News Archive --- Date:20060723
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National symphony orchestra marks 50th founding anniversary (07:28, July 23, 2006)
Swedish King wraps up six-day China visit (07:27, July 23, 2006)
President Hu expresses consolation to DPRK leader over heavy
flood losses (07:27, July 23, 2006)
Space cookies to add flavour to astronauts' diet (07:26, July 23, 2006)
President Hu calls for restraint on Korean issue (07:59, July 23, 2006)
US urged to stop selling jets to Taiwan (08:03, July 23, 2006)
Gov't team to determine true losses caused by Bilis (08:04, July 23, 2006)
Religions 'can play big role in harmonious society' (08:04, July 23, 2006)
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Government to examine Air China's IPO application next week (15:28, July 23, 2006)
Nepal to announce monetary policy to mop up excess
liquidity (15:24, July 23, 2006)
Myanmar PM stresses industrial development of private sector (13:07, July 23, 2006)
Japan may lift U.S. beef imports ban this week: report (13:05, July 23, 2006)
Despite protests at home, China will adjust export tax rebate
mechanism (17:36, July 23, 2006)
SINOPEC, BASF sign agreement to expand Nanjing project (07:49, July 23, 2006)
Sri Lankan central bank raises key policy interest rates (07:48, July 23, 2006)
Business, investor confidence in India dips (07:48, July 23, 2006)
MOC confirms export of PBT resin from Japan and Taiwan to Chinese
mainland constitutes dumping (07:48, July 23, 2006)
Taiwan becomes world fifth whiskey importer (07:47, July 23, 2006)
HK requires stable revenue source: FS (07:47, July 23, 2006)
China's auditors uncover embezzlement of 19.2 bln yuan of
government funds for agriculture (07:47, July 23, 2006)
Foreign aid to Bangladesh drops 10.44 pct in 11 months (07:46, July 23, 2006)
Zimbabwe to explore overseas market for small enterprises (07:46, July 23, 2006)
Gold price lower in Hong Kong -- July 22 (07:46, July 23, 2006)
Argentina, Venezuela to cooperate in oil exploitation (07:45, July 23, 2006)
Bank credit tightened to slow down investment (10:00, July 23, 2006)
KTV clubs hit with fee to protect copyright (10:02, July 23, 2006)
Tariffs on ASEAN goods to drop (10:05, July 23, 2006)
CITIC Securities profit up 800% (10:06, July 23, 2006)
Barclays Capital seeks further growth (10:08, July 23, 2006)
Cathay plans HK-Beijing freighter flights (10:10, July 23, 2006)
Guangdong's private sector sees rapid progress (10:12, July 23, 2006)
Zambian exports to rise to three billion U.S. dollars (17:45, July 23, 2006)
China grants $4.8 billion quota to QDIIs (17:48, July 23, 2006)
Zimbabwe has potential to promote ties with Romania (17:51, July 23, 2006)
Bullish stock market brings huge profit to securities firms (17:53, July 23, 2006)
Statistician expects China's CPI rise to accelerate (17:55, July 23, 2006)
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Car bomb rocked Shiite district of Baghdad,
killing nine (17:33, July 23, 2006)
Poll shows half Indian satisfied with Prime Minister (17:32, July 23, 2006)
U.S. authorities arrest 25 illegal immigrants at Air Force base (17:32, July 23, 2006)
French defense minister calls for end to Israel-Hezbollah conflict (17:32, July 23, 2006)
Some 10,000 Americans evacuated from Lebanon (17:32, July 23, 2006)
UN humanitarian chief criticizes Israel-Hezbollah conflict (17:32, July 23, 2006)
Canadian demonstrators denounce Israel's military campaign in
Lebanon (17:31, July 23, 2006)
Syria accuses Washington of blocking talks with it (17:31, July 23, 2006)
Brazilian vice president undergoes surgery for tumor (17:31, July 23, 2006)
Car bomb rocked Shiite district of Baghdad (15:20, July 23, 2006)
Zanzibar calls for setting up EAC sub-offices in member states (15:21, July 23, 2006)
Poll shows half Indian satisfied with Prime Minister (15:11, July 23, 2006)
ASEAN Standing Committee meeting in session (15:09, July 23, 2006)
Malaysia seeks investment from ASEAN countries in agro sector (15:06, July 23, 2006)
Roundup: Israeli raids on Lebanon continue, humanitarian crisis
