News Archive --- Date:20070120
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China to continue stringent fight against corruption in 2007: newspaper (15:58, January 20, 2007)
Twenty-nine Chinese provinces raise minimum wage standards in 2006 (15:27, January 20, 2007)
Man sentenced to reprieved death over hospital blast that kills 35 (12:39, January 20, 2007)
Chinese, Belarusian presidents exchange congratulations on 15th anniversary of ties (11:26, January 20, 2007)
Canadian and Chinese finance ministers meet in Beijing (10:47, January 20, 2007)
Indonesian President to attend Chinese Lunar Year celebration (10:46, January 20, 2007)
People's Daily advocates democracy in national congress elections (10:16, January 20, 2007)
Beijing reception marks 15 years of China-Belarus diplomatic ties (09:59, January 20, 2007)
China holds lunar new year reception for foreign journalists, press
officials (09:59, January 20, 2007)
Belarus, China to broaden relations: FM (09:59, January 20, 2007)
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China to revamp statistical methods to assess economic health (15:52, January 20, 2007)
China tightens control over approval of new medicines (15:52, January 20, 2007)
Chinese farmers find security in agricultural insurance (15:52, January 20, 2007)
World's longest double-tube highway tunnel opens to traffic in NW
China (15:52, January 20, 2007)
Facts and figures: Major events on China's financial development (15:51, January 20, 2007)
China closes national financial work conference (13:56, January 20, 2007)
Bolivia requests price hike of natural gas to Brazil (13:54, January 20, 2007)
OPEC lowers estimated growth of world oil demand for 2007 (13:55, January 20, 2007)
U.S. House rescinds oil drillers' tax breaks (11:45, January 20, 2007)
Motorola to cut 3,500 jobs (11:45, January 20, 2007)
Switzerland, Japan discuss free trade agreement (11:45, January 20, 2007)
New oil fields discovered in Egypt (11:43, January 20, 2007)
Crude oil prices rally above 51 dollars (11:42, January 20, 2007)
Agricultural products processing industry to see 12 pct annual
growth in China (11:42, January 20, 2007)
Revenue of Singapore top 1,000 companies exceeds 1 trillion SGD in 2006 (11:47, January 20, 2007)
EU air transport up in 2005 (10:52, January 20, 2007)
U.S. petroleum demand declines for second straight year (11:46, January 20, 2007)
Bolivia to partially nationalize mining sector: president (10:52, January 20, 2007)
Romanian property market draws 800 million euros in 2006 (10:52, January 20, 2007)
Malaysia, EU start talks on forest trade agreement (10:51, January 20, 2007)
Inflation hits two-year high in India (10:51, January 20, 2007)
Chinese white collars complain of work pressures (10:51, January 20, 2007)
Gold price lower in Hong Kong -- Jan. 19 (10:51, January 20, 2007)
Tibet officials claim Qinghai-Tibet Railway boosted development (10:50, January 20, 2007)
More mainland futures firms to open branches in Hong Kong (10:50, January 20, 2007)
China's output value in silk industry to hit 250 bln yuan by 2010 (10:50, January 20, 2007)
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Sri Lanka troops consolidate in rebel stronghold (15:57, January 20, 2007)
15 Thai military officers, some civilians arrested (15:57, January 20, 2007)
Anti-globalization forum begins in Kenya amid high
expectations (15:56, January 20, 2007)
Fiji's army chief threatens retaliation after official denied entry into New Zealand (14:42, January 20, 2007)
Danish FM to visit Indonesia (14:38, January 20, 2007)
Terai rebel dies in gun mishap (14:38, January 20, 2007)
West African summit opens in Burkina Faso (14:38, January 20, 2007)
Indonesian president urges full use of Chinese loan (14:38, January 20, 2007)
Mexico launches anti-drug action in Pacific resort (14:37, January 20, 2007)
Czech coalition government wins confidence vote (11:25, January 20, 2007)
Fidel Castro battling for life, Chavez says (12:37, January 20, 2007)
Mercosur summit fails to solve main problems (11:24, January 20, 2007)
U.S. raises no objection to Sudanese president's AU chairmanship (11:24, January 20, 2007)
Romania to develop cooperation with Asian countries (11:20, January 20, 2007)
Three arrested for journalist's murder: official (11:19, January 20, 2007)
New Czech cabinet wins confidence vote in parliament (11:09, January 20, 2007)
Angolan president reshuffles government (11:08, January 20, 2007)
Russia to abide by UN sanctions against Pyongyang (11:08, January 20, 2007)
Russia does not expect easy, quick solutions at six-party talks (10:45, January 20, 2007)
