News Archive --- Date:20070215
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French foreign minister to visit China (18:06, February 15, 2007)
China tackles commercial bribery cases involving 4.5
billion yuan (13:34, February 15, 2007)
Israeli PM promises to increase funds for Beijing Olympics
preparation (08:51, February 15, 2007)
China, India kick off Year of Friendship through Tourism (08:50, February 15, 2007)
Chinese President urges non-Communists to "actively" offer
political advice (09:29, February 15, 2007)
Chinese Foreign Minister talks with ROK counterpart on phone (08:49, February 15, 2007)
Polish president's special envoy hopes for China's support in world
expo bid (08:45, February 15, 2007)
Russian, Chinese, Indian FMs uphold multilateral diplomacy,
cooperation (08:44, February 15, 2007)
Roundup: Public shocked at Ma's being indicted (08:44, February 15, 2007)
Indian, Chinese FMs meet to reaffirm bilateral ties development (08:45, February 15, 2007)
China, India, Russia foreign ministers meet for trilateral cooperation (08:43, February 15, 2007)
Turkmenistan upholds friendly ties with China: president (08:42, February 15, 2007)
Man behind bogus 3-billion yuan ant-breeding project sentenced to
death (08:42, February 15, 2007)
China's Communist Party expels 21,000 members last year (09:31, February 15, 2007)
Chinese police on high alert ahead of Spring Festival holiday (08:17, February 15, 2007)
China donates to Indonesian newly-built sea security agency (08:16, February 15, 2007)
"New social stratum" playing important role in China's development:
senior official (09:46, February 15, 2007)
Former deputy police chief of Jiangxi stands trial for taking
bribes (08:16, February 15, 2007)
Chinese leaders congratulate Berdymukhamedov's inauguration as
Turkmen president (08:15, February 15, 2007)
China regulates to help disabled find jobs (08:14, February 15, 2007)
Three robbers killed by plainclothes detective in south China (08:13, February 15, 2007)
Mainland opposes Taiwan authority's revision of history textbooks
that neglects Nanjing Massacre (08:13, February 15, 2007)
Law to highlight corporate reserves
(10:32, February 15, 2007)
Chen rapped for secessionist moves
(10:35, February 15, 2007)
New deputy to oversee Sino-US strategic talks
(10:39, February 15, 2007)
Talks herald new era of understanding
(10:40, February 15, 2007)
China shows its volunteer spirit
(10:40, February 15, 2007)
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China to build first inland nuclear power plant (17:03, February 15, 2007)
China's new residential housing prices up 6.1 percent in first month (17:02, February 15, 2007)
Indonesia forex reserves rise to 43.3 bln dollars (17:01, February 15, 2007)
Low-rent housing system to cover all Chinese cities, towns this (17:00, February 15, 2007)
Chinese mobile users expected to exceed 520 mln this year (15:02, February 15, 2007)
China's bourses set record in turnover in Jan. (15:02, February 15, 2007)
Philippine stocks hit ten-year high (15:02, February 15, 2007)
Vietnam to gain bigger footwear market share in U.S.: report (13:53, February 15, 2007)
Home sales decline by 6.9 percent in Los Angeles (13:52, February 15, 2007)
U.S. government announces fifth site for Strategic Petroleum
Reserve (13:51, February 15, 2007)
GM, Chrysler in talks on design alliance: report (13:51, February 15, 2007)
Renault Center in Romania to receive state aid (13:51, February 15, 2007)
Germany's Beiersdorf cooperates with C-Bons to enter mainland's
hair care market (13:51, February 15, 2007)
China's trade deficit in farm produce down substantially (13:46, February 15, 2007)
Brazil to achieve self-sufficiency in diesel by 2014 (13:46, February 15, 2007)
China-Russia trade hits record 33.4 bln U.S. dollars in 2006 (13:45, February 15, 2007)
China aims to save 69 bln cubic meters of water by 2010 (13:45, February 15, 2007)
China posts double-digit decline in coal export (13:44, February 15, 2007)
Brazil proposes partial raise to settle gas price impasse with
Bolivia (13:44, February 15, 2007)
Direct foreign investments in Romania might drop significantly in 2007 (09:26, February 15, 2007)
U.S. inventories of crude oil, refined fuels fall last week (09:25, February 15, 2007)
Crude oil prices decline on U.S. inventory data (09:25, February 15, 2007)
Greece's GDP grows by 4.4 percentage points in last quarter of 2006 (09:25, February 15, 2007)
Valentine's spending expected to go up (09:25, February 15, 2007)
Bernanke says U.S. economy to grow at moderate pace (09:25, February 15, 2007)