looms (15:04, July 23, 2006)
UN to monitor only rebel arms: Nepali DPM (15:01, July 23, 2006)
UNHCR worries about "radicalization" of Bhutanese refugees (12:58, July 23, 2006)
Israel says body of missing soldier found (12:56, July 23, 2006)
5 Nepalese return home from Lebanon (12:54, July 23, 2006)
Nepali delegation in Beijing for Nepal-China Non-
governmental Cooperation Forum (12:52, July 23, 2006)
Thai 2006 economic growth projected at 4.5 percent (12:47, July 23, 2006)
U.S. Democrats may move up two states in presidential primary calendar (08:17, July 23, 2006)
Rice to discuss "best ways" to resolve Middle East crisis (08:17, July 23, 2006)
French FM condemns both Israel and Hezbollah (08:16, July 23, 2006)
Cypriot President calls for EU help in handling influx of evacuees (08:15, July 23, 2006)
Liberia prevails upon WB for full responsibility of development programs (08:15, July 23, 2006)
Roundup: Israel refuses truce in Gaza unless captive soldier is
freed (08:15, July 23, 2006)
Zimbabwean anti-graft drive nets top government officials (08:15, July 23, 2006)
Israel builds detention center for Lebanon captives (08:15, July 23, 2006)
German FM warns of region being dragged into conflict (08:15, July 23, 2006)
Kazakh president calls for overhaul of CIS (08:15, July 23, 2006)
Islamic Jihad denies ceasefire with Israel (08:15, July 23, 2006)
Jordan to receive injured Lebanese (08:14, July 23, 2006)
5 killed as bandits invade bank in southern Nigeria (08:14, July 23, 2006)
Egypt, Israel discuss flowing aid into Gaza (08:14, July 23, 2006)
Pakistan to complete Fokker plane crash inquiry in 3 months (08:14, July 23, 2006)
Iranian forces not to enter conflict in Lebanon: army chief (08:14, July 23, 2006)
Roundup: Double suicide attacks leave 7 dead wound 34 (08:14, July 23, 2006)
Socialist International leader calls for ceasefire in Middle East (08:13, July 23, 2006)
Pakistan returns two Kashmiri children to India (08:13, July 23, 2006)
Jordanian king again calls for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon (08:13, July 23, 2006)
Israeli military base attacked by Hezbollah guerillas (07:24, July 23, 2006)
Singapore's leadership self-renewal must continue: PM Lee (07:24, July 23, 2006)
Nepali Congress against power-sharing before arms settlement (07:24, July 23, 2006)
Greek PM congratulates Lithuanian new PM (07:23, July 23, 2006)
Russia to provide humanitarian aid for Lebanon (07:23, July 23, 2006)
Kuwaiti diplomats evacuate from Lebanon (07:23, July 23, 2006)
Hezbollah rockets land in open areas in northern Israeli city (07:23, July 23, 2006)
Palestinian minister sacks Gaza security chief (07:23, July 23, 2006)
Nepali gov't emphasizes on weapon management (07:23, July 23, 2006)
Palestinian PM condemns Rice's remarks about creating new Mideast (07:23, July 23, 2006)
U.S. speeds up bomb delivery to Israel: report (07:23, July 23, 2006)
Japanese FM to visit Philippines (07:22, July 23, 2006)
Pakistani leaders call for halt to Israeli attacks (07:22, July 23, 2006)
Israeli troops enter villages in southern Lebanon (07:22, July 23, 2006)
Egyptian, French FMs call for ceasefire in Lebanon (07:22, July 23, 2006)
Pakistan's philanthropist leaves for Beirut relief operation (07:22, July 23, 2006)
Iraq's reconciliation panel holds first meeting (07:22, July 23, 2006)
U.S. soldier killed in Iraq (07:22, July 23, 2006)
Palestinian gov't employees to get one month salary on Sun. (07:22, July 23, 2006)
Cyprus urges foreign evacuees to be taken home due to accommodation
deficiency (07:22, July 23, 2006)
Palestinian official welcomes diplomatic efforts to solve Mideast
crisis (07:21, July 23, 2006)
Mastermind of tourist attacks in India-controlled Kashmir arrested: Police (07:21, July 23, 2006)
Hamas government maps out plan to cope with worsening situation (07:21, July 23, 2006)
Iran urges UN to stop Israeli assault on Lebanon (07:21, July 23, 2006)
Writethru: Israel hits television, phone antennae in Lebanon (07:20, July 23, 2006)
Seven construction workers killed in western Baghdad (07:20, July 23, 2006)
