News Archive --- Date:20060727
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30 years after Tangshan earthquake, China's attitude toward int'l
aid changes (16:53, July 27, 2006)
Chinese vice foreign minister arrives in Kathmadu (16:55, July 27, 2006)
Chinese team to head for Lebanon on aftermath of dead UN
peacekeeper (16:55, July 27, 2006)
Chinese president orders prompt rescue efforts for flooded barrack (12:50, July 27, 2006)
China holds more than 10,000 officials liable in first half of 2006 (08:02, July 28, 2006)
China, France to strengthen military relations (12:49, July 27, 2006)
Military barracks flooded, 6 dead, 38 missing (16:50, July 27, 2006)
Chinese premier calls for steady economic development  (09:04, July 27, 2006)
Typhoon Kaemi leaves nine dead, 21 missing (07:58, July 27, 2006)
ASEAN commits to closer cooperation with China, Japan and South Korea (08:15, July 27, 2006)
Veteran leader of China's air force dead at 91 (08:13, July 27, 2006)
China condemns Israeli attack on UN observer post in Lebanon (08:04, July 27, 2006)
Experts start disposal of WWII chemical weapons (08:10, July 27, 2006)
Beijing opens its prisons to public visits (08:07, July 27, 2006)
China simplifies legal aid procedures for migrant workers (08:04, July 27, 2006)
China details new laws of official abuse and torture (08:02, July 27, 2006)
President Hu expresses deep
condolences over death of Chinese UN observer (07:45, July 27, 2006)
China commits to East Asia cooperation: Chinese FM (07:45, July 27, 2006)
Israeli strike on UN base condemned (08:21, July 27, 2006)
Chinese contribution to UN peacekeeping missions (08:30, July 27, 2006)
Officials made accountable for energy saving (08:32, July 27, 2006)
China, India hold world ecological balance (08:35, July 27, 2006)
FMs agree to approach Pyongyang (08:37, July 27, 2006)
Lunar programme to be open to world (08:41, July 27, 2006)
Regional supervision centres set up to deal with environmental issues (08:44, July 27, 2006)
Law addresses suspects' rights (08:46, July 27, 2006)
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Kenya's largest bank seeks regional expansion (17:09, July 27, 2006)
Petronas tipped to win 25-year LNG contract for Shanghai (17:10, July 27, 2006)
Insurance funds earn 2.5 pct on their investments in first semester (17:12, July 27, 2006)
Intel aims at China's rural market (17:01, July 27, 2006)
Intel regains its share on China's market (16:50, July 27, 2006)
China's economy witnesses five new progressions (16:55, July 27, 2006)
Chinese investors show caution as market activity slows (15:52, July 27, 2006)
China's non-ferrous metals production up sharply (15:47, July 27, 2006)
Bangladesh's PC-Server market grows 23.8 percent in
first quarter (15:48, July 27, 2006)
China adopts stricter land management rules (15:49, July 27, 2006)
Import demand drags down Tanzanian shilling value: report (15:49, July 27, 2006)
Islamic bank to finance energy projects in Indonesia (15:49, July 27, 2006)
ADB's official visits Nepal for consultations on peace process (13:39, July 27, 2006)
Indonesia to offer 41 oil, gas blocks to investors (13:39, July 27, 2006)
Vietnam's rubber export earnings surge in 7 months (13:41, July 27, 2006)
Japan restarts U.S. beef imports (13:42, July 27, 2006)
China seizes 3,514 tons of illegally imported meat products in
first half year (13:42, July 27, 2006)
300,000 Nepali workers to be affected by carpet factories' close (13:43, July 27, 2006)
China takes measures to prevent animal, plant diseases from
spreading into China (13:43, July 27, 2006)
Myanmar stresses five objectives in developing border trade (13:44, July 27, 2006)
Brazil makes major changes to foreign exchange rules (15:45, July 27, 2006)
