News Archive --- Date:20060627
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China, Laos pledge to strengthen bilateral relations (20:05, June 27, 2006)
Writethru: China, ROK hold talks in Beijing (20:05, June 27, 2006)
China, Uzbekistan vow to enhance judicial cooperation (20:05, June 27, 2006)
Chinese, Philippine political parties to step up exchanges (20:05, June 27, 2006)
China denounces killing of Russian diplomats in Iraq (20:04, June 27, 2006)
China urges "appropriate atmosphere" for foreign
ministers' meeting (20:04, June 27, 2006)
CPPCC chairman meets HK chief executive (17:17, June 27, 2006)
Australian PM kicks off China tour (16:42, June 27, 2006)
Colombia's congress president leaves Beijing for Shanghai (16:41, June 27, 2006)
Chinese top lawmaker meets Colombia's congress president (14:38, June 27, 2006)
CPPCC chairman starts visit in Hong Kong SAR (14:08, June 27, 2006)
Lao party chief arrives in Beijing (14:04, June 27, 2006)
Chinese, ROK FM hold talks in Beijing (20:04, June 27, 2006)
Chinese envoy holds talks with Egyptian officials on Mideast peace (08:17, June 27, 2006)
China's legislature differs over fining media for breaching
reporting regulations (08:15, June 27, 2006)
160 Burmese officials receive anti-drugs training in China (08:12, June 27, 2006)
Senior official calls for people's war against narcotics (08:10, June 27, 2006)
ROK foreign minister arrives in Beijing for talks (08:06, June 27, 2006)
HK, ROK sign anti-crime pact (08:04, June 27, 2006)
Top Chinese legislator vows to further Sino-Sri Lankan ties (08:03, June 27, 2006)
Two men sentenced to death for drug making in northwest China (07:28, June 27, 2006)
The law catches up with drug dealers (08:20, June 27, 2006)
Poppy acreage at record low (08:26, June 27, 2006)
Rail network in Yangtze River Delta to expand (08:29, June 27, 2006)
18 dead after flood strikes Hunan village (08:31, June 27, 2006)
Top political adviser kicks off Hong Kong tour (08:33, June 27, 2006)
Bank's irregularities involve US$1 billion (08:34, June 27, 2006)
Times, fares announced for Tibet rail service (08:24, June 27, 2006)
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Pakistan, Jordan ink agreements to expand trade (20:09, June 27, 2006)
Gold price higher in Hong Kong -- June 27 (20:09, June 27, 2006)
Italian optician giant offers 140 mln yuan to acquire Shanghai
Xiandai Optical (20:09, June 27, 2006)
Chinese officials withdraw 620 mln yuan from coal mines (20:09, June 27, 2006)
MP3 market shrinking in major Chinese cities: GfK (20:08, June 27, 2006)
China to establish disaster risk insurance system with state
financial support (20:08, June 27, 2006)
Industrial Bank says non-performing loan ratio decreasing (20:08, June 27, 2006)
China's crude oil import up 20.5 percent in May (20:08, June 27, 2006)
Introducing foreign insurers pose no threat to China's insurance
market: insurance regulator (20:08, June 27, 2006)
Deal between Zimbabwean, Indian steel firms at standstill (20:08, June 27, 2006)
Indonesia may have nuclear power plant in next five years (20:08, June 27, 2006)
China's Social Security Fund to start investing in overseas stock
market (20:07, June 27, 2006)
Euro briefly hits all-time high against yen in Tokyo (20:07, June 27, 2006)
Four major obstacles to Chinese foreign trade (17:52, June 27, 2006)
China Eastern Airlines to buy 30 Airbus A320 planes (17:03, June 27, 2006)
Successive losses invite production limit in China's coke base (17:03, June 27, 2006)
Sales volume of China's producer goods in first five months up 18.8% year on year (16:33, June 27, 2006)
China's outstanding foreign loan stands at US$287.905 billion
(17:14, June 27, 2006)
Zambian firms start laying-off workers due to strong currency (16:31, June 27, 2006)
Household net wealth rises in Singapore (16:31, June 27, 2006)
Zambia completes feasibility studies on hydropower stations' construction (16:31, June 27, 2006)
Zambian official calls for favorable trade rules (16:31, June 27, 2006)
Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves to hit US$41 bln (16:31, June 27, 2006)
Tibetans hope to sew their own "hadas" after new rail link opens (16:32, June 27, 2006)
