News Archive --- Date:20060223
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China warns relevant countries against "dangerous" actions of
"Taiwan Independence" forces (19:47, February 23, 2006)
China to continue efforts in combating piracy, FM spokesman (19:45, February 23, 2006)
Hu Jintao vows to promote Sino-German relations (19:43, February 23, 2006)
Chinese FM holds talks with Micronesian counterpart (19:44, February 23, 2006)
German FM concludes China tour (19:44, February 23, 2006)
Chinese vice foreign minister to visit Iran (19:43, February 23, 2006)
CPC senior official meets Senegalese guests (17:43, February 23, 2006)
China to continue audit of provincial governors, ministers in 2006 (17:42, February 23, 2006)
China, Japan to hold 4th-round consultation on East China
Sea issue in early March (19:53, February 23, 2006)
Guyana reiterates adherence to one-China policy (17:41, February 23, 2006)
China will shoulder more global responsibilities: German FM (17:41, February 23, 2006)
Chinese defense minister pledges further military exchanges with
Thailand (17:40, February 23, 2006)
Widened urban-rural gap seen in 2005 (16:27, February 23, 2006)
China appeals for more care for police as death toll, injured on
duty rises (16:29, February 23, 2006)
US helicopters searching lost Taiwan rescuers in Guinsaugon (15:00, February 23, 2006)
China plays positive role in int'l community, says Chinese
researcher (14:59, February 23, 2006)
Strict curbs pledged on land acquisition (08:21, February 23, 2006)
Younger, well educated cadres needed (08:23, February 23, 2006)
Chen warned not to go down path of secession (08:21, February 23, 2006)
Poll: Most Taiwan people oppose "independence" (08:14, February 23, 2006)
Senior Chinese leader vows to clamp down on organized crime (08:10, February 23, 2006)
CPC invites non-Communist personages to help dig out corruption (08:15, February 23, 2006)
China's Sichuan, Pakistan's Punjab forge friendly ties (08:12, February 23, 2006)
Chinese FM: Still room to resolve Iran's nuclear issue within IAEA (08:16, February 23, 2006)
Chinese president calls for a change in economic growth mode (07:43, February 23, 2006)
British deputy PM tours Beijing's Olympics Stadium (09:11, February 23, 2006)
China, Japan vow to continue dialogue through ruling
party mechanism (08:11, February 23, 2006)
Japanese PM rejects China's call to stop shrine visit (07:42, February 23, 2006)
State Council meeting calls for improvement of community service (08:08, February 23, 2006)
Chinese, German FMs hold talks on bilateral relations (08:06, February 23, 2006)
Chinese state councilor meets Japanese ruling coalition delegation (08:04, February 23, 2006)
Chinese State Councilor meets Japanese guest (08:02, February 23, 2006)
Chinese premier meets Japanese minister (08:00, February 23, 2006)
Chinese premier meets German foreign minister (07:57, February 23, 2006)
Beijing seeks cooperation with London in holding Olympics (07:56, February 23, 2006)
Mongolia wants to deepen ties with China: PM (07:53, February 23, 2006)
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E. China province exports more cell phones (17:15, February 23, 2006)
Urbanites' per-capita consumption exceeds 10,000 yuan at Yangtze
River Delta (17:16, February 23, 2006)
Shanghai to hold media accountable for carrying fraudulent ads (17:17, February 23, 2006)
Center for recycling economy promotion established in Tianjin (17:18, February 23, 2006)
SINA reports profit drop in 2005 (17:19, February 23, 2006)
ADB helps to frame sustainable development plan for Chinese cities (17:19, February 23, 2006)
Walmart Q4 profit up 13% (17:20, February 23, 2006)
China and Iran signed biggest ever auto export contract (17:20, February 23, 2006)
Honda to postpone Acura RL launch (17:21, February 23, 2006)
New Mazda3 to be unveiled in China (17:21, February 23, 2006)
Hyundai prices Azera to compete with Crown and Audi A6 (17:22, February 23, 2006)
Buick LaCROSSE launched in China (17:23, February 23, 2006)
National Bureau of Statistics to pay close attention to inflation signs (17:23, February 23, 2006)
1.2 million km rural roads to be rebuilt in five years (17:24, February 23, 2006)
Boao Forum for Asia to be held in April (17:24, February 23, 2006)
China insists on iron ore price drop after talks fail (16:30, February 23, 2006)
