News Archive --- Date:20060529
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Zhang Qingli becomes new Party chief of Tibet (07:43, May 30, 2006)
China also sufferer of sandstorm invasions: official (16:44, May 29, 2006)
242 Chinese people leave Dili to escape riots (16:37, May 29, 2006)
China signs more judicial treaties with int'l community on
combating crimes (13:29, May 29, 2006)
'China threat' fear countered by culture (11:15, May 29, 2006)
Minister's visit to plan military exchanges (11:09, May 29, 2006)
Chinese to be evacuated from E.Timor (11:08, May 29, 2006)
Mine cover-up: County chiefs sacked (11:08, May 29, 2006)
China studies to reform for fairer income distribution (09:22, May 29, 2006)
China, Malaysia to step up defense cooperation (09:19, May 29, 2006)
Shanghai property tycoon Zhou Zhengyi released from prison (09:18, May 29, 2006)
Hotline for reporting Party election malpractice (09:17, May 29, 2006)
Beijing unveils plans for 'green' Games (08:35, May 29, 2006)
Beslan hostage survivors soothed by giant pandas (08:34, May 29, 2006)
Stable long-term oil supply predicted (08:32, May 29, 2006)
Chinese Embassy staff in Indonesia inspect quake area (08:10, May 29, 2006)
U.S. commerce official: waiting to see improved IPR proction in
China (08:09, May 29, 2006)
China to evacuate Chinese citizens from
East Timor (08:03, May 29, 2006)
Chinese farmers encouraged to start their own business (08:01, May 29, 2006)
Chinese top legislator arrives in Moscow for visit (08:00, May 29, 2006)
Indian defense chief starts 6-day China visit (07:58, May 29, 2006)
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Chinese shares close up by more than 2 percent (17:11, May 29, 2006)
South Africa's economy runs well despite currency depreciation (17:12, May 29, 2006)
Production of Mercedes-Benz E-class sedans in Beijing
uninterrupted: executives (17:13, May 29, 2006)
Qinghai Oilfield to be expanded (15:55, May 29, 2006)
S. Korean industrial output falls 1.5 percent in April (16:00, May 29, 2006)
Vietnam reaps bigger seafood export revenues in first 5 months (16:01, May 29, 2006)
China's digital music market to expand to 12.7 billion yuan by 2010 (16:04, May 29, 2006)
China, Japan start forum on energy saving cooperation (14:46, May 29, 2006)
Vietnamese shoes to face higher EU anti-dumping duties (13:08, May 29, 2006)
Vietnam, US to sign WTO deal on Wednesday (13:09, May 29, 2006)
Myanmar, Bangladesh to build cross-border highway this year: report (13:10, May 29, 2006)
China Netcom offers video content (11:27, May 29, 2006)
Underground gas storage units planned (11:27, May 29, 2006)
Chinese, Japanese trade ministers meet for closer cooperation (10:40, May 29, 2006)
China's first law on recycling economy to submit for deliberation
next year (11:28, May 29, 2006)
Australia-based firm to invest more in Zambia's copper mine (11:28, May 29, 2006)
HK's value of total exports up 9.4 pct (11:29, May 29, 2006)
HK exchange fund assets up 21.2 bln HK dollars (11:29, May 29, 2006)
Booming casino industry produces mixture of sweetness, bitterness
in Macao (11:29, May 29, 2006)
Indian exports grew 27 pct in April (11:29, May 29, 2006)
Arcelor buys Russian Severstal to fend off takeover bid from Mittal (11:29, May 29, 2006)
Exhilaration: Rural residents get to shop indoors (11:30, May 29, 2006)
IFC allocates 30 mln dollars for improving African investment climate (11:30, May 29, 2006)
Liberia outlines "road-map" for development programs (11:30, May 29, 2006)
One million HK people apply for Bank of China's IPO (11:31, May 29, 2006)
Taiwan's 1st quarter car production value down 15.1 pct: report (11:31, May 29, 2006)
First LNG shipment arrives in south China (11:31, May 29, 2006)
Regulator tells banks to rein in home loans (11:31, May 29, 2006)
Zambia's foreign debt sustainable: report (08:08, May 29, 2006)
Maize production in Zambia goes up, wheat down (08:09, May 29, 2006)
World tourism giant sets Chinese island as new destination for
