News Archive --- Date:20060520
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Vice premier urges efforts to help disabled persons (18:02, May 20, 2006)
Technology exhibition gives Chinese another view of Da Vinci (18:01, May 20, 2006)
China seeks to become world's printing giant (18:01, May 20, 2006)
Solar energy production base established in Shanghai (18:01, May 20, 2006)
No fissures detected in southern dam section of Three Gorges project: senior specialist (18:00, May 20, 2006)
Three Gorges Project plays key role in flood control of Yangtze
River: expert (18:00, May 20, 2006)
Comprehensive flood control network in Yangtze River Valley
necessary: experts (18:00, May 20, 2006)
China completes construction of world's largest dam (17:59, May 20, 2006)
Two German companies join in designing Three Gorges shiplift (17:58, May 20, 2006)
Completion of Three Gorges Dam building: landmark progress, but phased victory: official (13:38, May 20, 2006)
Hallmark dam construction reaches its end (12:45, May 20, 2006)
Annan praises China for role in world peace  (13:07, May 20, 2006)
Typhoon Chanchu death toll rises to 23 (12:58, May 20, 2006)
Chinese netizens oppose auction of Mao Zedong's portrait (12:26, May 20, 2006)
Chinese, Mexican officials sign agreements on cooperation (12:26, May 20, 2006)
Taiwan not eligible for WHO member or observer:
FM (09:07, May 20, 2006)
Romania, China agree to cooperate in large-scale projects (09:06, May 20, 2006)
Builders to hold simple celebration for completion of world's largest dam (09:05, May 20, 2006)
Accused killer of Chinese female worker sentenced to death (09:04, May 20, 2006)
China higlights UN's "irreplaceable" role (13:00, May 20, 2006)
Chinese Premier orders thorough probe of fake drug incident (09:03, May 20, 2006)
China, EU embark on new phase of regulatory contacts: Charlie
McCreevy (09:01, May 20, 2006)
China begins comprehensive check of pharmaceutical plants following
fake drug accident (09:01, May 20, 2006)
Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian's family under fire over stock scandal (09:00, May 20, 2006)
Former electronics company chairman jailed for fraud in HK (08:59, May 20, 2006)
Chinese vice premier calls for continued efforts in bird flu
prevention (08:59, May 20, 2006)
Massacre survivors vow to bring Japan to
international court (08:59, May 20, 2006)
Foreign experts can secure jobs in China via online interview (08:58, May 20, 2006)
Chinese vice premier calls for environmental protection in
aluminium processing (08:58, May 20, 2006)
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Cathay Pacific named "Airline Of The Year 2006" by OAG (17:56, May 20, 2006)
U.S. funds Mozambique's tourism development (17:56, May 20, 2006)
Congo bans poultry imports from Zambia (17:55, May 20, 2006)
Zambia to make electricity available in all rural areas (17:55, May 20, 2006)
World's largest dam completed on China's Yangtze River (17:56, May 20, 2006)
Indonesian VP backs state firms to take Cemex stakes in Semen Gresik (14:23, May 20, 2006)
IMF sees 5.2 pct growth for Indonesia's economy in 2006 (14:23, May 20, 2006)
Agricultural Bank of China profit jumps 32.84 percent (12:09, May 20, 2006)
China offers subsidies for retiring outdated motor vehicles (12:09, May 20, 2006)
Bosch plans massive growth in China (12:09, May 20, 2006)
Ping An bids for major bank stake (12:09, May 20, 2006)
China SMEs crucial to transnational corporation's
world industrial chain (12:09, May 20, 2006)
China's vacant commercial buildings surge 18.9 percent (12:09, May 20, 2006)
World oil prices fall below 69 dollars (14:15, May 20, 2006)
Mittal raises Arcelor bid by 34 percent (09:35, May 20, 2006)
Nigerian gov't urged to finetune import prohibition list (09:34, May 20, 2006)
Zambian President calls for reduced consumer prices (09:34, May 20, 2006)