IFAD program kicked off to eradicate poverty in Xinjiang (09:24, February 15, 2007)
U.S. business inventories unchanged in December (09:24, February 15, 2007)
Dow Jones average hits record high on Bernanke's speech (09:24, February 15, 2007)
U.S. retail sales flat in January. (09:24, February 15, 2007)
Growth prospects recover as global investors reassess economic
cycle (09:24, February 15, 2007)
U.S. car parts maker reports big loss: newspaper (09:23, February 15, 2007)
Chrysler to cut 13,000 jobs, close assembly plant (09:23, February 15, 2007)
Roundup: Vietnamese banks attract more foreign partners (09:23, February 15, 2007)
China bans British poultry imports following bird flu outbreak (09:23, February 15, 2007)
Beijing Unicom offers free incoming mobile phone calls (09:23, February 15, 2007)
Chinese mainland to need 3,000 aircraft over next 20 years: Airbus (09:23, February 15, 2007)
Latest WB report emphasises flaws in China's economic
growth model (09:22, February 15, 2007)
China Enterprises Index ends 0.37 pct up -- Feb. 14 (09:22, February 15, 2007)
Gold price higher in Hong Kong -- Feb. 14 (09:22, February 15, 2007)
China's FDI up in January, EU investment falls (09:21, February 15, 2007)
Malaysia to recruit 150,000 Bangladeshi workers: Foreign
Advisor (09:20, February 15, 2007)
Shanghai Composite Index bounces back to
2,900-point mark (09:20, February 15, 2007)
APEC mining ministers agree to explore greater trade and
investment in sector (09:20, February 15, 2007)
Finland produces record amount of paper and paperboard in 2006 (09:19, February 15, 2007)
Indonesia to sell state bond 4 trillion rupiah (09:19, February 15, 2007)
Turkey to start oil-and-gas exploration in eastern Mediterranean (09:19, February 15, 2007)
Prices grow slow with late New Year
(10:49, February 15, 2007)
Shoppers help drive FDI rise
(10:49, February 15, 2007)
New plan to boost potential of powerhouse
(10:50, February 15, 2007)
30 years of welcome upheaval
(10:50, February 15, 2007)
Market stands by pork
(10:52, February 15, 2007)
Heavyweights may privatize AsiaSat
(10:52, February 15, 2007)
Airbus predicts solid growth
(10:53, February 15, 2007)
Ping An set for mega IPO
(10:53, February 15, 2007)
DHL plans millions in investment to stay No 1
(10:53, February 15, 2007)
China-Russia links helped by WTO bid
(10:53, February 15, 2007)
Businesses to 'Think London'
(10:53, February 15, 2007)
Mainland operations push up BEA profit
(10:54, February 15, 2007)
Sweet rise in ice cream possible
(10:54, February 15, 2007)
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Roundup: Bangladeshi gov't launches crusade against corruption (18:06, February 15, 2007)
E. African federation to stabilize region: official (18:05, February 15, 2007)
Nepali minister regrets for loss of lives in Terai unrest (18:05, February 15, 2007)
ASEAN launch 40th anniversary logo (18:05, February 15, 2007)
Two policemen killed in truck bomb attack north of Baghdad (18:05, February 15, 2007)
Indonesia, Myanmar seek cooperation on economy, politics (16:55, February 15, 2007)
African civil society slam EU over its pressure on trade deal (16:54, February 15, 2007)
Insurgent attacks kill six U.S. soldiers in Iraq (16:54, February 15, 2007)
Roundup: More countries welcome joint document reached at six-party
talks (15:54, February 15, 2007)
Road toll system to be introduced into Dubai to alleviate heavy
traffic (15:45, February 15, 2007)
UAE's nominal GDP grows in 2006 (15:44, February 15, 2007)
Philippine military keeps all camps away from election campaigns (14:53, February 15, 2007)
Nepali indigenous community launches general strike in Kathmandu Valley (14:36, February 15, 2007)
South Korea, DPRK to hold talks (14:52, February 15, 2007)
Canadian opposition parties pressure government to meet Kyoto
commitments (13:55, February 15, 2007)
Susilo's close aide questioned over graft (13:54, February 15, 2007)
EC to provide 78 mln USD assistance to Nepal (13:54, February 15, 2007)
Mexico calls for firmer nuclear disarmament commitment (13:33, February 15, 2007)
Mexico ready to prevent possible terror attacks (13:33, February 15, 2007)
Ecuador to intercept any flights over its territory: president (13:33, February 15, 2007)
Nepali government unveils competition law (13:32, February 15, 2007)
Peruvian mining minister invites APEC business community to invest
in Peru (11:25, February 15, 2007)
Abbas postpones speech on forming national unity government (11:23, February 15, 2007)
Nine suspected terrorists arrested in France (11:17, February 15, 2007)
Merkel says Azerbaijan helps improve EU energy security (09:33, February 15, 2007)