Scandinavians (08:10, May 29, 2006)
Private firm holds industrial exhibition in Afghan capital (08:11, May 29, 2006)
China's general aviation sector takes off (08:12, May 29, 2006)
Vodafone to slash global workforce by up to 6,000: report (08:13, May 29, 2006)
Survey: HK businesses aggressive in exporting to the Mainland (08:14, May 29, 2006)
HK Ocean Park receives record number of tourists (08:15, May 29, 2006)
Japan's new import standards threaten Chinese farmers (08:16, May 29, 2006)
Germany's inflation rate declines in May (08:16, May 29, 2006)
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Suicide bomber kills three in southern Baghdad (17:35, May 29, 2006)
Saddam trial resumes in Baghdad (17:35, May 29, 2006)
Indonesia declares state of emergency after quake (17:36, May 29, 2006)
NAM's goals remain relevant: Kofi Annan (17:03, May 29, 2006)
Turkish soldier killed in clashes with Kurdish rebels (17:09, May 29, 2006)
Seven killed in bomb blast in Baghdad (16:59, May 29, 2006)
Four British soldiers wounded in bomb attack in Basra (16:39, May 29, 2006)
Israeli troops on alert for fresh cross-border strike (16:37, May 29, 2006)
Malaysian PM urges NAM countries to help promote multilateralism (16:09, May 29, 2006)
Afghan president wraps up visit to Iran (16:07, May 29, 2006)
No compromise on good governance: Nigerian president (16:06, May 29, 2006)
WB chief calls for more attention to Africa (16:03, May 29, 2006)
Zambian gov't opposes giving traditional leaders authority on land titles (15:46, May 29, 2006)
Three police killed in western Baghdad (15:45, May 29, 2006)
Australia pledges more assistance to Indonesia (15:43, May 29, 2006)
Jordan's oil subsidy expected to exceed budget (15:38, May 29, 2006)
Israel nabs would-be suicide bomber in West Bank (15:37, May 29, 2006)
Sweden to aid Zambia in general elections (15:36, May 29, 2006)
Palestinian militant killed in clashes with Israeli soldiers (15:34, May 29, 2006)
11 killed in Iraqi roadside bomb attack (15:32, May 29, 2006)
Death toll from road accident in Afghanistan rises to 25 (14:22, May 29, 2006)
U.S. lawmaker: Killing of Iraqi civilians could have worse
implications than Abu Ghraib (14:40, May 29, 2006)
Road accident triggers riot in Kabul (15:41, May 29, 2006)
Australia announces further aid for Timor-Leste (14:18, May 29, 2006)
Airport in quake-hit Yogyakarta resumes operation (14:17, May 29, 2006)
Indonesian president postpones visits to DPRK, South Korea (13:31, May 29, 2006)
Children face same conditions as adults at Guantanamo: report (12:29, May 29, 2006)
Roundup: Colombian president wins landslide victory in election (12:10, May 29, 2006)
Thai political problems will ease if heeding King's advice: Poll (12:10, May 29, 2006)
NZ troops to stay in Timor-Leste for some time: PM (12:10, May 29, 2006)
Officials of S.Korea, DPRK meet on Kim Dae-jung's visit to Pyongyang (12:09, May 29, 2006)
Japan offers 10 mln dollars to aid Indonesia (12:09, May 29, 2006)
Indonesia earthquake death toll touches 5,000 (11:28, May 29, 2006)
Ministers consider name change to save stalled constitution (11:19, May 29, 2006)
US troops accused of civilian slaughter (11:19, May 29, 2006)
Comatose Sharon moved to long-term care clinic (11:19, May 29, 2006)
Quake leaves trail of utter devastation, over 4,600 killed (10:56, May 29, 2006)
Polish Foreign Ministry seeks U.S. help to close down nationalist
website (09:40, May 29, 2006)
Thai interior minister doubts reports of 500 unmarked graves in South (08:32, May 29, 2006)
134 more Indonesians evacuate from Timor-Leste (08:12, May 29, 2006)
Bomb blast kills one ruling BNP leader in southwestern
Bangladesh (08:16, May 29, 2006)
Uribe headed for victory in Colombia's presidential election (08:05, May 29, 2006)
PFLP decides to join Hamas-led cabinet (08:04, May 29, 2006)
S. Africa's alleged "coup plotters" back home (08:04, May 29, 2006)
Roundup: Israel ends clashes with militants in Lebanon (08:04, May 29, 2006)
