News Archive --- Date:20070514
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Chinese, Lao party officials meet on closer bilateral ties (21:25, May 14, 2007)
China mulls laws to fight death merchants (07:59, May 15, 2007)
CPC to launch big cadre training program after Party's 17th
national congress (08:13, May 15, 2007)
Nigerians hail successful launch of satellite in China (20:35, May 14, 2007)
Senior Chinese official meets foreign delegates to World Magazine
Congress, calls for more cooperation (20:34, May 14, 2007)
China's policies in Africa's best interest: newspaper (20:33, May 14, 2007)
HK launches legal information website for general public (08:27, May 15, 2007)
HK holds first international symposium on orthokeratology (08:27, May 15, 2007)
China's urban area reaches 32,521 kilometers (17:04, May 14, 2007)
We should handle "China threat" easily, German Ambassador  (16:59, May 14, 2007)
I hope to see a wonderful sporting feast in 2008, German Ambassador (17:01, May 14, 2007)
China saves about 3.5 billion cubic meters of water annually (16:16, May 14, 2007)
Taiwan announces new head of "Executive Yuan" (15:03, May 14, 2007)
Shanghai Party gathering to appoint delegates to 17th CPC congress (13:28, May 14, 2007)
China's prosecutors given new rules on dealing with complaints (13:26, May 14, 2007)
Interview: British FM says Britain-China relations "in the best
shape" (13:26, May 14, 2007)
President of Cape Verde arrives in Shanghai for ADB meetings (13:24, May 14, 2007)
German ambassador to China to speak with Chinese netizens (10:31, May 14, 2007)
Rwandan president kicks off China tour (09:53, May 14, 2007)
China to cultivate more talents for west region's development (08:27, May 14, 2007)
Chinese president congratulates Timor-Leste's new
president (09:22, May 14, 2007)
China prepares for upcoming ADB meeting in Shanghai (09:24, May 14, 2007)
African bank sees more business with China
(11:12, May 14, 2007)
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Central bank: non-ferrous metals prices surge (21:28, May 14, 2007)
Gold price higher in Hong Kong -- May 14 (21:27, May 14, 2007)
Chinese construction firm fined by CSRC as share s
triple in value (20:54, May 14, 2007)
China's direct investment in Africa exceeds 6 bln U.S. dollars in
last seven years (20:50, May 14, 2007)
Natural gas reserves discovered in Romania (20:01, May 14, 2007)
Indonesian president calls for close monitoring of foreign capital inflow (20:00, May 14, 2007)
Egypt's biggest commercial bank to set up branch in Shanghai by end
of 2007 (19:56, May 14, 2007)
HK shares end up at record as mainland relaxes investment rules (20:56, May 14, 2007)
Sales of counterfeit software in China drop in 2006 (19:57, May 14, 2007)
QDII, catalyst of Hong Kong market (18:30, May 14, 2007)
World Rubber Summit focus on global demand and supply challenges (18:29, May 14, 2007)
BOC unaffected by 160 mln yuan loan scandal (17:55, May 14, 2007)
Indian firms to tie with Iraq on oil (17:45, May 14, 2007)
Malaysia says to cement energy cooperation with China (17:03, May 14, 2007)
China's labor power claimed to be in short supply in 2 years (17:04, May 14, 2007)
Honeywell opens new global engineering center in China (16:39, May 14, 2007)
Chinese construction firm fined boosting share prices (16:38, May 14, 2007)
Chinese shares close higher on May 14 (16:04, May 14, 2007)
Indonesia offers 21 oil, gas blocks (16:03, May 14, 2007)
Chinese Mainland's competitiveness continues to increase (15:55, May 14, 2007)
Vietnamese mobile firms focus on rural areas (13:34, May 14, 2007)
Maotai shares re-open for trading (13:33, May 14, 2007)
Vietnam to establish foreign investment promotion offices abroad (13:33, May 14, 2007)
China UnionPay cards to be officially acceptable in Egypt (13:32, May 14, 2007)
Sales of counterfeit software in China drop in 2006 (13:30, May 14, 2007)
Exports grow 20 pct in nine months in Bangladesh (13:29, May 14, 2007)
Nepal still facing petroleum shortage (13:28, May 14, 2007)
Russian companies start gas exploration in Myanmar (13:28, May 14, 2007)
DPRK opens 10th Pyongyang Spring International Commodity Fair (11:33, May 14, 2007)
China's consumer price index rises, hitting three percent in April (16:13, May 14, 2007)
Chinese shares open lower on May 14 (10:05, May 14, 2007)