WFP appeals for funds to support aid programs in Zambia (10:42, January 20, 2007)
Romania's foreign policy to eye on wider prospects (10:41, January 20, 2007)
Guinean minister Bangoura sacked (10:41, January 20, 2007)
U.S. says Iran paying price for defiance over nuclear issue (10:41, January 20, 2007)
Chavez suggests stronger government presence in Mercosur (10:40, January 20, 2007)
Bush to welcome Lithuanian president in White House (10:40, January 20, 2007)
Moussa hopes for solution to Lebanese crisis (10:40, January 20, 2007)
Gabonese Prime Minister resigns (10:40, January 20, 2007)
UN chief offers staff opportunity of working in office (10:39, January 20, 2007)
Turkish leaders condemn killing of journalist Hrant Dink (10:39, January 20, 2007)
1 student killed, curfew on in southern Nepal (10:39, January 20, 2007)
Canada's Afghan troops at limit: general (10:37, January 20, 2007)
U.S. assigns new task force to counter Iran's sway in Iraq: report (10:37, January 20, 2007)
UN high HR commissioner emphasizes three issues in Nepal (10:10, January 20, 2007)
Romania pleads for EU's open door policy (10:10, January 20, 2007)
Pak president to visit 5 Arab countries (10:10, January 20, 2007)
Merkel, Putin to meet over energy security (10:09, January 20, 2007)
French troops to stay in Tajikistan until Afghanistan stable:
deputy FM (10:09, January 20, 2007)
Price tag for Iraq war continues to rise: report (10:09, January 20, 2007)
Turkish-Armenian journalist shot dead in Istanbul (09:58, January 20, 2007)
Blair meets Rice over Mideast (10:09, January 20, 2007)
Jordan seeking nuclear energy for peaceful purposes: king (10:08, January 20, 2007)
Malawi to take new privatization method (10:08, January 20, 2007)
Three killed in violence in northeast Nigeria (10:07, January 20, 2007)
Seventy five young Senegalese leave for work in Spain under
bilateral deal (10:07, January 20, 2007)
Algeria, Russia to reinforce energy cooperation (10:07, January 20, 2007)
Mortar attack at Somali presidential palace in Mogadishu (10:03, January 20, 2007)
Cyprus rejects Turkey's objection to economic zone deal with
Lebanon (10:03, January 20, 2007)
Canadian FM to promote peace process in Middle East (10:02, January 20, 2007)
Ugandan rebels maintain hardline stance over talks (10:02, January 20, 2007)
Pakistani president informs Iranian counterpart of Arab visit (10:02, January 20, 2007)
Mubarak says new initiative launched to solve Palestinian problem (10:02, January 20, 2007)
UN chief welcomes reports of preparations for next round six-party talks (10:01, January 20, 2007)
Ugandan gov't to assist in burial of ex-rebel leader (10:01, January 20, 2007)
Botswana creates new ministerial portfolio (10:01, January 20, 2007)
U.S. ex-congressman sentenced to jail for 30 months for taking bribes (10:00, January 20, 2007)
EU, U.S. shocked by assassination of Turkish journalist (09:56, January 20, 2007)
Nigeria to participate in tourism exhibition in Spain (09:55, January 20, 2007)
Swedish research shows fewer armed conflicts in world (09:55, January 20, 2007)
South Africans unsatisfied with safety, security (09:54, January 20, 2007)
Ravalomanana promises to transform Madagascar (09:54, January 20, 2007)
Ravalomanana swears in as Malagasy President (09:54, January 20, 2007)
Zambian president urges monthly clarification of project funds (09:53, January 20, 2007)
Rice, Gates to brief Bush after Mideast trips (09:53, January 20, 2007)
Zambian Commerce Ministry told to promote exports to neighboring
countries (09:53, January 20, 2007)
Five suspected human bird flu cases reported in Egypt (09:52, January 20, 2007)
Russia to cancel 750 million dollars debt owed by African countries (09:51, January 20, 2007)
Zanzibar to boost IRS against malaria mosquitoes (09:50, January 20, 2007)
Montenegro's premier diagnosed with rare lung tumor (09:47, January 20, 2007)
High alert for terrorist attacks lifted in Russia (09:47, January 20, 2007)
UN says overlapping emergencies put recovery at risk in Horn of
Africa (09:47, January 20, 2007)
Disrupted oil supply via Ukraine to resume soon: company (09:46, January 20, 2007)
Mubarak, Musharraf to meet on regional developments (09:46, January 20, 2007)
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Nadal, Nalbandian into fourth round of Australian Open (10:48, January 21, 2007)
Hingis, Sharapova adavance to quarterfinals (14:43, January 20, 2007)
Indonesian president calls for improvement in sports achievement (12:24, January 20, 2007)
Portsmouth's Johnson arrested for attempting to steal toilet seat (12:24, January 20, 2007)
