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News Archive --- Date:20060818

China

Chinese FM talks over phone with U.S. secretary of state (07:30, August 18, 2006) Majority of Taiwan people favor developing exchanges with Chinese mainland (07:30, August 18, 2006) Former head of AIDS-hit county in central China arrested for bribery (07:30, August 18, 2006) Garbage suffocating Chinese cities as rapid urbanization continues (07:29, August 18, 2006) Many areas in the grip of heat, drought (08:43, August 18, 2006) Police have easier access to data on hotel guests (08:43, August 18, 2006) Nation hit by severe natural disasters (08:30, August 18, 2006) Campaign to oust Chen gathers pace (08:31, August 18, 2006) Electrical problems likely sparked maglev fire (08:32, August 18, 2006) Watchdog sets deadline for recall of killer drug (08:44, August 18, 2006) City launches first test event (08:34, August 18, 2006) Post-Games uses to be explored (08:34, August 18, 2006)

Business

First Chinese company to be listed in Paris Bourse by end 2006 (09:01, August 18, 2006) BMO Capital Markets opens Beijing office (08:59, August 18, 2006) No further tax cuts in Netherlands despite booming economy (08:58, August 18, 2006) Oil prices fall under 71 dollars (08:57, August 18, 2006) ICBC customers hit by online banking thefts (08:56, August 18, 2006) Chinese government allocates 120 mln yuan for natural disaster relief (08:53, August 18, 2006) Boeing to move toward shutdown of C-17 military cargo line (08:52, August 18, 2006) Russia threatens to revoke U.S. meat trade preferences if WTO talks fail (08:50, August 18, 2006) China to cut tariffs on imports from five Asian countries (08:47, August 18, 2006) China moves to curb false statistics (08:43, August 18, 2006) Industrial production down by 0.1 pct in eurozone (08:42, August 18, 2006) Hewlett-Packard profit beats estimates  (08:40, August 18, 2006) South Korea to sign FTA in trade, goods with ASEAN (08:38, August 18, 2006) Eurozone annual inflation down to 2.4 percent in July (08:35, August 18, 2006) International Finance Corporation to double investment in Vietnam (08:34, August 18, 2006) Over 50 countries, regions to attend tourist fair in Warsaw (08:32, August 18, 2006) Nearly 600 S. Korean investors to visit Zimbabwe (08:31, August 18, 2006) Shanghai Petroleum Exchange to start operation on August 18 (08:29, August 18, 2006) China to build its largest DME project as an alternative to oil (08:28, August 18, 2006) China's real estate investments surge 24 pct (08:26, August 18, 2006) Singapore launches IT implementation guide for companies (08:23, August 18, 2006) China Mobile subscribers reach 274 million (08:21, August 18, 2006) China issues health alert to travelers entering Tibet (08:19, August 18, 2006) Petrom consolidates position in the Caspian region (08:13, August 18, 2006) News analysis: sharp ups and downs make RMB trade riskier (08:11, August 18, 2006) Uganda to borrow 26 mln USD for east African trade project (08:07, August 18, 2006) China sets deadline for total recall of suspect antibiotic injections (08:06, August 18, 2006) HK unemployment rate drops 0.1 percent (08:04, August 18, 2006) World Bank to lend China up to 4.5 bln USD over three years (08:01, August 18, 2006) Minister unveils 8 auto export zones (09:02, August 18, 2006) Firm eager for mainland listing (09:03, August 18, 2006) Lenders urged to exercise caution (09:04, August 18, 2006) Gome posts stellar profit rise of 45% (09:06, August 18, 2006) China Unicom gets nod to develop 3G network in Macao (09:07, August 18, 2006) CMB set for US$2b HK listing (09:08, August 18, 2006) Former Yahoo! China boss sues for defamation (09:09, August 18, 2006) Securities brokerage declared bankrupt (09:10, August 18, 2006) Is QDII the silver lining on the banking industry's cloud? (09:11, August 18, 2006) China Southern reports huge loss (09:11, August 18, 2006) Making headway toward dreams (09:13, August 18, 2006)

