahead with nuclear power
development (10:39, February 18, 2006)
Do not link IAEA vote to relations with Iran, says Indian PM (10:35, February 18, 2006)
Israeli DM urges EU to pressure Hamas to renounce violence (10:30, February 18, 2006)
Kenyans protest to demand sacking of top corrupt officials (10:29, February 18, 2006)
Indonesian president hold talks with Timor Leste president (10:26, February 18, 2006)
Hamas-dominated new Palestinian parl't to inaugurate (10:25, February 18, 2006)
Cambodia ships mine-clearing equipment for UN mission in Sudan (10:25, February 18, 2006)
Swan in France did not die of bird flu: farm ministry (10:25, February 18, 2006)
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"It just worked out that way" (18:16, February 18, 2006)
"Money is always a problem" (18:16, February 18, 2006)
"Chinese students here have no weak points" (18:16, February 18, 2006)
"We should teach all that is useful" (18:16, February 18, 2006)
"We will find a way or we will make one" (18:19, February 18, 2006)
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Russia picks up gold in women's 4x5km relay cross country skiing (18:28, February 18, 2006)
McEnroe partners Bjorkman to SAP Open doubles semis (17:50, February 18, 2006)
Hewitt, Roddick cruise to semifinals at SAP Open (17:50, February 18, 2006)
Iguodala helps the Sophomores over Rookies (13:32, February 18, 2006)
Three-time World Cup player Simeone retires at 34 (13:32, February 18, 2006)
Woods survives halfway cut, Sabbatini in lead (13:32, February 18, 2006)
Mourinho boasts one of treble titles clinched (13:32, February 18, 2006)
Tottenham manager Jol targets seven-point cushion (13:31, February 18, 2006)
Kenya's new cricket body lands sponsorship (13:31, February 18, 2006)
Wilkins, Barkley listed top nominees of basketball Hall of Fame (13:31, February 18, 2006)
Calleri, Moya, Volandri progress at Buenos Aires ATP tennis (13:31, February 18, 2006)
UEFA suspend Benfica's Assis for positive test (13:31, February 18, 2006)
World Cup stars dress for success (11:56, February 18, 2006)
Eto'o voted African Footballer of the Year for the third time (11:57, February 18, 2006)
CBA top official to seek exiled centre Wang in US (11:56, February 18, 2006)
Malawian gov't bar non-Malawian to represent the country in
Commonwealth games (11:55, February 18, 2006)
Brazil World Cup star Jorge Mendonca died (11:55, February 18, 2006)
Belgian soccer club sacks players over match-fixing scandal (11:55, February 18, 2006)
Clijsters, Mauresmo advance to semifinals at Antwerp tournament (11:54, February 18, 2006)
Real Madrid captain Raul returns to work 90 days after knee injury (11:54, February 18, 2006)
Peru to host International Judo Championship next week (11:54, February 18, 2006)
Canada shuts out Finland for women's ice hockey final (11:53, February 18, 2006)
Italian pair take lead in ice dancing competition (11:53, February 18, 2006)
CAS rejects Canada's complaint on Radanova's medal (11:52, February 18, 2006)
Rooth lifts Sweden over US for women's ice hockey final (11:09, February 18, 2006)
Ethiopian makes Winter Olympic history, Russian Pyleva banned (11:08, February 18, 2006)
Medal standings of Winter Olympics on Feb. 17 (11:10, February 18, 2006)
Medal winners of Turin Olympics on Feb. 17 (11:10, February 18, 2006)
Gibson wins Olympics men's skeleton gold (11:12, February 18, 2006)
Shao to miss China's opening Asian Cup qualifier against Palestine (11:11, February 18, 2006)
Day-8 schedule of Turin Winter Olympics on Feb. 18 (11:11, February 18, 2006)
Swiss Frieden wins women's snowboard cross Olympic gold (11:11, February 18, 2006)
Facfile of Olympic winner Veerpalu in men's 15km classical cross country (11:07, February 18, 2006)
Estonian Veerpalu defends men's 15km cross country title (11:07, February 18, 2006)
Real striker Raul back to fitness (11:06, February 18, 2006)
Cars given go-ahead for ARC Tanzania rally (11:05, February 18, 2006)
Plushenko survives car crash after winning Olympic gold (11:05, February 18, 2006)
Russian biathlete Pyleva banned for two years (11:05, February 18, 2006)
Downhill of women's Alpine combined postponed at Turin Olympics (11:04, February 18, 2006)
Zico warns players of slip-ups before Finland friendly (11:03, February 18, 2006)
