News Archive --- Date:20070523
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HK to implement convention against corruption (22:00, May 23, 2007)
China, Indonesia seek anti-corruption cooperation (21:50, May 23, 2007)
Top Chinese legislator's visit is of particular
significance: Polish speaker (21:47, May 23, 2007)
Two ROK nationals jailed for robbery in south China (21:44, May 23, 2007)
More than 3,000 Chinese killed by natural disasters in 2006 (20:24, May 23, 2007)
Chinese vice president meets Indian Army chief of staff (19:56, May 23, 2007)
Chinese military leader meets Japanese guests (19:33, May 23, 2007)
China hands over new batch of assistance materials for Sudan's
Darfur (19:32, May 23, 2007)
China's health sector counts cost of corruption last year (19:29, May 23, 2007)
China, Bahamas celebrate 10th anniversary of diplomatic ties (17:34, May 23, 2007)
German President starts China visit (17:22, May 23, 2007)
China mulls reform of household registration system (17:17, May 23, 2007)
Roundup: China's special envoy visits Sudan's Darfur (17:16, May 23, 2007)
Roundup: Sino-Polish ties witness sustained development (17:14, May 23, 2007)
PLA General Staff chief leaves Beijing for tour to three Asian nations (09:28, May 24, 2007)
Chinese special envoy visits Darfur (11:22, May 23, 2007)
German president Horst Koehler to visit China (09:17, May 23, 2007)
U.S. official says Strategic Economic Dialogue with China makes good start (08:28, May 23, 2007)
Russian, Chinese journalists to start tour of friendship (08:29, May 23, 2007)
Beijing Olympic Equestrian Marketing Program officially launched (08:19, May 23, 2007)
Chinese top legislator lauds Sino-Egyptian relations, vowing to
boost
cooperation (13:00, May 23, 2007)
China's top legislator arrives in Hungary for official visit (08:14, May 23, 2007)
China, U.S. kick off second meeting of Strategic Economic Dialogue (09:29, May 23, 2007)
Mongolian PM meets Xinhua editor-in-chief (08:08, May 23, 2007)
State nuclear power firm set up
(09:52, May 23, 2007)
HK's political system 'develops steadily'
(10:18, May 23, 2007)
Include environment in plans: SEPA
(10:21, May 23, 2007)
Better use of air space on way
(10:25, May 23, 2007)
Vice-governor of Guangdong abused power
(10:23, May 23, 2007)
46 officials blamed for miners' deaths
(10:24, May 23, 2007)
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China Eastern close to unveiling deal with Singapore Airlines (21:53, May 23, 2007)
Euro zone new industrial orders up in March (21:52, May 23, 2007)
Gold price lower in Hong Kong -- May 23 (21:06, May 23, 2007)
WB provides 5 millions dollars for microfinance projects in
Madagascar (21:06, May 23, 2007)
India working for nuclear renaissance: official (20:30, May 23, 2007)
Mumbai among world's top 10 expensive places (20:30, May 23, 2007)
NZ Customs vows to assist with export push into Asia (20:28, May 23, 2007)
Vietnam, Kuwait sign economic cooperation deal (19:37, May 23, 2007)
Chinese shares hit new high, boosted by property shares and
close-ended fund (19:36, May 23, 2007)
Vietnam targets to double garment export turnover in 2010 (19:35, May 23, 2007)
Singapore's CPI up 0.6 pct in April (16:47, May 23, 2007)
Government controls may curb China's steel exports in second half:
analysts (16:47, May 23, 2007)
Chinese shares close higher on May 23 (16:45, May 23, 2007)
Survey: Hong Kong rental prices highest in world (16:45, May 23, 2007)
Wheat production up by 8.68 pct in Nepal (16:44, May 23, 2007)
Indonesia to raise 2 billion USD from global bond in 2008 (16:44, May 23, 2007)
Samsung targets 30 pct mobile phone market share in Malaysia (12:51, May 23, 2007)
