News Archive --- Date:20070304
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Chinese lawmakers slash "poem scandal" as humiliation of justice (15:42, March 04, 2007)
China to speed up legislation on social affairs (15:40, March 04, 2007)
Cross-Straits relations to face severe challenges in 2007: spokesman (15:35, March 04, 2007)
Chen Liangyu will not attend coming NPC annual session: spokesman (08:02, March 05, 2007)
China's defense budget to rise 17.8 percent in 2007 (07:51, March 05, 2007)
China's draft property law in line with Constitution: spokesman (07:53, March 05, 2007)
Chinese president's special envoy leaves for Ghana (13:36, March 04, 2007)
China's top legislature makes final preparations for annual session (13:51, March 04, 2007)
Chinese FM meets U.S. Deputy Secretary of State (16:03, March 04, 2007)
UN envoy lauds China's role for Nepal peace (13:33, March 04, 2007)
Local governments vow to meet energy saving, pollution reduction
goals (13:27, March 04, 2007)
Chinese vice foreign minister hold talks with U.S. Deputy Secretary
of State (13:39, March 04, 2007)
Chinese lawmaker calls for more political rights for migrant workers (13:39, March 04, 2007)
Backgrounder: legislative powers of NPC, its Standing Committee (10:25, March 04, 2007)
Backgrounder: NPC motions and CPPCC proposals (10:23, March 04, 2007)
Backgrounder: NPC's power of supervision (10:23, March 04, 2007)
Backgrounder: people's congress system and NPC (10:22, March 04, 2007)
Chinese legislators suggest setting up new ministry to control energy use (10:21, March 04, 2007)
China, Sri Lanka sign 8 documents to enhance cooperation in all
areas (13:37, March 04, 2007)
China, Sri Lanka issue joint press communique (13:36, March 04, 2007)
CPPCC urged to play role in building harmonious society (13:38, March 04, 2007)
Japanese support groups urge justice for wartime Chinese laborers (10:16, March 04, 2007)
Favorable donation policies called to help bridge China's wealth gap (13:38, March 04, 2007)
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Draft corporate income tax law will not affect investors' enthusiasm: spokesman (08:04, March 05, 2007)
UPS begins talks with Boeing for possible order: report (14:37, March 04, 2007)
Bernanke says globalization may have raised U.S. inflation:
newspaper (13:00, March 04, 2007)
Overseas firms increase investment in real estate sector on Chinese
mainland (12:58, March 04, 2007)
China hikes charges on reclaiming land from the sea (12:56, March 04, 2007)
Chinese lawmakers call for cautious handling of foreign mergers (12:55, March 04, 2007)
Misappropriated funds recovered by 220 Shanghai-listed companies (12:54, March 04, 2007)
China's new tax return system receives low response in some cities (12:51, March 04, 2007)
China's QFII investment quotas close to ceiling (12:49, March 04, 2007)
Iran's parliament begins debate on budget (12:48, March 04, 2007)
Qatar telecom giant to buy 51 percent stake of Kuwaiti counterpart (12:47, March 04, 2007)
Factbox: Chinese people have 8 issues on minds as "two sessions"
get underway (12:46, March 04, 2007)
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Pakistani militant commander pledges to abide by peace deal (16:07, March 04, 2007)
Cambodia's ruling party supports ECCC to try DK leaders (16:06, March 04, 2007)
UAE rules out currency revaluation ahead of other GCC countries (16:05, March 04, 2007)
Estonia's parliamentary election opens (15:46, March 04, 2007)
5 Afghans killed in suicide bombing, ensuing fire (15:45, March 04, 2007)
2 NATO soldiers killed in S. Afghanistan (15:44, March 04, 2007)
4 militants killed in E. Afghanistan (13:51, March 04, 2007)
CPN-M leader: ready to remain out of the government (13:50, March 04, 2007)
Timor Leste president: four killed in operation against rebel (13:49, March 04, 2007)
Australian troops take control of town in Timor Leste (13:48, March 04, 2007)
Major powers differ over second UN sanctions resolution against
Iran (13:55, March 04, 2007)
Philippine senatorial elections campaign coming into full swing (13:48, March 04, 2007)
Saudi Arabia, Iran pledge to fight sectarian strife (13:54, March 04, 2007)
