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News Archive --- Date:20070517


China

  • China believes Pakistan capable of handling domestic uproar, says FM spokeswoman (08:52, May 18, 2007)
  • UK to further strong partnership with Hong Kong, British Foreign Secretary says (22:00, May 17, 2007)
  • China salutes Chirac's contribution to Sino-French ties, says FM spokeswoman (08:52, May 18, 2007)
  • Beijing Party Secretary vows to make 2008 Olympic Games a resounding success (20:45, May 17, 2007)
  • Chinese, Japanese diplomats exchange views on Korean Peninsula nuclear issue (20:39, May 17, 2007)
  • China, Sri Lanka pledge to further party exchanges (20:17, May 17, 2007)
  • China "goes all out" to save crew on hijacked ROK vessels, says FM spokeswoman (08:53, May 18, 2007)
  • China continues to search for 16 missing sailors of ROK ship: spokesperson (08:53, May 18, 2007)
  • China, Vietnam pledge further parliamentary exchanges (20:12, May 17, 2007)
  • China urges alert against Dalai Lama's secessionist activities (08:53, May 18, 2007)
  • German President to visit China (08:53, May 18, 2007)
  • Croatian foreign minister to visit China (08:53, May 18, 2007)
  • ADB's board meetings in Shanghai expected closer ties with Asia (15:53, May 17, 2007)
  • Beijing Party members to elect new leadership (13:30, May 17, 2007)
  • Chinese premier wants environmentally friendly World Expo venues in Shanghai (08:18, May 17, 2007)
  • Du Qinglin elected Party chief of Sichuan province (08:10, May 17, 2007)
  • Yale president: Chinese universities need cutting-edge faculty (08:08, May 17, 2007)
  • China, Netherlands to expand "concrete cooperation" (08:06, May 17, 2007)
  • Senior CPC official calls for more efforts to meet cultural needs of public (08:19, May 17, 2007)
  • Chinese armed police begins Olympic security training (08:02, May 17, 2007)
  • Chinese, Russian parliaments to keep long-term cooperative commission mechanism (07:58, May 17, 2007)
  • Chinese President meets Yale University delegation (07:56, May 17, 2007)
  • Greater market role in exchange rate : Premier Wen (09:29, May 17, 2007)
  • China gets Dutch support on key issues  (09:43, May 17, 2007)
  • Substantive help urged for Africa  (09:43, May 17, 2007)
  • Consultations to handle US complaints  (09:40, May 17, 2007)
  • Oilfield may have 'more reserves' than estimated  (09:41, May 17, 2007)
  • Ex-SFDA chief goes on trial for graft  (09:43, May 17, 2007)
  • Search for missing sailors stepped up  (09:42, May 17, 2007)



