News Archive --- Date:20061118
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U.S. warship leaves port city for joint exercise in South China Sea (15:28, November 18, 2006)
China's water pricing urged to hold water (10:56, November 19, 2006)
Bulgaria to advance Europe-China strategic partnership:
PM (11:59, November 18, 2006)
Chinese president meets Japanese PM (10:56, November 19, 2006)
China stresses ban on lavish government reception binges (11:56, November 18, 2006)
China holds major human rights exhibition in
Beijing (11:55, November 18, 2006)
China, Vietnam agree to enhance friendly ties, overall cooperation (11:55, November 18, 2006)
Chinese netizen loses lawsuit against alleged "hooligan software"
suppliers (11:54, November 18, 2006)
68 people arrested in HK for money laundering (11:53, November 18, 2006)
Korean Peninsula nuclear issue at crucial time (11:52, November 18, 2006)
Improvement of Japan-China ties needs concrete actions (11:52, November 18, 2006)
Chinese Premier meets Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister (10:56, November 19, 2006)
Hu urges more aid to developing countries
(14:39, November 18, 2006)
1.24m grads can't find major-related jobs
(14:40, November 18, 2006)
Spellings hails 'historic' Sino-US education deal
(14:41, November 18, 2006)
Nation's first lawsuit against 'hooligan software' loses battle
(14:42, November 18, 2006)
Project boosts environment protection
(14:43, November 18, 2006)
Chinese official denies foreign reports
(14:44, November 18, 2006)
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Smoking costs China 250 bln yuan last year (15:20, November 18, 2006)
Outlook for global economy remains good while downside risks
exist, IMF (15:18, November 18, 2006)
Philippines eyes self-sufficient in corn by 2007: report (13:31, November 18, 2006)
Brazil's aircraft manufacturer to deliver up to 370 jets by 2008 (13:31, November 18, 2006)
International Investment, Financing Peak Forum on Cetral-West China
to be held in Beijing (13:30, November 18, 2006)
IADB to forgive part of Nicaragua's debt (13:29, November 18, 2006)
Two former Enron executives receive reduced sentences (13:28, November 18, 2006)
China's steel industry to grow slower in coming years: experts (13:28, November 18, 2006)
Macao visitor expenditure sees year-on-year rise in third quarter (13:27, November 18, 2006)
New York crude oil futures fall below 56 dollars (13:26, November 18, 2006)
Foreign capital flows into U.S. drop 45 percent in September (13:25, November 18, 2006)
Delta seeks creditor help to fend off US Airways bid (13:24, November 18, 2006)
Nigeria secures 30 mln dollars loan for women entrepreneurs (13:23, November 18, 2006)
Zimbabwe economy expected to recover in 2007, official (13:21, November 18, 2006)
Zimbabwean exhibitors popular in China International Travel Mart (13:19, November 18, 2006)
China, ROK agree on FTA feasibility study (13:17, November 18, 2006)
Volkswagen board approves new CEO (13:16, November 18, 2006)
U.S. federal regulators to reduce companies' financial reporting
costs: report (13:16, November 18, 2006)
S. African rand weaker in quiet trade (13:15, November 18, 2006)
China set up information security certification center (13:14, November 18, 2006)
Hackers plant virus on Website of China's largest bankcard operator (13:13, November 18, 2006)
Macao visitor expenditure sees year-on-year rise in Q3 (13:12, November 18, 2006)
Senior Chinese leader pledges unswerving support for private sector (13:11, November 18, 2006)
HK chief executive calls for more investment in Vietnam (13:10, November 18, 2006)
COMESA FTA spurs companies to diversify products (12:33, November 18, 2006)
China ready for sixth overhaul of its rail system (12:32, November 18, 2006)
U.S. housing starts plunge 14.6 percent in October (12:30, November 18, 2006)
Volvo says China to fuel growth
(13:35, November 18, 2006)
Mazda expects 'flat' sales
(13:37, November 18, 2006)
Gov't backs shoemakers' legal action
(13:38, November 18, 2006)
Westinghouse pledges tech transfer
(13:38, November 18, 2006)
BoCom to issue A shares
(13:39, November 18, 2006)
Boom in passenger car sector expected
(13:42, November 18, 2006)
Demand for autos moves into high gear
(13:43, November 18, 2006)
The man behind Auto China 2006 is revved up
(13:45, November 18, 2006)
Volkswagen pulls a U-turn in Chinese market
(13:47, November 18, 2006)
Top brands establish new facilities in Beijing
(13:48, November 18, 2006)
Cross-continent journey demonstrates grit of luxury cars
(13:49, November 18, 2006)
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Six killed in clash between Sudan police and SPLA militants (15:57, November 18, 2006)
