News Archive --- Date:20061222
China |
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Hong Kong chief meets visiting Kazakh president (20:50, December 22, 2006)
China hopes six-party talks make substantive progress after break,
State Councilor says (20:49, December 22, 2006)
S.Korean FM says China's role in six-party talks positive (18:45, December 22, 2006)
Taiwan leader's wife too ill to appear in court (19:08, December 22, 2006)
Chinese lawyer sentenced to three years in prison for
subversion (16:51, December 22, 2006)
Cargo ship fire kills 4 Chinese in S.Korean waters (07:47, December 22, 2006)
Headmaster dismissed from post due to hepatitis A outbreak (07:49, December 22, 2006)
Chinese vice president stresses importance of unity of Chinese
people (07:50, December 22, 2006)
Prospect of six-party talks remains misty though talks
to end Friday (07:53, December 22, 2006)
Chinese president offers condolences over death of Turkmenistan's
president (07:45, December 22, 2006)
Chinese embassy in Egypt donates books to Cairo library (07:45, December 22, 2006)
Writethru: U.S. envoy Hill says six-party talks to end
Friday (07:52, December 22, 2006)
Judges learn from legal systems overseas
(17:06, December 22, 2006)
More time needed to improve work safety
(17:16, December 22, 2006)
New land rules system to be enforced
(17:16, December 22, 2006)
Buddhists praised for contributions
(17:16, December 22, 2006)
Raise in mandatory retirement age ruled out
(17:17, December 22, 2006)
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Business |
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China, U.S. airlines team up to launch new regional company (20:55, December 22, 2006)
Survey of state-owned assets of governmental departments announced (20:55, December 22, 2006)
FDI in China to remain steady this year: Ministry of Commerce (20:54, December 22, 2006)
Indonesia's Aceh receives 5.9 bln USD pledged by donors (20:13, December 22, 2006)
China's steel export rises on stronger international demand:
official (20:12, December 22, 2006)
Public hearing on Beijing gas price hike ends with few objections (20:12, December 22, 2006)
Gold price lower in Hong Kong -- Dec. 22 (20:11, December 22, 2006)
HK share prices close higher with H-shares at record end (20:10, December 22, 2006)
Indonesia aims to become third largest pulp producer (20:09, December 22, 2006)
China to facilitate development of special economic zones (20:08, December 22, 2006)
Thai bourse up 4.21 points (20:07, December 22, 2006)
China's auto sales expected to exceed 8 mln in 2007 (20:06, December 22, 2006)
China leads the iron ore price discussion for first time (20:05, December 22, 2006)
Visitor arrivals in Singapore up 1.7 pct in November (18:48, December 22, 2006)
HK, Kazakhstan sign Air Services Agreement (18:47, December 22, 2006)
When "Made in China" become "Made in Africa" (18:47, December 22, 2006)
E. China province posts 15 percent growth in foreign trade (18:46, December 22, 2006)
When "Made in China" become "Made in Africa" (17:44, December 22, 2006)
E. China province posts 15 percent growth in foreign trade (17:42, December 22, 2006)
HK, Kazakhstan sign Air Services Agreement (17:42, December 22, 2006)
Ministry of Finance loses lawsuit for failing to perform duty (17:01, December 22, 2006)
Beijing's investment in property development slows down (16:59, December 22, 2006)
Construction of largest R&D base for electric vehicles begins in Tianjin (17:26, December 22, 2006)
Report on strategic development of "China Famous Brands" published (16:40, December 22, 2006)
Real estate prices up 5.2 percent in large and medium-sized cities (16:32, December 22, 2006)
Chinese confidence index for future income at record high (16:25, December 22, 2006)
Guangshen debuts on Shanghai bourse, marking diversified finance
channel for Chinese railways (16:24, December 22, 2006)
Australian government permits two new companies to export wheat (15:56, December 22, 2006)
ADB to help upgrade roads in Uttaranchal, India (15:36, December 22, 2006)
Buoyant industrial profits in China (15:35, December 22, 2006)
Pre-festival market boosts liquor shares (15:34, December 22, 2006)
Ratio between housing price, income too high for Beijing people to