UN chief to visit Berlin, Vienna next week (09:32, February 15, 2007)
Canada welcomes nuclear deal with DPRK (09:32, February 15, 2007)
Switzerland slaps sanctions on Iran over nuclear program (09:30, February 15, 2007)
France to hold summit with African leaders (09:29, February 15, 2007)
EU says it considers sending mission to DPRK (09:29, February 15, 2007)
Greek President to visit Romania (09:28, February 15, 2007)
Morocco set to host UPDEA general assembly (09:28, February 15, 2007)
Writethru: EU proposes measures to boost free trade within the bloc (09:28, February 15, 2007)
Britain committed to finishing job against Taliban in Afghanistan (09:27, February 15, 2007)
UN chief promises thorough investigation on Hariri's murder (09:27, February 15, 2007)
Zambian gov't to rehabilitate farmer training centers countrywide (09:26, February 15, 2007)
U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan reach all-time high (09:26, February 15, 2007)
Bush discusses DPRK nuclear deal with Japan, South Korean leaders (09:23, February 15, 2007)
Mine clearing project to be launched in northwestern Greece (09:22, February 15, 2007)
UN police chief in Kosovo resigns over protestors death (09:22, February 15, 2007)
Bush renews support for Lebanon government amid Hariri murder anniversary (09:21, February 15, 2007)
UN chief condemns deadly attack on bus in Iran (09:21, February 15, 2007)
Greece, Cyprus may have allowed secret CIA flights: European MPs (09:19, February 15, 2007)
Roundup: Lebanese mark anniversary of Hariri assassination amid
tightened security (09:18, February 15, 2007)
Albania condemns violence in Kosovo (09:09, February 15, 2007)
UAE, U.S. officials discuss ways of boosting economic ties (09:08, February 15, 2007)
Musharraf terms unresolved political disputes root cause of extremism, terrorism (09:08, February 15, 2007)
Russian FM starts visit in UAE (09:08, February 15, 2007)
Mozambican authorities fear of shortage of food for flood victims (09:07, February 15, 2007)
Israeli PM in Turkey for talks on bilateral ties, regional issues (09:07, February 15, 2007)
UN special envoy to DRC talks with parliament speaker on MONUC
mandate (09:07, February 15, 2007)
Nigerian government urged to help farmers enhance productivity (09:04, February 15, 2007)
Former U.S. president to visit central Nigeria (09:03, February 15, 2007)
Pakistani president meets Jordanian prince (09:02, February 15, 2007)
Norway to secure electricity in northern Mozambique (09:02, February 15, 2007)
Iran says to remove obstacles on talks with U.S. if it
shows good will (09:02, February 15, 2007)
Bush says U.S., Russia can work together despite differences (08:59, February 15, 2007)
Bush says Iran providing bombs to Iraqi insurgents (08:58, February 15, 2007)
Bangladesh asks corrupt leaders to expose wealth in 72 hours (08:56, February 15, 2007)
Bush touts new Iraq plan at first news conference in 2007 (08:57, February 15, 2007)
CPN arms verification to end in 2 to 3 days (08:56, February 15, 2007)
Sharp differences emerge within Togo's independent electoral
commission (08:55, February 15, 2007)
Bush welcomes nuclear deal with DPRK (08:57, February 15, 2007)
Roundup: Situation in Guinea worsening after state of emergency
declared (08:54, February 15, 2007)
Australian Senate President starts official visit in Cambodia to strengthen bilateral ties (08:53, February 15, 2007)
EU assembly adopts report condemning illegal CIA flights (08:36, February 15, 2007)
U.S. army grants more waivers to recruits with criminal pasts:
report (08:35, February 15, 2007)
EU proposes removal of national barriers hindering free trade (08:34, February 15, 2007)
Cambodia holds ground breaking ceremony for construction of new road (08:34, February 15, 2007)
Israel mulls deploying more anti-missile facilities: report (08:34, February 15, 2007)
Nepali former minister released as court requires (08:33, February 15, 2007)
NATO forces deny civilian casualties in Afghan bombing (08:33, February 15, 2007)
Myanmar, India hold discussions on border security (08:32, February 15, 2007)
No ransom paid for Filipino seamen release in Nigeria: official (08:30, February 15, 2007)
Britain welcomes joint document issued at six-party talks (08:28, February 15, 2007)
Iraq radical cleric Sadr in Iran (08:28, February 15, 2007)
International panel on Sri Lankan human rights violations starts work (08:27, February 15, 2007)
International community welcomes joint document reached at
six-party talks (09:14, February 15, 2007)
At least four killed in vehicle bomb in Baghdad (08:25, February 15, 2007)