Myanmar outlines measures to boost fishery production (11:18, July 27, 2006)
U.S. says to work to revive global trade talks (08:19, July 27, 2006)
Oil prices surge over fall in U.S. gasoline stocks (08:21, July 27, 2006)
Nigeria urged to draw lessons from petroleum development (08:22, July 27, 2006)
German business confidence down in July (08:28, July 27, 2006)
Serbia to register first monthly deflation in 10 years (08:24, July 27, 2006)
U.S. Fed says economy shows signs of slower growth (08:10, July 27, 2006)
Ethiopia town exports more sesame to int'l market (08:07, July 27, 2006)
China welcomes USTR's decision to reject investigation of Chinese
workers' rights: MOC (08:00, July 27, 2006)
Recycling saves 55.4 bln yuan in China's development zones: report (08:01, July 27, 2006)
China wants to streamline online copyright protection (08:02, July 27, 2006)
Nepal to host China Trade Fair in Kathmandu (08:03, July 27, 2006)
Financial reform of Chinese mainland provides opportunities for HK (08:04, July 27, 2006)
HKEx considers more services for Chinese mainland issuers (08:05, July 27, 2006)
Taiwan consumer confidence down in July: poll (08:09, July 27, 2006)
Boeing reports first loss in three years (08:10, July 27, 2006)
GM reports 3.2 billion dollars in loss in second quarter (08:11, July 27, 2006)
Standard & Poor's: Outlook for China's insurance sector now
positive (08:12, July 27, 2006)
Kenya's half-year tea output falls due to drought (08:12, July 27, 2006)
Foreign retailers stepping up sole ownership in China (08:06, July 27, 2006)
EU says Zambia needs maintenance, not new roads (08:09, July 27, 2006)
Chinese insurance companies' direct share investment soars (08:15, July 27, 2006)
Typhoons stop China's trains for 600 hours this summer (08:21, July 27, 2006)
Japanese firm to explore oil in Australia (08:14, July 27, 2006)
More Singapore firms enter U.S. market through mergers,
acquisitions (08:14, July 27, 2006)
Zambia registers trade surplus (08:15, July 27, 2006)
Investors interest protected in HK: Financial official (08:18, July 27, 2006)
Gold price lower in Hong Kong -- July 26 (07:52, July 27, 2006)
Report expects steel price to stabilize in second half (07:53, July 27, 2006)
China hopefully become US third largest
export market (07:52, July 27, 2006)
Taiwan economic growth expected at 3.95 percent in 2006 (07:54, July 27, 2006)
Financial reform of Chinese mainland provides opportunities for HK (07:54, July 27, 2006)
PetroChina seeks nod for LNG facility (08:47, July 27, 2006)
China to promote outsourcing biz (08:28, July 27, 2006)
HKAA deal could revive airport (08:29, July 27, 2006)
Refinery project gets initial go-ahead (08:30, July 27, 2006)
SAIC and Iveco to strengthen partnership (08:32, July 27, 2006)
Foreign banks urged to improve risk control (08:34, July 27, 2006)
Porsche taps China's roadster market (08:35, July 27, 2006)
Car makers told to build brands (08:37, July 27, 2006)
LS Cable plans US$1b China sales (08:40, July 27, 2006)
Telecoms giants sign deal (08:42, July 27, 2006)
Domestic airlines lose US$321m (08:44, July 27, 2006)
Aviation sector to hit turbulence (08:41, July 27, 2006)
Gome seals China Paradise takeover deal (08:39, July 27, 2006)
Chinese, Indian software firms sign JV deal (08:37, July 27, 2006)
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Malaysian PM condemns Israeli attack killing 4 UN observers in Lebanon (17:08, July 27, 2006)
Laos, Thailand promote stability of their currencies (17:05, July 27, 2006)
Japanese finance minister says he would not visit war shrine if elected (17:04, July 27, 2006)
Rebel leader bars Ugandan army from peace talks (17:03, July 27, 2006)
Israeli Security cabinet discussing expanding Lebanon operation (17:02, July 27, 2006)
Helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, 4 foreigners killed (17:00, July 27, 2006)
U.S. assistance secretary of state to visit Philippines (16:48, July 27, 2006)
Bulgaria to hold presidential elections in October (16:47, July 27, 2006)
Japan's finance minister announces bid for LDP president (16:31, July 27, 2006)
Explosions in Baghdad kill at least 20 (16:30, July 27, 2006)
Cape Verde government reassumes control of public utility (16:29, July 27, 2006)
Singapore to launch Internationalization Finance Scheme for local companies (16:28, July 27, 2006)
Saddam Hussein trial resumes in Baghdad (16:45, July 27, 2006)
Mozambican Interior Ministry finds internal financial fraud (16:11, July 27, 2006)
Timor Leste awaiting response from UN on additional police and peacekeeping forces: PM (16:09, July 27, 2006)
Helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, killing 16 on board
(16:08, July 27, 2006)
Zanzibar imposes harsh punishment on armed robbers (15:31, July 27, 2006)
Tanzania's multi-block membership reaffirmed by SADC (15:31, July 27, 2006)
Militant youths hold 40 oil workers hostages in southern Nigeria (15:09, July 27, 2006)
Four people killed in bomb attack northeast of Baghdad (14:55, July 27, 2006)
U.S. Secretary of State arrives in Malaysia for official visit (15:08, July 27, 2006)
Backgrounder: Key facts of Seychelles (14:55, July 27, 2006)
Weapons recovery indicates foreign hand involvement in Pakistan situation: minister (14:20, July 27, 2006)
Yushchenko to nominate PM candidate before constitutional deadline (13:19, July 27, 2006)
Chavez urges major oil exporters to maintain fair oil prices (13:18, July 27, 2006)
Chile, Argentina agree to create cross-border nature reserve (13:17, July 27, 2006)
Australia to withdraw its peacekeepers from Lebanon (13:09, July 27, 2006)
DPRK foreign minister visits Malaysia (13:08, July 27, 2006)
Former U.S. Embassy official guilty of visa fraud (13:06, July 27, 2006)
Ballots reach polling stations for historic elections in DRC (11:21, July 27, 2006)
Cease-fire pact draft prepared in Nepal (11:18, July 27, 2006)
Poland's deputy defense minister to be replaced (11:14, July 27, 2006)
Chile's president resists U.S. pressure on ICC, UN vote (11:13, July 27, 2006)
Peru's Congress appoints new leader (11:12, July 27, 2006)
International community condemns Israeli attack on UN
position in Lebanon (10:58, July 27, 2006)
U.S. House approves nuclear deal with India (10:56, July 27, 2006)
U.S. contradicting itself in Lebanon-Israel issues: Lebanese
president (10:55, July 27, 2006)
Brazil urges probe into Israel's killing of UN observers (10:53, July 27, 2006)
Chile jails 6 dictatorship-era agents (10:51, July 27, 2006)
Germany opposes deployment of NATO reaction force in south
Lebanon (11:17, July 27, 2006)
Romania not to withdraw troops from Iraq (10:48, July 27, 2006)
U.S. denies contact with Hungary on setup of anti-missile base (09:56, July 27, 2006)
Israeli warplanes renew airstrikes on Lebanon (09:55, July 27, 2006)
Little progress at international conference on Lebanon (09:54, July 27, 2006)
Israel lifts closure on W.Bank (09:48, July 27, 2006)
NATO to take over in southern Afghanistan (09:52, July 27, 2006)
Russian rocket with 18 satellites crashes after liftoff (09:51, July 27, 2006)
Israeli warplanes pound house in northern Gaza (11:15, July 27, 2006)
NATO chief says to support Georgia's reforms (09:49, July 27, 2006)
Yemen to hold presidential elections on Sept. 20 (09:48, July 27, 2006)
Former U.S. president Ford released from hospital (09:45, July 27, 2006)
Israel ignores repeated warnings before observers killed: UN official (09:47, July 27, 2006)
Putin to visit Angola in September (09:46, July 27, 2006)