Informatisation flourishing in Chinese enterprises (16:21, February 23, 2006)
Nepal introduces new monetary instruments to control inflation (15:05, February 23, 2006)
Beijing No.10 subway line gets extra bank loan for construction (15:06, February 23, 2006)
Chinese firm to build hydroelectric dam in Cambodia (15:06, February 23, 2006)
Guangdong province plans 9 pct economic growth annually for next
five years (15:07, February 23, 2006)
China, Australia to cooperate in clean coal power project (15:08, February 23, 2006)
HK gov't budget a good start for economy: press (13:19, February 23, 2006)
Malaysian economy grows by 5.3 pct in 2005 (13:20, February 23, 2006)
Macao to continue free, open economic policy: official (13:20, February 23, 2006)
Greek central bank chief warns against uneven distribution of
wealth (13:21, February 23, 2006)
Asian trade promotion forum kicks off yearly meeting in Macao (13:22, February 23, 2006)
Foreign investment in Ukraine soars 87 percent in 2005 (11:27, February 23, 2006)
Urbanization is reducing China's rural population (10:31, February 23, 2006)
Eye-care company has no plan to suspend sales in China after
Singapore incident (10:32, February 23, 2006)
China produces 224 tons of gold in 2005 (10:32, February 23, 2006)
Local government sets higher GDP goal than central
government (08:44, February 23, 2006)
HK's 2006-07 budget pursues further development
(09:16, February 23, 2006)
India, Canada to explore cooperation in diamond mining (08:45, February 23, 2006)
22 more Chinese cast product exporters exempt anti-dumping tax from
EU (09:16, February 23, 2006)
WB-financed poverty relief program starts in south China region (08:46, February 23, 2006)
E. China province posts double-digit growth in grain output (08:47, February 23, 2006)
CNOOC signs production sharing contract with American company in
South Yellow Sea (08:47, February 23, 2006)
Tax cuts proposed according to capability: HK financial secretary (08:48, February 23, 2006)
India's current account deficit projected at 2.9 percent (08:48, February 23, 2006)
Google.cn granted license for operation in China (09:16, February 23, 2006)
Singapore becomes China's seventh largest trade partner (08:49, February 23, 2006)
Shanghai bourse may introduce LPG futures (08:26, February 23, 2006)
New scheme for SOEs to foster growth (08:27, February 23, 2006)
New firm to tap into digital consulting (08:27, February 23, 2006)
Indian gas giant eyes partnerships in China (08:32, February 23, 2006)
Foreign investment ceiling raised (08:29, February 23, 2006)
Decision targets reform of state-owned enterprises (08:34, February 23, 2006)
China's shoe makers face hefty EU duty (08:34, February 23, 2006)
China, Canada in talks to produce plane parts (08:35, February 23, 2006)
China United inks coalbed methane deal (08:33, February 23, 2006)
Baidu.com sales may double on rise in ads (08:33, February 23, 2006)
Aircraft orders lagging for Embraer (08:34, February 23, 2006)
China vows to strengthen farmland protection (08:05, February 23, 2006)
Chinese vice premier hails rescission of agricultural tax (08:06, February 23, 2006)
Revitalizing countryside is China's priority: official (08:07, February 23, 2006)
China, Chile set up joint venture to mine copper (08:09, February 23, 2006)
Burundi gov't sets up food security fund (08:10, February 23, 2006)
World Pharmaceutical Conference to be held in China in April (08:11, February 23, 2006)
BFA receives financial, intellectual support from top companies (08:11, February 23, 2006)
Ethiopia-German trade volume nears 240 million dollars in 2005 (08:30, February 23, 2006)
Foreign investment in Russia up 32.4 percent in 2005 (08:16, February 23, 2006)
German government unveils draft budget for 2006 (08:17, February 23, 2006)
Russian minister warns against soaring food imports (08:19, February 23, 2006)
Belgium starts legal action against Swissair (08:19, February 23, 2006)
China's railways transport 149 mln passengers during holiday period (08:20, February 23, 2006)
Three more airplane maintenance facilities opened in Singapore (08:21, February 23, 2006)
Roundup: HK business, industry sectors welcome new budget (08:30, February 23, 2006)
U.S. consumer prices index up sharply in January (08:22, February 23, 2006)
Malaysia to postpone goods, services tax implementation (08:24, February 23, 2006)
