News Archive --- Date:20060604
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China hands over relief materials to quake-hit Indonesia (19:14, June 04, 2006)
Philippine vice president kicks off China tour (14:36, June 04, 2006)
Monitoring equipment to ensure safe demolition of cofferdam (14:22, June 04, 2006)
Senegalese president meets senior Chinese official (12:23, June 04, 2006)
China delivers more aid to quake-hit Indonesia (12:04, June 04, 2006)
Indian lawyers eye exchange program with China (12:04, June 04, 2006)
China urges WTO, APEC members to accelerate Doha negotiations (12:02, June 04, 2006)
Chinese seismological experts brief Bantul mayor on quake
evaluation (11:59, June 04, 2006)
Office compound of Chinese leadership listed "key
cultural relics site" (11:36, June 04, 2006)
Mass rally calling for Taiwan leader to step down (11:16, June 04, 2006)
China, Cambodian parties vow to strengthen cooperation (11:15, June 04, 2006)
Wen Ho Lee settles privacy lawsuit with U.S. government, media  (15:20, June 04, 2006)
South China expects more heavy rain (13:20, June 04, 2006)
Letting punishment fit the crime? (13:20, June 04, 2006)
Detained 60-year-old seeks explanation (13:20, June 04, 2006)
New system urged to manage heritage sites (13:21, June 04, 2006)
Full speed ahead for Shanghai express (13:21, June 04, 2006)
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China Gas acquires shares from mainland's gas operator (19:12, June 04, 2006)
China-U.S. cooperative industrial park project starts in central
China (14:47, June 04, 2006)
Lenovo ranks 1st and Haier ranks 2nd in China 2006 Top IT 100 (13:52, June 04, 2006)
Haier vies for Trigem (13:51, June 04, 2006)
Thailand prepares to become regional electronic hub (12:20, June 04, 2006)
Thais must prepare for downturn like 1997: economists (12:20, June 04, 2006)
Ferry on Bohai Strait to start trial operation in August (11:29, June 04, 2006)
Dell promotes fastest laptop in China (11:29, June 04, 2006)
Zambia threatens to repossess idle mines (11:28, June 04, 2006)
Zambia assures foreign investors of conducive business environment (11:28, June 04, 2006)
Italy turns to nanotechnology to retain competitiveness in fashion industry (11:28, June 04, 2006)
China, Kazakhstan begin building border trade zone (11:27, June 04, 2006)
U.S. factory orders down in April (11:26, June 04, 2006)
China's meat industry grows steadily (11:26, June 04, 2006)
Business leaders worried about AIDS impact on African economy (11:25, June 04, 2006)
Euro zone's industrial producer price index up 0.8 percent in April (11:25, June 04, 2006)
U.S. unemployment rate declines to 4.6 percent in May (11:24, June 04, 2006)
Finland, Sweden urge Norway to lower whaling quota (11:24, June 04, 2006)
Zambian gov't releases $13 mln for road rehabilitation (11:24, June 04, 2006)
Economists welcome huge-denomination Zimbabwean notes (11:24, June 04, 2006)
U.S. auto sales driven down by fuel prices (11:24, June 04, 2006)
Norway willing to cut farm aid to promote WTO talks: PM (11:22, June 04, 2006)
Malaysia trade up 8.6 pct in April (11:22, June 04, 2006)
Roundup: Africa's rapid economic growth expected to sustain (11:22, June 04, 2006)
HK Mortgage Corp records 600 mln HK dollars of profit (11:21, June 04, 2006)
Macao's exports, imports soar in first 4 months (11:21, June 04, 2006)
China's first desulferized generating units operational (11:19, June 04, 2006)
Zambia to review mining policy: Finance Minister (11:18, June 04, 2006)
Four energy firms awarded blocks in Indonesia (11:18, June 04, 2006)
China's aviation transportation ranks second in world (11:18, June 04, 2006)
Solar power plant project for North (13:22, June 04, 2006)
Exchanges speed change in accounting (13:22, June 04, 2006)
Chinese dentists seek NASDAQ listing (13:22, June 04, 2006)
Bo: Trade talks should conclude by year' s end (13:23, June 04, 2006)
Sino-Japan trade 'hurt by icy relations' (13:23, June 04, 2006)
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Iraqi parliament session over security posts
postponed (19:09, June 04, 2006)
Security forces loyal to Abbas deployed in W.Bank city (19:09, June 04, 2006)
Delhi, Mumbai are transit points for drug cartels (19:09, June 04, 2006)
Malaysian DPM meets with Rumsfeld (19:09, June 04, 2006)
Seventeen bodies found in Baghdad (19:09, June 04, 2006)
Nepali govt-guerrilla talks to be held next week (19:09, June 04, 2006)
NATO to remain in Afghanistan longer than expected: commander (19:09, June 04, 2006)
