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News Archive --- Date:20070213


China

  • Experts analyze increase in key pollutants during 2006 (16:59, February 13, 2007)
  • Sri Lanka President to visit China (16:55, February 13, 2007)
  • Three Gorges resettlement plan confirmed  (16:54, February 13, 2007)
  • Beijing expects new baby boom as dog year spurs marriages (16:28, February 13, 2007)
  • Taiwan prosecutors indict KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou (16:07, February 13, 2007)
  • 3 nations seek joint approach (15:35, February 13, 2007)
  • Chinese President's special envoy leaves Beijing to attend Turkmenistan's presidential inauguration (13:17, February 13, 2007)
  • It is groundless to say Lai Changxing will be sentenced to death after repatriation: official (16:58, February 13, 2007)
  • China punishs 97,000 Party members in anti-corruption (16:31, February 13, 2007)
  • China faces six major challenges in sustainable development (17:29, February 13, 2007)
  • Nuke talks drag on amid hope of deal (08:46, February 13, 2007)
  • Report raises 'brain drain' alert (08:43, February 13, 2007)
  • Pollution control targets not met (08:21, February 13, 2007)
  • Artistic gala held for veteran military officers (08:15, February 13, 2007)
  • Envoys make overnight efforts for deal when six-party talks dragged into another day (08:19, February 13, 2007)
  • China to enhance chief official's accountability to curb graft (08:15, February 13, 2007)
  • Senior Chinese leader visits family of murdered police officer ahead of New Year (08:15, February 13, 2007)
  • China's religious leaders urged to play "active role" in achieving social harmony (08:14, February 13, 2007)
  • Envoys make final efforts for deal on fifth day of six-party talks, no breakthrough (08:17, February 13, 2007)
  • Memorial hall for Chinese monk opens in north India's Buddhist shrine (08:12, February 13, 2007)
  • Number of package tourists in Macao sees rise in 2006 (08:10, February 13, 2007)
  • China-Japan ties face new opportunities: State Councilor (08:10, February 13, 2007)
  • NPC vice chairwoman calls for improvement in social care for children of migrant workers (08:09, February 13, 2007)
  • Hotlines set up for "migrant" CPC members to reach party (08:08, February 13, 2007)
  • Officials handed tougher sentences in coal mine disaster retrial (08:08, February 13, 2007)
  • Indonesian envoy vows to beef up economic and tourism ties with China (08:08, February 13, 2007)
  • China, Japan pledge to strengthen defense exchanges (08:07, February 13, 2007)
  • Chinese President's special envoy to attend Turkmenistan's presidential inauguration (08:06, February 13, 2007)