FBI forms new unit on WMD threats (09:46, July 27, 2006)
Serbia, Italy sign agreement on visa relaxation (09:44, July 27, 2006)
Israeli army officer killed by Hezbollah
guerillas (09:43, July 27, 2006)
Israeli warplanes strike office of senior Hezbollah leader (09:23, July 27, 2006)
Egypt marks golden jubilee of nationalization of Suez Canal (09:21, July 27, 2006)
Maliki says Iraq becomes central front of war on terror (09:20, July 27, 2006)
Israeli army says 8 soldiers killed in clashes
against Hezbollah (09:19, July 27, 2006)
Death toll from Israeli strikes in Gaza rises to 23 (09:17, July 27, 2006)
Two subway trains collide in Tehran (09:30, July 27, 2006)
Russia defends military cooperation with Venezuela (09:30, July 27, 2006)
Slovenia calls for compromise solution for Kosovo status (09:14, July 27, 2006)
Ethiopia, Egypt forge closer bilateral relations (09:30, July 27, 2006)
Sweden condemns Israel's deadly strikes on UN base (09:10, July 27, 2006)
Bush names Courville to head new U.S. mission to AU (09:30, July 27, 2006)
Al-Qaida organizes suicide attack on U.S. consulate in Pakistan (09:08, July 27, 2006)
20 Taliban militants killed in S. Afghanistan (09:04, July 27, 2006)
Cyprus bracing itself for possible influx of Lebanese fleeing their
country: official (09:03, July 27, 2006)
Israeli tank shelling kills two Palestinian sisters in Gaza Strip (09:06, July 27, 2006)
India not to withdraw soldiers from UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (09:30, July 27, 2006)
Annan calls for immediate Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire (08:59, July 27, 2006)
Annan wants joint probe with Israel on killing of UN peacekeepers
in Lebanon (08:58, July 27, 2006)
3 Indian soldiers admit to terror links (08:57, July 27, 2006)
Russia concerned over military build-up in troubled Georgian region (08:55, July 27, 2006)
Pakistan condemns UN observers' killing by Israeli firing (08:54, July 27, 2006)
Pakistan trying to banish scourge of violence against children (08:53, July 27, 2006)
Japan expresses "deep regret" over death of U.N. observers in Israel (08:52, July 27, 2006)
Hezbollah leader not in Iran's embassy in Lebanon: spokesman (08:51, July 27, 2006)
Sri Lanka air force strikes rebel position in the east (08:49, July 27, 2006)
Germany signs agreement to open Nazi victims files to researchers (08:47, July 27, 2006)
Indonesia plans to execute Bali bombers (08:35, July 27, 2006)
Malaysia condemns Israeli attack killing of UN observers in Lebanon (08:32, July 27, 2006)
Jordanian, Palestinian leaders mull regional crisis (08:28, July 27, 2006)
Chirac urges withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq (08:27, July 27, 2006)
Nepali gov't, guerrilla urged to speed up peace process (08:23, July 27, 2006)
Rome Mideast conference fails to agree on immediate ceasefire (08:31, July 27, 2006)
Pakistan arranges returning of Pakistanis from Lebanon (08:19, July 27, 2006)
Chirac deems ceasefire prerequisite for further action in
Mideast (08:15, July 27, 2006)
EU FMs to hold emergency talks on Lebanon on Aug. 1 (08:14, July 27, 2006)
S.Korea to expand inter-Korean industrial complex in DPRK (08:08, July 27, 2006)
Gunmen kidnap 17 people in central Baghdad (08:08, July 27, 2006)
Israel intends to create buffer zone in south Lebanon: PM (08:06, July 27, 2006)
Lebanese PM calls on Mideast conference to stop conflicts (08:00, July 27, 2006)
ASEAN Plus Three FMs support early resumption of six-party talks (07:58, July 27, 2006)
Thai Supreme Court denies bail for resigned election commissioners (07:56, July 27, 2006)
Israel apologizes for killing of UN observers (07:42, July 27, 2006)
ASEAN10+3 FMs shocked by killing of UN observers in Lebanon (07:42, July 27, 2006)