  • Business

  • Chinese shares continue recovery with gainers as majority (20:53, May 17, 2007)
  • Egyptian banker expects more investment from China (20:53, May 17, 2007)
  • China's Tencent posts 16 pct rise in net profit in first quarter (20:52, May 17, 2007)
  • Gold price lower in Hong Kong -- May 17 (20:51, May 17, 2007)
  • Central Bank Governor warns Romania's economic growth too rapid (20:51, May 17, 2007)
  • Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange gears up for rapeseed oil trade (19:27, May 17, 2007)
  • Chery to join hands with Israeli company to explore European, U.S. market (17:57, May 17, 2007)
  • HK official invites Swiss bankers to use HK as regional base (17:55, May 17, 2007)
  • Sino-Africa economic cooperation to develop in a deep-going way (17:33, May 17, 2007)
  • Consumers' confidence index stable in Q1 (17:30, May 17, 2007)
  • China Mobile rated top Asian brand with a value of 284 billion yuan (17:29, May 17, 2007)
  • China's Forestry industrial output value exceeds 900 billion yuan (17:26, May 17, 2007)
  • Ugandan gov't allocates 170 mln dollars for road maintenance (17:16, May 17, 2007)
  • Cities of Cambodia, Estonia sign agreement to improve investment, cooperation ties (17:15, May 17, 2007)
  • Central bank governor applauds achievements in Sino-Africa cooperation (16:18, May 17, 2007)
  • Chinese shares close higher on May 17 (16:17, May 17, 2007)
  • China raises overseas investment quota for banks to 15 billion USD (16:16, May 17, 2007)
  • CNPC to invest 40 bln yuan in developing newly found oilfield (16:13, May 17, 2007)
  • ADB president calls for sustainable growth of Africa (16:12, May 17, 2007)
  • Madagascar President: Africa needs cooperation with China (16:08, May 17, 2007)
  • Nepal launches 3G mobile services (16:05, May 17, 2007)
  • Malaysian April inflation index unchanged month on month (16:04, May 17, 2007)
  • Direct flight to Europe from Nepal suspended (13:24, May 17, 2007)
  • Nepal not against ADB's water project: official (13:23, May 17, 2007)
  • Brazil needs up to 8 nuclear plants to meet energy demand (13:22, May 17, 2007)
  • China's fixed assets investment up 25.5 pct in 1st 4 months (13:16, May 17, 2007)
  • Colombia to increase public spending to subsidize exporters: president (12:53, May 17, 2007)
  • Natural gas prices to keep rising in Brazil: Petrobras (12:53, May 17, 2007)
  • Malta, Cyprus pass EU tests to adopt euro next year (10:56, May 17, 2007)
  • U.S. gasoline supplies rise more than expected (09:07, May 17, 2007)
  • Switzerland rules out negotiations with EU on tax row (09:04, May 17, 2007)
  • Dow hits a new record (09:03, May 17, 2007)
  • World crude oil futures fall (09:02, May 17, 2007)
  • Eurozone inflation remains stable in April (08:51, May 17, 2007)
  • Chinese central bank governor upbeat about China-Africa financial cooperation (08:50, May 17, 2007)
  • China to float 30 bln yuan T-bonds (08:48, May 17, 2007)
  • China outlaws black patronage following coalmine administration's luxury offices scandal (08:47, May 17, 2007)
  • China's countryside has huge potential for energy saving: official (08:44, May 17, 2007)
  • Beijing to host first high-level China-Japan economic dialogue mechanism meeting (08:42, May 17, 2007)
  • Macao's airport sees record passenger flow in April (08:38, May 17, 2007)
  • U.S. signals to accept Wolfowitz's resignation: report (08:36, May 17, 2007)
  • U.S. industrial production up 0.7 percent in April (08:35, May 17, 2007)
  • Asia enjoys bull run but risks remain (08:33, May 17, 2007)
  • U.S. housing starts up 2.5 percent in April (08:33, May 17, 2007)
  • China's iron ore imports rise 23 pct in first four months (08:27, May 17, 2007)
  • China approves foreign 3G standards for next generation of mobile phones (08:26, May 17, 2007)
  • Shell to stay in Nigeria despite violence (08:25, May 17, 2007)
  • NPL ratio of China's major commercial banks at 7.02 percent in 1st quarter (08:24, May 17, 2007)
  • Dutch economy grows 2.5 percent in first quarter (08:23, May 17, 2007)
  • ADB meetings promote financial co-op between China, Africa: central bank governor (08:21, May 17, 2007)
  • Brand values on the increase  (09:56, May 17, 2007)
  • Foreign reports on logging 'unrealistic'  (09:57, May 17, 2007)
  • Manager guilty of insider trading  (09:58, May 17, 2007)
  • Stability seen in property sector  (10:00, May 17, 2007)
  • Foreign publishers hoping to cash in on digital future  (10:00, May 17, 2007)
  • Container port is world's No 2 in Q1  (10:01, May 17, 2007)
  • China's FDI up 10% in first 4 months  (10:02, May 17, 2007)
  • China unhurt by Chrysler sale  (10:04, May 17, 2007)
  • Regulators relax grip on charges  (10:05, May 17, 2007)
  • Top telecom players eye global markets  (10:07, May 17, 2007)



