News Archive --- Date:20070113
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China's top legislative delegation to visit three Asian nations (15:08, January 13, 2007)
China's defense policy unchanged: military expert (13:37, January 13, 2007)
Myanmar's situation poses no threat to int'l peace, security:
Chinese FM spokesman (13:36, January 13, 2007)
Commentary: Society must ensure migrants get rightful wages and
respect (12:02, January 13, 2007)
Chinese vice-president calls on county heads to enhance governance
ability (13:29, January 13, 2007)
Chinese Vice Premier encourages young migrant workers to aim high (10:26, January 13, 2007)
Citizens to have their say in assessment of government employees (10:24, January 13, 2007)
Chinese FM says China hopes to open new prospects of cooperation with Japan, South Korea (09:46, January 13, 2007)
Sea waters 'heavily polluted'
(13:38, January 13, 2007)
Beijing, HK to battle graft together
(13:38, January 13, 2007)
China, US reach tax pricing agreement
(13:38, January 13, 2007)
More top jobs go to non-Party members
(13:38, January 13, 2007)
Financing may delay high-speed rail project
(13:40, January 13, 2007)
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China notches up 6.13 million hours of safe civil flight in 2006 (15:49, January 13, 2007)
Trade in gold jumps in China (15:06, January 13, 2007)
China's crude coal output up 8.1 percent in 2006 (15:05, January 13, 2007)
Shanghai Port posts 22-pct growth in foreign trade last year (15:04, January 13, 2007)
China's Geely doubles car export target for 2007 (15:04, January 13, 2007)
China to further expand shipping services on Yangtze River (15:03, January 13, 2007)
Lenovo tries to step out from Big Blue shadow (15:02, January 13, 2007)
China's Eximbank maintains low ratio of non-performing loans (15:00, January 13, 2007)
Tourism recovery slower than expected in Nepal (15:00, January 13, 2007)
Inflation down to lowest annual level in Brazil (14:59, January 13, 2007)
China's shoe exports tread more slowly (14:59, January 13, 2007)
Mexican gov't opens corn quotas to tackle rising tortilla prices (14:58, January 13, 2007)
China's exports of steel billets soar despite tariff hike (14:58, January 13, 2007)
Russia, Belarus sign duty agreement after oil row (13:51, January 13, 2007)
U.S. business inventories rise 0.4 percent in November (10:49, January 13, 2007)
GE may use sale funds to buy health, energy assets (10:48, January 13, 2007)
Chinese vice premier: "Let's get the Beijing-Shanghai railway
underway" (10:47, January 13, 2007)
Mutual funds net record high yields (10:45, January 13, 2007)
China's Tarim Basin doubles natural gas output in 2006 (10:45, January 13, 2007)
San Francisco expands representation in China (10:42, January 13, 2007)
More counterfeit euro coins found in 2006 (10:42, January 13, 2007)
Chinese mainland buys 1,200 tons of slow-selling Taiwan oranges (10:41, January 13, 2007)
China's top thinktank warns of property bubble as house prices soar (09:44, January 13, 2007)
EU says Slovenia's euro changeover successful (10:40, January 13, 2007)
Real estate booms in riverside areas in Phnom Penh (10:40, January 13, 2007)
Malaysia plans to develop more hydroelectric power (10:37, January 13, 2007)
U.S. federal deficit falls to lowest level in 4 years (10:36, January 13, 2007)
Poland imports over 816,000 used cars in 2006 (10:36, January 13, 2007)
U.S. official says more optimistic on Doha Round success (10:35, January 13, 2007)
Dow ends at record high on better-than-expected retail sales (10:34, January 13, 2007)
Crude oil prices rebound on OPEC possible cut (13:30, January 13, 2007)
Germany says pipeline under Baltic Sea not to exclude other nations (10:32, January 13, 2007)
U.S. soybean production hits record high in 2006 (10:31, January 13, 2007)
Gasoline prices fall slightly in Southern California (13:31, January 13, 2007)
China's Yangtze River enters "golden days" for shipping: official (10:29, January 13, 2007)
U.S. retail sales rise in December at fastest pace since July (10:28, January 13, 2007)
Survey finds future finances a major concern
(13:58, January 13, 2007)
Top research body warns of real estate bubble
(13:59, January 13, 2007)
China-ASEAN trade likely to slow in 2007
(13:59, January 13, 2007)
Investors to cash in on new deals
(13:59, January 13, 2007)
Services agreements expected at summit
(14:00, January 13, 2007)
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Zambia orders arresting illegal land dealers (15:52, January 13, 2007)
UNAIDS chief urges ASEAN leaders to fight against regional HIV epidemics (15:50, January 13, 2007)
Four family members killed in bomb explosion in Bangladesh (15:07, January 13, 2007)
UN to begin registration and storage of arms in Nepal (13:50, January 13, 2007)
Malaysian army authorities say explosions at border post purely accidental (13:49, January 13, 2007)
IWG urges Cote d'Ivoire to realize peace (13:49, January 13, 2007)