EU assembly adopts CIA report (08:32, February 15, 2007)
Five arrested on suspicion of involving in Iran's blast: report (08:23, February 15, 2007)
Zambian civil servants allegedly abuse 8.56 million dollars (08:23, February 15, 2007)
Turkmenistan's new president sworn in (09:15, February 15, 2007)
S. Africa against US involvement in Somalia (08:23, February 15, 2007)
Nepali Supreme Court orders gov't to release former minister (08:22, February 15, 2007)
EU assembly holds separate votes on amendments to CIA
report (08:21, February 15, 2007)
Arrest warrant to be issued against alleged Bangkok bombers (08:11, February 15, 2007)
Three people killed in car bomb, mortar attacks in Baghdad (08:10, February 15, 2007)
Malaysian national news agency opens Dubai bureau (08:09, February 15, 2007)
Lebanese gather to mark former PM's assassination (08:09, February 15, 2007)
Israel's new army chief assumes office as Halutz steps down (08:08, February 15, 2007)
Nepal's Terai protest organizer rejects gov't parley offer (08:07, February 15, 2007)
U.S. military admits crashed helicopter shot down (08:07, February 15, 2007)
Bus blast kills at least 11 guards
(10:21, February 15, 2007)
Lebanese crowds honor slain Hariri
(10:22, February 15, 2007)
Romney aims for 1st Mormon president
(10:25, February 15, 2007)
Uncle of soldier says video not enough
(10:26, February 15, 2007)
President sworn in, pledges continuity
(10:28, February 15, 2007)
Taliban use children to shield retreat
(10:28, February 15, 2007)
Candidate wanted to shoot Blair: court
(10:29, February 15, 2007)
Afghanistan at 'tipping point'
(10:29, February 15, 2007)
EU divided over CIA flights
(10:31, February 15, 2007)
Apology demanded for blunt book
(10:32, February 15, 2007)
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Chinese paragliding fan dies in Australia (16:53, February 15, 2007)
Beijing has sufficient hotels rooms for 2008 Games (16:52, February 15, 2007)
Ferrero wins rain-delayed first round match in Brazil Open (16:51, February 15, 2007)
U.N. picks Sharapova as a goodwill ambassador (16:50, February 15, 2007)
Atlanta's Johnson in place for Kidd in All-Star Game (16:49, February 15, 2007)
WBC champion Pacquiao willing to quit ring if elected in May (13:56, February 15, 2007)
Clijsters breezes to third round in Antwerp (11:27, February 15, 2007)
International Cycling Union commissioner praises Tour of Cuba (09:13, February 15, 2007)
Saretta wins and to meet Guga (09:13, February 15, 2007)
Greece and Cyprus renew Sports cooperation memorandum for 2007 (09:13, February 15, 2007)
Egypt's Al-Ahly to launch satellite channel in June (09:13, February 15, 2007)
Brazils basketball team coach to be replaced following Pan Am Games (09:12, February 15, 2007)
Paraguay's Cerro and Brazil's Gremio play in soccer's Copa
Libertadores (09:12, February 15, 2007)
Draw for Venezuela's 2007 Copa America due later Wednesday (09:12, February 15, 2007)
Germany applies for hosting 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup (09:10, February 15, 2007)
Yorke named Trinidad and Tobago's footballer of year (09:10, February 15, 2007)
New faces called up in Japan soccer squad (09:10, February 15, 2007)
Top seed Davydenko stunned at Marseille Open first round (09:10, February 15, 2007)
Altintop to join Bayern Munich next season (09:11, February 15, 2007)
Vietnam beat Afghanistan 2-0 in Olympic soccer qualifier (09:11, February 15, 2007)
Italy overtakes Brazil to top FIFA world rankings (09:11, February 15, 2007)
Egypt's FIFA ranking plummets to 42nd (09:12, February 15, 2007)
FIFA soccer rankings (09:12, February 15, 2007)
Swimming champ Kitajima bids to hold Olympic title (09:09, February 15, 2007)
India, Iran and Qatar bid to host 2011 Asian Cup (09:09, February 15, 2007)
Kuerten backs on winning track (09:09, February 15, 2007)
Bangladeshi teenage footballer dies after clash of heads (09:09, February 15, 2007)
Catania banned from home stadium for fan riot (09:09, February 15, 2007)
Kenya's cricket players rewarded (09:09, February 15, 2007)
National Sports Council of Zambia urged to sit up (09:08, February 15, 2007)
CAC president to visit Uganda (09:08, February 15, 2007)
Ugandan netballers tune up for Zone V Challenge Cup (09:08, February 15, 2007)
Seeds fare well in opening round at San Jose (09:08, February 15, 2007)
CFA under fire for mishandling QPR affair
(10:46, February 15, 2007)
Team, fans mourn loss of World Cup qualifying stadium
(10:46, February 15, 2007)
Lefty favored for major-style Open win
(10:47, February 15, 2007)
Modest Georgian side Ameri have big dreams