Cerberus to likely buyer of Chrysler (08:23, May 14, 2007)
China approves China-Africa Development Fund (08:22, May 14, 2007)
Bulgaria, Romania start second Danube bridge construction (08:20, May 14, 2007)
Nepali gov't to introduce budget for fiscal year 2007/08 (08:20, May 14, 2007)
Central bank: Growth rate of resident's deposits eases (08:19, May 14, 2007)
Ten-kilometer railway tunnel in southeast China completed (08:18, May 14, 2007)
HK airport passenger traffic up 5.9 pct in April (08:17, May 14, 2007)
GDP in Africa expected to rise 5.9 pct in 2007:
report (08:15, May 14, 2007)
Bank loans soar in Shanghai in April (08:14, May 14, 2007)
China completes new power line to Vietnam (08:14, May 14, 2007)
Bangladesh might miss growth target: economist (08:13, May 14, 2007)
China, Poland pledge to further railway cooperation (08:12, May 14, 2007)
Oil minister puts Kuwait's proven oil reserves at 48 billion
barrels (08:11, May 14, 2007)
2007 annual meetings to kick off in Shanghai
(11:28, May 14, 2007)
Zhou: AfDB should play a bigger role
(11:29, May 14, 2007)
Development finance key to poverty reduction
(11:32, May 14, 2007)
Growth of money supply stable
(11:32, May 14, 2007)
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Cruise ship runs aground in Alaska, passengers being
rescued: reports (21:47, May 14, 2007)
ISAF casualties occur at meeting in E. Afghanistan (08:03, May 15, 2007)
OIC FMs to discuss challenges to Muslim nations (21:22, May 14, 2007)
Pakistan not to allow foreign troops to conduct operations
on soil: official (21:22, May 14, 2007)
AU peacekeepers clear unexploded ammunitions in Mogadishu (21:21, May 14, 2007)
13 Afghans killed in Afghan-Pakistani clash: Afghan official (21:20, May 14, 2007)
Angola aims to solve refugee issue in neighboring countries (21:16, May 14, 2007)
Canada to provide counter-terrorism equipment to Indonesia (21:15, May 14, 2007)
About 200,000 Angolan refugees in exile abroad: UN official (21:15, May 14, 2007)
Preliminary Polish-U.S. talks begin on anti-missile shield (21:14, May 14, 2007)
Angola, Sao Tome and Principe to strengthen cooperation in oil
sector (21:13, May 14, 2007)
Togolese electoral commission proposes to hold legislative
elections in August (20:29, May 14, 2007)
Agip worker kidnapped in southeastern Nigeria (20:28, May 14, 2007)
UN calls for inclusive reconciliation talks in Somalia (20:27, May 14, 2007)
Cambodia celebrates 54th birthday of King Sihamoni (20:23, May 14, 2007)
Lebanese president warns government over failure to elect new
president (20:06, May 14, 2007)
Bomb attacks kill three people in Baghdad (20:05, May 14, 2007)
Haneya takes over interior portfolio after minister resigns (20:04, May 14, 2007)
Thaksin's wife pledges not guilty (20:03, May 14, 2007)
Singaporean PM starts working tour to Malaysia (18:41, May 14, 2007)
Jordan's King urges Cheney to help revive peace process (18:13, May 14, 2007)
Samoan mourn Head of State (18:11, May 14, 2007)
7 Afghan civilians killed in Afghan-Pakistani clash: Afghan official (18:25, May 14, 2007)
Security flaws exposed during drill at Israeli Ben-Gurion airport (18:09, May 14, 2007)
Calm situation in Timor Leste appreciated (17:39, May 14, 2007)
Soldier killed in hand grenade attack in Pakistan tribal region (17:38, May 14, 2007)
Palestinian interior minister resigns (18:08, May 14, 2007)
Clashes kill 8 in Sri Lanka's north (17:21, May 14, 2007)
Taliban confirms killing of top Taliban commander Dadullah (18:10, May 14, 2007)
Iranian president vows "severe" retaliation to possible U.S. attack (16:55, May 14, 2007)
Roadside bombing injures NATO soldier in W. Afghanistan (17:07, May 14, 2007)
Bali bombing convict released on remission (16:53, May 14, 2007)
Philippine police say voting generally peaceful (16:52, May 14, 2007)
Indonesia, Pakistan agree on anti-terror cooperation (16:51, May 14, 2007)
Filipinos cast votes nationwide in mid-term elections (16:50, May 14, 2007)
Strike paralyzes life in Karachi (16:27, May 14, 2007)
Israeli army launches most extensive drill (16:21, May 14, 2007)
S.Africa to broker Burundi peace talks again (16:20, May 14, 2007)
Zambia gov't to register judgment on former president (16:18, May 14, 2007)
Rice kicks off Russian tour to improve bilateral ties (15:41, May 14, 2007)