Brazil's Petrobras to build ethanol export pipeline (12:51, May 23, 2007)
Cambodian gov't mulls privatizing rubber plantations (12:51, May 23, 2007)
Myanmar to deny import license for false quotation of goods prices (12:50, May 23, 2007)
Chile discovers new copper deposits (12:50, May 23, 2007)
China's B shares keep downward trend, but A shares strong (12:50, May 23, 2007)
China to set up coal exchange in northern province (12:50, May 23, 2007)
Universal, BMG merger approved by EU (08:35, May 23, 2007)
Italian bank merger to face antitrust test (08:34, May 23, 2007)
Euro zone reports external trade surplus of 7.4 billion euros (08:33, May 23, 2007)
China's advertising sales rise 11 pct in 2006 (08:32, May 23, 2007)
Record gasoline prices may continue: report (08:25, May 23, 2007)
Throughput capacity of Chinese ports to hit 8 bln tons in 2010 (08:25, May 23, 2007)
Greek minister satisfied with economic performance (08:25, May 23, 2007)
Crude prices decline prior to inventory report (08:24, May 23, 2007)
Greek current accounts deficit up 11.5 percent in first quarter (08:24, May 23, 2007)
China introduces new measures to fight against stock market
violations (08:23, May 23, 2007)
Italian Treasury may sell full stake in national carrier Alitalia (08:23, May 23, 2007)
Chinese vice premier underscores innovation in nuclear technologies (08:21, May 23, 2007)
L.A. International Airport expects more travelers (08:19, May 23, 2007)
German investor confidence rises to new high (08:19, May 23, 2007)
Malaysia's manufacturing sales value down 1.4 pct in March (08:18, May 23, 2007)
China, US seek to ease trade woes
(09:39, May 23, 2007)
Charges waived on incoming calls in Beijing
(09:39, May 23, 2007)
Easing curbs on exports 'key' to cut trade deficit
(09:40, May 23, 2007)
US wants more flights to China
(09:41, May 23, 2007)
Mechanism to build long-term ties
(09:41, May 23, 2007)
AmCham: There's good potential for progress
(09:42, May 23, 2007)
Wal-Mart to appeal ruling
(10:26, May 23, 2007)
Price of pork flies to new high
(10:26, May 23, 2007)
Tariffs change to balance trade
(10:28, May 23, 2007)
Eximbank, World Bank unite for Africa
(10:27, May 23, 2007)
Indian alcohol firm joins Chinese market
(10:27, May 23, 2007)
Dell might have to log into a new sales model
(10:30, May 23, 2007)
Technology is key to HP's growth in China, says VP
(11:24, May 23, 2007)
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Poland aims to reach consensus on EU constitution: FM (21:50, May 23, 2007)
Jordanian jet crashes, killing pilot (21:48, May 23, 2007)
Three killed in mortar attack in Baghdad (21:47, May 23, 2007)
Philippine Embassy in Pakistan confirms death of Filipina in Afghanistan: report (21:46, May 23, 2007)
Senegal to introduce electronic passports (21:45, May 23, 2007)
Abbas, Haneya meet behind closed doors in Gaza (20:57, May 23, 2007)
Threat to blow up Mumbai World Trade Center (20:55, May 23, 2007)
Finnish peacekeeper killed in Afghanistan (20:30, May 23, 2007)
Pakistan to probe report on peacekeepers involvement
in gold smuggling (20:29, May 23, 2007)
Abbas, Solana to meet in Gaza amid violence (20:28, May 23, 2007)
Zambians disregard water bills (20:27, May 23, 2007)
Australia, Greece sign social security agreement (20:27, May 23, 2007)
International court prosecutor to visit Serbia in June (20:25, May 23, 2007)
Filipino forces show anti-terror skills before foreign military delegates (20:24, May 23, 2007)
Oliver Dulic elected as Serbian new parliament speaker (20:02, May 23, 2007)
Japanese parliament enacts U.S. forces realignment bill (20:02, May 23, 2007)
