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News Archive --- Date:20070629


China

  • Abe hopes Japanese rice fit Chinese diet (21:32, June 29, 2007)
  • China's legislature adopts labor contract law (10:50, June 30, 2007)
  • China's legislature approves 1.55 trillion yuan of treasury bonds to buy forex (21:29, June 29, 2007)
  • Hong Kong's 10 years after return to China (21:28, June 29, 2007)
  • Two sentenced to jail term in Macao for casino chip stealing (21:27, June 29, 2007)
  • China approves suspension or cutting of interest tax on bank savings (10:49, June 30, 2007)
  • President Hu meets Hong Kong youngsters (16:55, June 29, 2007)
  • Non-Party member becomes China's new health minister (21:31, June 29, 2007)
  • China's legislature approves 1.55 trillion yuan of treasury bonds to buy forex (16:54, June 29, 2007)
  • Chronology: Timeline of Chinese leaders' visits to Hong Kong over past decade (13:38, June 29, 2007)
  • President Hu arrives in HK for 10th anniversary celebrations (13:20, June 29, 2007)
  • Suspect nabbed for six murders in south China (13:00, June 29, 2007)
  • Spain mints coins to commemorate Year of Spain in China (11:53, June 29, 2007)
  • Interview: Hong Kong's future tied with motherland: official (11:12, June 29, 2007)
  • China's top political advisor calls for learning President Hu's keynote speech (09:05, June 29, 2007)
  • Rolling out the memories (08:57, June 29, 2007)
  • 'It's like a home away from home' (08:56, June 29, 2007)
  • National treasures to be exhibited in HK (08:55, June 29, 2007)
  • Hong Kong, Shanghai connection soars (08:52, June 29, 2007)
  • Chinese military preparing for Beijing Olympic security (08:26, June 29, 2007)
  • Rains not to affect Hong Kong anniversary celebrations: official (08:30, June 29, 2007)
  • Interview: Hong Kong's future tied with motherland: official  (08:27, June 29, 2007)
  • EU: "One Country, Two Systems" ensures prosperity of HK (08:26, June 29, 2007)
  • Maldivian FM to visit China (08:18, June 29, 2007)
  • China ready to scrap or cut interest tax on bank savings: lawmaker (08:17, June 29, 2007)
  • Mongolia to boost cooperation with China in media (08:15, June 29, 2007)
  • Spanish King continues China tour in Sichuan Province (08:14, June 29, 2007)
  • Chinese military preparing for Beijing Olympic security (09:23, June 29, 2007)
  • China amends draft new labor law amid outcry over forced labor scandal (08:12, June 29, 2007)
  • Li Jianguo elected Party chief of east China's Shandong Province (08:11, June 29, 2007)
  • China, Oman forge friendship association in Beijing (08:07, June 29, 2007)
  • Senior Shanghai official on trial for role in pension fund scandal (08:07, June 29, 2007)
  • HK chief Donald Tsang thanks departing officials (08:40, June 29, 2007)
  • Coal reserve proposed in law change  (13:47, June 29, 2007)
  • PLA helps ensure security for Games  (13:48, June 29, 2007)
  • Imports to hit $1tr by 2010  (13:48, June 29, 2007)
  • More help to be given to returned Chinese  (13:48, June 29, 2007)