    • Business

  • Subscription value of Ping An IPO exceeds one-trillion yuan (17:03, February 13, 2007)
  • China's raw materials prices grow slower in January (17:02, February 13, 2007)
  • Former World Bank chief to help Dubai form policies (17:02, February 13, 2007)
  • Indonesia to import 500,000 tons of rice to stabilize price (17:02, February 13, 2007)
  • Foreign trade grows 30 percent in January (16:51, February 13, 2007)
  • Foreign trade in mechanical products goes from deficit to surplus (16:46, February 13, 2007)
  • Metal reserves found on the 'roof of world' (16:08, February 13, 2007)
  • Increased US imports seen on the horizon (15:41, February 13, 2007)
  • China's oil dependency to continue to rise this year (17:01, February 13, 2007)
  • PBOC: appreciation of RMB moderate (15:13, February 13, 2007)
  • China becomes world's largest stainless steel producer (14:37, February 13, 2007)
  • Vietnam predicted to import coal from 2015 (13:10, February 13, 2007)
  • Myanmar citizens replacing foreigners-held hotel administration (13:09, February 13, 2007)
  • Indonesia dismisses criticism of sand export ban (13:08, February 13, 2007)
  • World Bank to hold forum on poverty reduction (13:08, February 13, 2007)
  • Vietnam's most advanced vaccine plant put into operation (13:07, February 13, 2007)
  • Nepal to upgrade 11 airports (11:38, February 13, 2007)
  • Development doubles Myanmar's working force in nearly two decades (11:16, February 13, 2007)
  • Brazil's biggest bank registers record net profit in 2006 (10:56, February 13, 2007)
  • More trains arranged to cope with Spring Festival rail passenger peak (10:55, February 13, 2007)
  • Chinese shares open higher on Feb. 13 (10:54, February 13, 2007)
  • OPEC weekly oil price up to 54.38 U.S. dollars (10:54, February 13, 2007)
  • Trade surplus rises despite effort to cut it (08:24, February 13, 2007)
  • EU to spend 755 million euros on local films (08:10, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. stocks dragged by oil prices (08:37, February 13, 2007)
  • Yahoo integrates messenger into mail (08:36, February 13, 2007)
  • Costs of oil, gas production rise over 50 percent in past two years (08:35, February 13, 2007)
  • Crude oil prices drop below 58 dollars (08:34, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. budget deficit drops sharply in first four months of current fiscal year (08:33, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. economic growth to continue in 2007 and beyond: White House (08:32, February 13, 2007)
  • White House sees strong productivity: report (08:32, February 13, 2007)
  • China should levy fuel tax to finance expressway network development: World Bank (08:31, February 13, 2007)
  • Wall Street opens mixed (08:30, February 13, 2007)
  • China's pawnbroking turnover soars in 2006 (08:30, February 13, 2007)
  • Japan keen to invest in India, says trade official (08:28, February 13, 2007)
  • Singaporean company invests castor oil plantation in Cambodia (08:27, February 13, 2007)
  • 9.31m Lunar New Year travelers expected in HK (08:27, February 13, 2007)
  • China's ad expenditure via newspapers, TV and magazines up 22 pct in 2006 (08:26, February 13, 2007)
  • Three Gorges official says relocated residents will exceed 1.2 million (08:22, February 13, 2007)
  • Metro to build its largest outlet in China (08:20, February 13, 2007)
  • Afghan domestic income up 450 pct over past 4 years (08:20, February 13, 2007)
  • Gold price higher in Hong Kong -- Feb. 12 (08:19, February 13, 2007)
  • China Enterprises Index ends 0.19 pct up -- Feb. 12 (08:19, February 13, 2007)
  • Mercedes-Benz sale in China up 64 percent in January (08:19, February 13, 2007)
  • Cyprus dismisses devaluation rumor before application for entering eurozone (08:18, February 13, 2007)
  • Greece expects increasing electricity demand (08:17, February 13, 2007)
  • Greek, Indian industry federations sign partnership protocol (08:15, February 13, 2007)
  • Crude oil prices decline on Saudi oil minister's speech (08:15, February 13, 2007)
  • EU members adopt int'l deal to remove tariff over new pharmaceuticals (08:13, February 13, 2007)
  • Macao gaming czar strikes back with new casino (08:12, February 13, 2007)
  • Saudi oil minister says world oil market healthy: report (08:10, February 13, 2007)
  • China's second largest life insurer starts online A-share IPO (08:10, February 13, 2007)
  • China posts trade surplus as exports soar in January (08:09, February 13, 2007)
  • China sells 12.6 billion USD worth of spirits last year (08:08, February 13, 2007)