Government's monitoring exiled rebels in Europe: Thai Foreign Ministry (19:57, May 23, 2007)
Singapore must "find its own buzz as a global city":
minister (19:56, May 23, 2007)
Seven militants surrender in East India (19:33, May 23, 2007)
Canada to resettle 5,000 Bhutanese refugees in Nepal (19:31, May 23, 2007)
Suicide bomber carries out blast in Turkish capital (19:28, May 23, 2007)
Ceasefire takes hold in N. Lebanon as refugees continue to flee
camp (19:27, May 23, 2007)
Samoa to elect new head of state in June (19:23, May 23, 2007)
At least seven U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq: military (19:25, May 23, 2007)
Bomb attacks kill 3 Afghans, Finnish soldier (20:06, May 23, 2007)
Three people killed in car bomb in south of Baghdad (18:29, May 23, 2007)
Ongoing Israeli strikes wound Palestinian children: paramedics (18:08, May 23, 2007)
Iran to investigate British Council's unauthorized activities (18:08, May 23, 2007)
Four people killed in clashes in central Baghdad (18:07, May 23, 2007)
U.S., Iraqi force find body of missing U.S. soldier in river (17:32, May 23, 2007)
U.S. warships enter Gulf for training: statement  (20:08, May 23, 2007)
Turkish government holds meeting to take measures against terrorism (16:57, May 23, 2007)
Suicide bomber kills 15 people in eastern Iraq (17:08, May 23, 2007)
Indian police officer wounded in terrorist attack (16:53, May 23, 2007)
ICTR confirms Rwandan man's life sentence (16:35, May 23, 2007)
PM vows to maintain security in Nepal (16:34, May 23, 2007)
Tonga PM warned before riots (16:31, May 23, 2007)
Bomb attack kills Norwegian soldier in Afghanistan (16:38, May 23, 2007)
Two U.S. soldiers killed in western Iraq (15:12, May 23, 2007)
Number of injured rises to 100 after blast in Ankara (14:26, May 23, 2007)
Indonesian police hunt Tommy Soeharto's illegal fortune (14:25, May 23, 2007)
Indonesia to seek better climate solutions at Bali conference (14:12, May 23, 2007)
Kidnapped Pakistani gov't employees released (14:11, May 23, 2007)
PIF to hold 38th conference in Tonga (14:08, May 23, 2007)
UNODC, Vietnam jointly strengthen counter-terrorism legislation (13:48, May 23, 2007)
Suicide bombing kills 1, injures 3 in Afghan capital (14:10, May 23, 2007)
Germany urges int'l community to honor aid pledges to Africa (13:29, May 23, 2007)
Suicide bombing occurs in Afghan capital (13:24, May 23, 2007)
Mexico electoral authorities fine major parties 9 mln USD (13:22, May 23, 2007)
Brazil's energy minister resigns following fraud charges (13:21, May 23, 2007)
4 killed in shooting spree at Thai Market (13:17, May 23, 2007)
India slashes petroleum supply to Nepal (13:15, May 23, 2007)
Brazil's police stage 72-hour strike for better pay (13:13, May 23, 2007)
Poland not planning to deploy tanks in Afghanistan: defence
minister (13:10, May 23, 2007)
Myanmar, Cambodia working for closer ties (13:05, May 23, 2007)
Former Solomons minister sentenced for corruption (13:04, May 23, 2007)
Argentine, Spanish ministers meet on UN reform (13:03, May 23, 2007)
British, Brazilian leaders discuss trade, climate change (13:01, May 23, 2007)
Fiji to explore air service deal with Singapore (12:58, May 23, 2007)
New Zealand to expand exporter assistance to Asia (11:20, May 23, 2007)
Cuba's Fidel Castro criticizes Britain for new submarine (11:19, May 23, 2007)
Spain sends Uruguay 150,000 USD in flood aid (10:50, May 23, 2007)
Mexican soldiers patrol to fight violence in Monterrey (10:47, May 23, 2007)
Czech to present counterproposal to U.S radar treaty: Czech deputy FM (10:40, May 23, 2007)
Iraqi forces won't be ready in 2008: U.S. think tank (10:39, May 23, 2007)
