News Archive --- Date:20070217
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China's changing role in international aid (09:06, February 17, 2007)
Turkmenistan's new president stresses importance of
strengthening ties with China (08:11, February 17, 2007)
Macao newly appointed official vows to enhance administrative
transparency (08:12, February 17, 2007)
Macao chief expresses support to newly appointed official (08:11, February 17, 2007)
Aso says to properly handle historical issues with China (08:11, February 17, 2007)
Macao newly appointed official vows to enhance administrative transparency (08:07, February 17, 2007)
Chinese leaders extend Spring Festival greetings to people (08:06, February 17, 2007)
Japanese PM, Chinese FM meet on bilateral ties (08:06, February 17, 2007)
Chinese President stresses need for balance in regional development (08:06, February 17, 2007)
Half corrupt officials that flee China are heads of State Owned
Enterprises (08:05, February 17, 2007)
Chinese Premier underlines importance of further economic
development in New Year speech (08:05, February 17, 2007)
China tightens export control on nuclear goods, technology (08:10, February 17, 2007)
Donald Tsang formally nominated for HK chief election (08:02, February 17, 2007)
Abe says Japan welcomes Chinese premier's visit (08:09, February 17, 2007)
Chinese state councilor to visit Myanmar, Thailand (08:01, February 17, 2007)
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EU trade deficit climbs over 170 billion euros in 2006 (09:42, February 17, 2007)
Crude prices rise above 59 dollars (09:42, February 17, 2007)
Exxon's reserves growth outpaces production last year (09:54, February 17, 2007)
U.S., Japan sign agreement to facilitate trade in telecommunications equipment (09:54, February 17, 2007)
Bernanke says Fed likely to hold rates steady for a while: report (09:16, February 17, 2007)
China's tax burden still low: analyst (09:17, February 17, 2007)
U.S. wholesale prices drop 0.6 percent in January (09:18, February 17, 2007)
Macao visitor expenditure sees year-on-year rise in Q4 (09:19, February 17, 2007)
China reins in rapid growth of textile, clothing export (09:20, February 17, 2007)
Gold price lower in Hong Kong -- Feb. 16 (09:21, February 17, 2007)
Greek shipping fleet has 2,013 vessels (09:22, February 17, 2007)
Greek trade deficit widened in Jan.-Nov. 2006, Eurostat (09:23, February 17, 2007)
Gasoline prices up in S. California (09:24, February 17, 2007)
Euro-zone economic growth estimated at 2.4 percent in 2007 (09:25, February 17, 2007)
Iran calls for direct flights to Indonesia (09:16, February 17, 2007)
China's central bank to raise deposit reserve
ratio (09:15, February 17, 2007)
Old Bangkok airport to reopen in two or three weeks: Thai PM (09:15, February 17, 2007)
Shanghai Composite Index closes at record high (09:14, February 17, 2007)
Chinese companies sign agreements on building power projects in Cambodia (09:14, February 17, 2007)
Germany's inflation climbs to 1.6 percent in January (09:14, February 17, 2007)
Dollar drops to lower 119 yen in Tokyo (09:14, February 17, 2007)
Indonesia's economy up 5.5 pct in 2006 (09:13, February 17, 2007)
UAE launches first manpower supply company (09:13, February 17, 2007)
China's machinery exports to continue increasing this year (09:13, February 17, 2007)
Indonesia says forex reserves hit 45 bln USD (09:13, February 17, 2007)
Indonesia buys 13,000 tons of sugar from China (09:12, February 17, 2007)
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Polish president "calm" over Russian warning on anti-missile
shield: report (10:59, February 17, 2007)
EU to help African military during Portugal's presidency: Portugese
defense minister (10:59, February 17, 2007)
U.S. to reform immigration: homeland security chief (10:59, February 17, 2007)
Poland decides on locations for more troops in Afghanistan (10:59, February 17, 2007)
EU exploratory mission to arrive in Togo (10:59, February 17, 2007)
DRC Supreme Court upholds election of Bas-Congo governor (10:58, February 17, 2007)
Delegation of West African economic community to visit Guinea (10:58, February 17, 2007)