Feyenoord deprived of berth to UEFA first knockout stage (12:23, January 20, 2007)
Lyon bid to sign Czech striker Baros (12:23, January 20, 2007)
Real fined for fan turbulence after Cup ouster (12:22, January 20, 2007)
US to warm up for Copa America with friendly against Ecuador (12:22, January 20, 2007)
Bayern's Hargreaves receives offer from Man. Utd (12:22, January 20, 2007)
China's Bao knocks out defending champion Lee in Malaysian Open (12:21, January 20, 2007)
Nigerian national soccer team's German coach assumes duty in
February (12:21, January 20, 2007)
China wins first gold medal from pair skating (12:21, January 20, 2007)
Schwarzenegger endorses Los Angeles bid for 2016 Olympics Games (12:20, January 20, 2007)
Zhang Dan/Zhang Hao wins China first gold in Winter Universiade (12:18, January 20, 2007)
Air-supported roof of Canada's stadium being raised (12:16, January 20, 2007)
China's Sun Xiang will wear No. 28 shirt at PSV. (12:16, January 20, 2007)
Cuba qualifies for USA 2007 Gold Cup soccer (12:16, January 20, 2007)
FIFA prevents Romario from competing in championships for six
months (12:16, January 20, 2007)
Belarus' Novikov wins men's 20km biathlon (12:15, January 20, 2007)
Zimbabwe cricket calls for a refocus on junior development (12:15, January 20, 2007)
Parreira to take charge of South Africa national soccer next week (12:14, January 20, 2007)
Uganda pulls out of Iran cycling event (12:14, January 20, 2007)
Man arrested for peeping at Australian Open (12:04, January 20, 2007)
China's Bao knocks out Malaysia's defending champ in
Malaysia Open (12:03, January 20, 2007)
Wilhelm wins women's pursuit at World Cup biathlon in Slovenia (12:03, January 20, 2007)
Roddick beats Safin to make fourth round of Australian Open (12:02, January 20, 2007)
Ugandan referee to officiate CAF women championship (12:02, January 20, 2007)
Winds plagues Pragelato track at Winter Universiade (12:02, January 20, 2007)
Organizers start recruitment of Olympic volunteers
from outside Beijing (12:02, January 20, 2007)
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Russian cargo ship docks with ISS (16:00, January 20, 2007)
Interview with Caltech President Chameau (14:33, January 20, 2007)
Billions of dollars saved in U.S. by polio vaccination: study (13:51, January 20, 2007)
NASA spacecraft prepares for Jupiter encounter (10:21, January 20, 2007)
Storm Worm virus launched on Internet (10:21, January 20, 2007)
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Bird flu outbreak reported in Indonesia's Aceh (13:51, January 20, 2007)
Bird flu watch centers on central Thailand (12:58, January 20, 2007)
Cambodia to hold meeting with Laos, Vietnam to contain bird flu (12:58, January 20, 2007)
Egypt reports new human bird flu death (12:58, January 20, 2007)
One more suspected case of bird flu found in HK (12:57, January 20, 2007)
Good heart health habits should start early: experts (12:57, January 20, 2007)
New York City sets record for film productions in 2006 (12:56, January 20, 2007)
Process underway to select 100 greatest American films (12:56, January 20, 2007)
China offers one million yuan prize for best domestic cartoon (12:56, January 20, 2007)
Measles deaths fall by 60 percent since 1999 (12:55, January 20, 2007)
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'Chunyun' kicks off ahead of official time
Migrant workers pack into the railway station to board a train in Fuyang, east China's Anhui Province January 19, 2007. China's 'Chun Yun', which means travelling during traditional Chinese Spring Festival, kicked off half a month ahead of the official time between February 3 and March 14, which the Railway Ministry predicted would saw a passenger flow of million. The annual train fare hike during the holiday season was scrapped begining this year.
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Mini baby boy survives in Xiangfan
A nurse carries a mini baby boy before he is released from a hospital in Xiangfan, Central China's Hubei Province January 18, 2007. The mini boy, who weighted only 850g after birth, has gone through life-threatening inborn defects and grown to nearly two kilograms after receiving treatment at the hospital.
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China pledges help in Afghan reconstruction
Jia Qinglin (2nd R front), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), talks with Sibgatullah Mojaddedi (2nd L front), president of Afghanistan's upper house House of Elders, during their meeting in Beijing, Jan. 19, 2007.
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