French economy grows 0.5% in first quarter (09:34, May 20, 2006)
Nigeria, China sign power transmission line expansion pact (09:34, May 20, 2006)
India, Poland sign trade accord (09:34, May 20, 2006)
French finance minister vows to cut debt via privatization of
public assets (09:34, May 20, 2006)
Chinese steelmakers restate their position over "unreasonable" iron
ore price (09:33, May 20, 2006)
China aims to develop large equipment-making groups by 2010 (09:33, May 20, 2006)
Experts say early completion of Three Gorges Dam is down to
innovation (09:33, May 20, 2006)
French finance minister reaffirms growth of 2.0-2.5 percent for
2006 (09:32, May 20, 2006)
Chinese shares gain on 7th anniversary of last bull
market (09:32, May 20, 2006)
Caterpillar to power coal methane gas project in China (09:31, May 20, 2006)
Beijing to raise taxi fares to offset rising fuel costs (09:31, May 20, 2006)
Non-performing loans of Philippine banks drops to eight-year lowest (09:31, May 20, 2006)
HK exports surges 17.3 percent in March (09:31, May 20, 2006)
China, EU embark on new phase of regulatory contacts: Charlie McCreevy (09:31, May 20, 2006)
HK suspends poultry import application from Denmark (09:30, May 20, 2006)
African Development Bank to meet in China next May (09:30, May 20, 2006)
Indonesia welcomes better rating from Moody's (09:30, May 20, 2006)
HK chief expects boost of RMB activity in HK (09:30, May 20, 2006)
Sri Lanka's trade deficit widens (09:30, May 20, 2006)
China, land of opportunity for Canadian companies: expert (09:29, May 20, 2006)
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Iraqi parliament approves cabinet line-up (18:03, May 20, 2006)
Gaza explosion in security HQ might be accident: sources (18:03, May 20, 2006)
Two killed in Gaza's Palestinian security HQ
blast (18:03, May 20, 2006)
19 Iraqis killed in bomb blast in Baghdad (18:02, May 20, 2006)
American soldier killed in Afghanistan (14:20, May 20, 2006)
Thai caretaker gov't pledges more to address social woes (14:19, May 20, 2006)
Canadian PM's planned meeting with Bush delayed (14:19, May 20, 2006)
Nepali gov't ready to involve UN in peace process: official (14:19, May 20, 2006)
Nepal urges development partners to resume suspended assistance (14:18, May 20, 2006)
Party leaders urge Nepali king to abdicate (14:18, May 20, 2006)
Spain initiates Africa Plan to control immigration influxes (14:18, May 20, 2006)
Prodi wins confidence vote in Senate (13:26, May 20, 2006)
UN: US should close Guantanamo prison (13:25, May 20, 2006)
Hamas official caught for smuggling 639,000 euros at Gaza border (13:25, May 20, 2006)
Report: US authorities fails to curb sexual violence in prisons (13:24, May 20, 2006)
Violence a warning to rich, says governor (13:24, May 20, 2006)
Chile Supreme Court grants bail to Fujimori (13:24, May 20, 2006)
Nepali home minister to coordinate talks with guerrillas (13:23, May 20, 2006)
Fujimori's release on bail not to affect Chile's ties with Peru:
president (13:23, May 20, 2006)
Mexico proud to hold 1st UNHRC chairmanship (13:22, May 20, 2006)
Venezuelan gov't ready to sell F-16s: vice president (13:23, May 20, 2006)
Spain asks EU to tighten sea control against illegal immigration (13:22, May 20, 2006)
Over 200 killed in Afghan violence (13:22, May 20, 2006)
Interview: U.S. envoy to UN warns Iran of package of sanctions (13:21, May 20, 2006)
UN children's agency warns of hardships in Central African Republic (13:20, May 20, 2006)
UN senior official warns of critical situation in Darfur in few weeks (13:20, May 20, 2006)
Annan sends envoys to Sudan for deployment of UN force in Darfur (13:20, May 20, 2006)
Rice thanks Indonesia for talking to Iran (13:20, May 20, 2006)
Bush discusses Mideast, energy with Saudi FM (13:19, May 20, 2006)
Central European countries call for continuing EU's open door policy (13:19, May 20, 2006)