Anti-Bush protesters rally in some cities in Indonesia (15:27, November 18, 2006)
SE Asian countries, U.S. vow to forge closer economic ties (15:26, November 18, 2006)
Nepal's PM, guerrilla leader argue over recruitment through media (15:25, November 18, 2006)
Police injured in clashes with protesters during G20 meeting (15:23, November 18, 2006)
19 killed in clashes in northern Sri Lanka (15:22, November 18, 2006)
Black women the least valued workforce in Brazil, according to ILO (15:08, November 18, 2006)
L. American officials vow to fight corruption (15:06, November 18, 2006)
Slovak police detain far-rightists in banned demonstration (15:06, November 18, 2006)
Ecuador presidential candidate's accounts frozen for overspending (15:05, November 18, 2006)
Policeman shot injured as violence continues in Thai south (15:04, November 18, 2006)
More domestic violence reported in Portugal: police (15:03, November 18, 2006)
Dutch troops mired in scandal of abuse of Iraqi prisoners: paper (14:26, November 18, 2006)
UN General Assembly deplores Israeli offensive, urges withdrawal
from Gaza (14:24, November 18, 2006)
Sri Lanka Navy and Tamil rebels in sea clash (14:23, November 18, 2006)
Mexican govt urges opposition to respect presidential election
results (14:22, November 18, 2006)
Costa Rica's president calls for stricter controls on arms trading (14:20, November 18, 2006)
Cheney says no troops withdrawal from Iraq (14:19, November 18, 2006)
G20 finance ministers' meeting opens amid tight security (11:48, November 18, 2006)
Australian troops head for Tonga (11:47, November 18, 2006)
Italian carrier Alitalia denies seeking partnership with Thai
Airways (11:46, November 18, 2006)
New Zealand peace keeping troops on way to Tonga (11:46, November 18, 2006)
Five U.S. House seats remain undecided 10 days after elections (11:44, November 18, 2006)
Rice welcomes Senate's approval of U.S.-India initiative (11:43, November 18, 2006)
EU, Balkan countries step up cooperation on organized crime fight (11:42, November 18, 2006)
U.S. announces major troops rotation for Iraq, Afghanistan (11:41, November 18, 2006)
Israeli aircraft resume airstrikes on Gaza militants' homes (11:40, November 18, 2006)
U.S. calls for sanctions against Iran (11:38, November 18, 2006)
General Assembly ponders draft resolution condemning Israel's Gaza offensive (11:37, November 18, 2006)
UN ponders draft resolution condemning Israel's Gaza offensive (11:40, November 18, 2006)
Turkish-Speaking countries vow to boost closer cooperation (11:35, November 18, 2006)
UN envoy to visit Somalia to discuss peace efforts with president (11:34, November 18, 2006)
African leaders want EU aid instead of interference (11:33, November 18, 2006)
Canada urges NATO allies to send more troops to Afghanistan (11:33, November 18, 2006)
Islamic Jihad says to consider ceasefire if Israel stops aggression (11:31, November 18, 2006)
Finland, Russia plan joint peacekeeping exercises (11:30, November 18, 2006)
UN Security Council calls for calm in post-election DRC (11:30, November 18, 2006)
Egypt denies supporting Somali Islamic movement (11:29, November 18, 2006)
Finland orders mine countermeasures vessels from Italy (11:28, November 18, 2006)
Abbas' office denies reports on rejection to Hamas' candidate for
premiership (11:26, November 18, 2006)
Egypt's FM urges for world efforts to protect Palestinians (11:25, November 18, 2006)
UN to host third web for development conference (11:24, November 18, 2006)
Former Zambian president not fit to stand trial: doctor (11:23, November 18, 2006)
OIC FMs to meet Saturday on Israeli massacre against Palestinians (11:22, November 18, 2006)
Cooperation in defense brings regional peace, stability: official (11:21, November 18, 2006)
New York city, state unemployment rates at record low (11:20, November 18, 2006)
Two of five abducted Westerners freed in Iraq: TV (11:19, November 18, 2006)
Two million Canadians suggested to boil water before use (11:18, November 18, 2006)
U.S. asks Canada to police sanctions against DPRK: report (11:17, November 18, 2006)
Russia open for energy security cooperation with APEC: Putin (11:16, November 18, 2006)
Vietnamese, U.S. presidents agree to foster bilateral
ties (10:57, November 18, 2006)
EU ponders over official ratings on games (10:55, November 18, 2006)
Norway calls for ban on cluster bombs (10:55, November 18, 2006)
Iceland to send bomb squad to Lebanon (10:54, November 18, 2006)
U.S. House Republicans elect leadership (10:53, November 18, 2006)
India, Russia call for dialogue to solve Iran nuclear issue (10:52, November 18, 2006)
British PM to visit Pakistan (10:51, November 18, 2006)
Sudan denies agreement on UN-AU joint command for peacekeeping