Vietnam's CPVCC selects candidates for high-level state positions (08:04, May 29, 2006)
UN declares ceasefire in Lebanon (08:04, May 29, 2006)
Mubarak to probe Mideast peace prospects with Israeli PM (08:04, May 29, 2006)
Attack on Poland's rabbi condemned (08:03, May 29, 2006)
UN-brokered ceasefire reached between Israel, militants in Lebanon (08:02, May 29, 2006)
Belgium pledges half million euros for Indonesian quake victims (08:02, May 29, 2006)
Israeli PM warns of harsh response (08:01, May 29, 2006)
Jihad claims responsibility for rocket attacks on
Israel (08:01, May 29, 2006)
More than 1,000 UK soldiers desert since Iraqi war (08:01, May 29, 2006)
Guerrillas attack bus on Columbian presidential election day (08:01, May 29, 2006)
UN to honor 15 Bangladeshi peacekeepers posthumously (08:01, May 29, 2006)
Hizbollah militants exchange fire with Israel i
troops (08:00, May 29, 2006)
High explosives found in Sri Lanka's north (08:00, May 29, 2006)
Feature: Dili refugees long for protection by government, foreign troops
(08:00, May 29, 2006)
Israeli army launches fresh airstrikes on Lebanon (07:59, May 29, 2006)
Israeli, Egyptian leaders to meet over withdrawal plan on June 4 (07:59, May 29, 2006)
U.S.-Cuba relation not to influence Cuba's future NAM
chairmanship: Malaysian official (07:59, May 29, 2006)
Sudan to decide soon on whether to join OPEC: official (07:58, May 29, 2006)
Timor-Leste's situation to be under control soon: Minister (07:58, May 29, 2006)
Colombia starts presidential election among tight security (07:58, May 29, 2006)
Sharon moved to medical care facility near Tel
Aviv (07:58, May 29, 2006)
Pakistan says diplomatic efforts underway to trace kidnapped national in Iraq (07:58, May 29, 2006)
Pakistan to trace kidnapped national in Iraq (07:57, May 29, 2006)
Roadside bomb, gun battle leaves three dead in Afghanistan (07:57, May 29, 2006)
One Palestinian killed, 5 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon (07:57, May 29, 2006)
Palestinian gov't seeks NAM's help in ending aid freeze (07:57, May 29, 2006)
Iran's supreme leader rules out retreat in nuclear dispute (07:57, May 29, 2006)
Pakistan rejects American TV report on Osama presence (07:57, May 29, 2006)
Russia opposes use of force against Iran over
nuclear issue (07:56, May 29, 2006)
DPRK military blames S. Korea for failure of test train runs (07:56, May 29, 2006)
Iran sends condolences to Indonesia over quake (07:56, May 29, 2006)
Abbas to chair first meeting of higher dialogue committee (07:56, May 29, 2006)
At least 6 feared killed in Sri Lanka's jungle (07:56, May 29, 2006)
DPRK sends condolences to Indonesia over earthquake (07:55, May 29, 2006)
Britain's crime rate soars as criminals walk free: investigation (07:55, May 29, 2006)
Israeli planes attack Palestinian bases in
eastern Lebanon (07:55, May 29, 2006)
Egypt to host Abbas-Olmert summit: report (07:55, May 29, 2006)
Iraqi parliament holds closed-door session (07:55, May 29, 2006)
Roundup: World rescue, relief efforts mobilized for Indonesian quake victims (07:55, May 29, 2006)
Timor-Leste asks Malaysia to deploy troops on border with
Indonesia (07:54, May 29, 2006)
Rioters continue violence burning houses, supermarkets in Dili (07:54, May 29, 2006)
Fiji, Asian partners to negotiate bilateral trade agreements (07:54, May 29, 2006)
Russian envoy to hold nuclear talks in Iran (07:54, May 29, 2006)
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Nowitzki leads Dallas over Phoenix, 95-88, in Game 3 (15:41, May 29, 2006)
Hockey players start week-long visit to help earthquake victims in
Pakistan (15:40, May 29, 2006)
194 climbers atop Mt. Qomolangma (13:16, May 29, 2006)
World Cup: Raul, Lord of Spanish prodigies (13:14, May 29, 2006)
World Cup: Zidane, portrait of 21st century (13:10, May 29, 2006)
First Filipino climber scales Mt. Qomolangma (13:09, May 29, 2006)
Croatia settles with a 2-2 draw against Iran in World Cup warm-up (13:07, May 29, 2006)