    • World

  • Some 12 killed, 20 injured in explosions near Beirut: NNA (16:54, February 13, 2007)
  • Zambian immigration officers ordered to intensify actions (16:53, February 13, 2007)
  • Israeli army kills Palestinian militant in Gaza (16:53, February 13, 2007)
  • Indian software firm boss arrested for illegal drug deal link (16:52, February 13, 2007)
  • Death toll rises to 15 in suicide truck bomb in Baghdad (16:51, February 13, 2007)
  • At least five people killed in truck bomb in western Baghdad (16:20, February 13, 2007)
  • Indonesia supports extended UN mission in Timor Leste (16:04, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. deployment of most advanced fighter jets in Japan delayed due to technical error (16:03, February 13, 2007)
  • Zimbabwe president meets Pope Theodore II (15:08, February 13, 2007)
  • Zimbabwe inflation reaches all time high (15:07, February 13, 2007)
  • Brazilian president urges developed countries to cut carbon gas emissions (14:46, February 13, 2007)
  • Bangladesh's former opposition party cancels election deals with allies (14:39, February 13, 2007)
  • Repressive strategies won't curb Central American youth gangs: UN (13:10, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. approves revised draft agreement, says U.S. chief envoy (13:12, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. aid cut by 26 percent, ambassador (13:09, February 13, 2007)
  • OAS chief calls for extended UN peace mission in Haiti (13:08, February 13, 2007)
  • Brazil requests end of barriers to exports to Argentina (11:22, February 13, 2007)
  • Six-parties talks expected to conclude with an agreement on 6th day (13:11, February 13, 2007)
  • Former Malaysian state police chief dies after attacked by armed robbers (11:12, February 13, 2007)
  • Blasts sound near U.S. base in Japan (11:12, February 13, 2007)
  • Colombian authorities double reward to catch tourist killers (10:42, February 13, 2007)
  • Guinea's president declares state of emergency (11:12, February 13, 2007)
  • Moscow demands clarification from U.S. over Gates remarks about Russia threat (10:45, February 13, 2007)
  • Senate committee recommends military pullout of Canada from Afghanistan (10:40, February 13, 2007)
  • Chavez ratifies new U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela (10:35, February 13, 2007)
  • Los Angeles launches 600-million-dollar Hollywood development project (10:34, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. updates 30-year navy fleet construction plan (10:33, February 13, 2007)
  • Switzerland, Iran hold informal talks on nuclear issue (10:33, February 13, 2007)
  • Putin arrives in Jordan for talks with Abdullah, Abbas (10:32, February 13, 2007)
  • Jordan denounces Israeli excavation near Islamic holy shrines (10:32, February 13, 2007)
  • Kuwaiti FM leaves for Iran to convey emir's message to Iran's supreme leader (10:31, February 13, 2007)
  • EU assembly to vote on report on CIA illegal operations (10:31, February 13, 2007)
  • Bush discusses visa waiver with Lithuania president (10:27, February 13, 2007)
  • Majority of Poles against U.S. anti-missile system: high official (10:27, February 13, 2007)
  • Red Cross federation seeks to help 300,000 Iraqis (10:23, February 13, 2007)
  • Putin says he doesn't reject idea of creating "OPEC-style" gas cartel (10:22, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. firm in accusing Iran of arming Iraq's insurgents (10:21, February 13, 2007)
  • AU chief continues following situation in Guinea (10:19, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. urges Iran to halt uranium enrichment (10:04, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. offers rewards for capturing militants (10:02, February 13, 2007)
  • Bush urges Congress to extend Trade Promotion Authority (10:01, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. House Democrats propose resolution against Bush's Iraq plan (10:01, February 13, 2007)
  • Air Senegal suspends flights to Guinea (09:59, February 13, 2007)
  • France deeply concerned about situation in Guinea (09:57, February 13, 2007)
  • FBI loses laptops with classified information (09:55, February 13, 2007)
  • Ship with 372 illegal immigrants finally arrives in Mauritania (09:54, February 13, 2007)
  • Romanian, Hungarian leaders hail bilateral relations (09:51, February 13, 2007)
  • Haneya urges Mideast Quartet to end siege on Palestinians (09:49, February 13, 2007)
  • Mauritania to hold 2008 Maghreb Social Forum (08:50, February 13, 2007)
  • Greek minister's visit adds new impetus to ties with India (08:50, February 13, 2007)
  • Turkmenistan awaits outcome of presidential election (08:50, February 13, 2007)
  • Zambian president to attend France-Africa Summit (08:47, February 13, 2007)
  • Writethru: EU sends positive signal to Serbia, urges engagement on Kosovo status (08:44, February 13, 2007)
  • Chirac hails Africa's success (08:42, February 13, 2007)
  • EU sends positive signal to Serbia (08:41, February 13, 2007)
  • Sweden demands EU help over Iraqi refugees (08:40, February 13, 2007)
  • Deal on forming Palestinian coalition gov't to be finalized as Abbas returns Gaza: Haneya (08:40, February 13, 2007)