  • Business

  • Thai central bank governor plays down financial crisis risk (21:26, June 29, 2007)
  • Indonesia plays down EU flight ban (21:26, June 29, 2007)
  • Gold price higher in Hong Kong -- June 29 (21:25, June 29, 2007)
  • China, Pakistan to cut bilateral trade tariffs from July: Spokesman (21:24, June 29, 2007)
  • South China tropical island to boost its flower industry (21:24, June 29, 2007)
  • New customs office launched on western HK-Shenzhen border (21:23, June 29, 2007)
  • Hong Kong shares dragged lower by profit-taking in major blue-chips (21:23, June 29, 2007)
  • Spanish company plans to build silicon metal plant in southwest China (21:22, June 29, 2007)
  • China opposes U.S. investigations against steel tubes imported from China (21:21, June 29, 2007)
  • Chinese shares continue to move down amid panicky sell-offs (21:20, June 29, 2007)
  • Malaysia still attractive to foreign investors (21:19, June 29, 2007)
  • Bangladesh national airlines Biman may face shortage of pilots (21:18, June 29, 2007)
  • Macao to generate electricity from natural gas by end of 2007 (21:17, June 29, 2007)
  • Developing bioeconomy using a "three step process" (16:58, June 29, 2007)
  • Colombia to implement new regulations on footwear, textile imports (13:10, June 29, 2007)
  • Bangladesh to exempt 127 items from import duties (11:30, June 29, 2007)
  • Brazilian president warns of Doha round stagnation (11:29, June 29, 2007)
  • Brazilian mining company granted contract in Mozambique (11:28, June 29, 2007)
  • New Mainland and Hong Kong economic agreement signed (13:18, June 29, 2007)
  • Industries realized 42.1 percent profit growth from January to May (08:31, June 29, 2007)
  • New York crude oil futures hit 70 dollars  (08:33, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S. Fed leaves key interest rate unchanged at 5.25 percent (08:33, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S. labor market slows down, says survey (08:32, June 29, 2007)
  • BP, ABF, DuPont to build biofuel plant (08:30, June 29, 2007)
  • China's local governments told to raise minimum wages as food prices rise (08:27, June 29, 2007)
  • Chinese lawmakers take off suits to save energy (08:24, June 29, 2007)
  • IMF chief to resign in October for personal reasons (08:29, June 29, 2007)
  • Trading starts on China's animation, cartoon and game industry exchange (08:19, June 29, 2007)
  • Intel China export processing zone operational in Dalian (08:16, June 29, 2007)
  • HK, Shenzhen sign cooperation pact on new bay port (08:14, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S. economy grows at 0.7 percent in first quarter (08:12, June 29, 2007)
  • Indian firm launches mobile service in Channel islands (08:11, June 29, 2007)
  • China inaugurates free-trade harbor area in Dalian (08:28, June 29, 2007)
  • Macao's unemployment rate remains flat (08:07, June 29, 2007)
  • Liability insurance rule made 'fairer' for drivers  (14:21, June 29, 2007)
  • Tourism still an economic 'pillar'  (14:25, June 29, 2007)
  • An agreement in numbers  (14:26, June 29, 2007)
  • Partnership set for more development  (14:26, June 29, 2007)
  • Orders for 86 A320 aircraft confirmed  (14:28, June 29, 2007)
  • China, Pakistan to cut tariffs  (14:30, June 29, 2007)
  • Chinese tires targeted in US  (14:31, June 29, 2007)
  • Multi-mode phone soon  (14:34, June 29, 2007)
  • Map shows gap in rural services  (14:35, June 29, 2007)
  • Volkswagen sees 25% profit rise this year  (14:35, June 29, 2007)
  • China and EU launch climate change project  (14:36, June 29, 2007)
  • Market dives 4%, accounts hit low  (15:02, June 29, 2007)