Palestinian militants warn banks against paycheck delay (19:08, June 04, 2006)
Sixteen people killed in clashes in Sunni mosque in Basra (19:08, June 04, 2006)
Hamas voices opposition to referendum (19:08, June 04, 2006)
Oil flow to be affected if U.S. makes wrong step:
Khamenei (19:08, June 04, 2006)
Nepali gov't official urges guerrilla to review demand for dissolution of parliament (19:07, June 04, 2006)
Senior Sudan official hails Uganda's refugee policy (19:07, June 04, 2006)
Gunmen kill 19 civilians northeast of Baghdad (19:07, June 04, 2006)
Tamil rebels escape in eastern Sri Lanka jail break (15:14, June 04, 2006)
Kidnapped oil workers in Nigeria released (14:35, June 04, 2006)
Iran will consider nuclear proposal based on national interests:
president (14:34, June 04, 2006)
Roundup: Nepali gov't, guerrillas to hold second round of talks (14:33, June 04, 2006)
Japan sends 100 more troops to Indonesia for quake relief (14:32, June 04, 2006)
More cooperation needed to tackle security challenges:
Singapore (14:32, June 04, 2006)
Thai election chief cites local elections as main reason to stay put (14:32, June 04, 2006)
Iranian president reiterates absolute right to enrich uranium (13:37, June 04, 2006)
Montenegro declares independence (13:35, June 04, 2006)
Police search for evidence of nerve gas attack in London: newspaper (13:36, June 04, 2006)
Nepali guerrillas told to stop issuing threats (13:36, June 04, 2006)
UN asks Nepal, Bhutan to solve refugee crisis (13:36, June 04, 2006)
Russian arms shipment arrives in Venezuela (13:36, June 04, 2006)
EU reiterates respect for independence of Montenegro (13:35, June 04, 2006)
Japan mulls financial sanctions on Iran if incentive package rejected (13:34, June 04, 2006)
ODS wins Czech elections for Chamber of Deputies (13:33, June 04, 2006)
UN chief decries killing, abductions of Russian diplomats in Iraq (13:33, June 04, 2006)
Roundup: World gov'ts promise to enhance fight against AIDS (13:33, June 04, 2006)
Putin agrees to meet Georgian president to discuss relations (13:32, June 04, 2006)
Czech centre-right parties, leftist rivals tie on mandates after election (13:32, June 04, 2006)
U.S. official wants to see success of diplomatic avenue to Iran
nuclear issue (12:22, June 04, 2006)
Macedonia, Bulgaria lay foundation stone for electricity line (12:17, June 04, 2006)
Czech prime minister says may challenge election result (12:17, June 04, 2006)
Six killed as bus slams into train in Russia (12:17, June 04, 2006)
Death toll rises to 27 in Basra Market blast (12:17, June 04, 2006)
Olmert to discuss convergence plan with Mubarak on Sunday: reports (12:16, June 04, 2006)
Four kidnapped Russian embassy employees rescued (12:16, June 04, 2006)
Afghan government lifts curfew in Kabul (13:34, June 04, 2006)
Roundup: Demonstrations in Darfur refugee camps overcast peace deal (12:16, June 04, 2006)
Bangladeshi police fire tear gas to disperse textile
workers as unrest flares up again (12:15, June 04, 2006)
Adriatic Charter countries hold military exercise in Albania (12:15, June 04, 2006)
Kuwait sends first relief aid to quake-hit Indonesia (12:14, June 04, 2006)
U.S. mayors search for ways to address poverty (12:14, June 04, 2006)
Roundup: Paycheck shortage, referendum call challenge Hamas' rule (12:14, June 04, 2006)
AU may send military observers to D.R. Congo's presidential poll (12:12, June 04, 2006)
Market blast kills 15 in Iraq's Basra (12:12, June 04, 2006)
Two Egyptian policemen killed by Israelis on border (12:12, June 04, 2006)
Polish president quits ruling party (12:12, June 04, 2006)
17 arrested on terror attack charges in Toronto (12:12, June 04, 2006)
U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan visits Malaysia (12:11, June 04, 2006)
Nepali Congress dismisses guerrillas' demand for HoR dissolution (12:11, June 04, 2006)
Nepali gov't not to set precondition for talks with guerrillas:
official (12:11, June 04, 2006)
Iraqi police find 22 bodies in Baghdad (12:11, June 04, 2006)
Annan calls for continued negotiations to settle Iran's nuclear
dispute (12:11, June 04, 2006)
UN says global humanitarian law being violated in Somalia (11:12, June 04, 2006)
Czechs vote on final day of parliamentary elections, high turnout
expected (11:11, June 04, 2006)
Russia confirms 4 diplomats abducted, 1 killed (11:11, June 04, 2006)
Kuwaiti oil price remains hovering above 62 dollars (11:11, June 04, 2006)
Nigeria's rebel militants promise no hostage-taking in future attacks (11:11, June 04, 2006)