Thousands flee Lebanese camp after ceasefire (10:36, May 23, 2007)
U.S. Democrats drop troop withdrawal timeline in war funding bill (10:34, May 23, 2007)
Hungary ready to sign treaty on banning cluster bombs (10:33, May 23, 2007)
Iran's military ready to confront invasions: commander (10:32, May 23, 2007)
NATO to stage anti-terrorist military demonstration in Taranto (10:28, May 23, 2007)
Turkish army's chief says terrorist organization causes blast in
Ankara (10:25, May 23, 2007)
Bush to nominate new U.S. ambassador to Pakistan (10:23, May 23, 2007)
Georgia, Jamaica elected to serve on UN Peace building Commission (10:22, May 23, 2007)
UNICEF urges release of health workers in Central African Republic (10:21, May 23, 2007)
Explosion in Turkey leaves tens of casualties (10:19, May 23, 2007)
U.S. to complain to IAEA chief over Iran enrichment (10:19, May 23, 2007)
UN chief dispatches new envoy to Middle East for consultations (10:17, May 23, 2007)
U.S. considers more military aid to Lebanon (10:16, May 23, 2007)
Italian air traffic controllers strike causes chaos (10:02, May 23, 2007)
Canada to accept 5,000 Bhutanese refugees (10:01, May 23, 2007)
Nigerian gov't counts achievements, calls for consolidation (10:00, May 23, 2007)
UN chief names Gambari to continue diplomatic initiatives on Myanmar (09:52, May 23, 2007)
UN chief condemns continuous attacks in Lebanon (09:51, May 23, 2007)
Syrian FM receives phone call from UN chief on clashes in north
Lebanon (09:49, May 23, 2007)
Structural economic changes in Syria produce positive results:
Deputy PM (09:48, May 23, 2007)
Canadian PM visits Kabul amid criticism on Afghan mission (09:47, May 23, 2007)
Iran's UN envoy to lead talks with U.S. on Iraq: report (09:45, May 23, 2007)
Wreckage of missing S. African aircraft found in Cameroon (09:45, May 23, 2007)
Arab League condemns radical group attacks in northern Lebanon (09:43, May 23, 2007)
Zambian appointed new UN Special Envoy for AIDS in Africa (09:42, May 23, 2007)
Five people killed, 60 injured in explosion in Ankara:
Turkish PM (09:40, May 23, 2007)
Kenya set to host African oil conference (09:39, May 23, 2007)
Polish leaders meet Azerbaijani parliament speaker (09:37, May 23, 2007)
ICC to investigate crimes in Central Africa Republic (09:35, May 23, 2007)
Romania to host international conference on energy efficiency over May 23-25 (09:34, May 23, 2007)
France calls for "privileged partnership" between EU, Turkey (09:34, May 23, 2007)
IFJ accuses Romania's president of abusive, offensive conduct (09:31, May 23, 2007)
Republic of Congo's former warlord ready destroy arms (09:29, May 23, 2007)
Al-Qaida still considers Los Angeles top target (09:27, May 23, 2007)
UN chief calls for rapid action to protect biodiversity (09:26, May 23, 2007)
Serbia may receive 186.7 mln euros from EU this year (09:24, May 23, 2007)
Russia's political will necessary to solve Polish meat ban: EU (09:23, May 23, 2007)
Morocco, Yemen to strengthen cooperation in health (09:22, May 23, 2007)
Britain rejects Kenyan war veterans' compensation demands (09:20, May 23, 2007)
Sri Lanka unveils separate flags for disputed provinces (09:16, May 23, 2007)
France condemns Beirut bomb attack (09:14, May 23, 2007)
Romanian Press Club to file criminal complaint against head of state (09:13, May 23, 2007)
West African States to discuss creation of second monetary zone (09:12, May 23, 2007)
Three people killed in explosion in Ankara (08:55, May 23, 2007)
Turkish military leader calls for int'l cooperation to fight
against terrorism (08:55, May 23, 2007)
NATO conducts exercise in Croatia (08:52, May 23, 2007)