  • EU approves police training mission to Afghanistan (08:38, February 13, 2007)
  • Cyprus applies for entering eurozone this week (08:37, February 13, 2007)
  • WB expert says Indian dam violating bilateral treaty (08:36, February 13, 2007)
  • Jordan stresses importance of unified Palestinian stand (08:34, February 13, 2007)
  • Roundup: French Socialist Party launches second phase presidential campaigns (08:33, February 13, 2007)
  • South Africa to build second nuclear power station (08:32, February 13, 2007)
  • Turkish FM favors amendment of controversial article of penal code (08:30, February 13, 2007)
  • European experts discuss climate change impacts on water (08:29, February 13, 2007)
  • Lebanese PM denies Hezbollah claim on redrawing of Blue Line (08:15, February 13, 2007)
  • Polish national held for allegedly raping British tourist in Indian capital (08:14, February 13, 2007)
  • AL chief expresses confidence in settling Lebanon issue despite complications (08:15, February 13, 2007)
  • Thailand, Malaysia agree to enhance border development (08:14, February 13, 2007)
  • EU expected to send positive signal to Serbia (08:14, February 13, 2007)
  • Joint document likely to be adpoted Tuesday, says ROK delegation official (08:14, February 13, 2007)
  • Turkey, Australia pledge cooperation in fight against terrorism (08:13, February 13, 2007)
  • Palestinian newly-formed group briefly kidnap three Lebanese policemen: report (08:13, February 13, 2007)
  • Russia to provide Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan with bird flu lab equipment (08:13, February 13, 2007)
  • Violent protests resume in Guinea (08:13, February 13, 2007)
  • Germany says Putin's comments do not mean return to Cold War (08:12, February 13, 2007)
  • New U.S. commander in Mideast to seek help of Arab, Asian countries (08:12, February 13, 2007)
  • Nigeria, Benin, Togo sign pact on stability, development (08:12, February 13, 2007)
  • Iran's president says possibility of U.S. attack "very low" (08:12, February 13, 2007)
  • Singapore's president to pay state visit to Philippines (08:11, February 13, 2007)
  • Malaysia, Thailand exchange biometrics info to resolve dual citizenship (08:11, February 13, 2007)
  • Pakistan-U.S. Joint Committee to be held on Feb. 13-14 (08:11, February 13, 2007)
  • Musharraf says militants seek refuge in Afghan refugee camps  (08:11, February 13, 2007)
  • Bomb attacks kill 66 in downtown Baghdad on Samarra anniversary (08:11, February 13, 2007)
  • Thaksin's wife may face tax-evasion charges (07:45, February 13, 2007)
  • Israel to reconsider stance on future Palestinian gov't if Shalit freed: Olmert (07:45, February 13, 2007)
  • Free trade with India linked with disputes resolution: Pak official  (07:45, February 13, 2007)
  • Hamas' victory marks failure of U.S. Mideast diplomacy: Putin (07:45, February 13, 2007)
  • Malaysia's CPO stocks down 2.23 pct in January (07:45, February 13, 2007)
  • UAE's first half-elected advisory council inaugurated (07:45, February 13, 2007)
  • Iran rejects U.S. allegations of supplying bombs to Iraqi insurgents (07:44, February 13, 2007)
  • Iraqi court sentences Saddam's vice president to death by hanging (07:44, February 13, 2007)
  • Former Malaysian PM Mahathir left hospital (07:44, February 13, 2007)
  • Thai gov't guarantees bird flu-free fowl for Chinese New Year (07:44, February 13, 2007)
  • Sri Lankan gov't urged to annul truce deal with rebels (07:44, February 13, 2007)
  • Philippines to beef up security ahead of Valentine's Day (07:44, February 13, 2007)
  • S. Africa to hold conference on foreign policies (07:44, February 13, 2007)
  • Nigerian government calls on youths in Niger Delta region to stop hostage taking (07:43, February 13, 2007)
  • 4th Africa-Asia Business Forum held in Tanzania (07:43, February 13, 2007)
  • Uganda's military to deploy special intelligence squads in volatile northeastern region (07:43, February 13, 2007)
  • Lebanese Maronite Patriarch urges Lebanese to "work together" (07:43, February 13, 2007)
  • Death toll rises to at least 34 killed in bomb attacks in downtown Baghdad (07:43, February 13, 2007)
  • Writethru: German FM confirms two Germans feared abducted in Iraq (07:43, February 13, 2007)
  • At least nine people killed in two blasts in Baghdad (07:42, February 13, 2007)
  • Gunmen kidnap former prosecutor in Gaza (07:42, February 13, 2007)
  • Israel can defend against Iranian nuclear threat: official (07:42, February 13, 2007)
  • Hariri's widow urges Hezbollah leader to help make murder anniversary "Event to Unite" (07:42, February 13, 2007)
  • Fatah militants shell Israel, urging new government to adopt resistance (07:42, February 13, 2007)
  • ROK official: six-party talks may extend to Tuesday (07:42, February 13, 2007)
  • Two powerful blasts rock downtown Baghdad (07:42, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. defense secretary seeks Pakistani support to counter Taliban spring offensive (07:41, February 13, 2007)
  • Jerusalem mayor suspends construction near holy site (07:41, February 13, 2007)
  • Second meeting of "Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism" starts in Turkey (07:41, February 13, 2007)
  • U.S. soldier dies in non-combat incident in Iraq (07:41, February 13, 2007)