France awaits plan of Mittal Steel's takeover bid for Arcelor (08:24, February 23, 2006)
Oil prices fall to 61 dollars (08:25, February 23, 2006)
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Hamas delegation to visit Russia in March (19:51, February 23, 2006)
UNAMA's top leader optimistic about Afghanistan's future security situation (19:51, February 23, 2006)
Iran does not develop nuclear weapons: Iranian FM (19:50, February 23, 2006)
Vietnamese PM to visit Cambodia next month (19:50, February 23, 2006)
Visiting Iranian VP condemns attack on Shiite shrine in Iraq (19:50, February 23, 2006)
Iran to build oil refinery in Indonesia (19:52, February 23, 2006)
Former president takes lead in Costa Rican presidential election (19:49, February 23, 2006)
47 bodies discovered in Baghdad (19:49, February 23, 2006)
Singapore-Australia ties not affected by decision on SIA:
FM (17:39, February 23, 2006)
Rice arrives in Lebanon on surprise visit (17:38, February 23, 2006)
At least 18 killed in market roof collapse in Moscow (17:38, February 23, 2006)
Ugandans poll in first multiparty elections in 20 years (17:38, February 23, 2006)
Sri Lankan gov't says talks with Tiger rebels fruitful (17:37, February 23, 2006)
Three navy personnel killed in blast on ship (17:37, February 23, 2006)
Three Iraqi journalists working for Arabiya TV killed (14:58, February 23, 2006)
Philippine Army Captain shot dead in military headquarters (14:57, February 23, 2006)
World Hindu conference to be held in central Nepal (14:57, February 23, 2006)
Timor Leste seeks military ties with Indonesia: Paper (14:57, February 23, 2006)
Roundup: Fatah agrees to join new Palestinian cabinet (14:57, February 23, 2006)
Yemen begins trial of 17 terror suspects (14:56, February 23, 2006)
Moussa renews Arab call for Hamas to recognize Israel (14:56, February 23, 2006)
US gold company in Jakarta attacked (14:55, February 23, 2006)
Sri Lankan religious groups pray for peace (14:55, February 23, 2006)
State of emergency declared in Ecuadoran province amid violent
protest (14:54, February 23, 2006)
Haiti's president-elect seeks stability to rebuild nation (14:54, February 23, 2006)
US tightens security at seaports since Sept. 11 (10:23, February 23, 2006)
US suspects al-Qaida behind Samara bombings (10:21, February 23, 2006)
Surakiart defends his candidacy for UN secretary-general (10:28, February 23, 2006)
Annan's aide promises thorough probe into peacekeeping procurement scandals (10:28, February 23, 2006)
Cyprus accuses Turkey of violating EU Customs Union (10:27, February 23, 2006)
Russia, Azerbaijan leaders pledge to boost ties (10:27, February 23, 2006)
UN Security Council condemns attacks on Shiite shrine in Iraq (10:19, February 23, 2006)
US opposes Aristide's return to Haiti (10:17, February 23, 2006)
US urges Hamas to change course (10:18, February 23, 2006)
Bush looks forward to visiting India, Pakistan next month (10:18, February 23, 2006)
Blair condemns Samarra shrine blast (10:21, February 23, 2006)
Syria backs Iran's right to peaceful nuclear technology (10:26, February 23, 2006)
French president to attend memorial ceremony for murdered Jewish man (10:26, February 23, 2006)
Syria denounces attack on holy Shiite shrine in Iraq (10:20, February 23, 2006)
Bush condemns bombings in Iraq's Samara (10:20, February 23, 2006)
Italian FM reports to Senate on Benghazi violence (10:25, February 23, 2006)
Koizumi challenged over Livedoor links (09:55, February 23, 2006)
Iraq shrine bombing fuels Shi'ite protests (09:52, February 23, 2006)
Hamas and Fatah talk about gov't (09:50, February 23, 2006)
Digging grinds on for landslide survivors (09:49, February 23, 2006)
Sudan's parliament rejects deployment of UN forces in Darfur (09:47, February 23, 2006)
Annan calls for dialogues among Iraqi political, religious leaders (09:45, February 23, 2006)
U.N. tribunal prosecutor quashes rumour of Mladic "arrest" (09:43, February 23, 2006)
Iran, Turkey condemn attack on Shiite holy shrine in Iraq (09:42, February 23, 2006)
Iran condemns attack on Shiite holy shrine in Iraq (09:40, February 23, 2006)
Mubarak tells Rice to give Hamas "a chance" (09:39, February 23, 2006)
Ethiopia, Sudan to hold talks over border development (09:37, February 23, 2006)
U.S. Fed vice chairman resigns (09:35, February 23, 2006)
Danish PM rejects independent investigation on cartoons (09:34, February 23, 2006)