EC gives Somalia 70 mln euros to fight poverty (13:19, May 20, 2006)
Nuclear energy to play important role in Canada: PM (13:19, May 20, 2006)
Key bombing suspect killed in clashes with Egyptian security forces (09:21, May 20, 2006)
Dutch PM says to make sure Hirsi Ali motion be carried out (09:21, May 20, 2006)
U.S. concerned about DPRK's reported plan to launch missile (09:21, May 20, 2006)
U.S. plays down Italy's decision to withdraw troops from Iraq (09:21, May 20, 2006)
Macedonian parties sign declaration on elections (09:20, May 20, 2006)
Iraqi leaders agree on new gov't (09:20, May 20, 2006)
Enquiry tribunal for Pakistan's park bomb blast starts functioning: report (09:20, May 20, 2006)
Prisoners, guards clash in Guantanamo (09:20, May 20, 2006)
U.S. to monitor traveler behavior more closely at airports (09:19, May 20, 2006)
DPRK urges U.S. to abandon "hostile policy" (09:22, May 20, 2006)
Russia urges Palestinian forces to abandon confrontation (09:19, May 20, 2006)
UAE recalls top diplomat to Iraq (09:19, May 20, 2006)
Israeli FM to meet with Abbas in Egypt (09:18, May 20, 2006)
WB wants Sri Lanka's violence to recede (09:18, May 20, 2006)
Zambian president calls for peace, unity during elections (09:18, May 20, 2006)
Musharraf rejects using Afghanistan as strategic depth
in case of aggression: TV (09:15, May 20, 2006)
Lebanese soldier dies of wound inflicted in clashes with
Palestinians (09:15, May 20, 2006)
Kidnapped UAE diplomat released (09:15, May 20, 2006)
Campaigns for Cyprus parliamentary elections near end (09:14, May 20, 2006)
Turkish Chief of General Staff condemns attack on top
administrative court (09:14, May 20, 2006)
Pakistan rejects British military statement on Taliban
presence (09:13, May 20, 2006)
Captured militant might be top Taliban commander: general (09:13, May 20, 2006)
UN panel urges U.S. to close Guantanamo detention center, end
torture (09:12, May 20, 2006)
Asia-Pacific countries call for strengthening cooperation to face common challenges (09:12, May 20, 2006)
Zambia to formulate laws to define role of traditional leaders (08:56, May 20, 2006)
Abbas orders probe into Hamas attempt to smuggle cash (08:56, May 20, 2006)
EU to aid Somalia's transitional authority (08:55, May 20, 2006)
Ugandan parliament approves appointment of vice president, prime minister (08:55, May 20, 2006)
Polish FM supports further EU enlargement (08:55, May 20, 2006)
Prodi wins Senate confidence vote (09:12, May 20, 2006)
DPRK's top legislator meets Malaysian FM (08:54, May 20, 2006)
Macedonia to send 90 more troops to Afghanistan (08:54, May 20, 2006)
Australian, New Zealand's FMs meet with Solomon Islands PM (08:54, May 20, 2006)
Indonesian prosecutors to file civil lawsuit against Soeharto (08:54, May 20, 2006)
Nepali gov't, guerrillas urged to sign cease-fire agreement (08:54, May 20, 2006)
UN Secretary-General to present award to Thai monarch (08:53, May 20, 2006)
Pakistan bans Indian actor over slur (08:53, May 20, 2006)
U.S. behind scene playing role on Kashmir issue: Kasuri (08:53, May 20, 2006)
Angolan gov't negotiates political settlement with oil-rich Cabinda (08:53, May 20, 2006)
Pakistan FM rejects Afghan President's allegations (08:53, May 20, 2006)
Economic sanctions against Iran possible: German FM (08:53, May 20, 2006)
Denmark confirms first outbreak of bird flu in poultry (08:53, May 20, 2006)
Lebanese politicians divided over UN Resolution (08:52, May 20, 2006)
Teacher hostages rescued in southern Thailand (08:52, May 20, 2006)
Thaksin ready to return after "political break" (08:52, May 20, 2006)
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Kampala A enter quarter-finals in Inter-Cities Basketball
Championships (18:05, May 20, 2006)
Serbian Micho wants to coach Ugandan Cranes (18:04, May 20, 2006)
Angolan Bank Provides Incentive For Germany 2006 (18:04, May 20, 2006)