Interview: "CEPA plays important role in enhancing HK-mainland economic integration" (16:30, June 27, 2006)
Roundup: Japan's central bank chief under growing pressure to resign (16:30, June 27, 2006)
Roundup: Mainland, Macao speeding up economic cooperation (16:27, June 27, 2006)
World's largest container to set off on its maiden voyage (14:08, June 27, 2006)
Peruvian president urges lawmakers to ratify U.S. free trade deal (13:58, June 27, 2006)
Energy officials back pipeline project for transporting gas to EU (13:58, June 27, 2006)
Myanmar international express mail services to expand to 30 more countries (13:58, June 27, 2006)
NZ house prices to fall by December: Reserve Bank chief (13:57, June 27, 2006)
Brazil, Argentina sign two-year automobile trade agreement (12:59, June 27, 2006)
China outlines blueprint for shaping Tianjin into financial hub (12:59, June 27, 2006)
Real estate development still overheated in Beijing (12:58, June 27, 2006)
Construction of Venezuela-Colombia gas pipeline to start on July 8 (12:58, June 27, 2006)
BIS predicts Latin economies to grow 4.6 percent in 2006 (12:58, June 27, 2006)
Sprint Nextel completes acquisition of largest affiliate (12:58, June 27, 2006)
China's automobile imports see sharp increase in first five months (10:18, June 27, 2006)
China's automobile output exceeds 3 million in first five months (10:18, June 27, 2006)
Chinese Vice Premier advises local authorities on running of
Qinghai-Tibet Railway (09:22, June 27, 2006)
Sino-U.S. trade imbalance can not be solved purely by RMB
appreciation: experts (09:20, June 27, 2006)
7 million mobile phones to be sold in Poland in 2006 (08:52, June 27, 2006)
Rates on U.S. Treasury bills up to highest level since early 2001 (08:51, June 27, 2006)
Oil prices rise above 71 U.S. dollars (08:49, June 27, 2006)
U.S. stocks end higher on acquisition news (08:47, June 27, 2006)
More coordination between AU, regional economic communities urged (08:46, June 27, 2006)
Three U.S., Canadian mining companies merge into world's biggest (08:43, June 27, 2006)
Chartered Semiconductor plans to roll out new data transceivers (08:09, June 27, 2006)
Kenya's tea output for May down by 8 percent (08:05, June 27, 2006)
Energy consumption soars during heat wave (08:13, June 27, 2006)
Insurers urged to strengthen ties (08:15, June 27, 2006)
Textile exports set to rise (08:18, June 27, 2006)
Companies to build more ethylene plants (08:20, June 27, 2006)
Guangzhou tipped for oil project (08:22, June 27, 2006)
Siemens sets up venture capital arm (08:24, June 27, 2006)
Steel merger should mean more Chinese M&As (08:27, June 27, 2006)
Nation tests out ways to attract more tourists (08:30, June 27, 2006)
New road ahead for mainland property (08:33, June 27, 2006)
CAMC debut under scrutiny (08:36, June 27, 2006)
Fair to boost HK-Guangdong trade (08:37, June 27, 2006)
Sunshine shares glow after solar energy move (08:40, June 27, 2006)
Hong Kong's Q1 GDP up 8.2 pct (08:54, June 27, 2006)
Hong Kong's exports value slips 0.1 pct in May (08:56, June 27, 2006)
China sets timetable for early running of Qinghai-Tibet Railway (09:00, June 27, 2006)
Chinese leaders call for faster insurance development (08:59, June 27, 2006)
Sinopec launches million-ton ethylene project in N. China (09:03, June 27, 2006)
China's macro economy experiencing "difficult time" (09:05, June 27, 2006)
China's trade surplus may hit 130 billion dollars in 2006 (09:06, June 27, 2006)
China to raise threshold for automobile exports (09:08, June 27, 2006)
Bank of China share offering hits record high in subscriptions (09:09, June 27, 2006)
U.S. new home sales up 4.6 percent in May (09:11, June 27, 2006)
Law on Animal Husbandry to take effect in China on July 1st (09:15, June 27, 2006)
Pak PM seeks ADB's support in construction of regional projects (09:17, June 27, 2006)
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Roundup: Lebanon, Syria attack each other over invitation (20:11, June 27, 2006)
Hosting of AU summit in best interest of Gambian people: president (20:06, June 27, 2006)
Iraq releases more than 450 detainees for national reconciliation (20:03, June 27, 2006)
Hamas cabinet says holding indirect contact with Israel over
abducted soldier (20:02, June 27, 2006)