Roundup: Russia, Belarus sign duty agreement after oil row (13:49, January 13, 2007)
Chirac hopes Japan participates in Lebanon's reconstruction (13:48, January 13, 2007)
Philippine president peddles its own peace model in Mindanao at ASEAN Summit (13:48, January 13, 2007)
Former Argentine president released after being arrested in Spain (13:48, January 13, 2007)
CPN's arms to be locked up by Jan. 29: minister (13:47, January 13, 2007)
Backgrounder: Basic facts about ASEAN (13:47, January 13, 2007)
Ukraine passes Law on Cabinet Ministers (13:47, January 13, 2007)
Spain urges closure of Guantanamo prison as soon as possible (13:46, January 13, 2007)
U.S. preparing for trials of top Qaida detainees (11:19, January 13, 2007)
Bush discusses Mideast issues with leaders of Jordan, Egypt (11:18, January 13, 2007)
Suicide bombing injures American contractor in Kabul (11:17, January 13, 2007)
U.S. air strikes kill 70 Somalis: Oxfam (11:17, January 13, 2007)
Moscow says US abuses mandate in Iraq (11:15, January 13, 2007)
Food industry grows healthily in Singapore (11:13, January 13, 2007)
Somali warlords agree to disarm (11:12, January 13, 2007)
12th ASEAN Summit opens in Cebu, Philippines (13:47, January 13, 2007)
Cambodian government official's wife killed at TV station (11:11, January 13, 2007)
Bolivian president calls for dialogue to resolve conflicts (11:10, January 13, 2007)
U.S. says five detained Iranians have no diplomatic status (10:00, January 13, 2007)
Canada announces fund to improve border safety (11:10, January 13, 2007)
U.S. draft on Myanmar vetoed in Security Council (11:09, January 13, 2007)
Dutch insurers report 15 million euros in storm damage (11:08, January 13, 2007)
U.S. denies to have plan to attack Iran, Syria (09:51, January 13, 2007)
Egypt says it agrees with Turkey on preventing Islamic-West clash (11:08, January 13, 2007)
U.S. could withdraw troops from Iraq this year if new plan works: defense chief (11:07, January 13, 2007)
Dutch FM criticizes Bush's new Iraq plan (11:06, January 13, 2007)
Red Cross to formally adopt "red crystal" as additional emblem (11:06, January 13, 2007)
Belgian FM calls for sanction against Libya over controversial trial (11:05, January 13, 2007)
Canada hopes U.S. won't pull Afghan troops to Iraq: minister (11:04, January 13, 2007)
Some 22 killed in bus collision in eastern Saudi Arabia (11:03, January 13, 2007)
Syria says oil production witnessing gradual decrease (11:02, January 13, 2007)
Lebanon's ex-president denies making remarks that captured Israeli
soldiers alive (10:21, January 13, 2007)
Lebanon's parliament speaker rejects crisis escalation (10:21, January 13, 2007)
Cyprus' two communities resume consultations (10:20, January 13, 2007)
Malawian local government polls thrown into quagmire (10:19, January 13, 2007)
Lebanese government finances legal suit against Israel (10:19, January 13, 2007)
Erekat rules out Abbas-Olmert talks on Palestinian state during
Rice's Mideast tour (10:19, January 13, 2007)
Nigerian gunmen release nine S. Korean hostages: report (10:18, January 13, 2007)
UN mission arrests 24 mutineers in eastern DRC (10:17, January 13, 2007)
Africa must help Somalia: Mbeki (10:16, January 13, 2007)
Tunisia smashed an Islamic gang last week (10:16, January 13, 2007)
Greek Foreign Minister sends letter to her U.S. counterpart (10:15, January 13, 2007)
Pakistan rejects U.S. allegation of al-Qaida hideout
(10:15, January 13, 2007)
Jordan's King, Bush held phone conversation (10:13, January 13, 2007)
Nigeria destroys Indian hemp depot in northern state (10:14, January 13, 2007)
U.S. Ambassador to Greece on rocket-attack against embassy (10:12, January 13, 2007)
Rebel leader participates Cote d'Ivoire peace conference (10:10, January 13, 2007)
Philippine President unveils marker for ASEAN Summit venue (10:10, January 13, 2007)
Britain to maintain "hard", "soft" power in world (10:09, January 13, 2007)
Montenegro, Croatia sign cooperation agreement for EU integration (10:08, January 13, 2007)
Eminent Persons Group urges ASEAN to become more rules-based organization (10:07, January 13, 2007)
Greek government condemns attack against U.S. embassy (10:06, January 13, 2007)
Bush to meet UN chief next week (10:06, January 13, 2007)
Greece authorities investigate attack against U.S. embassy in
Athens (10:05, January 13, 2007)
Bush's Iraq plan opposed in Congress
(13:43, January 13, 2007)
Guantanamo draws protests
(13:43, January 13, 2007)
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Roddick beats Federer to retain Kooyong title (16:04, January 13, 2007)
Zambia's former national coach confident in U20 soccer team (15:48, January 13, 2007)
Collapse of Canada's stadium caused in part by human error (14:57, January 13, 2007)
Minnesota's Griffin suspended 5 games for doping violation (11:01, January 13, 2007)
Doping investigation dropped against Olympic champion Schumann (11:01, January 13, 2007)