accept (15:33, December 22, 2006)
Home-brand automaker Chery plans IPO in 2008 (14:46, December 22, 2006)
Indonesia eyes first cell phone export (14:11, December 22, 2006)
Thai trade surplus in November highest in 6 years (14:11, December 22, 2006)
Myanmar foreign trade expected to be 8 billion US dollars in FY 2006-07 (13:50, December 22, 2006)
Vietnam's export earnings to surge in 2006-2007 (13:49, December 22, 2006)
Indonesia motorcycle sales up 51 pct in November (13:48, December 22, 2006)
CVRD confirms iron ore deal with Baosteel (17:22, December 22, 2006)
Venezuelan chemical company to increase methanol production (11:38, December 22, 2006)
Foreign banks succeed in Shanghai (11:20, December 22, 2006)
FAO hails UN Resolution on International Year of Natural Fibres (11:03, December 22, 2006)
People under 35 account for most e-purchases in Greece: survey (09:26, December 22, 2006)
Crude oil futures fall below 63 dollars (08:30, December 22, 2006)
U.S. stocks fall on weaker economic data (08:29, December 22, 2006)
Ford expects to fall soon to No. 3 spot: report (08:28, December 22, 2006)
Increasing number of overseas visitors come to Beijing (08:26, December 22, 2006)
EU services trade surplus rises in 2005 (08:25, December 22, 2006)
US economy grows at 2% in 3rd quarter (17:32, December 22, 2006)
China to crack down illegal stock issuance and operation (08:22, December 22, 2006)
Polish airports serve 14 million passengers in 2006 (08:21, December 22, 2006)
Poland's unemployment continues to decrease in November (08:21, December 22, 2006)
Baosteel, CVRD settle agreement on
2007 iron ore price (08:21, December 22, 2006)
Thai export target for 2007 unchanged: government (08:19, December 22, 2006)
European Commission brings Poland to court over imported used cars (08:18, December 22, 2006)
Chinese Vice Premier stresses developing recycling economy (08:15, December 22, 2006)
Hong Kong exports up 7.9 percent in October (08:13, December 22, 2006)
Lufthansa promotes business charter flights for Chinese people (08:12, December 22, 2006)
Hong Kong inflation rate up 2.2 percent in November (08:11, December 22, 2006)
China publishess draft rules for overseas investment of insurance
capital (08:10, December 22, 2006)
China unhampered by electricity shortages (08:08, December 22, 2006)
Air China to operate new Airbus aircraft on Australian route (08:07, December 22, 2006)
ADB funds Nanjing water and sanitation project (08:06, December 22, 2006)
China's first straw-burning power project switches on (11:31, December 22, 2006)
Baosteel, CVRD fix iron ore price for 2007
(17:22, December 22, 2006)
Swiss company wins copyright lawsuits
(17:19, December 22, 2006)
Delphi to build new half-shaft plant
(17:19, December 22, 2006)
Warburg plans property binge
(17:19, December 22, 2006)
CNOOC to develop Iranian gas field
(17:20, December 22, 2006)
Sinosteel founds joint venture in South Africa
(17:20, December 22, 2006)
Foreign banks succeed in Shanghai
(17:20, December 22, 2006)
New insurance law could start next year
(17:20, December 22, 2006)
China Gas takes 51% of Taineng
(17:20, December 22, 2006)
India's SBI to launch new services
(17:20, December 22, 2006)
Insurers could invest US$35.7b overseas
(17:21, December 22, 2006)
Carlyle and Dah Sing to buy bank stake
(17:21, December 22, 2006)
EU investigation may follow anti-dumping tariff on textiles
(17:21, December 22, 2006)
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World |
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S. Korean FM to visit Japan very soon (21:23, December 22, 2006)
Israeli official calls for "effective, determined" action against
Iran (21:22, December 22, 2006)
Aid agencies urge unrestricted humanitarian access amid tension in
Somalia (21:11, December 22, 2006)
Russian envoy: DPRK-U.S.differences hamper statement implementation (21:09, December 22, 2006)
At least three hurt in clashes between Hamas, Fatah in Nablus (21:08, December 22, 2006)
Swiss-funded database to track nations' human rights records (21:06, December 22, 2006)
Russia admits military use of space possible (20:48, December 22, 2006)
Ugandan former military ruler's family evicted (20:47, December 22, 2006)
Thai military leader says Thaksin can return (20:04, December 22, 2006)