Indonesian militant denies recruiting suicide bombers (20:02, June 27, 2006)
2 British soldiers killed, 1 wounded in militancy fights in Afghanistan (20:02, June 27, 2006)
Russia not to join ultimatums undermining UN Security Council:
Putin (20:02, June 27, 2006)
Putin underscores mutual respect in Russian-U.S. cooperation (20:02, June 27, 2006)
Israeli army gets information about kidnapped soldier (20:02, June 27, 2006)
Syria accuses Lebanon of sheltering al-Qaida linked militants (20:01, June 27, 2006)
Norway pledges to continue mediation in Sri Lanka despite
escalating violence (20:01, June 27, 2006)
New Vietnamese PM pledges stronger economic development (20:01, June 27, 2006)
Iraq's high tribunal to start second Saddam trial
on Aug. 21 (20:01, June 27, 2006)
Sri Lankan PM stresses peace after army general's assassination (20:01, June 27, 2006)
Two arrested in Britain over terrorism suspicion (20:01, June 27, 2006)
ROUNDUP: Thai prosecutors propose dissolving 5 parties
(20:01, June 27, 2006)
Syrian President calls for dialogue with U.S. (20:00, June 27, 2006)
Car bomb hits gas station in northern Iraq (20:00, June 27, 2006)
Vietnam to strengthen foreign relations, administrative reform: president (17:14, June 27, 2006)
Two U.S. citizens face questioning over visa violation (17:02, June 27, 2006)
Zimbabweans urged to build positive image for country (17:02, June 27, 2006)
Next summit talks with guerrillas only after complete homework: Nepali PM (17:02, June 27, 2006)
OAG proposes dissolution of five
Thai parties (17:02, June 27, 2006)
Vietnam has new prime minister (16:41, June 27, 2006)
Two kidnapped UN peacekeepers freed by Congolese militiamen (16:40, June 27, 2006)
Kuwaiti security forces ready for polling day (16:39, June 27, 2006)
Iran accuses Western nations of impeding its scientific progress (16:26, June 27, 2006)
Congolese militia fighters free 2 Nepalese UN peacekeepers (16:25, June 27, 2006)
Another impeachment complaint against Philippine President filed (16:25, June 27, 2006)
U.S. soldier killed in western Iraq (16:25, June 27, 2006)
Non-Aligned Movement formally launches news network in Malaysia (16:25, June 27, 2006)
Indonesia, Malaysia conduct joint military exercise (14:54, June 27, 2006)
Clashes leave 20 militants dead in south Afghanistan (14:53, June 27, 2006)
UN Small Arms Treaty efforts good to Pacific: NZ (14:52, June 27, 2006)
Libya,Britain sign agreement to reinforce security ties (14:50, June 27, 2006)
Italians vote "no" to massive constitution changes (14:49, June 27, 2006)
Koizumi departs for North America trip (14:48, June 27, 2006)
7 killed in Simultaneous attacks in Thailand (14:47, June 27, 2006)
Brazilian police foil new attacks by gangsters (12:55, June 27, 2006)
Nepali govt asks Royal Palace for details on Pajero buy (12:58, June 27, 2006)
Vietnam has new state president (12:56, June 27, 2006)
SADC launches electoral observation mission in DR Congo (12:58, June 27, 2006)
Nepali gov't asked to remove security forces from schools (12:58, June 27, 2006)
Newly-elected Vietnamese president proposes new PM (12:54, June 27, 2006)
Fiji to send military assistance to Timor-Leste (12:53, June 27, 2006)
Chirac expresses confidence in PM, ruling out government reshuffle (12:52, June 27, 2006)
UN chief condemns murder of four Russian diplomats in Iraq (12:52, June 27, 2006)
Bolivia to investigate reports on organ trafficking (12:52, June 27, 2006)
NGO lambastes sexual violence by armymen in eastern DR Congo (11:35, June 27, 2006)
Brazil creates anti-torture committee (11:34, June 27, 2006)
Spain to donate some 1.2 billion dollars for UN Millenium
Development Goals (11:32, June 27, 2006)
Int'l cocaine smuggling gang broken up in Costa Rica (11:31, June 27, 2006)
19 extremists killed in eastern Algeria (11:30, June 27, 2006)
Mexican gov't says violence not a threat to elections (10:11, June 27, 2006)
Venezuela to open embassies in Thailand, Singapore next year (10:11, June 27, 2006)
UK Princess Anne to visit NZ (10:10, June 27, 2006)
NZ to deploy police to Timor-Leste (10:12, June 27, 2006)
Colombian army seizes one ton of explosives from rebels (10:09, June 27, 2006)
Thousands of Mexicans to return home for elections (10:08, June 27, 2006)