German chancellor urges compromise over EU constitution (08:51, May 23, 2007)
Hamas, Fatah postpone Gaza meetings for security reasons (08:45, May 23, 2007)
Romania's official referendum results sent to Constitutional Court
for confirmation (08:45, May 23, 2007)
UN convoy hit in fighting in northern Lebanon's refugee camp: TV (08:41, May 23, 2007)
EU foreign policy chief to meet with Lebanese officials (08:39, May 23, 2007)
Pentagon mulls decades of military presence in Iraq: radio (08:35, May 23, 2007)
Kenya arrests key suspects over killings (08:31, May 23, 2007)
More Europeans support smoke-free policies: survey (08:30, May 23, 2007)
Djibouti appeals for inclusive dialogue in Somalia (08:29, May 23, 2007)
U.S. doctor convicted of supporting Al Qaida (08:27, May 23, 2007)
UNHCR to close representative office in northern Angola (08:27, May 23, 2007)
Singapore cracks down on illegal employment of foreign workers (08:26, May 23, 2007)
Use of force last resort to end standoff with hard-
line clerics: Pakistani official (08:25, May 23, 2007)
One in six mammals in Europe threatened with extinction:
report (08:22, May 23, 2007)
Unilateral ceasefire attempt of Fatah al-Islam collapses (08:20, May 23, 2007)
Turkmen president sacks two senior officials (08:21, May 23, 2007)
Myanmar top leader meets Cambodian PM (08:18, May 23, 2007)
Turkish FM expresses concern over recent developments in Lebanon (08:17, May 23, 2007)
EC to provide Bangladesh assistance of 270 million USD in 4 years (08:16, May 23, 2007)
UN criticizes Japan for denial of WWII sex slaves
(10:07, May 23, 2007)
Man accused of murdering ex-KGB spy
(10:10, May 23, 2007)
Hamas PM a target: Israel
(10:12, May 23, 2007)
US, Japan to study missile defense system with Australia
(10:14, May 23, 2007)
UN likely to report against Iran
(10:15, May 23, 2007)
Fragile truce lets aid reach refugee camp
(10:41, May 23, 2007)
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Ten Hong Kong athletes awarded Manulife sports scholarship (21:04, May 23, 2007)
Zhang/Yao first Chinese to fall in TT Worlds (21:03, May 23, 2007)
Organizers seek ideas for awarding ceremony
costumes (20:34, May 23, 2007)
Paralympics pictograms unveiled (20:34, May 23, 2007)
Sampras to take on Federer in exhibition match in Macao (19:51, May 23, 2007)
Indonesian shuttler Eng Hian moves to Singapore (19:49, May 23, 2007)
IOC chief to visit Zambia (19:48, May 23, 2007)
Kenyan swimmers to strive for more medals in All-Africa Games (19:48, May 23, 2007)
Kenyans target semis slot in Edinburgh Rugby Sevens (19:47, May 23, 2007)
Nigeria selects 38 for All Africa Games (19:46, May 23, 2007)
After North-West win, Nigerian cricket targets East-Central Africa (17:07, May 23, 2007)
China to host international fire balloon competition in July (17:06, May 23, 2007)
Kaka dedicates game to cause of global hunger (17:05, May 23, 2007)
Spurs race to 2-0 lead over Jazz in NBA Western Conference finals (17:04, May 23, 2007)
Mobile phone reaches summit of Mt. Qomolangma (17:03, May 23, 2007)
23 mountaineers top Mt. Qomolangma (17:02, May 23, 2007)
Venezuela names three airports for Copa America (17:01, May 23, 2007)
Cuba, Zambia signs sports collaboration deal (17:00, May 23, 2007)
Brazil calls up three top players for men's volleyball World League (17:00, May 23, 2007)
Pachuca, America to square off in Copa Sudamericana opener (16:59, May 23, 2007)
Rio official gives presentation in Argentina on Pan-Am Games (16:59, May 23, 2007)
Ecuador forward Delgado signs for LDU after suspension (16:58, May 23, 2007)
Uganda confident of beating Kenya in Elgon Cup (16:57, May 23, 2007)