Israeli parliament approves probe into violent outpost evacuation (09:31, February 23, 2006)
2 killed, 14 injured in bomb explosion in Afghanistan (09:30, February 23, 2006)
Ethiopian PM holds talks with Finnish official on bilateral cooperation (09:28, February 23, 2006)
S. Africa ready for municipal elections despite possible low turnout (09:26, February 23, 2006)
EU adopts data retention law to fight terrorism (09:09, February 23, 2006)
Ukraine threatens court action in Turkmenistan gas dispute (08:58, February 23, 2006)
Airbus, Bombardier expect growth in jet industry (08:48, February 23, 2006)
FAO warns of targeted vaccination campaigns needed in Nigeria (08:00, February 23, 2006)
British FM condemns attack on holy Shiite shrine in Iraq (07:57, February 23, 2006)
Russia slams Japanese FM's statement on peace treaty (07:56, February 23, 2006)
US to cut number of Guantanamo guards (07:56, February 23, 2006)
Bulgarian parliament approves sending troops to Iraq (07:55, February 23, 2006)
Putin to invite Armenian president to Moscow over Nagorno-Karabakh
talks (07:55, February 23, 2006)
GCC officials, Rice to meet on latest regional developments (07:55, February 23, 2006)
Anticipation mixed with uncertainties roam ahead of Ugandan elections (07:54, February 23, 2006)
Large turnout expected in Uganda's general election: AU observers (07:53, February 23, 2006)
Malaysian gov't takes measures to prevent spread of bird flu (07:52, February 23, 2006)
Italian PM denounces Mohammad cartoons (07:51, February 23, 2006)
Angry throngs attack leading Sunni Muslim party, mosques (07:50, February 23, 2006)
Roundup: Sectarian strife intensifying in Iraq as Shiite holy
Shrine attacked (07:50, February 23, 2006)
S.Korea to provide fertilizer to DPRK (07:49, February 23, 2006)
Fatah protests against Hamas decision to sack PLC secretary-general (07:49, February 23, 2006)
No CIA secret prisons in Romania: Foreign Ministry (07:48, February 23, 2006)
Fatah agrees in principle to join new Palestinian cabinet led by
Hamas (07:48, February 23, 2006)
Writethru: Putin says Iran talks not easy, but Russia still
optimistic (07:48, February 23, 2006)
Hamas continues contacts on forming new cabinet (07:47, February 23, 2006)
Sri Lanka's warring parties open talks near Geneva (07:46, February 23, 2006)
Fatah, Hamas at odds on decision to freeze nominations (07:46, February 23, 2006)
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Seven Ugandan runners leave for world match in Ethiopia (17:47, February 23, 2006)
FIFA gives Kenya 400,000 US dollars for Goal Project (17:47, February 23, 2006)
Clijsters to skip Pacific Open (15:40, February 23, 2006)
Runners arrive for Kilimanjaro marathon (15:38, February 23, 2006)
Real to name reserve stadium after honorary president Di Stefano (15:39, February 23, 2006)
Austrian: 3 dope tests, 3 negatives (10:37, February 23, 2006)
Woods over fever ready to play (09:31, February 23, 2006)
Stars show interest in China Open (09:30, February 23, 2006)
Squabbling Americans squander Olympic gold (09:29, February 23, 2006)
S.Korean claims to be father of US medallist (09:28, February 23, 2006)
Mauresmo to avoid controversy (09:27, February 23, 2006)
Iraqi coach pleads for security (09:26, February 23, 2006)
Foreign coaches to bring future glory (09:24, February 23, 2006)
Faith in youth pays off for Arsenal coach (09:22, February 23, 2006)
Benitez confident despite Benfica defeat (09:20, February 23, 2006)
Australian horror crash overshadows Chinese push (09:18, February 23, 2006)
Ancelotti says goal in Munich not enough (08:30, February 23, 2006)
Results of 2007 Asian Cup qualifiers (09:43, February 23, 2006)
China beat Palestine 2-0 in soccer Asian Cup qualifying (09:33, February 23, 2006)
Swede Lind wins Olympic cross country skiing men's sprint gold (08:26, February 23, 2006)
Swiss Schoch wins men's snowboard parallel giant slalom gold (08:24, February 23, 2006)
Canadian wins women's cross country sprint gold (08:22, February 23, 2006)
Asian champion Japan rout India 6-0 in 2007 Asian Cup qualifer (08:21, February 23, 2006)
S. Korea wins women's 3,000m short track relay as China disqualified (09:43, February 23, 2006)
Chinese aerialists came for gold but ended up with silver, says coach (08:19, February 23, 2006)