Man behind India-controlled Kashmir attacks held (07:20, July 23, 2006)
Protests held cross Britain against Israeli attacks against Lebanon (07:20, July 23, 2006)
Two PKK militants killed in southeastern Turkey (07:20, July 23, 2006)
Hamas-led Palestinian government condemns Israeli attack on Nablus (07:20, July 23, 2006)
Palestinian militants launch rockets at Israel (07:20, July 23, 2006)
Israel troops storm W. Bank city of Tulkarm (07:19, July 23, 2006)
Rockets land in northern Israel, causing casualties (07:19, July 23, 2006)
Four more July-11 bombing suspects detained in Mumbai (07:19, July 23, 2006)
German FM to visit Mideast in peace efforts (07:19, July 23, 2006)
Indonesia to "do anything" for peace in Middle East: president (07:19, July 23, 2006)
Quarrels threaten Ugandan gov't talks with rebel (07:18, July 23, 2006)
Zambia's main opposition forms new party (07:18, July 23, 2006)
Uganda complains to DR. Congo on rebels (07:18, July 23, 2006)
Singapore Airlines orders 29 Airbus aircraft (07:18, July 23, 2006)
Presidents of Yemen, Iran discuss Middle East crises on phone (07:18, July 23, 2006)
US court delays murder, rape case of a soldier in Iraq (08:18, July 23, 2006)
US, UK refuse to support calls for ceasefire (08:19, July 23, 2006)
Former Soviet leaders pull out of Moscow summit (08:19, July 23, 2006)
US sets up drills on tense Korean Peninsula (08:19, July 23, 2006)
Over 200 Filipino evacuees arriving home from Lebanon (17:54, July 23, 2006)
Philippines on red alert against possible security threat to Presidential address (17:45, July 23, 2006)
U.S. promises Turkey to fight against outlawed PKK organization (17:47, July 23, 2006)
Mahachon Party to contest Thai general elections in October (17:48, July 23, 2006)
Militants kill 4 policemen in S. Afghanistan (17:50, July 23, 2006)
Thaksin declines to say whether to take political break after election (17:51, July 23, 2006)
Theater vacated for bomb scare in Indian capital (17:52, July 23, 2006)
U.S. soldier killed in bomb attack in Baghdad (17:53, July 23, 2006)
German minister calls for immediate ceasefire in Mideast (17:57, July 23, 2006)
Iran warns UN resolution on nuke case may cause retaliation (17:58, July 23, 2006)
At least 15 killed by car bomb in Iraq's Kirkuk (17:59, July 23, 2006)
Strong quake jolts Maluku sea, Indonesia (17:52, July 23, 2006)
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Results from Chinese Super League soccer (15:33, July 23, 2006)
Honchar wins time trial at Tour de France (07:40, July 23, 2006)
Wu dives to China's 100th World Cup gold (07:40, July 23, 2006)
Teenager Zhou claims gold on tower at World Cup (07:40, July 23, 2006)
Karate international tourney kicks off in Lusaka (07:39, July 23, 2006)
Wu grabs China's 100th World Cup gold (07:41, July 23, 2006)
Spaniard wins last mountain stage in Tour of Qinghai Lake (07:39, July 23, 2006)
Australian volunteer savors single life in cycling events (07:39, July 23, 2006)
Japanese challenger wins WBA super flyweight title (07:38, July 23, 2006)
Chelsea winger Duff set to join Newcastle United (07:38, July 23, 2006)
World top two players to meet in Macao Open final (07:38, July 23, 2006)
Bangoura to have artificial eye (07:38, July 23, 2006)
Serena reaches Cincinnati semis (07:38, July 23, 2006)
Four club appeal against match-fixing verdict (07:38, July 23, 2006)
India to miss Asian Games weightlifting for doping ban (07:38, July 23, 2006)
Nigeria a potential cricket nation: ICC official (07:38, July 23, 2006)
Tanzania bans pool playing during work against crimes (07:37, July 23, 2006)
Japanese shooting association stirred over possible embezzlement (07:37, July 23, 2006)
Feds keep pressure on Bonds but no indictment (09:12, July 23, 2006)
All Blacks favoured despite big changes (09:16, July 23, 2006)
Bergkamp to bring brilliant career to end (09:18, July 23, 2006)
715th home run ball up for auction (09:21, July 23, 2006)
Top Taekwondoists square off in Beijing (09:23, July 23, 2006)
Tosatto wins 18th; Pereiro still in yellow (09:27, July 23, 2006)