  • World

  • Police question 15 alleged separatists who disrupt Susilo's visit (21:12, June 29, 2007)
  • Indonesia calls on Australia to extradite two graft suspects (21:11, June 29, 2007)
  • Pakistan, India conclude talks on promotion of friendly exchanges (21:11, June 29, 2007)
  • Malawian High Court saves government-loyal lawmakers from losing seats (21:09, June 29, 2007)
  • Cote d'Ivoire PM's plane under attack: reports (21:08, June 29, 2007)
  • Sri Lankan troops on way to free east: gov't (21:08, June 29, 2007)
  • Iran assures India, Pakistan of pipeline gas by 2011 (21:05, June 29, 2007)
  • Australia does not want Prince William to become next governor- general (21:04, June 29, 2007)
  • Philippine govt to review counter-insurgency policy to avoid human rights violation (21:03, June 29, 2007)
  • Russia launches military satellite (21:02, June 29, 2007)
  • NATO chief vows to reduce loss of civilian life in Afghanistan (21:02, June 29, 2007)
  • NATO chief says alliance wants all Balkan states to be members (21:01, June 29, 2007)
  • Indian PM says statistical transparency hallmark of country's reputation (21:00, June 29, 2007)
  • Thai PM insists revive internal security bill (20:59, June 29, 2007)
  • Vietnamese PM to visit India next week (20:58, June 29, 2007)
  • Filipino soldier, militia men killed in clash with rebels (20:58, June 29, 2007)
  • Israel's Katsav resigns in wake of plea deal (20:57, June 29, 2007)
  • UN Secretary-General pays surprise visit to Afghanistan (20:56, June 29, 2007)
  • UN chief pays surprise visit to Afghanistan (20:56, June 29, 2007)
  • Uganda implements product registration to ensure quality (20:55, June 29, 2007)
  • 14 political parties to compete on legislative poll in Timor-Leste (20:53, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S. envoy to OIC to be named in weeks: official (20:45, June 29, 2007)
  • Uganda's minister under attack over anti-homosexual remarks (20:44, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S. aid agency condemns murder of staff in Somalia (20:43, June 29, 2007)
  • Five U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq (16:51, June 29, 2007)
  • Israeli army finishes operation in Nablus (16:51, June 29, 2007)
  • Suspected explosive device defused by police in London (21:00, June 29, 2007)
  • DRC seeks economic partnership with Zambia (16:19, June 29, 2007)
  • S.Korea develops new infantry fighting vehicle (16:18, June 29, 2007)
  • Colombian rebels confirm death of 11 hostages in rescue attempt (15:57, June 29, 2007)
  • Australia welcomes Tony Blair's appointment as Quartet's Mideast representative (15:56, June 29, 2007)
  • Tanzanian president to attend AU summit in Accra (15:54, June 29, 2007)
  • Myanmar to cooperate with GMS members in freight transportation services (15:15, June 29, 2007)
  • Japan to provide Myanmar grant aid for two projects (15:14, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S. Democratic presidential hopefuls debate domestic issues (13:34, June 29, 2007)
  • Spanish police bust Russian women-smuggling ring, arrest 88 (13:33, June 29, 2007)
  • Thai southern insurgent killed in escape attempt (13:32, June 29, 2007)
  • Singapore to enhance governance, disclosure of life insurance (13:31, June 29, 2007)
  • Malaysia to have nuclear research reactor by 2020 (13:31, June 29, 2007)
  • Malaysia to crack down on Singaporean gangsters (13:29, June 29, 2007)
  • World Heritage Committee confirms Auschwitz name change (13:28, June 29, 2007)
  • Nepal's CPN-M seeks ambassadors as "A" category nations (13:27, June 29, 2007)
  • S. American nations to strengthen cooperation in fight against AIDS, drugs (13:17, June 29, 2007)
  • Insurgents blast shop in southern Thailand (13:13, June 29, 2007)
  • 22 sites added to World Heritage List (13:12, June 29, 2007)
  • Nepali gov't forms bodies for safe disposal of landmines (13:10, June 29, 2007)
  • Fujimori's Japanese Senate candidacy no bearing on court ruling: Chilean government (13:09, June 29, 2007)
  • Spain's PM vows to hunt down killers of soldiers in Lebanon (13:06, June 29, 2007)
  • Former S. Korean police officer arrested for alleged cover- up of tycoon's crime  (13:05, June 29, 2007)
  • Slovakia's UN representative to be more active on Bosnia issue (13:04, June 29, 2007)
  • Nepali gov't takes move against adoption (13:03, June 29, 2007)
  • Colombian gov't blames rebels for lawmakers' death (13:02, June 29, 2007)
  • Oman's Arabian Oryx Sanctuary becomes first off heritage sites (13:01, June 29, 2007)
  • Mideast Quartet likely to hold meeting in August: Solana (13:01, June 29, 2007)
  • Portugal approves anti-smoking law in public areas (11:50, June 29, 2007)
  • Roundup: Rights activists lament US Senate's failure to pass immigration bill (11:49, June 29, 2007)
  • Another shootout grips Rio favela, no casualties reported (11:48, June 29, 2007)
  • Panama president says pleased with U.S. trade agreement (11:47, June 29, 2007)
  • S.Korea's current account comes to 924.7 mln USD surplus in May (11:47, June 29, 2007)
  • S.Korea accepts U.S. demand on revising FTA pact (11:46, June 29, 2007)
  • Bush: "surge" plan shows progress in Iraq's Anbar province (11:45, June 29, 2007)
  • Bush disappointed by Senate's failure to act on immigration bill (11:44, June 29, 2007)