Chile's Colo Colo interested in Colombia midfielder Candelo (11:00, January 13, 2007)
Guangdong survives 82-80 win over newcomer (10:59, January 13, 2007)
Olympic champion Han to spearhead Chinese skiing team in Winter
Asiad (10:59, January 13, 2007)
Turkey to host European Mountain Cycling Championship (10:57, January 13, 2007)
PSV defender De Bock on loan at Belgian club (10:57, January 13, 2007)
Chinese international Sun Xiang set to join PSV Eindhoven (10:56, January 13, 2007)
Italy plans domestic tour for World Cup trophy (10:54, January 13, 2007)
Former IOC vice president Keba Mbaye dies at 82 (10:54, January 13, 2007)
Mexico's Guadalajara ranked world's 24th best soccer club (10:53, January 13, 2007)
Cuba's Bay of Pigs Boxing Championship starts Monday (10:52, January 13, 2007)
15 Alpine ski races plagued with bad weather (10:51, January 13, 2007)
Czech defender Mares rejoins Sparta Praha (10:51, January 13, 2007)
More African countries support Nigeria's Commonwealth Games (09:30, January 13, 2007)
Beckham heads for LA in $1m a week deal
(14:01, January 13, 2007)
Charlton welcome Zheng
(14:02, January 13, 2007)
British media goes into cash frenzy
(14:03, January 13, 2007)
Gordon takes Dakar Rally 6th stage
(14:04, January 13, 2007)
China to stick with two Kims until 2008
(14:05, January 13, 2007)
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China releases "Library of Chinese Classics" globally to introduce
Chinese culture (14:55, January 13, 2007)
Powerful earthquake hits Japan, tsunami warning issued (13:33, January 13, 2007)
Dominican official calls for further reform of healthcare system (13:13, January 13, 2007)
2 Indonesian women die from bird flu (13:32, January 13, 2007)
Shanghai scraps 200-meter wheel plan
(13:48, January 13, 2007)
Dark restaurant offers an ideal setting for a blind date
(13:49, January 13, 2007)
US woman's kind deeds not forgotten
(13:50, January 13, 2007)
Office workers 'not happy'
(13:51, January 13, 2007)
Don't ignore millions of 'new Shanghainese'
(13:51, January 13, 2007)
Top 10 movies in the US (13:53, January 13, 2007)
Top 10 events in China's TV industry (13:53, January 13, 2007)
The Queen takes on Bond at BAFTA
(13:54, January 13, 2007)
Japan awaits tests for possible H5N1
(13:54, January 13, 2007)
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China, Russia cast veto against US on Myanmar
Chinese Ambassador to the UN Wang Guangya raises his hand to vote no on a U.S. draft resolution on Myanmar at the United Nations in New York, January 12, 2007. Russia and China vetoed Friday a U.S. draft resolution which intends to cast further pressure on Myanmar for its problems in political, economic and social areas.
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China's Fengyun-2D satellite begins operation
Scientists watch the first images acquired from Fengyun-2D satellite in the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) Friday in Beijing, Jan. 12, 2007. The successful reception of the images shows the satellite is functioning properly. Fengyun-2D (FY-2D), China's second meteorological satellite, was launched on Dec. 8, 2006 in the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
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Clijsters wins Sydney tennis final
Kim Clijsters of Belgium kisses her trophy after defeating Jelena Jankovic of Serbia in the women's singles final at the Sydney International tennis tournament at Olympic Park in Sydney Jan. 12, 2007. Clijsters won the match 4-6, 7-6, 6-4.
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Former Argentine president arrested
Former Argentine President Maria Estela Martinez de Peron, also known as Isabel Peron, arrives at Spain's High Court in Madrid after being arrested Jan. 12, 2007. Isabel Peron was arrested Friday at her home in Madrid, Spanish police said. An Argentine judge on Thursday issued an international arrest warrant for Isabel Peron on charges of the murder of a political activist during her 1974-1976 tenure.
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Vice president meets Japanese guests
Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong (5th from left, front) poses with a Japanese Diet delegation headed by Kosaka Kenji, member of the House of Representatives of Japanese Diet, for a photo on Jan. 12, 2007 in Beijing, capital of China. Zeng said the China-Japan relations are at an important juncture and it serves both interests to consolidate the improvement of bilateral relations and keep the momentum.
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Greece investigates U.S. embassy attack
Greek authorities on Friday began to investigate the attack on the U.S. embassy in Athens. The U.S. Embassy in Athens was attacked early Friday by a rocket that exploded inside the modern glass-fronted building of the embassy but caused no casualties.
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