Philippine super-region building plan requires at least 4 bln USD: official (07:41, July 27, 2006)
Death toll in Israeli offensives on Gaza rises to 14: medics (07:41, July 27, 2006)
International force to Lebanon conditioned on ceasefire: Chirac (07:41, July 27, 2006)
3 killed in railway station blast in northeast India (07:40, July 27, 2006)
EU presidency says attacks against UN personnel unacceptable (07:40, July 27, 2006)
EU contributes more aid to Lebanon (07:40, July 27, 2006)
Mideast peace conference opens in Rome (08:28, July 27, 2006)
Over 600 Taliban militants killed in S. Afghanistan in past 45 days (07:39, July 27, 2006)
Lebanese PM calls on Mideast conference to stop conflicts (07:39, July 27, 2006)
DPRK minister vows to strengthen war deterrent against U.S. (07:38, July 27, 2006)
Roundup: Israel's Sharon rushed to hospital intensive care unit (07:38, July 27, 2006)
Indian PM vows no compromise over India-U.S. statement on civil nuclear deal (07:38, July 27, 2006)
Bangladesh to send relief materials to Lebanon (07:38, July 27, 2006)
Israeli PM asks for lawmakers' support for military operation in
Lebanon (07:37, July 27, 2006)
UN team visits Nepal to assess its role in solving conflict (07:37, July 27, 2006)
New Analysis: Way out for Thai political turmoil expected as EC trio jailed (07:37, July 27, 2006)
Saddam prefers death by fire squad rather than hanged (07:36, July 27, 2006)
Abbas heads for talks in several Arab countries (07:36, July 27, 2006)
13 Israeli casualties reported in fighting with Hezbollah (07:36, July 27, 2006)
Mubarak: Egypt backs all sects of Lebanese people (07:35, July 27, 2006)
Saddam prefers firing squad over hangman (09:24, July 27, 2006)
Chavez to sign Russian arms deals despite US criticism (09:25, July 27, 2006)
13 Israeli soldiers killed in one day (09:27, July 27, 2006)
NATO: It's premature to play role in Mideast (09:29, July 27, 2006)
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Middle East turmoil provides U.S with opportunity (18:02, July 27, 2006)
Beijing traditional snack food restaurants open in Houhai (18:00, July 27, 2006)
Live and Let Live (10:04, July 27, 2006)
Conflicts behind the vision of free trade (10:00, July 27, 2006)
Israel has gone too far (09:09, July 27, 2006)
Poor start on energy goal (09:18, July 27, 2006)
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Results of Stanford Classic WTA tennis (updated) (15:55, July 27, 2006)
Chinese table tennis champion Kong makes open
apology for drunken driving case (15:59, July 27, 2006)
China's Tianjin to hold women's water polo World Cup (15:54, July 27, 2006)
Brazil's co-ordinator Zagallo resigns (15:54, July 27, 2006)
McBride quits international soccer (15:42, July 27, 2006)
Davydenko, Robredo suffer early exits in Kitzbuehel (15:41, July 27, 2006)
Kenyan to prepare for Africa Cup qualifying soccer match (09:13, July 27, 2006)
European Swimming Championship opens in Hungary (09:12, July 27, 2006)
Two Ecuadorian World Cup soccer players win overseas contracts (09:11, July 27, 2006)
Dutch soccer coach Guus Hiddink faces tax fraud prosecution (09:00, July 27, 2006)
South Africa beats India in women's hockey series (09:11, July 27, 2006)
Colombian president praises C. American Games (09:10, July 27, 2006)
Brazilian mid-fielder Emerson joins Spain's Real Madrid soccer club (09:01, July 27, 2006)
Vietnam wins two golds at first day of Junior Taeakwondo Worlds (09:09, July 27, 2006)
Zimbabwe prepares for regional youth games (08:52, July 27, 2006)
Brazilian Maximo to coach Tanzanian national soccer team (08:50, July 27, 2006)
Belarus' veteran Martynov wins first world title at shooting worlds (08:50, July 27, 2006)
Injured Wang Zhizhi out for 2-3 weeks (08:46, July 27, 2006)
Japan's Yuji Nakazawa may retire from international soccer (08:44, July 27, 2006)