    • Opinion

  • What is hidden behind a heated verbal exchange between the U.S., Iran? (17:22, February 13, 2007)
  • What will be China like in 2050? (17:30, February 13, 2007)
  • China's new social stratum (17:31, February 13, 2007)
  • Will there be a new demarcation line to divide Europe? (10:51, February 13, 2007)
  • Russia proposes new National Military Doctrine (09:14, February 13, 2007)



    • Sports

  • Philippine Wushu Federation optimistic in completing in Beijing Olympics (16:27, February 13, 2007)
  • Nadal pulls out of Marseille Open (13:10, February 13, 2007)
  • NBA MVP Nash pulls out of All-Star Game due to shoulder injury (10:21, February 13, 2007)
  • Brazilian Kaka gets Italian citizenship (10:20, February 13, 2007)
  • Figo to end top level career in Inter (09:36, February 13, 2007)
  • Cuba aims for several gold archery medals at Pan-American Games (09:35, February 13, 2007)
  • Argentina's Carignano joins Mexican club America (09:34, February 13, 2007)
  • Riley to return to Miami next week (09:33, February 13, 2007)
  • Canada unveils 2010 Olympic Winter Games countdown clock (09:32, February 13, 2007)
  • Ecuador soccer's Emelec to play Argentin's Velez on Tuesday (09:32, February 13, 2007)
  • Parreira gets work permit to coach S. African team (08:39, February 13, 2007)
  • Uganda to host Zone III weightlifting championships (08:37, February 13, 2007)
  • Bangladesh football team leaves for Hong Kong (08:36, February 13, 2007)
  • Kibuuka-Musoke elected UCA new boss (08:35, February 13, 2007)
  • Chinese table to sparkle at World Snooker China Open (08:34, February 13, 2007)
  • Czech Jankulovski extends contract with AC Milan (08:32, February 13, 2007)
  • Rosicky's goal helps Arsenal beat Wigan (08:31, February 13, 2007)
  • India WTA event pushed off by a day due to strike (08:30, February 13, 2007)
  • Winners announced in tryouts to join LA Galaxy (08:30, February 13, 2007)



    • Science & Technology

  • U.S. expert stresses importance of calcium (16:22, February 13, 2007)
  • Geological map of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau finished (16:24, February 13, 2007)
  • IBM plans open source software for business desktops  (15:47, February 13, 2007)
  • HP unveils new iPaq smart-phone  (15:46, February 13, 2007)
  • Two NASA astronauts honored in African-American History Month (09:23, February 13, 2007)
  • Intel unveils prototype of 80-core processor (09:03, February 13, 2007)
  • Intel introduces experimental Teraflop Chip  (08:59, February 13, 2007)
  • Japanese satellite warns of tsunamis, volcanos  (08:57, February 13, 2007)
  • Yahoo integrates messenger into mail (08:40, February 13, 2007)
  • 98 pct. HK students successful in U.S. visa application (08:24, February 13, 2007)
  • Research finds bovine TB spread linked to badger culling (08:22, February 13, 2007)
  • FDA clears first of its kind suture made using DNA technology  (08:20, February 13, 2007)
  • South Africa to launch low orbit satellite (08:19, February 13, 2007)
  • South Africa to provide affordable broadband (08:17, February 13, 2007)
  • International Space Station recovers from power loss (08:16, February 13, 2007)