  • South African ruling party debates about president term (11:43, June 29, 2007)
  • Dutch parliament supports new EU treaty (11:42, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S. pledges to enhance Palestinian-Israeli dialogue: diplomat (11:41, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S., Myanmar officials hold talks: spokesman (11:40, June 29, 2007)
  • Russia successfully test-fires new ballistic missile (11:40, June 29, 2007)
  • AL, Egypt welcome appointment of Blair as Mideast Quartet envoy (11:39, June 29, 2007)
  • Denmark to fund Bangladesh's private-sector development (11:05, June 29, 2007)
  • Japan, Tanzania sign water supply projects (11:04, June 29, 2007)
  • NATO chief asks for speedy resolution on Kosovo (11:04, June 29, 2007)
  • Over 3,000 Polish troops are serving abroad (11:03, June 29, 2007)
  • ESA, ASECNA sign agreement on satellite navigation cooperation in Africa (11:02, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S. gives 300,000 USD to Organization of African First Ladies (11:01, June 29, 2007)
  • Russia opposes Czech removal of Soviet symbols (11:01, June 29, 2007)
  • NATO chief demands role for alliance in energy security (10:59, June 29, 2007)
  • Son of Somalia's deposed Islamic Courts leader killed (10:58, June 29, 2007)
  • Senior UN official welcomes debate on African integration (10:57, June 29, 2007)
  • Norwegian PM to visit Poland on Friday (10:54, June 29, 2007)
  • Palestinian president to visit France (10:54, June 29, 2007)
  • UN chief concerned by volatile security in Somalia (10:53, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S. diplomat plays down discord with Serbia over Kosovo (10:51, June 29, 2007)
  • Belarus deems U.S. missile defense system in east Europe unnecessary (10:49, June 29, 2007)
  • Brown forms new British government (10:48, June 29, 2007)
  • Albania sends troops to Afghanistan (10:46, June 29, 2007)
  • Cyprus supports Croatian effort to join EU (10:44, June 29, 2007)
  • Sri Lankan gov't, rebels agree on demilitarized zone (10:42, June 29, 2007)
  • Explosions kill four in Mogadishu (10:39, June 29, 2007)
  • NATO discusses Kosovo, energy security with partner countries (10:38, June 29, 2007)
  • German chancellor rules out direct government stake in EADS (10:37, June 29, 2007)
  • Bangladeshi policemen get UN Peacekeeping Medals in Ivory Coast (10:35, June 29, 2007)
  • EU welcomes U.S. commitments on processing EU banking data (10:34, June 29, 2007)
  • Backgrounder: Prominent figures in British new cabinet (10:33, June 29, 2007)
  • AL, Egypt welcome appointment of Blair as Mideast Quartet envoy (10:33, June 29, 2007)
  • Japan, Tanzania sign water supply projects (10:16, June 29, 2007)
  • Immigration bill stalls again in U.S. Senate (10:14, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S., South Korea call for swift shutdown of DPRK nuclear facilities (10:15, June 29, 2007)
  • Bush nominates Mullen as Joint Chiefs chairman (10:14, June 29, 2007)
  • Sri Lankan official detained for alleged bomb transport (10:13, June 29, 2007)
  • White House refuses to answer subpoenas over firings of federal prosecutors (09:39, June 29, 2007)
  • Singapore to use new control measures for use of chemicals (09:34, June 29, 2007)
  • One of two abducted DANIDA staff rescued in Bangladesh (09:34, June 29, 2007)
  • Civic groups appeal for single African citizenship (09:33, June 29, 2007)
  • Iraqis hire more lobbyists in U.S. since start of war: report (09:19, June 29, 2007)
  • Britain's Brown forms new government (08:53, June 29, 2007)
  • Algerian parliament adopts draft gov't program (09:18, June 29, 2007)
  • DRC gov't to review oil exploration contracts (09:18, June 29, 2007)
  • Asia-Pacific nations hold ozone protection conference in Mongolia (09:17, June 29, 2007)
  • Backgrounder: Line-up of British new cabinet (09:16, June 29, 2007)
  • Blair to tackle economics but not Palestinian-Israeli peace efforts: report (09:14, June 29, 2007)
  • Egypt bans all female circumcision (09:11, June 29, 2007)
  • Zimbabwean president urge new British PM to boost bilateral ties (09:02, June 29, 2007)
  • Nigerian opposition parties agree to join government (09:01, June 29, 2007)
  • Backgrounder: Basic facts about African Union (08:54, June 29, 2007)
  • African ministers gather to focus on African integration (08:53, June 29, 2007)
  • AfDB rallies behind efforts to avert power deficit in southern Africa (08:45, June 29, 2007)
  • Nepali gov't to strive for security for CA election (08:44, June 29, 2007)
  • David Miliband appointed as British Foreign Secretary (08:44, June 29, 2007)
  • Jordan hopes Blair succeed in boosting peace process (08:43, June 29, 2007)
  • Japan, Russia agree to strengthen cooperation on Korean peninsula nuclear issue (08:43, June 29, 2007)
  • Former Japanese PM dies at 87  (14:46, June 29, 2007)
  • Japan court rejects plea for forced labor damages  (14:48, June 29, 2007)
  • UK's Brown unveils new government  (14:50, June 29, 2007)
  • Facts on Britain's new PM  (14:50, June 29, 2007)
  • Katsav pleads guilty to sex offenses  (14:58, June 29, 2007)
  • Cold War chill hangs over Bush-Putin summit  (15:00, June 29, 2007)
  • White House rejects Senate subpoenas  (15:01, June 29, 2007)
  • Fujimori to run in Japan election  (15:04, June 29, 2007)
  • Power outage warns of dark times ahead  (15:04, June 29, 2007)