China hope to be stronger after disqualification in Turin (08:18, February 23, 2006)
Olympic men's ice hockey: Finland bt United States 4-3 (08:17, February 23, 2006)
Olympic men's ice hockey: Sweden bt Switzerland 6-2 (08:16, February 23, 2006)
Medal standings of Turin Winter Olympics on Feb. 23 (08:12, February 23, 2006)
Day 12 roundup: Swiss denies China's historic skiing gold (08:09, February 23, 2006)
Medal winners of Turin Olympics on Feb. 22 (08:07, February 23, 2006)
South Korea wins Olympic short track 3,000m relay gold (08:06, February 23, 2006)
Klassen wins women's 1,500m speedskating Olympic gold (08:04, February 23, 2006)
Li Jiajun and Li Haonan qualify for men's 500m quarters (08:04, February 23, 2006)
China loses aerials gold after shocking fall (08:15, February 23, 2006)
Chinese Wang and Yang enter women's 1,000m short track quarterfinal (08:00, February 23, 2006)
Swiss Evelyne Leu wins women's Alpine skiing aerials gold medal (07:58, February 23, 2006)
Canadians finish 1-2 in women's 1,500m speedskating (07:57, February 23, 2006)
Swedish Paerson wins Olympic slalom gold in Turin (07:56, February 23, 2006)
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Australian scientists create "man-made" human prostate (19:56, February 23, 2006)
Education and Careers Expo open in Hong Kong (17:25, February 23, 2006)
Thai teachers threaten to close schools after rally (11:28, February 23, 2006)
Publishers profit from publishing Chinese language textbooks
overseas (11:29, February 23, 2006)
Two more of Pluto's moons discovered (08:50, February 23, 2006)
'Over half of world's languages in danger' (08:52, February 23, 2006)
Human trials begin for anti-HIV drug (08:52, February 23, 2006)
Harvard chief quits amid rifts, rebellion (08:53, February 23, 2006)
Fossil find 'may rewrite history' (08:54, February 23, 2006)
Chinese becoming popular with US learners (08:54, February 23, 2006)
EU unveils plans for ambitious technology institute (08:01, February 23, 2006)
Space station orbit lifted to receive Russian vessel (07:55, February 23, 2006)
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China to improve rural medical service with big spending (19:55, February 23, 2006)
China bone marrow bank has 350,000 samples in stock (19:55, February 23, 2006)
Ghana announces prevention measures against bird flu (19:55, February 23, 2006)
Worship of phoenix may start 7,400 years ago in central China (19:54, February 23, 2006)
No case of avian flu in humans in India (19:53, February 23, 2006)
Building collapse in Manila street (17:46, February 23, 2006)
Japanese Crown Prince happy about imperial pregnancy (17:46, February 23, 2006)
SW China province reports marked progress in HIV/AIDS prevention (17:35, February 23, 2006)
Kazakhstan conducts drill for bird flu prevention (17:35, February 23, 2006)
More than 137 Zambians die of cholera (17:34, February 23, 2006)
17-year-old student becomes Zhang Yimou's new starlet (17:34, February 23, 2006)
Uganda seeks funds for bird flu prevention (17:34, February 23, 2006)
Indonesia to go ahead with mass culling over bird flu fears (17:33, February 23, 2006)
German financially helps Vietnam combat bird flu (17:33, February 23, 2006)
Brazil adopts measures to prevent bird flu (17:32, February 23, 2006)
China starts to test new anti-HIV drug (17:32, February 23, 2006)
Police lists among most risky occupations in China: official (17:29, February 23, 2006)
Couple arrested for drug production, selling in E. China province (17:29, February 23, 2006)
New mad cow case reported in Poland (17:29, February 23, 2006)
Strong earthquake jolts Mozambique (10:13, February 23, 2006)
Israel, PNA join hands in warding off bird flu (10:12, February 23, 2006)
Show brings forth changes (09:15, February 23, 2006)
"Shotgun wedding" for couple (09:11, February 23, 2006)
Ruiz de la Prada treats Milan to a splash of colour (09:03, February 23, 2006)
Preference for shallow waters puts sharks at risk (09:10, February 23, 2006)
Obesity threatens to 'collapse' public health care system (08:56, February 23, 2006)
New talents kick off week of fashion (09:01, February 23, 2006)
New museum showcases 1,300-year-old examination system (10:14, February 23, 2006)
Malaysia treats seven in hospital (08:58, February 23, 2006)
Lonely deaths of elderly shock nation (08:54, February 23, 2006)
Gold shines as designers create new and trendy works (09:13, February 23, 2006)