    • Life

  • Migrants fuel Guangzhou baby boom (16:35, February 13, 2007)
  • "Norbit" tops box office in U.S. (16:24, February 13, 2007)
  • Deng's grandkids look back with joy (16:01, February 13, 2007)
  • Vice-minister calls for vigilance over outbreaks (15:51, February 13, 2007)
  • Philippines intensifies monitoring after suspected bird-flu carrier found (13:13, February 13, 2007)
  • Nicaragua bans public hospitals from charging patients (13:11, February 13, 2007)
  • Bush-baiting Dixie Chicks fly high at Grammy show (08:41, February 13, 2007)
  • Britain asserts safety of cooked turkey from bird flu-hit farm (08:28, February 13, 2007)
  • China considers basic medicine system to quell rising drug price (08:26, February 13, 2007)
  • Re-united rock band "the Police" to launch world tour (08:25, February 13, 2007)



    • Photo

    Library collapse killed seven in Guangxi

    Chinese firemen carry a survivor from the wreckage of collapsed library of Guangxi Medical University in Nanning City, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, February 12, 2007. The library collapsed during its construction, leaving seven killed and seven injured, Xinhua reported.

    Fancy diamond rings to be sold by Christie's

    A Christie's employee displays three important diamond rings during a press preview in Geneva, Switzerland, February 12, 2007. A fancy vivid yellow cushion-shaped diamond ring (top) which is estimated to sell 1,000,000-1,500,000 US dollars, a fancy intense purple cushion-shaped pink diamond ring (middle) which is estimated to sell 2,500,000-3,000,000 US dollars and a fancy vivid blue pear-shaped diamond ring (bottom) which is estimated to sell 1,300,000-1,600,000 US dollars.

    Valentine's Day: we wanna kiss too

    Valentine's Day is a big deal for those in love and romance is the order of the day. For that matter, don't forget the animals in love. They wanna kiss too. (photo: Xhinhuanet)

    Bell-beating ceremony for Spring Festival

    The abbot of Hanshan Temple Qiu Shuang beats the Feilai Bell during a ceremony meant to bring in hope and well-being in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province February 12 as China's tradition Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival draws near. (newsphoto)

    Spring Festival reception held for adopted Chinese children in France

    French couples and their adoptive children pose for a photo at the Chinese Embassy in France on February 11, 2007. On February 11, 45 French couples and their 68 adoptive children take part in a Spring Festival reception held by Chinese Embassy in France.

    President Hu extends New Year greetings to veteran military officers

    Chinese President Hu Jintao, also chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), extends New Year greetings to veteran military officers in Beijing, Feb 12, 2007. Artistic performances were given to retired Chinese military officers Monday to greet the upcoming Spring Festival.

    Ronaldinho reigns in Barca victory

    Barcelona's player Ronaldinho (R) is tackled by Racing Santander's captain Pablo Pinillos during their Spanish first division soccer league match at Nou Camp Stadium in Barcelona Feb. 11, 2007.

    Light festival adds colors to Hokkaido

    People visit the "Sairinka" light festival in Obihiro in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido Feb. 11, 2007. The illumination event will be held until March 4th.

    Wulihe Stadium demolished

    Smoke billows out from the demolition site of the Wulihe Stadium in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, February 12, 2007. The dated stadium, where China got its first ticket to men's World Cup finals after defeating Oman in 2001, will be replaced with shopping centers. A new stadium is scheduled to be built at another site in the city for soccer matches of the upcoming Beijing Olympics.

    Official: Israel can defend against Iranian nuke threat

    Israel's Arrow II anti-missile system is test-fired near the Tel Aviv beach in this picture released by Israel's Aircraft Industries February 11, 2007. Israel on Sunday successfully conducted a new test of its Arrow anti-missile system, the country's main bulwark against a possible attack by Iran's long-range weapons, Israel's Defence Minister Amir Peretz said.

    Chinese New Year Parade in Sydney

    A man attends the Chinese New Year Parade in Sydney, Australia, Feb. 11, 2006. Hundreds of thousands of visitors attended the parade which was one of a series of activities held by Sydney's Town Hall to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New year, also called the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 18 this year.

    Bomb attacks kill 66 in downtown Baghdad

    A man runs down a street warning people to flee shortly after a twin car bomb attack at Shorja market in Baghdad Feb. 12, 2007. Double car bombings and a homemade bomb ripped through popular Baghdad markets killed a total of 66 people and wounded 155 others on Monday, a well-informed police source said.


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