PNG's dismissed minister plans to contest national elections (15:38, May 14, 2007)
Two couples killed in Thai South (15:28, May 14, 2007)
Lebanese PM to send letter to UN asking for establishment of int'l
tribunal (17:19, May 14, 2007)
Factional clashes reoccur in Gaza despite truce, killing 2 (15:19, May 14, 2007)
Pacific nations to get more aid from New Zealand (14:57, May 14, 2007)
Establishing republic not easy in Nepal: PM (14:47, May 14, 2007)
Nepali CPN-M's republic motion criticized as light, immature (14:47, May 14, 2007)
Thailand to help establish contract farms along border with Myanmar (14:30, May 14, 2007)
Senior Pakistani supreme court official killed (16:21, May 14, 2007)
Japan enacts referendum bill on Constitution revision (13:22, May 14, 2007)
New York governor proposes expanding DNA samples (13:21, May 14, 2007)
NZ PM expresses sorrow at death of Samoa's head of state (13:20, May 14, 2007)
Philippine police confirm rise in vote-buying incidents (13:19, May 14, 2007)
Twin blasts rock southern Philippines (13:17, May 14, 2007)
Costa Rica has released man suspected of holding Russian hostage (10:49, May 14, 2007)
Afghan rebel leader says Bin Laden alive (10:45, May 14, 2007)
Nauru's constitutional convention not support public vote for
president (10:44, May 14, 2007)
Argentine politicians condemn egg-and-flour attack on president's
sister (10:01, May 14, 2007)
Colombia captures link between rebels and drug traffickers (10:00, May 14, 2007)
Samoa mourning death of king (09:59, May 14, 2007)
German ruling parties sag in Bremen election (09:52, May 14, 2007)
Malian constitutional court confirms re-election of President Toure (09:50, May 14, 2007)
Serbian parliament speaker resigns after brief tenure (09:50, May 14, 2007)
German state of Bremen holds elections (09:41, May 14, 2007)
U.S., Iranian officials to meet on Iraq in coming weeks (09:41, May 14, 2007)
8 policemen killed in S. Afghanistan (09:40, May 14, 2007)
Mubarak, Cheney talk over regional issues with divergent focuses (09:41, May 14, 2007)
UAE, Iranian presidents hold talks on bilateral relations,
regional issues (09:37, May 14, 2007)
U.S. 'Top 10' fugitive arrested in Canada (09:37, May 14, 2007)
Romanian PM urges voters to dismiss president (09:37, May 14, 2007)
Up to 50 killed in suicide truck bombing in northern
Iraq (09:41, May 14, 2007)
CPN-M urges immediate declaration of republic (09:34, May 14, 2007)
Ruling party leads in Armenia's parliamentary election (09:30, May 14, 2007)
Jordanian king's visit to Ramallah postponed (09:28, May 14, 2007)
Iceland's governing coalition maintains majority in parliament (09:28, May 14, 2007)
Ugandan president leads World Walk aimed at ending child hunger (09:27, May 14, 2007)
Roundup: archfoe Iran, U.S. say willing to hold talks over Iraq
issue (09:27, May 14, 2007)
Death toll rises to 9 in car bomb in central Baghdad (09:41, May 14, 2007)
Philippine police warn of possible terrorist attacks in Mindanao (09:25, May 14, 2007)
Group affiliated to al-Qaida in Iraq says U.S. soldiers in
its hand (09:41, May 14, 2007)
Cheney's spokeswoman says U.S. willing to talk to Iran over
Iraqi issue (09:19, May 14, 2007)
Uganda's ex-minister flees to U.S. for corruption charges: report (09:12, May 14, 2007)
Zambia trade unions tells former president not to be defiant (09:12, May 14, 2007)
Zimbabwe finalizes indigenization bill (09:11, May 14, 2007)
55 Taliban militants killed in E. Afghanistan (09:11, May 14, 2007)
Bangladesh to press for reducing rich-poor disparity in Muslim world (09:22, May 14, 2007)
Law association calls for registration of rule on Zambian former
president (09:21, May 14, 2007)
At least four killed in car bomb in central Baghdad (09:06, May 14, 2007)
Hamas, Fatah clash in Gaza, killing two (09:05, May 14, 2007)
Several Afghan troops killed in border exchange fire with Pakistani forces (09:01, May 14, 2007)
Mubarak dismisses report on Egypt's dropping Iraqi debts (09:01, May 14, 2007)
Mubarak dismisses report on building bridge between Egypt, Saudi
Arabia (09:00, May 14, 2007)
Iran agrees to hold talks with U.S. on Iraq: spokesman (08:57, May 14, 2007)
U.S. military still hunting for three missing soldiers (08:56, May 14, 2007)
Philippine provincial police chief sacked after ambush wounds election candidate (08:50, May 14, 2007)