Cote d'Ivoire government, rebel group initial peace agreement (13:46, March 04, 2007)
Iraqi militant group posts video of execution of security troops (13:55, March 04, 2007)
Rio Group pledges efforts to figh poverty (11:25, March 04, 2007)
Ahmadinejad, Abdullah hold crucial talks on pressing regional
issues (13:56, March 04, 2007)
Iran asks for observer status in south Asian group SAARC (11:24, March 04, 2007)
Libya says it won't attend Arab summit in Saudi Arabia (11:23, March 04, 2007)
Israeli army briefly detains Lebanese man in border area: report (11:21, March 04, 2007)
UAE, Algeria sign 5-billion-dollar deal on aluminum smelter (11:20, March 04, 2007)
Egypt says to attend upcoming Baghdad meeting of Iraqi neighbors (11:20, March 04, 2007)
Mortar shells found in south Lebanon (11:19, March 04, 2007)
News Analysis: Abbas makes efforts, achievements in taming Hamas (11:18, March 04, 2007)
Egypt, Iraq highlight importance of upcoming Baghdad meeting (13:56, March 04, 2007)
Russian government members not allowed to join foreign NGOs (11:16, March 04, 2007)
Three U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq (11:15, March 04, 2007)
Hamas delivers minister candidates list to PM-designate
Haneya (13:56, March 04, 2007)
Four policemen killed transporting bomb in Colombia (11:14, March 04, 2007)
Turkish PM highlights tourism role in country development (11:13, March 04, 2007)
Italian FM: U.S. handling of agent's killing disappointing (11:12, March 04, 2007)
Swedes oppose privatization plans (11:11, March 04, 2007)
Iran's parliament begins debate on budget (11:10, March 04, 2007)
More rioters arrested in Copenhagen (11:09, March 04, 2007)
Islamic Jihad vows to continue rocket attacks into Israel (11:07, March 04, 2007)
Egypt to resume trial of Salam ferry sinking on Monday (11:06, March 04, 2007)
Nepal Army: same views with gov't towards CPN-M weapons (11:04, March 04, 2007)
Iranian president visits Saudi Arabia for regional issues (13:56, March 04, 2007)
S. African deputy FM visits Qatar, Iran (11:03, March 04, 2007)
S. Korean government expresses "strong regret" over Abe's
denial of forcing Asian women into sex slavery (11:08, March 04, 2007)
Iran studying U.S. proposals for talks on Iraq: spokesman (11:01, March 04, 2007)
BBC banned from reporting on cash-for-honors investigation (10:59, March 04, 2007)
Turkish FM underlines importance of cooperation with Arab League (10:58, March 04, 2007)
U.S. airstrike kills al-Qaida members north of Baghdad (13:57, March 04, 2007)
Thousands flee escalating violence in Mogadishu: UN (10:56, March 04, 2007)
EU not involved in aid cutoff against Palestinians: Erekat (10:55, March 04, 2007)
Palestinian People's Party to join unity gov't (10:53, March 04, 2007)
Ugandan gov't denies report of court siege (10:52, March 04, 2007)
Two bomb attacks hit police in Baghdad (10:50, March 04, 2007)
Afghans protest against suicide attacks (10:44, March 04, 2007)
2 killed, 25 injured when electric wire falls on bus in north India (10:42, March 04, 2007)
Pakistan plays down U.S. general's remarks on operations
inside country (10:40, March 04, 2007)
Gunmen kill commando officer in Baghdad (10:39, March 04, 2007)
Hillary Clinton in L.A. on fund-raising trip (10:38, March 04, 2007)
North India to promote Buddhist tourism at Berlin show (10:37, March 04, 2007)
Nepali parties campaign in villages (10:36, March 04, 2007)
Philippine president assures democratic elections this May (10:35, March 04, 2007)
Roadside bombing kills 2, injures 17 in W. Afghanistan (10:34, March 04, 2007)
1 Nepali killed by armed group (10:32, March 04, 2007)
2 female students killed in Thai southern drive-by shooting (10:30, March 04, 2007)
Philippine police arrest 20 gun-ban violators in central region (10:29, March 04, 2007)
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Federer beats Youzhny to win Dubai Open title (16:00, March 04, 2007)
Henin wins Qatar Open (16:00, March 04, 2007)
PSV coach Koeman: Sun Xiang "deserves the chance" (15:59, March 04, 2007)
Ten-man Man. United upset Liverpool 1-0 (14:01, March 04, 2007)