Eight robbers sentenced to death in Zambia (20:03, December 22, 2006)
Pakistani prisoners return home from India (20:02, December 22, 2006)
Gunmen kidnap 3 Sunni worshippers in Baghdad (19:09, December 22, 2006)
Lebanese president calls for solution accepted by all parties (18:43, December 22, 2006)
Thai PM warns of insurgent attacks around New Year in deep south (18:42, December 22, 2006)
Full text of Chairman's Statement of six-party talks (17:35, December 22, 2006)
Religious parties strike disrupts normal life in Karachi (17:21, December 22, 2006)
Armenian president expresses sadness at Turkmen president's death (17:21, December 22, 2006)
Six-party nuclear talks recess, issuing chairman's
statement (19:08, December 22, 2006)
Suicide attack injures 8 in Afghan capital (17:18, December 22, 2006)
Pakistan, India open talks on disputed water strip (16:58, December 22, 2006)
Woman teacher becomes 61st educator fatality in southern Thailand (16:41, December 22, 2006)
Bank robbers kill 7 policemen in southwestern Nigeria (16:38, December 22, 2006)
Four U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq (16:34, December 22, 2006)
U.S. cancels military exercises with Philippines over rape case (16:32, December 22, 2006)
Two people killed in car bomb attack in city north of Baghdad (16:31, December 22, 2006)
Suicide attack injures 3 in Afghan capital (15:58, December 22, 2006)
Philippine military to remain vigilant despite truce (15:25, December 22, 2006)
IOM, UNFPA to build healthcare facilities in Pakistan's quake areas (15:21, December 22, 2006)
Over 1,000 Indonesian workers deported from Malaysia (14:58, December 22, 2006)
Jakarta airport adopts eye-scanning service to ease traffic (14:10, December 22, 2006)
Burkina Faso rioters threaten to torch capital city, streets
deserted in panic (14:02, December 22, 2006)
Nepali gov't to seize passport of defaulters (13:48, December 22, 2006)
Friday's talks important opportunity, says Japan's top negotiator (13:47, December 22, 2006)
Russia urges further discussion over draft resolution on Iran
sanctions (13:42, December 22, 2006)
Vietnam arrests 2 Lao citizens for transporting narcotics (13:38, December 22, 2006)
Nepali Gov't CPN and UN agree to recruit 111 ex-Gurkhas for arms monitoring (13:36, December 22, 2006)
Petrol shortage hits Nepali capital (13:32, December 22, 2006)
Sri Lanka President hopes for solution to conflict early next year (11:37, December 22, 2006)
UN Security Council reiterates support for Cote d'Ivoire PM (11:36, December 22, 2006)
Grammy award winner remains as Brazil's culture minister (11:08, December 22, 2006)
ROK negotiator urges sincerity for progress in nuke talks (11:08, December 22, 2006)
Three die in Mexican land row (11:07, December 22, 2006)
Brazil's biggest broadcasting company accused of tax evasion (11:07, December 22, 2006)
Hill urges DPRK to be "serious" on
denuclearization (11:07, December 22, 2006)
Burkina Faso cancels regional summit amid unrest (11:04, December 22, 2006)
European Parliament investigates CIA overflights in Portugal (11:03, December 22, 2006)
U.S. House document calls for bigger military (10:59, December 22, 2006)
Spain approves new consumer defense law (10:57, December 22, 2006)
Australia not to send extra troops to Iraq: PM (10:56, December 22, 2006)
PNG takes position of interim chair of Pacific Islands
Forum (10:54, December 22, 2006)
EU hopes for smooth succession in Turkmenistan after president's
sudden death (08:19, December 22, 2006)
News Analysis: New political dimension looms in Iran (08:17, December 22, 2006)
Eight U.S. marines charged in Iraq mass murder case (08:17, December 22, 2006)
Bush disappointed over Libya's death verdict of Bulgarian nurses (08:16, December 22, 2006)
Bush expresses sadness over Turkmenistan president's death (08:13, December 22, 2006)
IMF proposal on tax not included in Zambia's 2007 budget: finance
minister (08:12, December 22, 2006)
U.S., Israeli leaders discuss Middle East (08:12, December 22, 2006)
UN appeals for restraint as fighting rages in Somalia (08:11, December 22, 2006)
Annan pays tribute to Turkmenistan's President Niyazov (08:10, December 22, 2006)
Angolan separate legislative, presidential races in line with