S. African coach denies coming to Zambia for job (18:04, May 20, 2006)
Costs of Afrobasket-2007 estimated at 20 million US dollars (18:04, May 20, 2006)
Indonesian President kicks off walkathon (18:04, May 20, 2006)
C.E.Africa to introduce women's soccer tournament (18:04, May 20, 2006)
Here's how Beckham bends it (13:11, May 20, 2006)
Pele: England can cope with Rooney loss (13:10, May 20, 2006)
Portugal's Figo in last attempt to win international title (13:09, May 20, 2006)
World Cup gaining in value in US (13:09, May 20, 2006)
Fans set for toughest test of new image (13:09, May 20, 2006)
FA Cup final spirit needed if Eriksson's men want to excel (13:09, May 20, 2006)
Tax police search Juve offices, players' homes (13:09, May 20, 2006)
Olympic champ paid the price for losing cool (13:08, May 20, 2006)
China sailors set for first global tour (13:07, May 20, 2006)
Elite Invitational tees off in Beijing (13:07, May 20, 2006)
Hughes rejoins Cavs for Game 6 (12:30, May 20, 2006)
Clippers even series with Game 6 victory over Suns (12:30, May 20, 2006)
Mavericks' Terry sespended one game for punching (12:29, May 20, 2006)
St. George of Ethiopia, Yanga of Tanzania win at Kagame Cup preliminaries (12:29, May 20, 2006)
Chelsea not to sell Drogba: Mourinho (12:28, May 20, 2006)
Nigeria to hold African Scrabble Championships (12:27, May 20, 2006)
Cuban women volleyball team to travel to China (12:27, May 20, 2006)
Costa Rica will show promotional video during World Cup (12:27, May 20, 2006)
Henry signs new contract with Arsenal (12:26, May 20, 2006)
Bangladesh emerges champions in Asian Games hockey qualifier (12:25, May 20, 2006)
Sharapova withdraws from WTA Istanbul tennis tournament (12:25, May 20, 2006)
DPRK agrees to restore soccer matches between Pyongyang and Seoul (12:23, May 20, 2006)
Autobiography of IOC member published in China (12:23, May 20, 2006)
Czech Republic's road to 2006 World Cup finals (12:23, May 20, 2006)
Italy's road to 2006 World Cup finals (12:23, May 20, 2006)
Ghana's road to 2006 World Cup finals (12:22, May 20, 2006)
United States' road to 2006 World Cup finals (12:22, May 20, 2006)
Doha to launch ticket sales for 2006 Asian Games (12:21, May 20, 2006)
Breaking own record, Apa scales Mt. Qomolangma for 16th time (12:21, May 20, 2006)
Beijing to offer Paralympic athletes free international travel and
accommodation (12:20, May 20, 2006)
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US limits using of Chinese computers (13:31, May 20, 2006)
Shuttle Discovery rolled to launch pad (13:27, May 20, 2006)
Researchers: Columbus bones buried in Seville (13:18, May 20, 2006)
US Senate: English is national, unifying tongue (13:17, May 20, 2006)
Urban Chinese to turn to digital TV programs in 2015 (12:36, May 20, 2006)
Swiss universities face public examination (12:35, May 20, 2006)
Russia signs contract to send first Malaysian to space in 2007 (12:15, May 20, 2006)
China's think tank aims at world recognized academy (12:13, May 20, 2006)
Berlin air show opens to public (12:11, May 20, 2006)
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Middleaged men in east China get longer waistline: survey (18:08, May 20, 2006)
1,000 dancers to compete in Taiwan ballroom dancing championship (18:07, May 20, 2006)
The Da Vinci Code's popularity a sign of "religious entertainment":
expert (18:07, May 20, 2006)
China's thriving vocational education still far from meeting
demand: expert (18:07, May 20, 2006)
Italian food makers bet on quality to beat rivals (13:17, May 20, 2006)
Saddam Hussein novel hits stores in Japan (13:14, May 20, 2006)
'Da Vinci Code' opens with rich ticket sales (12:49, May 20, 2006)
44 poisoned, 5 dead in highway crash (12:48, May 20, 2006)
Beijing awaits more low-cost hotels (12:48, May 20, 2006)
Taxi fare increase to 2 yuan starts in Beijing (12:47, May 20, 2006)