Uganda to start contracting cricket players (13:59, March 04, 2007)
Austrian Goetschl wins second World Cup title of season (13:58, March 04, 2007)
Cricket tournament opens in Thailand (13:57, March 04, 2007)
FISU satisfied with Thai preparation for Universiade (13:57, March 04, 2007)
Los Angeles' Olympic bid lauded (13:56, March 04, 2007)
Zambian soccer team Zanaco loses to Tunisia's Esperance (13:55, March 04, 2007)
Zambia's volleyball team fail to qualify for All-Africa Games (13:54, March 04, 2007)
Britain leap to top of medal table with two wins (13:53, March 04, 2007)
PSV moves closer to Dutch soccer title (13:52, March 04, 2007)
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Chinese performers parade in Hollywood for promoting Beijing
Olympics (09:10, March 05, 2007)
Folk organizations try to revive traditional flavor of
Lantern Festival (15:54, March 04, 2007)
Myanmar detects no new bird flu virus on dead fowls: official (14:10, March 04, 2007)
"I served the King of England" wins best film Cesky lev award (14:09, March 04, 2007)
HIV/AIDS patients in Yunnan get free TCM treatment (13:15, March 04, 2007)
Yu Dan: Woman lecturer brings ancient philosophers closer to modern
people (13:13, March 04, 2007)
Chinese advisors put drug safety under spotlight (13:10, March 04, 2007)
Unemployment in January up from December in L.A. County (09:50, March 04, 2007)
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NPC session holds first press conference
Spokesman Jiang Enzhu(C) speaks during the first press conference on the Fifth Session of the Tenth National People's Congress (NPC) which was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 4, 2007.
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More rioters arrested in Copenhagen
Danish police inspect burnt cars outside the Christiania neighbourhood in Copenhagen March 3, 2007. Danish police fought night battles on Saturday with groups of youths who had set fire to cars during protests over the eviction of squatters from a Copenhagen youth centre.
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Rain, snow hit Beijing
Beijing experiences rain and snow of 21 to 32 millimeters Saturday and Sunday, with a maximum of 41 millimeters in Haidian District, March 3, 2007.
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Italy's Stromboli erupts
Lava flows towards the sea from a hillside on the volcanic Italian island of Stromboli March 3, 2007.
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Danish princess remarries, loses title
Former Danish Princess Alexandra (2nd L) walks with photographer Martin Jorgensen (2nd R), and her two sons Prince Nikolai (L) and Prince Felix (R), after their wedding at Oester Egede Church March 3, 2007. Alexandra, who divorced Danish Prince Joachim in 2005, will no longer be addressed as Princess but as Countess Alexandra Christina Manley of Frederiksborg.
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Henin beats Kuznetsova to win Qatar Open
Justine Henin of Belgium holds the trophy after defeating Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during their final match at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha March 3, 2007. Henin defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4 6-2 to win the Qatar Open and complete a Gulf double on Saturday.
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Lunar eclipse
The half covered moon is seen at the beginning of a lunar eclipse between the columns of the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, March 3, 2007. Amateur star-gazers and astronomers worldwide dusted off their telescopes and unsheathed their binoculars Saturday for the first total lunar eclipse in three years.
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Vice FM meets U.S. Deputy Secretary of State
Chinese vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo (R) shakes hands with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte during their meeting in Beijing March 3, 2007. John Negroponte arrived here Saturday, starting his three-day visit to China.
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