  • World

  • Turkey hopes to open consulate general in Iraq's Basra (22:01, May 17, 2007)
  • Philippine government regrets comments by foreign observers on elections (21:14, May 17, 2007)
  • Several European countries welcome judgment against former Zambian president (21:14, May 17, 2007)
  • U.S.-Iraqi troops arrest 16 suspects related to U.S. soldiers' kidnapping in Iraq (21:13, May 17, 2007)
  • Zambia gets tough on ivory trade (21:12, May 17, 2007)
  • Kenya calls for establishment of Customs Union (21:12, May 17, 2007)
  • Sri Lankan gov't says 14 rebels killed in north (21:12, May 17, 2007)
  • African trade ministers discuss integration ahead of COMESA Summit (20:49, May 17, 2007)
  • Israeli airstrike wounds 15 Palestinians in Gaza (20:48, May 17, 2007)
  • South Africa not rejects African Peer Review Mechanism report (20:48, May 17, 2007)
  • 3 killed in explosion on board passenger ship in Philippines (20:47, May 17, 2007)
  • South Africa to cancel 80 percent of Iraqi debts (20:47, May 17, 2007)
  • Africa Feature: Poor suffer as illegal buildings demolished in Mogadishu (20:46, May 17, 2007)
  • OIC foreign ministers condemn terrorism, discrimination against Muslims (20:46, May 17, 2007)
  • S.Korean president hails inter-Korean railway test runs (20:08, May 17, 2007)
  • Three killed in fresh clashes in Gaza (20:07, May 17, 2007)
  • Legislative polling starts in Algeria (20:06, May 17, 2007)
  • More than 700 bombs captured in central Thailand (20:06, May 17, 2007)
  • Belarusian kidnapped woman released in southeastern Nigeria (20:05, May 17, 2007)
  • Profile: Newly appointed French PM Francois Fillon (19:23, May 17, 2007)
  • Francois Fillon appointed French Prime Minister (19:22, May 17, 2007)
  • Thai government inspects community radio airing Thaksin talks (19:21, May 17, 2007)
  • WB warns of suspending projects in troubled areas in Nepal (18:23, May 17, 2007)
  • Less clashes in Gaza after ceasefire initiative (18:00, May 17, 2007)
  • Army sent to restore peace in violence-hit Pakistani town  (17:59, May 17, 2007)
  • Suicide car bomb kills nine people in west of Baghdad (17:33, May 17, 2007)
  • ECCC judges to meet next month (17:33, May 17, 2007)
  • Uganda still committed to Somali peacekeeping mission:military (17:14, May 17, 2007)
  • Russia starts withdrawal from military base in Georgia (17:12, May 17, 2007)
  • Russia, EU summit to focus on partnership, energy, Kosovo (17:01, May 17, 2007)
  • Maldives sinks vessel carrying suspected Tamil Tigers (16:54, May 17, 2007)
  • Cambodia replaces tourism minister for further sector development (16:53, May 17, 2007)
  • Fresh Afghan-Pakistani border clash breaks out (16:52, May 17, 2007)
  • Philippine troops ambushed by leftwing rebels (16:50, May 17, 2007)
  • Bangladeshi former ruling party leaders admit mistakes behind current political situation (16:39, May 17, 2007)
  • French President Sarkozy names prime minister (17:32, May 17, 2007)
  • UN official deplores killing of Ugandan peacekeepers in Somalia (16:37, May 17, 2007)
  • Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan (16:00, May 17, 2007)
  • Crew of hijacked South Korean ships safe: official (15:55, May 17, 2007)
  • Mortar shell found at Los Angeles International airport (15:49, May 17, 2007)
  • India, Pakistan in water boundaries talks  (15:46, May 17, 2007)
  • U.S.-Iran talks to begin in Iraq (16:49, May 17, 2007)
  • Up to 21 killed in eight car bombs in northern Iraqi city (15:22, May 17, 2007)
  • Double explosions kill 6 in Afghan city (15:50, May 17, 2007)
  • Eight car bombs rock northern Iraqi city (14:13, May 17, 2007)
  • Roadside bombing kills 4 in S. Afghanistan (13:59, May 17, 2007)
  • Romania needs to adopt fresh attitude toward relations with Moldova: PM (13:30, May 17, 2007)