Bulgaria names squad for Euro qualifier against Belarus (16:57, May 23, 2007)
UEFA launches Chinese language website (16:56, May 23, 2007)
China to host TT World Veteran Championships in 2010 (16:56, May 23, 2007)
Macedonia calls up squad for Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel (16:55, May 23, 2007)
2003 world champ upset in table tennis worlds (16:54, May 23, 2007)
Zimbabwe to launch national strategy for 2010 World Cup (16:54, May 23, 2007)
Nepali journalist releases book on experience on Mt. Everest (08:44, May 23, 2007)
Ugandan national soccer coach satisfied with foreign-based Ssepuuya (08:44, May 23, 2007)
Squad of Hong Kong football team for East Asian Championship (08:42, May 23, 2007)
Xiangxue Sun Hei trounces Hoa Phat Hanoi 7-4 in AFC Cup preliminary (08:42, May 23, 2007)
Keito wins "Samsung Blue Passion Award" at taekwondo worlds (08:39, May 23, 2007)
Uganda confident to win Division Three World Cricket League (08:38, May 23, 2007)
TT player glut forces Chinese to scatter all over the world (08:37, May 23, 2007)
First Nepali woman to climb Mt. Everest dies
on Mt. Lhotse (08:36, May 23, 2007)
Austria withdraws TT Worlds bid (08:36, May 23, 2007)
Hong Kong to host 2007 FIVB World Grand Prix in August (08:34, May 23, 2007)
Chen gets high kicks from victory
(10:52, May 23, 2007)
New scoring system set to ease judging troubles
(10:52, May 23, 2007)
European soccer opens doors to Chinese fans
(10:53, May 23, 2007)
Ticket prices kept low at World Cup
(10:53, May 23, 2007)
Gilardino: Competition our strength
(10:54, May 23, 2007)
Bellamy: I'll answer critics with goal
(10:55, May 23, 2007)
Scientists back Landis at doping hearing
(10:56, May 23, 2007)
Gender no barrier to Indy glory: Patrick
(10:56, May 23, 2007)
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Renewable energy shines at UK's All-Energy exhibition (21:54, May 23, 2007)
Study: Saturn's rings are clumpy (19:44, May 23, 2007)
NZ scientists found new underwater volcanoes (19:42, May 23, 2007)
China, Russia to probe Mars jointly (17:03, May 23, 2007)
U.S. scientists develop cheap biofuel from wood chips (12:43, May 23, 2007)
China resorts to computer to test Mandarin Chinese (12:43, May 23, 2007)
Scientists discover role of stem cells in spreading of cancer (08:11, May 23, 2007)
NOAA predicts above normal 2007 Atlantic hurricane season (08:09, May 23, 2007)
Malaysia considers signing Antarctica Treaty (08:09, May 23, 2007)
Mars rover Spirit unearths surprise evidence of wetter past (08:08, May 23, 2007)
S. Africa on track with science targets (08:08, May 23, 2007)
Draft code eases rule for bloggers
(12:42, May 23, 2007)
Companies throw weight behind WAPI
(11:01, May 23, 2007)
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University of New South Wales to close its Singapore
campus (20:34, May 23, 2007)
Number of China's stem cell donors doubles in a year (19:45, May 23, 2007)
Thai Princess' photo exhibition held in Hong Kong (19:44, May 23, 2007)
Bird flu toll in Indonesia rises to 77 (08:04, May 24, 2007)
One more Vietnamese province infected with bird flu (19:41, May 23, 2007)
Indonesian girl dies of avian influenza (17:22, May 23, 2007)
Improper endorsement income found in scrapped oral health
organization (12:48, May 23, 2007)
Vietnamese man infected with bird flu (12:47, May 23, 2007)
Chinese director Zhang Yimou to chair jury of Venice film festival (12:47, May 23, 2007)
Animal Health body declares Brazilian region free of foot-and-mouth (12:45, May 23, 2007)
Men more liable to depression after divorce: study (08:13, May 23, 2007)
Thai Cabinet approves construction of anti-flu factory (08:12, May 23, 2007)