constitutional law: president (08:09, December 22, 2006)
Voter registration in Angola to end next November (08:08, December 22, 2006)
Angolan council recommends legislative election in 2008,
presidential poll in 2009 (08:07, December 22, 2006)
U.S. seeks changes on Iran sanctions resolution (08:07, December 22, 2006)
Zambia in line to achieve UN goals on children (08:06, December 22, 2006)
Israeli PM says to keep restraint despite rocket fire from Gaza (08:05, December 22, 2006)
Germany denies deployment of reconnaissance aircraft in
Afghanistan (08:04, December 22, 2006)
Denmark gives Zambia 6.2 million dollars to assist repatriation of
Angolan refugees (08:03, December 22, 2006)
Popularity of South Africa's ruling party dips: survey (07:39, December 22, 2006)
Turkish FM reiterates determination on Turkey's EU membership bid (07:46, December 22, 2006)
Election observers arrive in Albania (07:38, December 22, 2006)
UNHCR hands over refugee camp assets to Zambia (07:38, December 22, 2006)
Gazprom joins Sakhalin-2 oil, gas project (07:38, December 22, 2006)
Norway's PM ends visit to Mideast (07:38, December 22, 2006)
Fighting resumes in Somalia despite truce (07:38, December 22, 2006)
Russia hopes for orderly succession of power in Turkmenistan (07:44, December 22, 2006)
Turkey starts cross-strait rail tunnel excavations in Istanbul (07:38, December 22, 2006)
Explosion near Pakistani park causes no casualty (07:37, December 22, 2006)
Lebanese police seize explosives, arrest pro-Syrian party members (07:37, December 22, 2006)
Turkey's EU talks depends on its attitude towards Cyprus: Cypriot
president (07:46, December 22, 2006)
Pakistani president condoles Turkmenistan President's death (07:37, December 22, 2006)
Musharraf says elements obstructing Pakistan's progress destined to fail (07:37, December 22, 2006)
Egypt prepared to help Somalia parties overcome differences: FM (07:37, December 22, 2006)
Writethru: U.S. envoy Hill says six-party talks to end
Friday (07:40, December 22, 2006)
U.S. says plane collision at Kyrgyz airport was accident (07:37, December 22, 2006)
ROK envoy: six-party talks no breakthrough, but identify
differences (07:41, December 22, 2006)
U.S., Britain to send more warships to Gulf to counter Iran: report (07:42, December 22, 2006)
At least 8 U.S. marines to be charged with killing Iraqi civilians (07:36, December 22, 2006)
Israeli vice premier says peace achievable through economy (07:36, December 22, 2006)
Vietnam welcomes Bush's signing PNTR legislation: spokesman (07:36, December 22, 2006)
Sudanese government agrees on UN-AU hybrid operation in Darfur (07:36, December 22, 2006)
Over 200 wounded as political parties enforce shutdown in Bangladesh (07:35, December 22, 2006)
First remains of missing Cypriots to be returned to their families
by next April (07:35, December 22, 2006)
Abbas willing to meet Olmert: Erekat (07:32, December 22, 2006)
Baashir not to counter-sue after court overturns terror conviction (07:32, December 22, 2006)
Moussa says Syria supports AL proposals on Lebanon (07:32, December 22, 2006)
WHO calls for concerted efforts to tackle diseases in flood-hit
Horn of Africa (07:32, December 22, 2006)
Writethru: Deputy PM named Turkmenistan's interim president (07:43, December 22, 2006)
Int'l observers should be present to monitor polls: Abbas (07:31, December 22, 2006)
Egyptian FM calls on Lebanese reconciliation (07:31, December 22, 2006)
Israeli ministers calls for end of restraint (07:31, December 22, 2006)
Turkmenistan leader dies after two decades in power
(17:07, December 22, 2006)
Missile defence plans reflect new thinking
(17:07, December 22, 2006)
French PM questioned in smear scandal case
(17:07, December 22, 2006)
Holocaust denier Irving returning home
(17:07, December 22, 2006)
US soldiers in Iraq tell Gates to send more troops
(17:08, December 22, 2006)
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Sports |
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Vietnam tops medal table at ASEAN University Games (21:15, December 22, 2006)
S. African president fights back pessimism over 2010 World Cup (21:14, December 22, 2006)
Egyptian-Saudi Super Cup to be relaunched in 2007 (21:13, December 22, 2006)
Egypt's Zamalek appoints interim coach (21:12, December 22, 2006)