2 U.S. navy fighters crash in California (10:08, June 27, 2006)
Belgium probes U.S. spy program on bank transactions (08:22, June 27, 2006)
UN chief calls for more efforts to curb proliferation of illicit small arms (08:20, June 27, 2006)
African countries struggling with high oil prices (08:17, June 27, 2006)
Writethru: UN drug chief sounds alarm over cocaine demand in Europe (08:14, June 27, 2006)
Jihad militants fire rocket onto southern Israel (08:13, June 27, 2006)
Serbian president pays first visit to Montenegro after separation (08:10, June 27, 2006)
Nigerian troops prepare for withdrawal from oil-rich Bakassi (08:09, June 27, 2006)
Ottawa to invest billions of dollars to improve military equipment (08:07, June 27, 2006)
U.S. calls for restraint over kidnapped Israeli soldier (08:06, June 27, 2006)
Palestinian militant group claims kidnapping
Jewish settler (08:04, June 27, 2006)
Eighteen killed in bomb blast northeast of
Baghdad (07:37, June 27, 2006)
UN officials call on governments to end torture (07:38, June 27, 2006)
Annan appeals for peace talks in Sri Lanka (07:38, June 27, 2006)
Survey ranks New York City North America's costliest city (07:38, June 27, 2006)
World drug problem being contained, UN report says (07:38, June 27, 2006)
Kuwait calls for enquiry mechanism into Israel's human rights
violations (07:38, June 27, 2006)
Kuwait urges religious tolerance at Human Rights Council meeting (07:38, June 27, 2006)
At least 15 killed in market blast south of
Baghdad (07:37, June 27, 2006)
Israeli PM refuses to release imprisoned
Palestinians (07:37, June 27, 2006)
Hamas warns Israel against escalation of violence in Gaza (07:37, June 27, 2006)
Bush chides disclosure of secret finance monitoring program (07:36, June 27, 2006)
Russia establishes diplomatic ties with Montenegro (07:36, June 27, 2006)
Rice to visit Pakistan, Russia (07:36, June 27, 2006)
Extradition proceedings under way for Briton arrested in Morocco (07:36, June 27, 2006)
Bush suggests Iraq withdrawal plan optional (07:36, June 27, 2006)
U.S. saddened by death of Russian hostages in Iraq (07:36, June 27, 2006)
U.S. secretary of state likely to visit Pakistan: official sources (07:36, June 27, 2006)
Israel urged to free Palestinian women and children in return for
release of abducted soldier (07:35, June 27, 2006)
Russia confirms deaths of hostages in Iraq (07:35, June 27, 2006)
Poland: FM's Moscow visit sign of warming relations with Russia (07:35, June 27, 2006)
Bush urges DPRK to make clear intent on possible missile test (07:35, June 27, 2006)
Suspected Kurdish rebels attack passenger bus in southeastern
Turkey (07:33, June 27, 2006)
Timor-Leste former PM explains reasons of his resignation (07:33, June 27, 2006)
Russia FM: deaths of kidnapped diplomats in Iraq not yet confirmed (07:33, June 27, 2006)
Sudanese government lifts ban on UN activities in Darfur (07:33, June 27, 2006)
Referendum ends in Italy over top law reforms (07:33, June 27, 2006)
Germany condemns abduction of Israeli soldier by Palestinian
militants (07:32, June 27, 2006)
Bangladesh takes emergency program to prevent avian influenza (07:32, June 27, 2006)
DRC militia threaten to kill UN hostages if attacked again (07:32, June 27, 2006)
Iranian president dismisses western pressure on nuclear standoff (07:32, June 27, 2006)
Indonesia-Australia ties returns to normal: FM (07:32, June 27, 2006)
U.S. unlikely to cut troops in western Iraq: general (07:32, June 27, 2006)
Timor-Leste PM's resignation to avoid wider bloodshed: official (07:32, June 27, 2006)
South Korea to host first ARF meeting on eminent persons (07:31, June 27, 2006)
DPRK accuses Japan of enacting anti-DPRK law (07:31, June 27, 2006)
Mudslides kill 1, injure 5 in southern Japan (07:31, June 27, 2006)
Kuwait to identify veiled female voters in coming parliamentary
election (07:31, June 27, 2006)
Nepali ceasefire monitoring committee given formal responsibility (07:31, June 27, 2006)
Vietnam to renovate legislature's activities: Top legislator (07:27, June 27, 2006)
Malaysian official voices to curtail imports of foreign food (07:27, June 27, 2006)
Polish defense minister promises to increase contingent in
Afghanistan (07:27, June 27, 2006)