Poland decides on locations for more troops in Afghanistan (09:34, February 17, 2007)
EU exploratory mission to arrive in Togo (09:36, February 17, 2007)
DRC Supreme Court upholds election of Bas-Congo governor (09:37, February 17, 2007)
Delegation of West African economic community to visit Guinea (09:52, February 17, 2007)
Moscow hopes for resumption of talks between Israel, Palestine (09:52, February 17, 2007)
France-Africa summit deeply concerned with situation in Guinea (09:51, February 17, 2007)
Lebanese President says ready to help form national unity gov't (09:50, February 17, 2007)
Czech PM to visit Poland on Monday (09:50, February 17, 2007)
Bomb explodes in southeastern Iran (10:58, February 17, 2007)
Malawi drafts new impeachment procedures for sitting president (10:37, February 17, 2007)
Africa's Mountain Kingdom ready for elections on Saturday (09:49, February 17, 2007)
U.S. House passes resolution opposing Bush's war plan (09:50, February 17, 2007)
Cyprus brews big incentives to lift birth rate (08:50, February 17, 2007)
Hezbollah leader: dialogue on Lebanon crisis "premature" (08:49, February 17, 2007)
Vietnamese president calls for national unity for development (08:49, February 17, 2007)
Canadian PM reaffirms commitment to Afghan mission (08:48, February 17, 2007)
California student sues health plan over revoked insurance (08:48, February 17, 2007)
Kenya urged to reconsider hosting Uganda peace talks (08:48, February 17, 2007)
Roundup: World's fate closely related to Africa: Cannes Summit (08:48, February 17, 2007)
S. Africa launches patrol corvette (08:47, February 17, 2007)
Insurgent attacks kill four people in west of Baghdad (08:47, February 17, 2007)
Macedonian customs officials seize more than 33 kg of heroin (08:47, February 17, 2007)
U.S. adds three Iranian companies to blacklist (08:47, February 17, 2007)
Haneya says to form Palestinian national unity gov't in three weeks (08:46, February 17, 2007)
L.A. County pays heavily for piracy products (08:46, February 17, 2007)
Mbeki calls for end to isolation of Palestine (08:46, February 17, 2007)
Sudanese President calls for UN support (08:45, February 17, 2007)
S. Africa to rename Cape Town airport (08:45, February 17, 2007)
Singapore PM call on people to maintain traditional duties
of family (08:44, February 17, 2007)
Step forward in hopes for Darfur agreement (08:44, February 17, 2007)
European Investment Bank to fund Zambia's small medium enterprises (08:43, February 17, 2007)
Diarrhea claims 4 lives in northern Bangladesh (08:42, February 17, 2007)
EU foreign policy chief condemns terrorist attack in Iran (08:42, February 17, 2007)
Nepali youths launch international magazine (08:42, February 17, 2007)
Train service between India and Pakistan to restart (08:37, February 17, 2007)
Egypt to host 25th France-Africa summit in 2009 (08:37, February 17, 2007)
Iran's president calls for broader ties among Gulf states (08:37, February 17, 2007)
Guinean gov't, labor unions resume dialogue to end crisis (08:36, February 17, 2007)
Old missile explodes in Pakistan, killing 1, injuring 3 others (08:31, February 17, 2007)
Washington urges more action on graft in Kenya (08:31, February 17, 2007)
U.S. gov't seeks more funding for peacekeeping in Somalia (08:31, February 17, 2007)
Hand grenade recovered in Pakistani capital (08:30, February 17, 2007)
Zimbabwe president backs proposed roadmap to economic recovery (08:29, February 17, 2007)
Arrest warrant issued for Bangkok New Year's Eve bombing suspect (08:29, February 17, 2007)
Dengue red-alert zones rise to 88 in Indonesia's capital (08:22, February 17, 2007)
Buffalo kills villager in Zimbabwe (08:21, February 17, 2007)
Latest violence in southern Thailand, wounding 9 people (08:21, February 17, 2007)
U.S. approves 10 mil USD to fight corruption in Uganda (08:20, February 17, 2007)
7 OIC FMs to discuss resolution of Islamic world's disputes (08:20, February 17, 2007)
Death toll rises to 89 in army, warriors clash in northeastern
Uganda (08:20, February 17, 2007)
Philippines, U.S. to kick off joint war games (08:19, February 17, 2007)
Indonesia asks Islamic countries to boost participation in solving Middle East conflict (08:18, February 17, 2007)