Bomb blast hits Turkish Mediterranean city, 13
injured (11:11, June 04, 2006)
Pakistani court issues arrest warrant for exiled former PM, her spouse (11:10, June 04, 2006)
ASEAN-Pakistan dialogue to be held (11:10, June 04, 2006)
Prince of Saudi Arabia visits Zambia to explore investment potentials (11:10, June 04, 2006)
Ugandan army arrests 10 suspected ADF rebels (11:10, June 04, 2006)
Move from dialogue to practical cooperation needed in Asia:
defense ministers (11:10, June 04, 2006)
Government retakes control of lost district in S. Afghanistan (11:09, June 04, 2006)
Hundreds of unpaid government employees demonstrate in W. Bank (11:09, June 04, 2006)
Indonesia to pay off debts to IMF: central bank (11:09, June 04, 2006)
Abbas refuses to travel to Gaza until Hamas withdraws force:
official (11:09, June 04, 2006)
British army difficult to recruit soldiers: general (11:09, June 04, 2006)
Gunmen kill 7 Iraqi policemen northeast of Baghdad (11:09, June 04, 2006)
Blair eyeing on job in UN: report (11:09, June 04, 2006)
Hamas lawmaker calls for boycott of plan on future Palestinian
state (11:08, June 04, 2006)
Palestinian Deputy Speaker denies Qatari proposal (11:08, June 04, 2006)
Roundup: Opposition plans Dhaka siege to force Bangladeshi gov't to reform (11:08, June 04, 2006)
Iran to examine new package, not to stop
enrichment (11:08, June 04, 2006)
Senior EU official to meet Abbas in W.Bank on Monday (11:08, June 04, 2006)
Iran to press on with nuke programme (13:37, June 04, 2006)
US pledges investigation into Haditha (14:27, June 04, 2006)
Dog handler convicted of Abu Ghraib abuse (14:28, June 04, 2006)
Marines to face charges in Iraqi's death (14:28, June 04, 2006)
8 expat workers kidnapped in Nigeria (14:28, June 04, 2006)
Witness testifies at rape trial of four Marines (14:29, June 04, 2006)
Nobel peace winner takes on security role amid riot (14:29, June 04, 2006)
British police shoot man in raid (14:29, June 04, 2006)
Senior US official visits industrial park in DPRK (14:29, June 04, 2006)
Delegations of Sri Lankan gov't, rebels to leave for Oslo talks (14:30, June 04, 2006)
Thai southern school dorms burnt down (14:30, June 04, 2006)
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China wins mixed double title of Indonesia Open (19:12, June 04, 2006)
Mavs eliminate Suns, finally reach NBA finals (14:38, June 04, 2006)
Singapore stands at first place on 2nd day of ASEAN Swiming Cup (14:37, June 04, 2006)
Mt. Qomolangma becoming more highway than mountain (14:37, June 04, 2006)
FIFA linesman popular in Thailand (11:54, June 04, 2006)
Four Thai fighters in the quarters (11:54, June 04, 2006)
Defar sets women's 5,000m world record (11:54, June 04, 2006)
Gatlin, Jones wins 100-meter runs (11:54, June 04, 2006)
Pettersson leads Memorial tournament (11:53, June 04, 2006)
Musselman hired as Kings head coach (11:53, June 04, 2006)
Kenyan wins Salt Lake City Marathon (11:53, June 04, 2006)
Angola loses to Turkey in World Cup warm up match (11:53, June 04, 2006)
Nadal survives Mathieu to set up Hewitt clash at French Open (11:53, June 04, 2006)
Hingis romps into French Open fourth round (11:53, June 04, 2006)
Benneteau upsets Stepanek to reach French Open fourth round (11:52, June 04, 2006)
Zimbabwe's Bandawe wins Stockholm marathon (11:52, June 04, 2006)
China survive two match points to win int'l women's volleyball (11:52, June 04, 2006)
Spaniard Gibernau takes pole for Italian Grand Prix (11:51, June 04, 2006)
Clijsters strides into French Open fourth round (11:51, June 04, 2006)
Hewitt moves into French Open fourth round (11:51, June 04, 2006)
Liu Guohui misses gold in junior weightlifting worlds (11:51, June 04, 2006)
Hantuchova edges past Dechy to reach French Open fourth round (11:51, June 04, 2006)
Chelsea sign Nigerian teenage midfielder Obi Mikel (11:50, June 04, 2006)
Myskina crushes Ivanovic to reach French Open fourth round (11:50, June 04, 2006)
Feature: World Cup, conflicts and politics in Palestinian
territories (11:50, June 04, 2006)
Henin-Hardenne, Myskina to vie for quarterfinal spot in French Open (11:50, June 04, 2006)
Nigeria to initiate sports talent hunt program (11:50, June 04, 2006)
Poland buries star soccer coach (11:49, June 04, 2006)
Cold, rain expected for tournament opener (13:28, June 04, 2006)
Who invented football? (13:28, June 04, 2006)
Germans take to streets to celebrate World Cup (13:28, June 04, 2006)