  • South Korean train crosses Military Demarcation Line (16:35, May 17, 2007)
  • Pakistan lodges protest over Afghan army attacks (12:57, May 17, 2007)
  • Wolfowitz negotiating with World Bank board to resign (12:52, May 17, 2007)
  • Uruguay courts receive new cases of political prisoners transport (11:16, May 17, 2007)
  • Myanmar authorities urge prevention of sabotage (11:08, May 17, 2007)
  • Nepali gov't to draft new law on employees working in royal palace (11:08, May 17, 2007)
  • Afghan army attacks Pakistan border: report (11:29, May 17, 2007)
  • UNICEF criticises planned jail term for teenagers in Chile (11:01, May 17, 2007)
  • Four kidnapped police found dead in Mexico (11:00, May 17, 2007)
  • S.Korea, DPRK conduct historic railway test-runs (18:24, May 17, 2007)
  • Colombia's president backs top aides accused of paramilitary links (10:57, May 17, 2007)
  • OECD ready to hold membership talks with Chile (10:33, May 17, 2007)
  • Myanmar forms committee for taking over gov't buildings after move of capital (10:13, May 17, 2007)
  • Mexican president announces five-year development plan (10:03, May 17, 2007)
  • Nicaragua passes public information law (09:36, May 17, 2007)
  • UN announces 2008 as International Year of Languages (09:35, May 17, 2007)
  • New-generation French, German leaders off to a fine start to revive EU (09:28, May 17, 2007)
  • Italy, Arab League urge ending Gaza violence (09:26, May 17, 2007)
  • Radar to stand 5 km away from nearest residence: Czech chief-of-staff (09:25, May 17, 2007)
  • Serbia completes project of destroying 1.4 mln anti-personnel mines (09:25, May 17, 2007)
  • Malta, Cyprus pass EU tests to adopt euro next year (09:23, May 17, 2007)
  • No indication DPRK expanding nuclear arsenal: U.S. (09:21, May 17, 2007)
  • Russia might refuse current draft resolution on Kosovo's independence (09:19, May 17, 2007)
  • Nobel laureates conference launches Mideast scientific research fund (09:18, May 17, 2007)
  • Brown's leadership contest proceeds with no qualified rivals in Britain (09:17, May 17, 2007)
  • Blair begins farewell visit to U.S. (09:16, May 17, 2007)
  • Zimbabwean gov't relaxes foreign citizenship renunciation rules (09:15, May 17, 2007)
  • Three killed after Hamas ceasefire initiative in Gaza (09:14, May 17, 2007)
  • UN says cooperation with Sudan for return of refugees continues (09:12, May 17, 2007)
  • Putin's aide denies alleged Russia-EU crisis (09:11, May 17, 2007)
  • Former Malaysian PM Mahathir recovering at hospital  (09:04, May 17, 2007)
  • Singapore sends medical team to Afghanistan (09:04, May 17, 2007)
  • Cypriot president to seek re-election (09:00, May 17, 2007)
  • Sarkozy highlights Franco-German ties on first foreign visit (09:00, May 17, 2007)
  • Egypt's FM calls for Lebanese agreement over int'l tribunal (08:59, May 17, 2007)
  • WFP calls to supply displaced persons in Central Africa Republic (08:57, May 17, 2007)
  • AU says no summit without Zimbabwe (08:56, May 17, 2007)
  • Israeli defense minister vows to respond to Qassam attack (08:56, May 17, 2007)
  • Olmert OKs "harsh response" to Qassam attacks (09:05, May 17, 2007)
  • At least 42 slaughtered in new violence in Iraq (08:54, May 17, 2007)
  • Cameroon spends 102 mln U.S. dollars on road maintenance in 2006 (08:53, May 17, 2007)
  • Syria's tourism witnesses significant development in recent years (08:52, May 17, 2007)
  • Morocco to host int'l meeting of economic ministers (08:51, May 17, 2007)
  • Dutch Queen spends 24 million euros in maintenance last year (08:50, May 17, 2007)
  • EU to crack down on illegal jobs, encourage legal migration (08:49, May 17, 2007)
  • Moroccan king congratulates new French president (08:47, May 17, 2007)