Domestic workers protest in Indian economic hub (07:27, June 27, 2006)
Countries in Mekong region seek to accelerate development (07:26, June 27, 2006)
Israel calls for release of its soldier (08:30, June 27, 2006)
Teenage hostage becomes spotlight (08:32, June 27, 2006)
US to deploy PAC-3 missiles in Japan (08:34, June 27, 2006)
Gov't 'at war' with ex-PM Mahathir (08:37, June 27, 2006)
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Russian referee defends himself over Portugal-Holland match (20:10, June 27, 2006)
IAAF annuls Chambers's European results (20:10, June 27, 2006)
Swiss press lament dream cut short by "brutal" penalties (20:10, June 27, 2006)
World Cup Preview: aging France vs. emerging Spain (16:52, June 27, 2006)
IOC says no haste for Beijing Olympics swimming schedule (17:04, June 27, 2006)
Zimbabwe cricket team ties with Bangladesh (17:04, June 27, 2006)
Qualifiers for World Cup quarter-finals (17:04, June 27, 2006)
Zimbabwean tennis players eye Wimbledon glory (17:04, June 27, 2006)
Advocaat leaves Seoul for Russian club (15:56, June 27, 2006)
Chinese commentator in spotlight for losing his cool in World Cup
broadcast (14:42, June 27, 2006)
Thomas given one year to improve Knicks (14:42, June 27, 2006)
Past top picks in NBA Draft (14:42, June 27, 2006)
NBA Draft selection order (14:42, June 27, 2006)
Italy's Bargnani favored for top pick in NBA draft (14:41, June 27, 2006)
Australian PM "broken-hearted" after Socceroos World Cup loss (14:41, June 27, 2006)
Roundup: Italy, Ukraine narrow escape to set up quarter
clash (14:41, June 27, 2006)
Brazil press cheers Portugal soccer team's World Cup victory (14:40, June 27, 2006)
Argentina's volleyball team flies to Puerto Rico for Pan-American
Cup (14:40, June 27, 2006)
Preview: Superstars vs Black Stars (14:40, June 27, 2006)
Ukraine goalkeeper Shovkovskyi named Man of Match (08:32, June 27, 2006)
Shearer says Switzerland will kill football (08:30, June 27, 2006)
Dutch press digest exit from World Cup (08:29, June 27, 2006)
Ukraine beat Switzerland 3-0 by penalties to reach World Cup
quarter-finals (08:28, June 27, 2006)
Switzerland 0, Ukraine 3 - Final Result (08:27, June 27, 2006)
Red cards in World Cup (08:13, June 27, 2006)
Tough duel bewteen Spain and France at World
Cup (08:24, June 27, 2006)
Portugal ask FIFA to review Deco's suspension (08:23, June 27, 2006)
Robinho out, Adriano likely called up for Brazil's match against
Ghana (08:22, June 27, 2006)
ACC, UNICEF take field for children against AIDS (08:19, June 27, 2006)
Nine bodies of climbers found in western Nepal (08:18, June 27, 2006)
Totti's last-minute penalty puts Italy past Australia (08:17, June 27, 2006)
Buffon named Man of the Match (08:15, June 27, 2006)
Italy 1, Australia 0 - Final result (08:11, June 27, 2006)
World Cup leading scorers (08:25, June 27, 2006)
Yao to take his time in recuperation from foot
injury, official (08:07, June 27, 2006)
Italy reduced to 10 after Materazii expelled (08:06, June 27, 2006)
Kahn attacks coach (08:05, June 27, 2006)
Ghana seek first in Africa v Brazil showdown (08:03, June 27, 2006)
Time for Raul and Spain (08:02, June 27, 2006)
Chinese cricket aims for giant strides (08:01, June 27, 2006)
Federer begins defence of crown at drizzly Wimbledon (08:00, June 27, 2006)
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Study: Earth may suffer abrupt warming (16:45, June 27, 2006)
Intel unveils new server chips to reseize market (16:44, June 27, 2006)
S. Korea to launch first military satellite (16:24, June 27, 2006)
Native language affects math ability: study (14:14, June 27, 2006)
U.S. researchers develop wireless sensor network to secure power
grid (14:13, June 27, 2006)
China rejects 30,000 college candidates for
violation of enrolment regulations (07:42, June 27, 2006)
Russian supply vessel docks with ISS (07:41, June 27, 2006)
3,000 students cheat in this year's college entrance examinations (07:42, June 27, 2006)
Parents have high education expectations for children (08:26, June 27, 2006)
US, UK scientists invent mind-reading computers (08:28, June 27, 2006)
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HK pays attention to recall of malfunctioned medical devices (19:59, June 27, 2006)