China promises a "non-smoking"
Olympics (17:53, May 29, 2006)
World Cup: Toothy grin to thrill 2006 summer (09:47, May 29, 2006)
Bonds homes 715th to pass Ruth (09:43, May 29, 2006)
World Cup: Totti, key to Italy's World Cup hope (09:41, May 29, 2006)
Federer blasts French Open organizers (09:10, May 29, 2006)
Ajax midfielder Rafael to win fitness race for World Cup (09:09, May 29, 2006)
Dutch women's group calls for getting rid of World Cup (09:08, May 29, 2006)
Torres' talent threatens to outshine icon Raul (08:28, May 29, 2006)
Haas takes title of Senior PGA Championship in playoff (08:27, May 29, 2006)
Hornish wins Indy 500 by beating Marco Andretti (08:27, May 29, 2006)
Federer, Sharapova survive scare to reach French Open second round (08:26, May 29, 2006)
Iran crowned at Asian Men s Club Volleyball Championship (08:25, May 29, 2006)
Gatlin not to race against Powell next month in Gateshead (08:25, May 29, 2006)
F1 world champion Alonso wins Monaco Grand Prix (08:23, May 29, 2006)
Henman outlasts Carlsen in French Open (08:22, May 29, 2006)
Uganda's Police clinch 2006 Kagame Cup (08:20, May 29, 2006)
All-time winners of Kagame Cup trophy (08:19, May 29, 2006)
Klinsmann urges caution after Germany crush Luxembourg 7-0 (08:17, May 29, 2006)
Cisse hopes to settle future before World Cup (08:16, May 29, 2006)
Federer survives early scare to reach French Open second round (08:14, May 29, 2006)
China sweep Cuba 3-0 to win international women's volleyball (08:12, May 29, 2006)
Li Zheng breaks men's world record in junior weightlifting worlds (08:10, May 29, 2006)
World Cup: Luis Figo seeks glory of Portugal (08:08, May 29, 2006)
World Cup: Riquelme to prove his value for Argentina (08:08, May 29, 2006)
World Cup: Terry believes club form can take England to World Cup
glory (08:07, May 29, 2006)
World Cup: Ballack, irreplaceable driving force for hosts Germany (08:05, May 29, 2006)
Netherlands wins third place at international women's volleyball (08:05, May 29, 2006)
Chinese Tang makes successful debut in junior weightlifting world (08:04, May 29, 2006)
Zambia to send six badminton players to Grade A tourney (08:02, May 29, 2006)
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Uganda meets AIDS prevention target set by UN (17:14, May 29, 2006)
More than 40,000 die of smoking-related diseases in Germany (17:15, May 29, 2006)
Uganda launches TB, HIV/AIDS co-control strategies (17:15, May 29, 2006)
Beijing to build Asia's largest bio-tech incubator (16:03, May 29, 2006)
Taiwan team becomes top winner in regional Olympiad for primary
school (14:52, May 29, 2006)
China appeals to ISO against Intel-dominated
wireless encryption standard (14:52, May 29, 2006)
Telecom manufacturer provides new band for better technological
solution (09:13, May 29, 2006)
Ugandan Siamese twins separate, one survived (08:23, May 29, 2006)
Modern science puts invisibility cloaks in sight (08:00, May 29, 2006)
Chicken or egg? Answer hatched (07:58, May 29, 2006)
China, Italy jointly invent prototype robotics system for moon exploration (07:49, May 29, 2006)
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WHO confirms new human death of bird flu in Indonesia (17:53, May 29, 2006)
Uganda launches TB, HIV/AIDS co-control strategies (17:37, May 29, 2006)
More than 40,000 die of smoking-related diseases in Germany (17:38, May 29, 2006)
Uganda meets AIDS prevention target set by UN (17:38, May 29, 2006)
Philippines to conduct nationwide earthquake drills (16:57, May 29, 2006)
HK films at crossroads: director warns (14:12, May 29, 2006)
Foot-and-mouth disease hits one more Vietnamese locality (14:11, May 29, 2006)
Latino US anthem stirs controversy (13:06, May 29, 2006)
Private border patrol group starts building fence (13:34, May 29, 2006)
Brothels protest smoking regulations (13:47, May 29, 2006)
Gunmen kill pro-government tribal elder in Pakistan (13:38, May 29, 2006)
WHO launches global alliance to overcome medical personnel