Zimbabwe urged to invest in younger tennis players (08:43, July 27, 2006)
Stars to miss Australia's Asian Cup qualifiers (08:40, July 27, 2006)
Zimbabwe footballers hunt for foreign clubs (08:33, July 27, 2006)
Zimbabwe senior rugby side to go into camp (07:52, July 27, 2006)
Qianxihe named Beijing Olympic supplier (07:51, July 27, 2006)
Turkey's Fenerbahce embarks upon Champions League adventure (07:49, July 27, 2006)
We lacked motivation and will power, says new Brazil coach (08:53, July 27, 2006)
Cannavaro completes Real move (08:55, July 27, 2006)
Team USA trims roster to 15 (08:56, July 27, 2006)
China likely to miss seedings for Cup qualifiers (09:04, July 27, 2006)
Milan emerge as winners (09:06, July 27, 2006)
Juventus vow to continue legal battle (09:07, July 27, 2006)
Timeline of the Italian football scandal (09:04, July 27, 2006)
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Beijing launches "city guide cell phone" (17:59, July 27, 2006)
Stephen Hawking against a ban on human embryonic stem cell research (17:54, July 27, 2006)
Centuries-old Buddhist leaf scriptures to be perserved, catalogued (17:29, July 27, 2006)
Russian rocket with 18 satellites crashes shortly after liftoff (08:54, July 27, 2006)
Africa seeks common stance on genetic modification controversy (08:06, July 27, 2006)
Authority bans Shanghai school vaunting traditional Chinese
teaching methods (08:01, July 27, 2006)
China to bolster innovation in 103 selected companies (07:59, July 27, 2006)
Chinese biologist not optimistic about clinical use of artificial
sperm (07:56, July 27, 2006)
One step closer to earthquake forecasting (08:36, July 27, 2006)
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Centuries-old Buddhist leaf scriptures to be perserved, catalogued (17:06, July 27, 2006)
Well-educated male au pairs gain popularity in Beijing (16:13, July 27, 2006)
Indonesian TV stations urged to merge (12:55, July 27, 2006)
China detects 290 persons with HIV among entry-exit personnel in
first half year (12:54, July 27, 2006)
Belgian clinical tests offer hope for bird flu vaccine (09:51, July 27, 2006)
China makes donation to help save African babies (12:53, July 27, 2006)
Bird flu outbreak under control in South Africa: spokesman (12:53, July 27, 2006)
Zambia adopts int'l code of marketing of breast milk substitutes (08:09, July 27, 2006)
Countryside houses to be reinforced for quakes (09:52, July 27, 2006)
Cruise control brings Bund closer to tourists (09:53, July 27, 2006)
Rubber sidewalks easier on the joints, go to root of the problem (09:53, July 27, 2006)
CAAC urges airlines to serve delayed passengers (09:55, July 27, 2006)
Savage starfish devour pricey abalone (09:56, July 27, 2006)
Italian dies in Beijing knife attack (12:53, July 27, 2006)
Rain causes ancient wall to collapse (12:53, July 27, 2006)
City reiterates policy of shooting dangerous suspects (09:59, July 27, 2006)
Prison opens its doors' to the public (10:03, July 27, 2006)
Tate Modern unveils extension plans (12:53, July 27, 2006)
'Rejuveniles' deal with age by remembering to be young at heart (10:04, July 27, 2006)
A case of sour grapes as vodka makers fight (09:50, July 27, 2006)
Warming endangering US parks (08:37, July 27, 2006)
US tries to solve trucker shortage (12:53, July 27, 2006)
Priceless, ancient king's statue returned to Iraq (12:54, July 27, 2006)
H5N1 virus kills Thai youth in new outbreaks (09:07, July 27, 2006)
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Legends' souvenirs up for auction
A member of the auction house staff shows off an Elvis Presley's St Christopher medallion which was worn during the filming of Jailhouse Rock in 1957, on display in London, July 26, 2006.