Roundup: Whooping Cough death toll hit 77 in PNG (19:58, June 27, 2006)
HIV discordant couples on the increase in Uganda (17:19, June 27, 2006)
Uganda closes cattle markets as foot-and-mouth disease rages (17:18, June 27, 2006)
320 Ugandans die of malaria daily: experts (17:18, June 27, 2006)
Xinjiang prepares files for karez (15:40, June 27, 2006)
Building norm for Siheyuan published (15:16, June 27, 2006)
16 bodies found in ship sinking off Sumatra waters (15:40, June 27, 2006)
Two U.S. citizens arrested in Papua over immigration offense (15:40, June 27, 2006)
Thousands of fake IDs, passports seized in Thailand (15:41, June 27, 2006)
Brazil donates 400,000 doses of rabies vaccine to Peru (14:11, June 27, 2006)
New movie-based attraction opens at Universal Studios park (08:26, June 27, 2006)
No tainted Cadbury chocolate imported into HK (08:25, June 27, 2006)
Painting scales a mountain for record price (08:30, June 27, 2006)
For alcoholic expats, a fresh start as they face up to reality (13:14, June 27, 2006)
Mum's age at birth key to longevity (08:51, June 27, 2006)
Campaign warns youth 'drugs are not child's play' (08:37, June 27, 2006)
All chemical plants need safety licences (08:31, June 27, 2006)
New project to ensure supply of cleaner water (08:32, June 27, 2006)
Korean couple build loving home for orphans (08:32, June 27, 2006)
Worldwide battle against drugs working: report (08:27, June 27, 2006)
Myanmar, Thailand burn tons of drugs (08:36, June 27, 2006)
Single-sex schools don't benefit girls, study says (08:36, June 27, 2006)
Pesticides linked with Parkinson's: researchers (08:38, June 27, 2006)
Smoking ban meets fierce resistance in 'tolerant' Germany (08:39, June 27, 2006)
Buffett gives US$37 billion to Gates, family foundations (14:11, June 27, 2006)
Hunters shoot dead wandering brown bear (14:11, June 27, 2006)
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Smart robot hand devised in NE China
A robot hand plays electronic organ by instructions in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, June 26, 2006. Co-devised by Harbin Institute of Technology and German Aerospace, the four-finger robot hand consisting of thirteen movable parts can accomplish multiple sense-and-action functions.
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Israel prepares for major offensive
Israeli tanks are deployed near Kibbutz Mefalsim at the Israeli border with Gaza Strip June 26. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has instructed Israel Defense Forces (IDF) commanders to prepare for a prolonged and extensive military operation after a soldier was kidnapped by Palestinian militants on Sunday.
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18 dead after flood strikes Hunan village
Chinese soldiers search for survivors at a flood-devastated village in Longhui County, Central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2006.The accident left at lest 18 people dead and 18 others missing. (China Daily)
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Exercise held for Olympics safety in Qingdao
Qingdao city authorities organize an exercise near the water where sailing contest will be held in 2008 Beijing Olympics in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province, June 26, 2006. The exercise, jointly organized by Shangdong Maritime Safety Bureau, Sailing Committee (Qingdao) of the Beijing Organizing Committee, and Qingdao City Emergency Office, aims to enhance the readiness to deal with maritime search & rescue, and pollution by vessels.
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Xiaolangdi Reservoir
Residents look at water gushing out from the Xiaolangdi Reservoir on the Yellow River during a sand-washing operation in central Henan's province June 26, 2006. The operation is launched to clear up the sand laden at the multipurpose dam.
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Italy advances on late Totti penalty kick
Italy's Francesco Totti celebrates his match-winning penalty against Australia during their second round World Cup 2006 soccer match in Kaiserslautern June 26, 2006. Italy beat Australia 1-0 to advance to quarterfinals.
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