Kuwait considers to raise local currency dinar to curb inflation:
report (08:50, May 14, 2007)
Palestinian senior officials agree to launch Gaza security campaign (08:49, May 14, 2007)
Iranian president starts visit to UAE (08:41, May 14, 2007)
U.S., Iraqi forces kill 15 insurgents north of Baghdad (08:40, May 14, 2007)
Turkey sends military aid to Afghanistan (08:39, May 14, 2007)
Brown to build 100,000 houses in five eco-towns: report (08:37, May 14, 2007)
Seychelles ruling party wins parliamentary election (08:37, May 14, 2007)
Thai PM heads troubled south to boost morale (08:33, May 14, 2007)
Nepali PM leaves for his home-town (08:33, May 14, 2007)
Seventy-two Arab journalists killed in past six years: report (08:32, May 14, 2007)
U.S. soldier killed in explosion south of Baghdad (08:32, May 14, 2007)
Philippine military urges soldiers to stay away from partisan politics in polls (08:31, May 14, 2007)
Buddhist monk shot dead in Sri Lanka's east (08:31, May 14, 2007)
Gunmen kill five workers south of Baghdad (08:30, May 14, 2007)
Israeli missile hits Gaza car, militants escape (08:29, May 14, 2007)
Former foes' votes hand Serbia Eurovision victory
(11:16, May 14, 2007)
Sarkozy's rise an echo of a younger, harder-driving Chirac
(11:17, May 14, 2007)
Slain students honored at graduation
(11:20, May 14, 2007)
Reward for lost girl Madeleine tops $5m
(11:21, May 14, 2007)
Thousands hunt for missing soldiers
(11:23, May 14, 2007)
Teheran says will hold talks with US on Iraq
(11:23, May 14, 2007)
Karachi political street violence leaves 37 dead
(11:24, May 14, 2007)
16 missing in ship collision
(11:24, May 14, 2007)
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Angolan roller hockey team leaves for Portugal to prepare for World
Cup (21:07, May 14, 2007)
Five-a-side soccer tourney ends in Lagos (21:06, May 14, 2007)
Paule becomes first female president of Norwegian Confederation of
Sports (21:05, May 14, 2007)
Ugandan runner third in IAAF Super Grand Prix (16:57, May 14, 2007)
Chinese athletes hope for best in goalball at
Beijing Paralympic Games (16:46, May 14, 2007)
Zimbabwe, ICC rap Australia using cricket as political weapon (16:45, May 14, 2007)
Egypt's star Mido out of national squad for Mauritania game (16:43, May 14, 2007)
Beijing citizens show environmental protection
enthusiasm (16:42, May 14, 2007)
WOVD president Van Meenen praises China's sitting volleyball (16:42, May 14, 2007)
Chinese Huang Min eyes for revenge in women's S7
butterfly at Beijing Paralympics (14:41, May 14, 2007)
Indonesia disappointed with Indonesia Open results (14:41, May 14, 2007)
Irish blind man aims to finish highest Marathon (14:40, May 14, 2007)
COCASM delegation to inspect Angola's host cities for basketball
championship (14:39, May 14, 2007)
Irishman aims to be first to finish highest Marathon (14:38, May 14, 2007)
Fiorentina coach Prandelli signs new four-year contract (10:41, May 14, 2007)
Beijing considers ban on smoking in Olympic
venues (10:40, May 14, 2007)
Uganda signs TV deal for soccer tie against Nigeria (09:07, May 14, 2007)
Ferrari's Massa wins Spanish Grand Prix (09:07, May 14, 2007)
Swimming world records at 7th Chinese National Games for the
Disabled (09:06, May 14, 2007)
Three swimming world records surpassed at Chinese National Games
for the Disabled (09:06, May 14, 2007)
Swedish experts marvel at China's efforts in National Games for the
Disabled (09:05, May 14, 2007)
Syria, Tajikistan qualify for Davis Cup Group III in Myanmar (09:04, May 14, 2007)
China beat South Korea 5-2 in women's soccer friendly (09:02, May 14, 2007)
World's top duo Fu-Cai win Indonesia Super Series (09:02, May 14, 2007)
China scoops three titles in Indonesia Super Series (09:01, May 14, 2007)
World's top duo Fu-Cai win Indonesia Super Series (09:00, May 14, 2007)
Zimbabwe rugby coach Dawson optimistic ahead of African Cup (08:59, May 14, 2007)
Zimbabwe junior golf team fails to qualify for worlds (08:58, May 14, 2007)
Zimbabwe dismiss Mauritius in Davis Cup (08:58, May 14, 2007)
Zimbabwe intensifies preps for Africa Games (08:57, May 14, 2007)
Zhu Lin loses to veteran Wang Chen in Indonesia Open final (08:56, May 14, 2007)
Nigeria's Flying Eagles drop more home players for 2007 WYC (08:56, May 14, 2007)
