News Archive --- Date:20060709
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Colliery flooding traps 6 miners in north China province (17:28, July 09, 2006)
China, Japan end sixth round of East China Sea talks (16:57, July 09, 2006)
Year of Russia in China inject new vigor into Sino-Russian ties (14:29, July 09, 2006)
Evacuations under way in Zhejiang as Typhoon Ewiniar approaches (14:29, July 09, 2006)
Senior Chinese official appeals to young Japanese legislators to
improve bilateral ties (11:44, July 09, 2006)
China, U.S. to strengthen cooperation in IPR protection (11:42, July 09, 2006)
China vows to make upcoming China-Africa summit "grand",
"pragmatic" gathering (11:40, July 09, 2006)
Chinese government asks better emergency response as flood season
comes (11:38, July 09, 2006)
Chinese, Russian FMs talk over phone on UN
response to DPRK missile tests (11:36, July 09, 2006)
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China, Iceland to start FTA talks (17:45, July 09, 2006)
Chinese airlines strained by oil prices (17:46, July 09, 2006)
China to tighten control over textile export quotas (17:47, July 09, 2006)
Japan to hike interest rates (15:34, July 09, 2006)
Venezuela, Colombia launch gas pipeline construction (07:53, July 10, 2006)
GM board favors talks on 3-way alliance with Nissan, Renault (12:44, July 09, 2006)
ECOWAS finances to boost regional power supply (12:44, July 09, 2006)
Kuwaiti crude oil price slip from record high (12:41, July 09, 2006)
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Foreigners were among passengers aboard crashed Russian plane (17:54, July 09, 2006)
Malfunction, human error likely causes Russian plane crash (17:54, July 09, 2006)
Another 6 killed in clash in Philippine army and NPA rebels (17:53, July 09, 2006)
UN agencies concerned about deteriorating situation in Gaza Strip (17:31, July 09, 2006)
Zambia's largest opposition party to elect new leader ahead of polls (17:33, July 09, 2006)
Zambia invites monitors to observe forthcoming general elections (17:34, July 09, 2006)
Zambian press urged to be objective in covering forthcoming elections (17:35, July 09, 2006)
Uganda's top rebels accept amnesty offer (17:36, July 09, 2006)
One injured in rocket attack in S. Israel (17:36, July 09, 2006)
Iraqi security forces detain 20 people in Shiite mosque (17:37, July 09, 2006)
120 confirmed dead in Russian plane crash (17:38, July 09, 2006)
Britain to launch public warning system for terror threat (17:38, July 09, 2006)
Venezuela hopes to improve relations with Peru (17:39, July 09, 2006)
Nepali Deputy PM to present govt's policies in parliament (17:40, July 09, 2006)
Nepali govt reiterates commitment to peace process (17:41, July 09, 2006)
Afghan army kills 6 militants, arrests 8 (17:42, July 09, 2006)
Nepali Chief Election Commissioner resigns (17:42, July 09, 2006)
Defense employee shot dead in S. Thailand (17:43, July 09, 2006)
Clinton praises Bush on immigration reform (15:50, July 09, 2006)
4 bombs explode in western Bangladesh (15:44, July 09, 2006)
India test fires nuclear-capable missile (15:39, July 09, 2006)
US backs China bid for informal 6-party talks (15:29, July 09, 2006)
US destroyer arrives in Japan (15:20, July 09, 2006)
Australian girl killed by crocodile (15:13, July 09, 2006)
About 150 killed in Russian plane crash (15:08, July 09, 2006)
102 bodies recovered from Russian plane crash (14:48, July 09, 2006)
India test fires Agni III missile (14:49, July 09, 2006)
Arab Maghreb Union condemns Israeli military operations in GAZA (13:51, July 09, 2006)
Massive crowd protests against vote "fraud" in Mexican election (13:52, July 09, 2006)
Pakistan to release over 1,600 women prisoners (13:52, July 09, 2006)
Nepali PM's health improves significantly: doctor (13:53, July 09, 2006)
Annan urges urgent humanitarian access to Gaza (13:54, July 09, 2006)
More than 150 killed in Russian air crash (13:08, July 09, 2006)
Thai King injured from slip (11:30, July 09, 2006)
Nepali gov't decisions delayed due to PM's health: senior leader (11:29, July 09, 2006)
US supports early resumption of six-party talks: US official (11:27, July 09, 2006)
Poland's ruling party officially recommends leader as new PM (11:25, July 09, 2006)
Senior U.S. marines negligent in war crime probe: general (11:23, July 09, 2006)
Israel rejects Palestinian PM's ceasefire proposal (11:20, July 09, 2006)
DPRK FM to attend 13th ARF: report (11:17, July 09, 2006)
Iranian President calls for removal of Israel (11:14, July 09, 2006)
Palestinian official condemns Israeli closure of Gaza crossing (11:10, July 09, 2006)