Bolivia enhances security measures in airports against bird flu (12:35, May 20, 2006)
Statue of Liberty to fully open to public (12:34, May 20, 2006)
American public impressed by Bible Ministry Exhibition of the
Church in China (12:34, May 20, 2006)
"Bible Ministry Exhibition of the Church in China" opens in Atlanta (12:34, May 20, 2006)
Typhoon death toll rises to 11 in Vietnam (12:33, May 20, 2006)
4 killed, 7 wounded in lightening in northern Bangladesh (12:32, May 20, 2006)
China's cultural industry bids to go global (12:23, May 20, 2006)
HK suspends poultry import application from Denmark (12:21, May 20, 2006)
Livestock near bird flu deaths tests negative in Indonesia (12:21, May 20, 2006)
Over 300 migratory birds die in bird flu case of NW China Province (12:20, May 20, 2006)
Five drugs found to be fake after one of them killed 5 people in
China (12:19, May 20, 2006)
Less than 900 dengue cases reported in Singapore in first four months (12:17, May 20, 2006)
British schools ban junk food (12:17, May 20, 2006)
WTO confirms two bird flu cases in Indonesia (12:16, May 20, 2006)
130,000 Ugandans contract AIDS in 2005: official (12:17, May 20, 2006)
Two more persons victimized by bird flu in Indonesia (12:17, May 20, 2006)
HK enhances speech therapy services for pupils (12:15, May 20, 2006)
Singapore to better management of chronic diseases (12:15, May 20, 2006)
Beijing prepares emergency health response for Olympics (12:15, May 20, 2006)
Auction of Mao portrait sparks debate on future ownership (12:14, May 20, 2006)
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China completes construction of Three Gorges Dam
China completed construction of the world's largest dam Saturday, May 20, 2006, in Three Gorges area, central China's Hubei Province, signifying accomplishment of the major structure of the mammoth Three Gorges water control project. The 185-meter-high and 2,309-meter-long Dam is the world's largest dam of reinforced concrete, with a total of 28 million cubic meters of concrete has been poured. The concrete placement of the Dam's main section was completed 10 months ahead of the schedule, which will enable the Dam to start its role in power generation, flood control and shipping improvement in 2008.
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World records of Three Gorges Project -2
File photo taken in March 2006 shows the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. The flood control storage of the Three Gorges Reservoir is 22.15 billion cubic meters, the most remarkable in the world. (Xinhua Photo)
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World records of Three Gorges Project -1
File photo taken in December 2004 shows the aerophoto of the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. The axis of the dam is 2,309 meters, the longest in the world.(Xinhua Photo)
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Shipping in Three Gorges Dam
A passenger ship sails in the Xiling Gorge on the Yangtze River in Zigui County, central China's Hubei Province, in March 2005. The construction of the Three Gorges Dam in Hubei's Yichang City has turned at least 420-kilometer dangerous section of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River into a smooth waterway.
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Transvestite beauty contest
Ratravee Jirapraphakul (c), 22, smiles after winning the Miss Tiffany's Universe transvestite contest in the Thai resort city of Pattaya, about 150 km (93 miles) southeast of Bangkok May 20, 2006. Thirty contestants entered the contest this year, which aims to promote a positive transvestite image internationally. (China Daily/Reuters)
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President Hu Jintao meets Annan
Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2006.
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