World

Italy says troops in Lebanon for "military mission" (09:23, August 18, 2006) Ghana, S.Africa inaugurate joint defense committee (09:22, August 18, 2006) Dutch troops report missing of sensitive information (09:20, August 18, 2006) U.S., Britain introduce UN draft resolution on Darfur (08:25, August 18, 2006) Italy calls for "political solution" to disarm Hezbollah (09:13, August 18, 2006) Merkel says Germany will not send combat troops to Mideast (09:12, August 18, 2006) Minister refutes negative comment on Angola (09:12, August 18, 2006) Hezbollah to cooperate with UN force, Lebanese PM tells Prodi (09:10, August 18, 2006) UN official says security situation has worsened in Darfur of Sudan (09:09, August 18, 2006) Former CIA contractor found guilty of abusing Afghan detainee (09:01, August 18, 2006) Cyprus terms international meeting on oil spill "constructive" (09:00, August 18, 2006) White House defends eavesdropping program (08:59, August 18, 2006) African defense chiefs meet over peacekeeping plan for Somalia (08:58, August 18, 2006) U.S. pledges assistance to Lebanon reconstruction (08:55, August 18, 2006) Cyprus government rejects compensation committee by Turkish controlled north (08:54, August 18, 2006) S. African law on abortion ruled invalid due to lack of public opinion (08:53, August 18, 2006) U.S. airport evacuated over suspicious liquid (08:52, August 18, 2006) Airplane terror plot in Britain sanctioned by al-Qaida: report (08:52, August 18, 2006) U.S. to ask for sanctions if Iran does not meet deadline on uranium enrichment (08:51, August 18, 2006) EU presidency urges Sri Lankan government, LTTE to resume peace talks (08:50, August 18, 2006) 12 police killed by coalition bomb, 15 medical staff kidnapped in Afghanistan (08:49, August 18, 2006) Californian gubernatorial nominee proposes tax cuts (08:48, August 18, 2006) Anti-Syrian Lebanese politicians hit back Assad's accusation (08:47, August 18, 2006) Russian minister warns of budgetary dependence on energy (08:46, August 18, 2006) Bush signs new pension bill (08:45, August 18, 2006) ICRC to continue help people in Darfur despite danger (08:45, August 18, 2006) Jordan calls for intensifying world efforts for Lebanon's reconstruction (08:43, August 18, 2006) Canadian mafia leader to be extradited to U.S. for murders (08:41, August 18, 2006) U.S. judge rules eavesdropping program unconstitutional (08:40, August 18, 2006) Romania to enhance capacity to absorb EU funds (08:21, August 18, 2006) SADC annual summit to boost integration (08:20, August 18, 2006) S. African minister rules out sabotage in nuclear incident (08:15, August 18, 2006) France hails deployment of Lebanese troops, Israeli withdrawal (08:14, August 18, 2006) US judge halts warrantless wiretapping by NSA: report (08:12, August 18, 2006) France waiting for UN meeting result to decide troops deployment in Lebanon: report (08:11, August 18, 2006) Iran says to launch large military exercise (08:00, August 18, 2006) DPRK calls on international investigation into civilian killings in Lebanon (07:59, August 18, 2006) Nepali PM expresses confidence in country's situation (07:59, August 18, 2006) Coalition soldier killed by Soviet-era mine in SE. Afghanistan (07:58, August 18, 2006) Palestinian killed by Israeli troops in Gaza (07:58, August 18, 2006) Roundup: Arab press expects more dangerous Mideast after Israel- Hezbollah conflict (07:58, August 18, 2006) Demand for