shortages (14:16, May 29, 2006)
Indonesian bird flu victim likely to pass virus to relatives (13:46, May 29, 2006)
Contaminated water affectees in eastern Pakistan reaches 20,000: TV (13:26, May 29, 2006)
Woman in Uganda delivers Siamese twins, one has to die (13:27, May 29, 2006)
Las Vegas Sands wins bid on Singapore's first integrated
resort (13:07, May 29, 2006)
Roundup: Budget cuts to affect HIV/AIDS patients in Uganda (13:06, May 29, 2006)
Researcher says human-to-human infection of bird flu taking place in Indonesia (13:05, May 29, 2006)
Chinese doctors develop quick schistosomiasis test (11:21, May 29, 2006)
Chinese SF fans seeking for "Star Wars" (11:33, May 29, 2006)
Indonesia gets tough on bird flu, announcing epidemic law (11:34, May 29, 2006)
HK vows to curb improper medical ads (11:10, May 29, 2006)
Children need more fun to develop talents (11:04, May 29, 2006)
Earthquake rocks southern Luzon Strait (08:11, May 29, 2006)
11 killed, over dozen injured in central Nepal road mishap (08:20, May 29, 2006)
Five killed, 14 injured in eastern Pakistan's bus accident (08:15, May 29, 2006)
Soeharto's health condition improving (08:31, May 29, 2006)
Ugandan Siamese twins separate, one survived (08:13, May 29, 2006)
Cholera claims 2 more lives in Zanzibar (08:15, May 29, 2006)
Romania reports more than 88 bird flu outbreaks (08:06, May 29, 2006)
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BMW opens flagship shop in Beijing
A BMW R 1200 RT motorcycle is displayed at the BMW motorcycle flagship and its Roader motorcycle 4S outlet in Beijing, the first of its kind in the Chinese mainland, May 28. BMW takes the chance to launch its luxurious off-road motorcycles which are priced at least 200,000 yuan per unit. The line includes BMW R 1200 RT which is the latest model in Germany and will be sold at 289,000 yuan.
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Miyuki Iwata wins Asia Eating Contest
Japanese Miyuki Iwata gobbles up her foods at the Asia Eating Contest held in Shanghai Sunday, May 28, 2006. Miyuki Iwata, who ate 12 plates of curry rice weighing nearly six kilogram (13.2 lb) in 20 minutes won the contest.
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Underwater museum displays terra-cotta warriors
The photo taken on May 28, 2006 shows a cavalry array of terra cotta warriors of China's Han Dynasty displayed in the newly-built underwater terra cotta warriors museum in Xuzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province.
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China top legislator visits Chinese workers in Moscow
Wu Bangguo (2nd R), chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), talks with workers of China State Construction Engineering Corp, at the construction site of the federal building in Moscow, capital of Russia, May 28, 2006. Wu inspected the construction site on Sunday.
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More Australian troops to quell violence in Dili
Australian soldiers convey materials at the airport in Dili, capital of East Timor, May 28, 2006. Hundreds of additional Australian troops landed in Dili Sunday to boost an international peacekeeping force sent to quell violence and restore order in East Timor.
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Asian Super Model Contest
A S.Korean model shows evening dresses in the finals of Asian Super Model Contest on Saturday, May 27, 2006. Chinese models Yao Lan and Wang Hui won "international friendship award" and "best performance award" respectively.
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Death toll in Indonesian earthquake rises to 4,600
The photo taken at a Red Cross refugee camp on May 28, 2006, shows an old woman injured during the earthquake in Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The powerful earthquake on May 27 killed more than 4,600 people and injured 10,000 more others.
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