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Uganda sets up inter-ministerial steering committee on bird flu (17:46, February 18, 2006)
Bird flu death reaches 19 in Indonesia (17:45, February 18, 2006)
Youth in Thailand's deep south to get mental rehabilitation (13:27, February 18, 2006)
Cameroon steps up efforts to fend off possible bird flu outbreaks (13:27, February 18, 2006)
Weather blamed for coal fume poisonings (11:38, February 18, 2006)
Japanese town switches off heating to save energy (11:38, February 18, 2006)
Hundreds killed in Philippine mudslide (11:38, February 18, 2006)
Amputee sues airline for refusing permission to board (11:37, February 18, 2006)
Rio beefs up security ahead of Rolling Stones concert (11:36, February 18, 2006)
Spain to build Latin America's largest tourism resort in Mexico (11:35, February 18, 2006)
FAO voices concern over spread of bird flu virus in West Africa (11:35, February 18, 2006)
UN agencies say 7 million Sudanese still require food aid in 2006 (11:34, February 18, 2006)
Shortage of water twice as costly as flooding: research (11:34, February 18, 2006)
Bird flu quarantine zone extended to three more villages in Hungary (11:33, February 18, 2006)
Spain adopts measures to combat bird flu (11:33, February 18, 2006)
China gives Ukraine bird flu vaccines (11:32, February 18, 2006)
Another Nigerian state hit by suspected bird flu (11:01, February 18, 2006)
6.7 million Sudanese need food aid despite good harvest: UN (11:00, February 18, 2006)
U.S. explains shipment of prohibited veal cuts to Japan (11:00, February 18, 2006)
Roundup: First cases of H5N1 bird flu reported in Egypt (10:59, February 18, 2006)
Great Lakes states agree on cooperation on epidemics (10:59, February 18, 2006)
Angolan health ministry, partners devise strategies for bird flu prevention (10:59, February 18, 2006)
Zimbabwe to form council for higher education (10:58, February 18, 2006)
No H5N1 virus detected in dead birds in Switzerland (10:58, February 18, 2006)
France reports likely case of H5N1 bird flu (10:58, February 18, 2006)
Initial tests find no traces of avian flu in Danish birds (10:57, February 18, 2006)
Bangkok showcases international films (10:57, February 18, 2006)
China to conduct survey on handicapped (10:57, February 18, 2006)
HK launches program to control antibiotic use (10:56, February 18, 2006)
Chinese Jingdezhen ceramics showcased in Hong Kong (10:56, February 18, 2006)
Romanians under risks of catching bird flu: WHO (10:56, February 18, 2006)
Snow falls on Shanghai in early spring (10:55, February 18, 2006)
Cholera outbreak kills 49 in southern Sudan: UN (10:55, February 18, 2006)
Roundup: bird flu spreads to Slovenia, Germany, EU tightens control (10:55, February 18, 2006)
Indian filmstar found guilty in poaching case (10:51, February 18, 2006)
HK develops effective treatment for heart failure patients (10:51, February 18, 2006)
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Retromobile expo in Paris
A Peugeot car produced in 1910 is on display at an annual exhibition for time-honoured automobiles held in Paris, capital of France, Feb. 16, 2006. The expo is the biggest platform for old car display and dealing in France.
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Remains of Chinese engineers brought back to China
Chinese working members carry the coffin of one of the three Chinese engineers killed in Pakistan at Hefei Luogang Airport in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, early Feb.18, 2006. The remains of three Chinese engineers killed in Pakistan were brought back by a Chinese airplane to Hefei on Saturday.
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Hundreds feared dead in Philippine landslide
Philippines soldiers unload aids from a military plane for mudslide victims at the Tacloban airport in central Philippines February 18, 2006. Hundreds of people were feared dead in the remote farming village of Guinsaugon, near Saint Bernard town in southern Leyte province, after mudslides triggered by heavy rains buried houses and an elementary school packed with children on Friday, officials and witnesses said.(Xinhua/Reuters photo)
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