  • Turkey eyes closer trade relations with African countries (08:45, May 17, 2007)
  • Nicosia welcomes Brussels' decision on Cyprus accession to euro zone (08:44, May 17, 2007)
  • Sarkozy meets Merkel on first foreign visit as French leader (08:41, May 17, 2007)
  • Over 5,800 meetings held during Algerian legislative election campaigns (08:39, May 17, 2007)
  • L.A. police brutality remains to be examined (08:37, May 17, 2007)
  • Romanian taxi drivers stage protest (08:36, May 17, 2007)
  • Polish, Czech presidents to meet in Prague on Monday (08:35, May 17, 2007)
  • U.S. Senators call for prompt lifting emergency in Bangladesh (08:33, May 17, 2007)
  • EU worried about security situation in eastern DRC (08:32, May 17, 2007)
  • AU chief condemns attack on peacekeepers in Somalia (08:31, May 17, 2007)
  • U.S. envoy urges Lebanon to hold presidential elections on time (08:29, May 17, 2007)
  • UN chief calls for cease-fire in Gaza (08:28, May 17, 2007)
  • Angola's opposition party calls for extension of voters' registration (08:26, May 17, 2007)
  • Salmond elected as Scottish first minister (08:24, May 17, 2007)
  • One police officer killed in bomb attack in Algeria (08:23, May 17, 2007)
  • Bangladesh Ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Postpones visit to Singapore (08:22, May 17, 2007)
  • EU proposes Cyprus, Malta adopt euro in 2008 (08:21, May 17, 2007)
  • Belgium fines Dutch for not voting (08:19, May 17, 2007)
  • Explosion rocks Albanian coffee bar near U.S. embassy (08:17, May 17, 2007)
  • Home of Nigeria's vice-president-elect attacked (08:17, May 17, 2007)
  • Prince Harry not be deployed to Iraq (08:16, May 17, 2007)
  • Singapore's Temasek sets up trust to help Asia's development  (08:14, May 17, 2007)
  • U.S. Senate votes to reject cutting money for Iraq war (09:20, May 17, 2007)
  • EU expects to sign pre-membership deal with Serbia (08:10, May 17, 2007)
  • Russia, EU to kick off tough talks on bilateral ties, energy, Iran (08:09, May 17, 2007)
  • U.S. voices concern over Palestinian factional violence (08:07, May 17, 2007)
  • Greek PM welcomes formation of new Serbian government (08:05, May 17, 2007)
  • EC recommends public funding for construction phase of Galileo (08:04, May 17, 2007)
  • Retired military officer confirms torture of Iraqi by Dutch soldiers (08:03, May 17, 2007)
  • Two people survive in plane mishap in Kenya (08:02, May 17, 2007)
  • Sarkozy vows to "rally the French", "break with past" (08:00, May 17, 2007)
  • Mortar barrage hits Baghdad's Green Zone (07:58, May 17, 2007)
  • EU plans to crack down on employment of illegal immigrants (07:57, May 17, 2007)
  • Sarkozy officially sworn in as French president (07:59, May 17, 2007)
  • Human rights on top priorities of French foreign policy: Sarkozy (07:55, May 17, 2007)
  • WFP launches website on food security, hunger in Bangladesh (07:54, May 17, 2007)
  • Greenpeace builds Noah's Ark in Turkey to call for actions against global warming (07:53, May 17, 2007)
  • Sarkozy sworn in as French president  (09:32, May 17, 2007)
  • Khamenei reminds US of duties in Iraq  (09:34, May 17, 2007)
  • Senate rejects bill to cut off Iraq funds  (09:37, May 17, 2007)
  • Bush names war czar for Iraq, Afghanistan  (09:38, May 17, 2007)
  • Germany slams Wolfowitz as bank board meets  (09:40, May 17, 2007)
  • Koreans take 56 years to go 25 km  (09:55, May 17, 2007)
  • Jerry Falwell, leader of religious right, dies  (09:56, May 17, 2007)
  • Israeli strikes hit Gaza amid factional violence  (09:58, May 17, 2007)
  • Tip-offs led coalition to Taliban chief  (09:59, May 17, 2007)
  • Multimillionaire Bush's wealth eclipsed by Cheney's  (10:01, May 17, 2007)
  • Racy past of Sarkozy's new home  (10:02, May 17, 2007)