A drink a day may delay dementia (08:11, May 23, 2007)
Countries mull new drug-control measures
(11:01, May 23, 2007)
6th member of traffic gang stands trial
(11:02, May 23, 2007)
Dirty air cons pose health risks
(11:03, May 23, 2007)
Man draws locals' ire for ignoring suicide attempt
(11:03, May 23, 2007)
A drink a day may prevent dementia
(11:04, May 23, 2007)
Japanese may soon eat more meat than fish
(11:04, May 23, 2007)
Reagan diaries: God, family and country
(12:48, May 23, 2007)
Prince Philip visits remains of Cutty Sark
(11:06, May 23, 2007)
Cannes festival takes baby eco-steps
(12:45, May 23, 2007)
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Premiere of "Mr. Brooks" in Hollywood
Cast member Demi Moore poses with her husband Ashton Kutcher and daughter Tallulah Belle Willis at the premiere of "Mr. Brooks" at the Grauman's Chinese theater in Hollywood, California May 22, 2007.
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Explosion in Turkey kills 6, injures 80
Injured people wait for help in Ankara, Turkey May 22, 2007. A deadly explosion occurred in a busy shopping center in Ankara on Tuesday, leaving six people dead, including a Pakistani national, and more than 80 others injured.
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Stars at photocall for "Death Proof" at Cannes
U.S. director Quentin Tarantino (C) poses with cast members, from L-R, Rosario Dawson, Zoe Bell, Rose McGowan and Sydney Tamiia Poitier during a photocall for his film "Death Proof" at the 60th Cannes Film Festival May 22, 2007.
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2003 world champ upset in table tennis worlds
China's Zhang Yining returns the ball against NG Sock Khim from Malaysia during the first round competition of women?��s single at the 49th World Table Tennis Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, May 22, 2007. Zhang Yining won the match 4-0.
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Hairstyle show held in Tokyo
A model showcases a hairstyle in Tokyo, capital of Japan, on May 22, 2007. A hairstyle show was held in Tokyo on Tuesday, attracting dozens of hair designers.
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Box office record for Shrek 3
Cameron Diaz attends the premiere of animated film Shrek 3 in Australia, May 22, 2007. Made by the Dreamworks studio, Shrek 3 has broken the US opening weekend record for an animated film after bringing in $122 million.
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Toyota i-Unit personal mobility
A Toyota i-Unit personal mobility is shown in the Science Museum in London, May 22, 2007. The i-unit, shaped like a leaf, can run in a low-speed upright or high-speed reclining position.
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Snow hits Xinjiang
People try to move a car stranded in snow on a highway in Hami, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 22, 2007. As a cold front rolled in from Siberia, the rain and snow hit Hami on Tuesday, and the temperature in partial area dropped by 15 degrees Celsius. A provincial road was closed for nearly five hours.
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China, U.S. kick off Strategic Economic Dialogue
Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi (R), special envoy of Chinese President Hu Jintao, shakes hands with U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, special envoy of US President Bush, during the opening of the second meeting of the China-U.S. Strategic Economic Dialogue in Washington May 22, 2007.
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