force in Darfur (10:50, November 18, 2006)
Freed death row Briton flies out of Pakistan (10:49, November 18, 2006)
U.S. military may ask for 127 bln USD for Iraq, Afghanistan wars: report (10:48, November 18, 2006)
Iran denies German report on secret nuclear fund (10:46, November 18, 2006)
DPRK blames South Korea for accelerating arms buildup (10:44, November 18, 2006)
German ministers agree on foreigners' right to stay (10:42, November 18, 2006)
Flood kills 47, leaves 50 missing in W. Afghanistan (09:13, November 18, 2006)
Sudan accepts principle of UN force
(14:27, November 18, 2006)
Hanoi in near lockdown to secure city for APEC
(14:29, November 18, 2006)
Socialists back Royal for president
(14:31, November 18, 2006)
From shy bookworm to top candidate
(14:33, November 18, 2006)
Austrian guard killed in Iraq
(14:34, November 18, 2006)
Leaders talk about unity Cabinet
(14:35, November 18, 2006)
Bush makes first visit to Viet Nam
(14:37, November 18, 2006)
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Early exit for Sorenstam at golf Tour Championship (14:52, November 18, 2006)
Man. United coaches speaks ill of Scolari (14:10, November 18, 2006)
O'Neal to miss Heat's match 4-6 weeks for surgery (14:09, November 18, 2006)
Olowokandi out of Boston's NBA games for at least two weeks (14:08, November 18, 2006)
Beijing Games 2008 will be Brazil's priority, says coach Dunga (14:07, November 18, 2006)
Bochum beat Frankfurt 4-3 to take league second win (14:06, November 18, 2006)
Beckenbauer to chair Bayern for fifth term (14:05, November 18, 2006)
Italian Cannavaro sets to win golden ball, report says (14:04, November 18, 2006)
AC Milan must win at all costs, Cristian Brocchi says (14:03, November 18, 2006)
Brazil soccer stars mourn Hungarian colleague Puskas (14:02, November 18, 2006)
Brazil soccer manager says not to field Ronaldinho (13:59, November 18, 2006)
Brazil win three tennis trophies in S. America Games (13:59, November 18, 2006)
It is a dream to play for Real, says Brazils wingback Marcelo (13:58, November 18, 2006)
Mexican Espinosa makes to diving Grand Prix final (13:56, November 18, 2006)
Belgian national soccer team loses key sponsor (13:56, November 18, 2006)
S. Africa's Springbok Sevens team to Dubai rugby worlds (13:53, November 18, 2006)
Nadal plays well but Federer wins Masters Cup (13:52, November 18, 2006)
Nadal books the final spot in last four at Masters Cup singles (13:52, November 18, 2006)
Hungary's football legend Puskas dies (13:51, November 18, 2006)
Brazil opens defense of world title with win over Cuba (13:50, November 18, 2006)
Nadal battles for Federer showdown
(14:12, November 18, 2006)
Roddick upbeat despite Masters exit
(14:13, November 18, 2006)
UEFA starts probe into bribe claim
(14:15, November 18, 2006)
Death threats to Reading duo investigated
(14:15, November 18, 2006)
Rockets survive late charge from Bulls
(14:17, November 18, 2006)
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3 Chinese crewmen missing after ship collision (10:34, November 18, 2006)
China reports two outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (10:34, November 18, 2006)
Cases of suspected dengue fever rise to 4,866 in Pakistan (10:31, November 18, 2006)
Chinese Culture Festival opens in Japan (10:30, November 18, 2006)
Anorexia claims another model's life
(14:46, November 18, 2006)
Free-market economist Milton Friedman dies
(14:47, November 18, 2006)
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Olympic Fuwa airliner lands in Chengdu
Air China flight attendants holding Fuwa, official mascots for 2008 Beijing Olympic Games wave to Olympic Fuwa airliner passengers at an airport in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province Nov.17, 2006. The company, a partner of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games decorated its aircrafts with official mascots to promote the Olympic Games.
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Human rights exhibition
Visitors watch a major human rights exhibition in the Museum of Culture Palace of the Nationalities, Beijing, Nov. 17, 2006. The human rights exhibition kicked off in China's capital on Friday, showcasing the country's efforts to protect human rights.
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President Hu calls for harmonious world
Chinese President Hu Jintao addresses the CEO summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Hanoi, Vietnam, Nov. 17, 2006. Hu Jintao on Friday called on leaders of APEC business communities to join efforts to build a harmonious world of enduring peace and common prosperity. (Xinhua Photo)
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