  • Opinion

  • Looking forward to Sino-French ties in Sarkozy era (17:16, May 17, 2007)
  • US economy at crossroads  (17:11, May 17, 2007)
  • Gun culture and an old rule (17:10, May 17, 2007)
  • Microsoft seeking long-term development in China (17:09, May 17, 2007)
  • China needs to predict US monetary changes  (10:39, May 17, 2007)
  • Don't demolish Beijing hutong  (10:40, May 17, 2007)



  • Sports

  • Four SADC states to share tourism spin-offs of 2010 World Cup (22:03, May 17, 2007)
  • Zimbabwe eyes more medals at All-Africa Games (22:03, May 17, 2007)
  • Hong Kong Jockey Club expresses condolences to dead trainer (22:03, May 17, 2007)
  • Uganda to send only three boxers to African Championships (22:02, May 17, 2007)
  • Athens tightens security for UEFA Champions League final (21:19, May 17, 2007)
  • Ugandan President pardons boxer Ouma (21:19, May 17, 2007)
  • Uganda may face WADA sanctions (21:18, May 17, 2007)
  • Beijing torch relay share limelight of London Olympic centenary (21:18, May 17, 2007)
  • Sherpas challenges Mt. Qomolongma  (17:09, May 17, 2007)
  • Teenager Li Xuanxu performs world-level 400m medley at Chinese swim meet (17:08, May 17, 2007)
  • President of African Baseball Association laments neglect of baseball, softball in Nigeria (17:07, May 17, 2007)
  • Italy retains top position, Nigeria still 27th in FIFA's ranking (17:07, May 17, 2007)
  • Hingis, Srichaphan to miss French Open (16:33, May 17, 2007)
  • Maria Sharapova to play in WTA Istanbul Cup 2007 (16:33, May 17, 2007)
  • Nigeria qualifies for final in North-West Africa Cricket Tourney (16:32, May 17, 2007)
  • Federer stutters through in Hamburg (16:32, May 17, 2007)
  • World top three to compete at women's epee World Cup (16:30, May 17, 2007)
  • 26 climbers summit Mt. Qomolangma (16:29, May 17, 2007)
  • PSV rule out permanent deal with China's Sun (16:28, May 17, 2007)
  • Feature: Invisible world of football (16:27, May 17, 2007)
  • Cartoon figure becomes Shanghai Special Olympics mascot (12:58, May 17, 2007)
  • Two South Koreans die scaling Mt. Qomolangma (12:58, May 17, 2007)
  • Kuerten decides not to play French Open (12:57, May 17, 2007)
  • Peru police seek three missing Israeli mountain climbers (09:22, May 17, 2007)
  • Malawi not be one to host 2010 World Cup teams (09:21, May 17, 2007)
  • South Africa announces swimming squad for Beijing Olympics (09:21, May 17, 2007)
  • Cuban baseball selectors shortlist 35 payers for Pan-Am Games (09:21, May 17, 2007)
  • Cuban boxing tournament attracts 65 boxers (09:21, May 17, 2007)
  • Boca Juniors to play Paraguay's LIbertad in Libertadores Cup (09:20, May 17, 2007)
  • Italy stays top of FIFA rankings (09:20, May 17, 2007)
  • Champions League final won't be Maldini's swansong (09:20, May 17, 2007)
  • Inter Milan aims to work mission impossible in Cup (09:07, May 17, 2007)
  • Third Brazil soccer player will miss Copa America (08:35, May 17, 2007)
  • Norwegian climbers conquer Mt. Qomolongma (08:34, May 17, 2007)
  • Nepali journalist sets record by scaling Mt. Qomolangma (08:33, May 17, 2007)
  • International karate and kick boxing tournament to be held in Nepal (08:33, May 17, 2007)
  • Malawi not to host 2010 World Cup teams (08:33, May 17, 2007)
  • Japan beats Hong Kong 4-0 in Olympic qualifier (08:32, May 17, 2007)
  • Thailand stun China 1-0 in warm-up for Asian Cup (08:32, May 17, 2007)
  • Portuguese Xavier to join Beckham at L.A. Galaxy (08:31, May 17, 2007)
  • Thailand wins China over the Asia Football Cup warm-up match (08:28, May 17, 2007)
  • Serbia squad for Euro 2008 qualifier against Finland (08:28, May 17, 2007)
  • Hewitt advances to third round of Hamburg Masters (08:28, May 17, 2007)
  • Safina survives her opening match at the Italian Open (08:27, May 17, 2007)
  • Sun: I can still shine among Europe's stars  (09:44, May 17, 2007)
  • United face Chelsea in grudge match  (09:44, May 17, 2007)
  • Nakamura rises from the rubble to become pride of Scotland  (09:45, May 17, 2007)
  • Free-swinging Lefty ready to hunt down Tiger  (09:45, May 17, 2007)
  • Jazz end Warriors' dream run  (09:46, May 17, 2007)
  • Mourinho arrested in dog row  (09:47, May 17, 2007)
  • Hasek, Holmstrom lead Red Wings rout  (09:47, May 17, 2007)