(10:47, February 15, 2007)
Heat return to .500 mark with win
(10:47, February 15, 2007)
Diamonds are forever, like Clijsters' decision
(10:47, February 15, 2007)
Yao Ming expects court date in March
(10:48, February 15, 2007)
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New drug combination could cut down TB treatment time: British
researchers (13:49, February 15, 2007)
Los Angeles to provide wireless access: mayor (08:58, February 15, 2007)
China examines use of funds for compulsory education (08:57, February 15, 2007)
Chinese vice premier sends Spring Festival greetings to offshore
scientists (08:55, February 15, 2007)
Google opens Gmail to all comers (08:55, February 15, 2007)
French TGV sets new speed record (08:54, February 15, 2007)
Virus writer gets taste of medicine
(10:58, February 15, 2007)
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Expatriates celebrate Spring Festival in China (16:42, February 15, 2007)
UNICEF helps Indonesia preclude spread of bird flu virus (09:16, February 15, 2007)
Ancient Chinese paintings on show in Brussels (09:01, February 15, 2007)
Buddhist followers travel by rail to Tibet festival (09:01, February 15, 2007)
Nepali PM suffering from Hepatitis (09:00, February 15, 2007)
Indonesia's dengue fever death climbs to over 300 (09:00, February 15, 2007)
Typhoid claims five lives in Afghanistan (09:00, February 15, 2007)
UK researchers find new drug combination could cut down TB treatment time (08:59, February 15, 2007)
Egypt reports new human bird flu case (08:29, February 15, 2007)
Most still believe marriage is for life
(10:52, February 15, 2007)
Youngsters engage in a ruse to please parents
(10:52, February 15, 2007)
Winter storm hits US
(10:55, February 15, 2007)
Holiday wallet warning
(10:55, February 15, 2007)
We will push drug prices down: Gov't
(10:59, February 15, 2007)
Tuberculosis remains top epidemic killer
(10:59, February 15, 2007)
Province mulls foreigner database
(11:01, February 15, 2007)
Netizens offer help to milk sick baby
(13:45, February 15, 2007)
LEDs bring cheer, savings to lunar new year
(13:45, February 15, 2007)
Lovers pay the price for romance
(11:05, February 15, 2007)
Fractured whaling body may collapse
(13:45, February 15, 2007)
1b suffer from neglected diseases
(11:07, February 15, 2007)
Toons to make wisecrack ringtones
(11:09, February 15, 2007)
Missed the Millennium? Catch it in Ethiopia
(13:45, February 15, 2007)
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Raging gale hits Yantai
A raging gale batters the sea off Yantai, East China's Shandong Province February 14, 2007. The comber brought by the strong wind continually lashes out the beach and bank along the waterfront area in the city.
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Mainland airlines begin direct festival charter flights to Taiwan
A woman (L) holding her child waits to board Shanghai Airlines flight 9501 bound for Taipei in southeast China's Taiwan Province, in Shanghai, east China, on Feb. 14, 2007. Shanghai Airlines on Wednesday started this year's direct charter flight service across the Taiwan Straits for the Spring Festival, the Chinese lunar New Year which falls on Feb. 18 this year.
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Lebanese gather to mark slain Hariri
Lebanese gather at the Martyrs square to take part in a ceremony to mark the second anniversary of the death of late Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri in Beirut. Tens of thousands of flag-waving Lebanese have massed in the heart of Beirut to mark the murder two years ago of Hariri, with security high after deadly bus bombings.
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EU adpots report on CIA flights
European Parliament (EP) members put up hands to approve a report on the illegal operations in Europe by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), in Strasbourg, France, on Feb. 14, 2007. The EP plenary session on Wednesday adopted the final report on CIA illegal operations in Europe.
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Hu urges non-Communists to "actively" offer political advice
Chinese President Hu Jintao (C) extends his New Year's greetings to leaders of all non-communist parties, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and public figures without party affiliation at an annual meeting before the Spring Festival, Beijing, Feb. 14, 2007. He asked the country's other political parties to "actively" advise and supervise the governance of the ruling Communist Party.
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