Chinese Army's men's basketball team accepts civil sponsor (20:46, December 22, 2006)
Super Dan says he is better player than Taufik (16:32, December 22, 2006)
Indonesian athletes demand more overseas competitions (14:23, December 22, 2006)
Chinese gymnastics chief warns against complacency (14:22, December 22, 2006)
Brazil sports authorities suspend soccer star for faking age (14:21, December 22, 2006)
Osovnikar and Majdic honored as Slovenian best athletes in 2006 (14:15, December 22, 2006)
Costa Rica calls up unused players for international soccer (08:53, December 22, 2006)
Three Peru soccer teams through to Copa Libertadores (08:52, December 22, 2006)
Formula One stars attend funeral of Regazzoni (08:51, December 22, 2006)
Czech loses to Hungary in women's basketball in European league (08:50, December 22, 2006)
Svindal wins men's giant slalom to retake overall World Cup lead (08:44, December 22, 2006)
Ice-dancing duo Denkova/Staviski named Bulgarian Athletes of the
Year (08:43, December 22, 2006)
Brazilian footballer in Macedonia dies of heart failure (08:45, December 22, 2006)
My time is now says legendary spin bolwer
(17:27, December 22, 2006)
Landaluze escapes sanctions after test problem
(17:27, December 22, 2006)
The Williams sisters did not break contract, says lawyer
(17:27, December 22, 2006)
Cannavaro acquires lead feet
(17:27, December 22, 2006)
Rockets toppled despite Yao's 34
(17:27, December 22, 2006)
Warne to take final bow
(17:27, December 22, 2006)
10th successive win for Inter
(17:27, December 22, 2006)
Iverson to make Denver debut on Friday
(17:27, December 22, 2006)
Olympics to introduce new media relationship
(17:26, December 22, 2006)
More temp facilities For Beijing Olympic Games
(17:26, December 22, 2006)
Luxury hotels to be hometo IOC officials during Games
(17:26, December 22, 2006)
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Science & Technology |
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Lop Nur to have its first map (17:05, December 22, 2006)
Eleven thousand scholarships for international students (16:13, December 22, 2006)
NASA clears Discovery for re-entry (10:12, December 22, 2006)
Discovery undocks from ISS, prepares for trip to Earth (09:49, December 22, 2006)
Robot rights? Maybe by 2056! (08:46, December 22, 2006)
Discovery crew getting ready for Friday landing (08:58, December 22, 2006)
Gravity pull of moon, sun affect Antarctic ice (08:45, December 22, 2006)
Wii makes Opera available Dec. 22 (08:43, December 22, 2006)
China's 1st straw-burning power project switches on (11:32, December 22, 2006)
Fok Ying Tung foundation marks 20 years of helping young teachers (08:39, December 22, 2006)
Chinese government offers record 11,000 scholarships in 2007 (08:32, December 22, 2006)
Research shows pain relief effectiveness linked with mind-set (07:52, December 22, 2006)
Journal Science selects top 10 scientific breakthroughs of 2006 (07:52, December 22, 2006)
Obese people have higher level of bacteria (07:51, December 22, 2006)
HSK to test practical language capabilities
(17:03, December 22, 2006)
S. Korean scientists plan to clone monkeys
(17:12, December 22, 2006)
Scientists link weight to gut bacteria
(17:13, December 22, 2006)
NASA to decide Discovery's landing site
(17:14, December 22, 2006)
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Life |
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Lab work to identify 2,800-year-old mummy of shaman: scientists (21:27, December 22, 2006)
Chinese actress Gong Li star shines into her 40s (21:26, December 22, 2006)
China's culture minister admits some world heritage sites are
over-exploited (21:25, December 22, 2006)
Five injured in Bangkok hotel fire (17:41, December 22, 2006)
Chinese actress Gong Li star shines into her 40s (17:40, December 22, 2006)
China's culture minister admits some world heritage sites are over-exploited (16:34, December 22, 2006)
Nepal to begin polio vaccination drive (14:43, December 22, 2006)
Bird flu tends to spread in southern Vietnam (14:01, December 22, 2006)
Chinese researchers develop new tool to fight
deadly liver diseases (17:09, December 22, 2006)
Bird flu hits Indonesia's tsunami-battered Aceh (08:38, December 22, 2006)