  • Science & Technology

  • Chinese publishing house, Yale cooperate to promote Chinese language (21:16, May 17, 2007)
  • Regions of Antarctica melt in recent past: study (11:29, May 17, 2007)
  • First clinic in Canada helps women freeze eggs for future use (11:27, May 17, 2007)
  • Small Swiss observatory finds ice planet (08:24, May 17, 2007)
  • Researchers find new species of sea anemone (08:24, May 17, 2007)
  • Swiss scientists plan new GM crop trials (08:23, May 17, 2007)
  • Hexavalent chromium in drinking water causes cancer in lab animals (08:23, May 17, 2007)
  • 3 satellites set for launch in 2008  (09:51, May 17, 2007)
  • President Hu hopes Yale team will build ties  (09:52, May 17, 2007)
  • Harvard OKs massive curriculum change  (09:53, May 17, 2007)
  • Local 3G standard on solid ground  (10:18, May 17, 2007)
  • Specifications of foreign standards  (10:17, May 17, 2007)
  • Small victory for WAPs  (10:16, May 17, 2007)
  • China leads push for broadband  (10:15, May 17, 2007)
  • The 10th China Beijing Int'l Hi-tech Expo  (09:53, May 17, 2007)



  • Life

  • China has 144 million netizens by March (08:00, May 18, 2007)
  • Chinese cartoon to debut in international market (19:36, May 17, 2007)
  • U.S. donates bird flu equipment to Cambodia (12:55, May 17, 2007)
  • Over 2.5 mln suffer from hypertension every year in Nepal: expert (12:54, May 17, 2007)
  • 11 aftershocks after quake rocks Laos (12:50, May 17, 2007)
  • Clinton raises 5 bln dollars to initiate global building retrofit program (12:50, May 17, 2007)
  • Drop box for unwanted babies sparks soul searching  (09:48, May 17, 2007)
  • Shanghai committed to its aging population  (09:48, May 17, 2007)
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    Buddhist monks learn English in Inner Mongolia

    Chinese Buddhist monks learn English language at Dazhao Temple in Hohhot, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 16, 2007. Dazhao Temple began to offer English course for the monks here in October 2006 as more foreign visitors come here, Xinhua reported. Now there are 27 students in the English learning class, aging from 14 to 21.

    Foreigner posed with a scene of old Shanghai

    At the Shanghai Yiyuan Spring Temple fair on May 16, one foreigner clad in a traditional Chinese gown and with a bowler hat on his head and a bird cage swaying in his hand, was posed sitting in a rickshaw with a typical, vivid scene of old Shanghai.

    Sevilla wins UEFA Cup in shootout

    Sevilla's Andres Palop (L) celebrates with Jesus Navas (C) and Frederic Kanoute after making the winning save in a penalty shoot-out to win the UEFA Cup Final soccer match against Espanyol at Hampden Park Stadium in Glasgow May 16, 2007.

    Stars arrive for 60th Cannes Film Festival

    Actress Andie MacDowell arrives for an evening gala screening of Chinese director Wong Kar Wai's in-competition film "My Blueberry Nights" at the 60th Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2007.

    Albino baby wallaby

    An albino baby wallaby, named "Pino" by the staff of Le Cornelle nature park, stands in its cage in Valbrembo, northern Italy May 16, 2007. Pino was born in the park on March 18, and came out of its mother's pouch about two weeks ago, according to the staff of the nature park.

    Suspect named in missing British girl case

    The photo shows British national Robert Murat. Portuguese police have identified Robert Murat as the suspect in the disappearance of a 4-year-old British girl Madeleine McCann. Madeleine McCann went missing from a resort in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on 3 May.

    National Robot Soccer Competition in Wuhan

    Robots, designed by Wuhan Institute of Technology team, perform during the 8th National Robot Soccer Competition in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, May 15, 2007.The winners will represent China at the Federation of International Robot-soccer Association World Cup in San Francisco on June 13.

    Power handover ceremony between Chirac, Sarkozy

    France's new President Nicolas Sarkozy (R) shakes hands with outgoing President Jacques Chirac before the handover ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris May 16, 2007.

    Hu Jintao meeting Yale University delegation

    Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) meets with a delegation of Yale University students and faculty in Beijing, capital of China, May 16, 2007. The delegation, led by Richard Levin, president of Yale University is on a visit to China from May 15 to 25 at the invitation of Chinese President Hu Jintao.


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