Stage winners and overall leaders of Tour de France (09:33, July 23, 2006)
Roddick, Blake meet in Indianapolis ATP final (17:45, July 23, 2006)
S. Africa's Kaizer Chiefs beats Manchester United (17:45, July 23, 2006)
Defending champions Australia win opener at Champions Trophy (17:46, July 23, 2006)
Russian basketball player dies in car crash (17:46, July 23, 2006)
Microfin Zambia willing to sponsor Zambia national football team (17:46, July 23, 2006)
Zvonareva pushes away Williams to advance in Cincinnati (17:47, July 23, 2006)
Zvonareva eliminates Williams in semifinals at Cincinnatt (17:47, July 23, 2006)
Baldomir retains WBC welterweight title (17:47, July 23, 2006)
Kenya names strong squad for Beijing athletics championships (17:48, July 23, 2006)
Japan edge China 1-0 in Asian Cup (17:48, July 23, 2006)
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Roundup: Exercise promotes Singapore's preparedness for flu pandemic (07:36, July 23, 2006)
Cool off with 'hot ices,' like lawn sorbet or mustard cornet (09:32, July 23, 2006)
Neanderthal genome project launched (09:35, July 23, 2006)
Bush's back rub magnified on Internet (09:38, July 23, 2006)
AIDS spread could hamper India's economic growth: UN (09:40, July 23, 2006)
Fashion to link India, Pakistan (09:43, July 23, 2006)
Typhoon Kaemi continues to threaten northernmost Philippines (09:46, July 23, 2006)
Rain-led death toll rises to 23 in Japan (09:47, July 23, 2006)
Death toll of tsunami in Indonesia reaches 654 (09:49, July 23, 2006)
Strong quake jolts Indonesia (17:52, July 23, 2006)
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Death toll of tsunami in Indonesia reaches 654
A girl sits at a refugee camp in Pangandaran, Indonesia July 22, 2006. At least 654 people were killed, 978 injured and 329 still missing after the tsunami, triggered by 6.8-magnitude quake, struck onto southern of coastal areas of West Java, Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces on July 17, the National Disaster Management Coordination Board said Saturday.
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Indians evacuate from Lebanon
An man evacuating from Lebanon hugs with his mother at the International Airport of Amritsar, city of northwest India, July 22, 2006. A total of 53 Indians who worked in Lebanon came back to India on Saturday. International evacuation from Lebanon has reached a peak as the Israel-Hizbollah armed conflict entered its 10th day. (Xinhua Photo)
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China's Wu Minxia wins women's 3-meter springboard
China's Wu Minxia dives during the women's 3-meter springboard event at the FINA World Cup competition in Changshu, a city in east China's Jiangsu Province, July 22, 2006. Wu grabs China's 100th World Cup gold with 373.40 points.
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Sheep contest in Hebei
Two sheep fight against each other at a sheep contest held at Shijing town of Shangyi County in north China's Hebei Province, July 22, 2006. About 50 sheep attend the fourth sheep contest. Owners of the winner sheep will get prizes from 300 yuan(37.5 U.S. dollars) to 1580 yuan(197.5 U.S. dollars).
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China Nationality Museum in Kaili
An interpreter introduces a tin-embroidered costumes in the Qiandongnan Branch of China Nationality Museum in Kaili, a city of southwest China's Guizhou Province on July 22, 2006. The museum, a conversion of a nationality museum is opened on Saturday. It has a collection of over ten thousand items of different ethnic groups.
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Floating potted plants in Jinan
Visitors boat in the Yingrihu Lake decorated with floating potted plants in Botanical Garden of Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong Province on July 22, 2006. Over five thousand floating potted plants have been planted in some water areas in Jinan in the past several months to purify waters and beautify the environment.
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