Nigeria urges EU nations to treat Africans with dignity (11:09, July 09, 2006)
Cyprus leaders agree to framework on reopening peace talks (11:06, July 09, 2006)
Mother, two children killed in Israeli strike on
eastern Gaza (11:03, July 09, 2006)
Over 30 militants surrender in Chechnya (10:59, July 09, 2006)
Kuwait hopes Tehran meeting be fruitful for Iraq (10:57, July 09, 2006)
No date set for local elections in Malawi over dispute on funding (10:55, July 09, 2006)
Iraq releases more than 350 detainees (10:52, July 09, 2006)
Three U.S. soldiers killed in western Iraq (10:50, July 09, 2006)
Conflict kills 5 militants, wounds 2 coalition soldiers in S. Afghanistan (10:48, July 09, 2006)
2 killed in clash between Philippine Army and NPA rebels (10:46, July 09, 2006)
5 killed, 32 wounded in India-controlled Kashmir explosion (10:44, July 09, 2006)
Palestinian PM urges militants, Israel to restore
calm (10:42, July 09, 2006)
Hamas slams Abbas for urging end to rocket attacks on Israel (10:39, July 09, 2006)
Six Palestinians killed in northern, eastern Gaza Strip (10:37, July 09, 2006)
Greek, Turkish Cypriot leaders begin meeting with UN official (10:35, July 09, 2006)
U.S., Russia to enter civilian nuclear pact: report (10:32, July 09, 2006)
Malawi opposition determined to impeach president (10:28, July 09, 2006)
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Rookies Augustus, Pondexter and Young among WNBA All-Star reserves (17:48, July 09, 2006)
LeBron agrees to extension with Cavaliers (14:32, July 09, 2006)
India to host 2011 cricket World Cup final, Bangladesh to open event (14:33, July 09, 2006)
Ukrainian takes yellow jersey at Tour de France (10:31, July 09, 2006)
Mauresmo crowned at Wimbledon (10:32, July 09, 2006)
Nothing stop anxious Iraqis from watching final World Cup match (10:33, July 09, 2006)
Zimbabwe comes second at Zone Six Games (10:34, July 09, 2006)
Ameircan duo take Wimbledon men's doubles title (10:35, July 09, 2006)
Goalkeeper Kahn retires from national team (10:36, July 09, 2006)
Germany beat Portugal 3-1 for World Cup bronze (10:37, July 09, 2006)
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Ethiopia committed to reducing child, maternity mortality rate (08:28, July 10, 2006)
Donors unite to combat measles resurgence in Kenya (10:24, July 09, 2006)
37 new sites to be examined for inclusion on UNESCO World Heritage
list (10:25, July 09, 2006)
Mass campaign against malaria launched in Kenya (10:26, July 09, 2006)
UNESCO official calls for balanced approach in heritage protection (10:27, July 09, 2006)
UN envoy calls for anti-retroviral therapy for AIDS patients in Mozambique (10:27, July 09, 2006)
Light aircraft crashes in South Africa (13:26, July 09, 2006)
Typhoon near Japan's southwestern islands (10:28, July 09, 2006)
Thai prime minister calls for constant vigilance on bird flu (10:29, July 09, 2006)
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Twin Lotus in Suzhou
Photo taken on July 7, 2006 shows a twin-flower lotus in the Zhuozheng Garden in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. The blooming twin-flower lotus was highly arresting at the 11th Lotus Flower Tourism Festival held in Zhuozheng Garden.
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Short circuit causes chemical plant fire in Kenya
Kenyan rescuers stand at the site of a fire after it is put out at Barot Agencies Limited chemical plant in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, July 8, 2006. At least nine people were killed in the fire caused by an explosion following a short circuit.
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Teachers of Confucius Institute visit Confucius' hometown
Teachers of the Chinese language from Confucius institutes across the world pose for a group photo at the Confucian Temple in Qufu, hometown of ancient Chinese thinker Confucius (551-479 BC) in east China's Shandong Province, July 8, 2006. As the result of a non-profit program, a total of 80 Confucius Institutes have been launched since 2004 in 36 countries and regions to satisfy the surging overseas demand for Chinese language learning.
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Germany beat Portugal 3-1 for World Cup bronze
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (2nd,L) congratulates German soccer players after the third-place playoff World Cup 2006 football match between Germany and Portugal at Stuttgart, Germany, July 08, 2006. Germany won 3-1. (Xinhua Photo)
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