U.S. provides Philippines with chemical weapons emergency equipment (08:18, February 17, 2007)
Pakistan arrests 3 suspected suicide bombers (07:59, February 17, 2007)
More investment boosts Zambia's copper output (07:58, February 17, 2007)
Iranian president urges Europe not to support U.S. policies (07:58, February 17, 2007)
Zimbabwean VP vows to defeat "British imperialism" (07:57, February 17, 2007)
Iraq says al-Qaida leader in Iraq wounded (07:56, February 17, 2007)
Israeli security reinforced for Friday prayers on Temple Mountain (07:56, February 17, 2007)
Tanzanian president to visit European countries (07:56, February 17, 2007)
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Ronaldo probably to start for AC Milan against Siena (10:24, February 17, 2007)
League leader Porto beats Naval 4-0 (09:42, February 17, 2007)
Arsenal plans to rest Henry for League Cup final (09:41, February 17, 2007)
Mexico renews sporting exhange program with Cuba (09:41, February 17, 2007)
Pippen ponders NBA comeback (09:41, February 17, 2007)
Peru soccer's Total fires manager for poor results (09:41, February 17, 2007)
Ecuador nationalizes second Argentine goalkeeper (09:40, February 17, 2007)
Chile soccer's Colo Colo faces league, Libertadores with same team (09:40, February 17, 2007)
Venezuela will not send women's volleyball team to Rio Games (09:39, February 17, 2007)
World skiing championships to be reduced for 2009 (09:38, February 17, 2007)
Turkey ready for inaugural Black Sea Games (09:37, February 17, 2007)
Bayern Munich coach interested in Real captain Raul (09:36, February 17, 2007)
Villarreal sign Chilean teenager for next season (09:35, February 17, 2007)
River Plate to play five games behind doors due to riot (09:34, February 17, 2007)
Mauresmo reaches last four at Antwerp WTA Open (09:33, February 17, 2007)
Gimenez to coach newly-combined Shanghai Shenhua (09:31, February 17, 2007)
Top seed Mauresmo makes last four in Antwerp Diamond Games (09:29, February 17, 2007)
Santangelo, Shvedova advance to semis at Bangalore Open (09:28, February 17, 2007)
Santangelo reaches Bangalore Open semifinals (09:27, February 17, 2007)
Uganda's FIFA ranking remains stable (09:26, February 17, 2007)
Neumannova, Angerer win women's 10km and men's 15km at World Cup (09:22, February 17, 2007)
Real Madrid to play friendly in Tanzania (09:21, February 17, 2007)
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Germany's health reform package clears final hurdle (10:05, February 17, 2007)
Germany, India sign cooperation agreement on film (10:05, February 17, 2007)
WHO reports promising results on bird flu vaccines (10:05, February 17, 2007)
H5N1 caused poultry deaths near Moscow: chief epidemiologist (10:05, February 17, 2007)
Florida girl can't stop hicuups (10:04, February 17, 2007)
Egypt reports 22nd human bird flu case (08:41, February 17, 2007)
WHO emphasizes role of risk communications in response planning for public health crises (08:38, February 17, 2007)
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Chinese New Year Celebrated in New York
New York's Empire State Building is lit up with colorful lights on Thursday, February 15, 2007. The tallest building in New York has been decorated with 1,327 colorful lights since Thursday celebrating the Chinese lunar New Year. First celebrating in 2001, the skyscraper will be lit up for 3 days this year.
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Huge hot pot in Chengdu
Local residents dine around a huge hot pot in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, February 16, 2007. The huge hot pot measures 12 meters (39 feet) in diameter, and 4 meters (13 feet) in total height. The maker of the pot has applied for a World Guinness Record as the world's largest hot pot.
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Leaders extend Spring Festival greetings to people
Chinese President Hu Jintao speaks at a grand gathering held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Feb. 16, 2007. Chinese leaders attended the grand gathering to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival and extend festival greetings to the Chinese people.
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