Iran's enrichment suspension unacceptable: Irani official (07:58, August 18, 2006) Germany suffers from huge tax evasion annually: ministry (07:57, August 18, 2006) Roadside bombs against U.S. troops in Iraq increase: report (07:57, August 18, 2006) 27 Bangladeshi fishermen missing in Bay of Bengal (07:57, August 18, 2006) Roundup: Jakartans in festive mood in Independence Day celebration (07:57, August 18, 2006) Airport in eastern Malaysia receives bomb threat (07:57, August 18, 2006) Bulgarian rightists nominate top judge as presidential candidate (07:56, August 18, 2006) Palestinian factions agree on ceasefire with Israel: Abbas (07:56, August 18, 2006) Thai leader ponders election postponement (07:55, August 18, 2006) SADC urges countries to decide on multiple bloc membership (07:55, August 18, 2006) Turkey expects more concrete steps from U.S. against Kurdish rebels (07:55, August 18, 2006) Cyprus welcomes UNSC resolution ending Israel-Hezbollah conflict (07:24, August 18, 2006) Russian authorities open anti-trust probe on major mobile phone operators (07:24, August 18, 2006) First passenger plane lands in Beirut airport (07:24, August 18, 2006) Senior Palestinian lawmaker condemns Israel's trial of parl't speaker (07:24, August 18, 2006) Ugandan president rejects aid pegged on democracy (07:24, August 18, 2006) Two militants gunned down in India-controlled Kashmir (07:24, August 18, 2006) Philippine president asks people to forget impeachment after opposition fails again (07:24, August 18, 2006) Cambodia's ex-king hopes his son to have good relations with PM (07:24, August 18, 2006) Turkey says no decision made on troop deployment in Lebanon (07:23, August 18, 2006) Philippine military in Mindanao steps up security for fear of terror attacks (07:23, August 18, 2006) S.Korea to establish headquarters with U.S. for military cooperation (07:23, August 18, 2006) Military Act bill presented at Nepali House (07:23, August 18, 2006) Suicide bomber wounds 8 policemen in S.Afghanistan (07:23, August 18, 2006) Nepali House to be adjourned during summit talks: PM (07:23, August 18, 2006) Lebanese troops start deployment in southern Lebanon (07:23, August 18, 2006) SADC kicks off annual summit to boost integration, development (07:23, August 18, 2006) Hamas government interferes into talks on coalition: Official (07:22, August 18, 2006) Palestinian coalition government to be formed before end of Aug. (07:22, August 18, 2006) Japan hopes to conclude FTA with ASEAN next year: official (07:22, August 18, 2006) German media condemn Koizumi's war shrine visit (07:22, August 18, 2006) Plane from Fiji under examination in Sydney following threat (07:22, August 18, 2006) Mediator calls for ceasefire between Ugandan gov't, rebels (07:22, August 18, 2006) Most Britons want Blair to split from Bush in terror war: poll (07:22, August 18, 2006) Three people killed in suicide bombing in Baghdad (07:21, August 18, 2006) Indonesian govt cuts sentence terms for 56,141 prisoners (07:21, August 18, 2006) Philippine govt to go after people responsible for huge oil spill (07:21, August 18, 2006) Indonesia to send troops to Lebanon in next two weeks: FM (07:21, August 18, 2006) Philippine military defends measure for fighting NPA rebels (07:21, August 18, 2006) Egypt to sign 3rd mobile license contract with UAE company-led consortium (07:21, August 18, 2006) Lebanese troops deploy south of Litani (09:05, August 18, 2006)