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Gold bar marking Qinghai-Tibet railway unveiled
Gold bar marking the full operation of Qinghai-Tibet railway is unveiled in Beijing on July 25. The images of Tian'anmen, the first train from Beijing to Lhasa, Potala Palace and Lhasa River Bridge are engraved in the face of the gold bar. The gold bar will also be issued in Lhasa in August.
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Israel pounds southern Lebanese city of Tyre
Rescue workers searched for survivors in the rubbles of buildings destroyed by the Israeli airstrike in Tyre, July 26. Israel launched airstrike on southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Wednesday, injuring 13 people, including 6 children.
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Yao Restaurant opens in Shanghai
A jersey with NBA star Yao Ming's signature is hung on the wall of the Yao Restaurant in Shanghai, Wednesday, July 26, 2006. The Yao Restaurant in Shanghai, bigger than the Yao Restaurant in Houston, was opened on Wednesday.
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Israeli warplanes pound house in N Gaza
Palestinian men hold a funeral for a man killed in an Israeli raid in Gaza.Israeli warplanes pounded a house in the Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on late Wednesday.
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Kaemi causes floods, landslides in Jiangxi
People collect articles after floods in Wuzhifeng Town of Shangyou County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 26, 2006. Typhoon Kaemi entered Jiangxi Province on Wednesday and brought heavy rainfall, which caused floods and landslides in Shangyou County, leaving five people dead and 20 others missing.
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A section of Xi'an city wall collapsed after rainfall
Photo taken on July 26, 2006 shows the partly collapsed city wall in Xi'an, capital city of northwest China's Shaanxi Province. A sect of the ancient city wall about 30 m. long collapsed on July 25 during a reinforcement project to the wall.
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Honda to conquer market of small jet
Honda CEO,Takeo Fukui is seen holding a model of a Honda jet. Honda Motor Co. announced plans Tuesday July 26 to start accepting sales orders this fall for the small jet it debuted last year at a Wisconsin air show.
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Cannavaro joins Real Madrid
Real Madrid's new soccer player Fabio Cannavaro of Italy holds his jersey during his presentation ceremony at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid July 25, 2006.
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Mideast conference fails over ceasefire
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice before the start of the meeting on the Lebanon crisis in Rome, July 26, 2006.
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China condemns Israeli air raid on UN post
Chinese Ambassador to the UN Wang Guangya speaks to journalists in the UN headquarters in New York, July 26, 2006. Wang Guangya strongly condemned Israeli air raid on a United Nations post in south Lebanon, which killed four UN observers including one from China.
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Ancient wall collapses in Xi'an
Photo shows workers repair a partially collapsed ancient wall in Xi'an, capital fo central China's Shannxi Province Tuesday. The collapse of nearly 30 meters of the Ming Dynasty wall was reportedly resulted from continous rainfall in the city. No casualty was reported.
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Four UN observers killed in Israeli air raid
United Nations (U.N) soldiers from India carry the body of a U.N. observer, who was killed during Israeli air strikes on Khiam village, to a hospital in Marjaoun village in south Lebanon July 26, 2006.
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Thailand reports first bird flu death
A child plays with pigeons at a park in Bangkok. Thailand has reported its first bird flu death in over seven months but authorities insisted they could contain the outbreak, with health officials going on high alert.
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Premier calls for steady economic development in second half year
Chinese Primier Wen Jiabao delivers a speech at a national television meeting of the State Council held in Beijing, capital of China on July 26, 2006. Chinese State Council held the meeting Wednesday on Chinese economic situation of the first half of the year, and the plan for the economic work in the latter half.
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Anti-war rally in Washington
Jews from New York hold a banner and a Lebanese flag during a protest at the Israeli Embassy to the United States in Washington July 25, 2006. Hundreds of people took part in the protest against Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, calling for an immediate cease fire.
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