Four Dutch coaches all set to take on the world (13:28, June 04, 2006)
Jamaicans offer England last chance to get blend right (13:28, June 04, 2006)
Shevchenko bolsters Chelsea plot for world domination (13:29, June 04, 2006)
Spanish exiles adding some steel to World Cup squad (13:29, June 04, 2006)
Brazil free to frequent nightspots, says coach (13:29, June 04, 2006)
Ronaldinho fears the Hiddink-made Aussies (13:29, June 04, 2006)
Henry gets a buzz from Saha link-up (13:30, June 04, 2006)
Nowitzki scores 50 to lift Mavs (13:30, June 04, 2006)
Hurricanes rally to reach Stanley Cup Finals (13:30, June 04, 2006)
Figure skaters glide into a new season (13:30, June 04, 2006)
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Studies say new drugs effective against cancers (14:39, June 04, 2006)
Int'l science and technology book fair opens in Pyongyang (13:25, June 04, 2006)
Scientists find how cancer cells stay aggressive (11:33, June 04, 2006)
Chinese mathematicians put final pieces in global puzzle (11:32, June 04, 2006)
Female genital mutilation complicates births: study (11:31, June 04, 2006)
New DNA test offers fast reading of genetic makeup (13:24, June 04, 2006)
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Not enough sleep associated with weight gain (15:18, June 04, 2006)
Sexiness is "Caused by Genes" (15:18, June 04, 2006)
New pill seen as breakthrough in fighting breast cancer (15:17, June 04, 2006)
US Senate to vote on Marriage Protection Amendment (15:11, June 04, 2006)
Indian Assam flood situation worsens, 25,000 people hit (15:03, June 04, 2006)
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, a happy family (14:57, June 04, 2006)
Hugh Hefner wants Jolie for Playboy (14:57, June 04, 2006)
Hilton, Richie reunite for "Simple Life" (14:56, June 04, 2006)
Oscar winner Rachel Weisz has baby boy (14:56, June 04, 2006)
Jessica to Nick: You don't have stomach to sue (14:56, June 04, 2006)
Anna Nicole Smith: "Yes, I am pregnant" (14:56, June 04, 2006)
Indonesian volcano becomes more active (14:03, June 04, 2006)
Chinese children's life bettering (13:53, June 04, 2006)
Cervical cancer becomes silent killer of Nepali women: report (13:27, June 04, 2006)
Pakistan bans "Da Vinci Code" over religious controversy (11:43, June 04, 2006)
African countries urged to protect cultures (11:43, June 04, 2006)
Uganda leads in AIDS treatment in east Africa (11:42, June 04, 2006)
Zanzibar calls off free health care services (11:42, June 04, 2006)
Indonesian gov't to set up 5,000 tents for emergency classes (11:42, June 04, 2006)
UN chief calls for world efforts to combat HIV/AIDS (11:41, June 04, 2006)
Museum of German History opens in Berlin (11:38, June 04, 2006)
Ethiopia's HIV/AIDS prevalence among women reaches 5 percent (11:38, June 04, 2006)
Donors pledge over US$60 mln for anti-bird flu in Vietnam (11:37, June 04, 2006)
Australians urged to have babies for country (13:25, June 04, 2006)
Internet suicides rise in Japan; Viet Nam limits game time (13:26, June 04, 2006)
Michael Moore sued by Iraq War veteran (13:26, June 04, 2006)
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Cofferdam ready for demolition
The cofferdam protecting the just-completed Three Gorges Dam is refilled with water in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, June 3, 2006. Demolition experts completed Friday the setting of explosives that will create a massive explosion to demolish the cofferdam on June 6. (Xinhua Photo)
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China wins women's volleyball tournament
Chinese team members claps with each other to celebrate their winning a match with Russia in Beijing, capital of China, June 3, 2006, the last day of the 2006 International Women's Volleyball Tournament. China defeated Russia 3-2 and won the champion.
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Disabled artists perform in Beijing
Artists from the China Art Troupe of the Disabled Persons perform an improved version of The Thousand-Hand Bodhisattva in Beijing June 3, 2006. Their new show, My Dream, includes episodes as The Butterfly Lovers and The Thousand-Hand Bodhisattva. In May, they performed in Canada and the United States and were well received.
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Robot painter shows ability in Tokyo
A robot designed by Tokyo institute of industrial science showed its ability of painting on June 2 in Tokyo, capital of Japan. (Photo: Xinhua/AFP)
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