Zambia's female champion boxer to receive Bulgarian challenger next
month (08:54, May 14, 2007)
Yu Yang/Du Jing crowned Indonesia Super series (08:54, May 14, 2007)
UAE's Qassimi wins Jordan Rally (08:53, May 14, 2007)
Malaysian Lee Chong Wei wins first Indonesia Open trophy (08:52, May 14, 2007)
Soccer fans clash after Dortmund-Schalke match (08:50, May 14, 2007)
Federer faces multiple challenges in Hamburg
(13:14, May 14, 2007)
Indonesia in historic flop on home turf
(13:15, May 14, 2007)
Massa powers to Spanish GP victory
(13:20, May 14, 2007)
Captain Terry wants FA Cup to soothe Premier League pain
(13:23, May 14, 2007)
Madrid on top after win over Espanyol
(13:23, May 14, 2007)
United's young generation excites Fergie
(13:25, May 14, 2007)
Sensational Kidd sparks Nets to win over Cavaliers
(13:18, May 14, 2007)
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4 die of dysentery, 40 fall ill in central Nepal (13:36, May 14, 2007)
"Spider-Man 3" tops box office despite huge fall (09:58, May 14, 2007)
U.S. okays first drug in skin patch for Parkinson's (09:50, May 14, 2007)
Cholesterol levels measure kids' heart disease risk (09:49, May 14, 2007)
Nepali teachers shut down educational institutions (08:28, May 14, 2007)
Two die of mystery disease in Nepal (09:51, May 14, 2007)
Movie group slaps new restrictions on smoking
(13:05, May 14, 2007)
Safety net spreads for neglected youngsters
(13:07, May 14, 2007)
Mother of mercy's ray of hope
(13:12, May 14, 2007)
US divorce rate falls to lowest level since 1970
(08:41, May 15, 2007)
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German ambassador attends Strong China Forum
German ambassador to China Dr. Volker Stanzel visits PD Online Forum on 3 p.m., May 14, Beijing time, and answers questions raised by netizens on the subject of "The Role Germany played in EU and Europe-China Relations."
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Cat mum of 7 chickens
Nimra, a one year old cat, sits with her kittens and seven chicks in Amman May 13, 2007. Nimra has been taking care of the chicks after their mother's death a month ago. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
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Hamas, Fatah clash in Gaza
A Palestinian gunman fires in the air during the funeral of senior al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades commander Baha Abu Jarad in northern Gaza May 13, 2007. Gunmen killed a senior commander of al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades and another member of the Fatah-linked militant group in the Gaza Strip in an attack it blamed on the rival Hamas movement.
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Where are you, Madeleine McCann
A pilgrim holds a portrait of kidnapped British girl Madeleine McCann during a candlelight vigil at the Fatima's holy shrine in central Portugal May 12, 2007. McCann, kidnapped in Portugal, spent her fourth birthday still missing on Saturday, prompting a call from her parents for redoubled efforts to find her.
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"Spider-Man 3" tops box office despite huge fall
Tobey Maguire and fiance Jennifer Meyer. "Spider-Man 3" U.S. premiere during the 6th Annual Tribeca Film Festival held at United Artist Kaufman Astoria Cinema 14. "Spider-Man 3" remained the No. 1 movie for a second weekend, even though it took a huge 60 percent drop from its record debut a week earlier, the film's distributor said on Sunday.
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Key Taliban commander killed
A handout received by Reuters through email on April 24, 2007 shows an undated image of Taliban top operational commander Mullah Dadullah. Dadullah has been killed in a clash in southern Afghanistan, security officials said on Sunday.
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China launches communications satellite for Nigeria
China on early Monday morning launched a communications satellite for Nigeria, the first of its kind in Africa and the first time a foreign buyer has purchased a Chinese satellite and its launching service. The carrier rocket, Long March 3-B, blasted off from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province at 0:01 Monday.
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