Ancient culture scores with rest of the world (08:29, February 23, 2006)
Safety code to manage dangerous chemicals (09:08, February 23, 2006)
Rebuilding project targets old street in Fuzhou (09:17, February 23, 2006)
Public to help assess impact on environment (09:20, February 23, 2006)
Herding ban in plain to protect environment (09:07, February 23, 2006)
17 million people travel by air during Spring Festival (08:38, February 23, 2006)
Two more dead swans in N. Greece tested positive (08:40, February 23, 2006)
Nigeria tests dead woman, kids for bird flu (10:14, February 23, 2006)
EU veterinary experts back poultry vaccination in France,
Netherlands (08:39, February 23, 2006)
Gong Li, Zhang Yimou cooperate again after ten years (08:25, February 23, 2006)
Thailand's southernmost region on bird flu high alert (10:14, February 23, 2006)
EU allows vaccination of Dutch hobby poultry (08:35, February 23, 2006)
Water-born diseases major health problems in Ethiopia: minister (08:26, February 23, 2006)
Beijing flute competition offers first prize of US$20,000 (08:32, February 23, 2006)
Zimbabwe sets funds for anti-retroviral drugs (08:43, February 23, 2006)
Spanish film festival to begin in New Delhi (08:46, February 23, 2006)
Three workers run over by truck near Bangalore (08:31, February 23, 2006)
Broadway Musical "The Lion King" roars into Shanghai (08:23, February 23, 2006)
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Marvellous snowfall in Shennongjia Nature Reserve
A boat is seen in a lake after a snowfall in Shennongjia Nature Reserve in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province on Feb. 19, 2006. A heavy snow hit the reserve from Feb. 17, which is famed for its excellently-preserved geologic structures in the Precambrian time 3.96 billion years ago, high and elegant mountain peaks, limpid spring water and rare animals and plants.
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China loses women's aerials gold in Turin
Switzerland's Evelyne Leu (C), China's Li Nina (R) and Austria's Alisa Camplin greet the audience on the podium after women's aerials final at Turin Olympic Winter Games in Italy, on Feb. 22, 2006. Evelyne Leu won the title with a total of 202.55 points while Li Nina ranked 2nd and Alisa Camplin 3rd. (Xinhua photo)
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Festival travel peak comes to an end
Passengers are seen on the square in front of Zhengzhou Railway Station, in Zhengzhou, capital of central China' Henan Province, Feb. 22, 2006. Statistics from the Chinese Ministry of Railways showed that the number of passengers transported by railways nationwide reached 149 million during the 40-day passenger peak period around the Spring Festival.
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China beat Palestine 2-0 in Asian Cup qualifier
China's Du Wei (L) celebrates after scoring a goal against Palestine in a primary match for the 2007 Asian Cup in Guangzhou, capital city of southern China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 22, 2006.China won 2-0.
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Palestinian PM designate to form a new cabinet
Ismail Haneya, Hamas candidate for Palestinian prime minister, said on Tuesday that he had officially received the letter of appointment from President Mahmoud Abbas to form a new cabinet, while Egypt asked the United States to give Hamas time to "evolve."
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Mysterious horns sculptured with hieroglyph of Shui Minority
The picture taken on Feb. 21, 2006 shows a pair of horn sculptured with hieroglyph of Shui Minority in Libo county in southwest China's Guizhou Province. A pair of horns sculptured with pictures such as peacock, sun and moon,as well as more than 20 hieroglyphs of Shui Minority that can not be translated was collected by experts recently in Libo county, one of Shui minority residences.
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Mosque attack pushes Iraq toward civil war
A large explosion Wednesday heavily damaged the golden dome of one of Iraq's most famous Shiite religious shrines, sending protesters pouring into the streets. It was the third major attack against Shiite targets in as many days.(Photo: Xinhua/AFP)
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