Opinion

Sports

Egypt to play friendly with Lebanon for fund-raising (08:36, August 18, 2006) Dunga selects Ronaldinho and Kaka for friendly against Argentina (08:10, August 18, 2006) Paraguay soccer chiefs, Martino squabble over pay, assistants (08:09, August 18, 2006) Mexico Tennis Fed appoints Ortiz Davis Cup captain as Fernandez goes (08:08, August 18, 2006) Turkey's Besiktas signs contract with Ricardo (08:08, August 18, 2006) Four-in-hand world champion gets medal with two-year delay (08:07, August 18, 2006) Results of Cincinnati Masters men's singles (08:06, August 18, 2006) 53rd World Championship Military Pentathlon hold in Austria (08:05, August 18, 2006) Polish football referee punished for misjudgement (08:04, August 18, 2006) Nadal reaches last eight in Cincinnati (08:04, August 18, 2006) Beckham's contract to be extended, says Madrid president (07:48, August 18, 2006) Estonia's Leibak beats China's Sha to win junior worlds triple jump (07:47, August 18, 2006) Liverpool close in on Feyenoord striker Kuyt (07:47, August 18, 2006) Huang adds second gold for host China at Beijing junior worlds (07:47, August 18, 2006) Quow takes junior worlds gold for Trinidad and Tobago (07:46, August 18, 2006) Grgic of Croatia takes women's 400m title at IAAF World Junior Championships (09:07, August 18, 2006) Kenya's Tuigong breaks championships record for women's 3000m steeplechase gold at junior worlds (07:46, August 18, 2006) Jamaica's Spencer beats Leach for 400m hurdles at junior worlds (08:12, August 18, 2006) Zimbabwe international striker to stay at Pompey (07:45, August 18, 2006) Zimbabwe tennis player through to second round of Rogers Cup (07:45, August 18, 2006) Zambia, Malawi schools to compete in Zimbabwe for regional soccer tournament (07:45, August 18, 2006) Uganda Cranes beaten by Libya in football friendly (07:44, August 18, 2006) Teen smashes Federer's record (09:09, August 18, 2006) Wrist injury threatens Clijsters' Open defence (09:10, August 18, 2006) Connors confident about handy Andy's success (09:12, August 18, 2006) Smoke and sparks fly in Copa thriller (09:13, August 18, 2006) Greek tragedy restores fans' faith in born-again England (09:15, August 18, 2006) I should have sacked Zico, says Japanese chief (09:16, August 18, 2006) Obikwelu, Powell race for world's fastest man title (09:19, August 18, 2006)

Science & Technology

48 Bangladeshi students get Chinese government scholarship (09:22, August 18, 2006) China to provide 4 bln yuan for poor secondary vocational education students (09:21, August 18, 2006) New device designed to help blind people to "see" (07:43, August 18, 2006) Zambian gov't urged to facilitate implementation of ICT policy (07:42, August 18, 2006) IAEA provides Nigeria with nuclear facilities (07:42, August 18, 2006) NASA to send Pakistani woman into space (07:40, August 18, 2006) Russians enthusiastic about learning Chinese (07:40, August 18, 2006) Students promote cross-Straits links (09:23, August 18, 2006) 'Drugs useless without food in AIDS battle' (09:18, August 18, 2006)

Life

Tianjin reports 61% Caesarean birth rate last year (08:28, August 18, 2006) Dutch travel book shops face challenges from Internet (08:52, August 18, 2006) No free gifts for celebrities at future Oscar ceremonies (08:48, August 18, 2006) Aid organization calls for abolishment of IMF conditions (08:46, August 18, 2006) China facing most severe natural disasters in six years (08:54, August 18, 2006) HK seen as dynamic platform for medical, health care services (08:50, August 18, 2006) China allocates substantial funds for free AIDS treatment (08:46, August 18, 2006) EC provides 10 mln euros for education recovery program in Pakistan's quake areas (08:45, August 18, 2006) HK to launch Mexican Culture Festival (08:45, August 18, 2006) U.S. starts nationwide crackdown on drunken driving (07:36, August 18, 2006) U.S. airport evacuated over suspicious liquid (07:36, August 18, 2006) Three charged in Hermitage theft (07:35, August 18, 2006) Netherlands, Sweden to help Zambia fight AIDS (07:35, August 18, 2006) Egyptian Nobel laureate restores consciousness, still in critical condition (07:27, August 18, 2006) Root of the problem: Form over function (08:52, August 18, 2006) 10-year murder mystery solved with arrest (08:51, August 18, 2006) Programme targets hotel energy efficiency (09:16, August 18, 2006) SEPA to tighten environment criteria (09:16, August 18, 2006) Ancient wall at centre of row over proposed race (08:51, August 18, 2006) 'Heroin-in-underwear' trial begins (08:55, August 18, 2006) Hairy black moles blight life of nine-year-old girl (08:56, August 18, 2006) Man's pet project gets support for auction (08:56, August 18, 2006) Rich countries also face water crisis (09:16, August 18, 2006) Last cave family struggles for life among Buddha ruins (09:17, August 18, 2006) Engineered grass found growing in wild (09:17, August 18, 2006) Parents close to vindication after decade (09:17, August 18, 2006) Grass' book selling fast amid SS furore (09:18, August 18, 2006)

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