Edward Norton brings Chinese perspective to Somerset Maugham
classic (08:38, December 22, 2006)
Disney delays release of Tinker Bell movie (08:37, December 22, 2006)
More than 100,000 poor cleft palate patients in China receive free
surgery (08:37, December 22, 2006)
Another pathogenic bird flu outbreak confirmed in S.Korea (08:34, December 22, 2006)
China to reform Chinese proficiency test for non-native speakers (08:31, December 22, 2006)
17 more from E. China university diagnosed of hepatitis A (08:31, December 22, 2006)
Singapore not to ban trans-fat use (08:30, December 22, 2006)
British man charged with murdering five prostitutes (07:49, December 22, 2006)
Educational programme on mental health issues
(17:09, December 22, 2006)
US offers reward in search for climbers
(17:09, December 22, 2006)
Families urged to adopt orphans
(17:09, December 22, 2006)
HK tightens rules for mainland mums
(17:09, December 22, 2006)
A new Christmas tradition
(17:10, December 22, 2006)
Ads aim to dispel fears of Muslims
(17:10, December 22, 2006)
Virgin birth expected for Komodo dragon in UK
(17:10, December 22, 2006)
Rowling: Finishing final Potter book 'a nightmare'
(17:10, December 22, 2006)
Charles wins case over diaries
(17:11, December 22, 2006)
Thousands stranded at London airports
(17:11, December 22, 2006)
A dish by any other name doesn't sound as sweet
(17:12, December 22, 2006)
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Ice Lantern Garden Party in Harbin
Visitors walk past sculptures made of ice during the 33rd Ice Lantern Garden Party in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province December 21, 2006. Over 2000 pieces of sculptures made of ice are displayed during the Ice Lantern Garden Party that started on Thursday.
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PLA soldiers drill in snow
Soldiers practice resucing skills during a training in Tianshan Mountain, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region December 21, 2006.
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Nose of ARJ21 jet delivered
A ceremony marking the delivery of the nose of ARJ21 jet is held on Dec 20, 2006 in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. ARJ21 is China's first internally-developed regional jet, which is expected to go into commercial operation in 2008. Powered by turbofan engine, the plane has a range of 2,000 nautical miles and can carry between 70 and 110 passengers.
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Barcelona draws Atletico 1-1
Barcelona's player Eidur Gudjohnsen kicks the ball during the Spanish First Division soccer match against Atletico Madrid at Nou Camp Stadium in Barcelona, Dec. 21, 2006. Barcelona was held to a 1-1 home draw by Atletico Madrid on Thursday which left it three points behind league leader Sevilla going into the two-week Christmas break. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
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Disappearing islands
A young girl walks between coconut palms on the coastline of Puil Island, Carteret Atoll, Papua New Guinea, Dec. 10, 2006. Rising sea levels have eroded much of the coastlines of the low lying Carteret islands situated 80km or 50 miles from Bougainville island, in the South Pacific. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
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Discovery undocks from ISS, prepares for trip to Earth
The international space station(ISS)is seen from aboard the space shuttle Discovery as the Discovery backs away after undocking for departure and flies a half loop over the station while members aboard conduct a routine inspection of Discovery, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)
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Bush says bigger military size is necessary
Combo picture of U.S. President George W. Bush holding his traditional year-end news conference in the Indian Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House complex in Washington Dec. 20, 2006. Bush said Wednesday that a permanent increase of the size of the U.S. military is necessary, but stopped short of saying if he will send more troops to Iraq.
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