  • Opinion

  • What is a recipe for economic success in HK? (17:31, June 29, 2007)
  • A difficult mission for Abbas (17:32, June 29, 2007)



  • Sports

  • Yi surprised with his pick (13:13, June 29, 2007)
  • Portland picks Oden as No. 1 (13:11, June 29, 2007)
  • 2007 NBA draft first round list (13:10, June 29, 2007)
  • Real Madrid soccer club fires league-winning manager (09:33, June 29, 2007)
  • Brazil, Dominican Republic win entry to volleyball Grand Prix (09:32, June 29, 2007)
  • Maracaibo remains soccer's Copa America semi-final host (09:31, June 29, 2007)
  • Federer on course, Henman out (09:30, June 29, 2007)
  • Liverpool's Lucas dismissed from Brazilian team for the U-20 World Cup (09:29, June 29, 2007)
  • Henman's Wimbledon hope ended despite fightback (09:28, June 29, 2007)
  • Zimbabwe feels regretful for cancellation of tournament with Zambia (09:27, June 29, 2007)
  • Windies A cricket tour of Zimbabwe cancelled (09:26, June 29, 2007)
  • Comments on soccer's Copa American from Venezuela media (09:25, June 29, 2007)
  • Hewitt breezes into Wimbledon third round (08:30, June 29, 2007)
  • Henman crashes out of Wimbledon (08:29, June 29, 2007)
  • Malaysia plans to train more elite athletes in China (08:28, June 29, 2007)
  • Federer collects his 50th consecutive win on grass at Wimbledon (08:24, June 29, 2007)
  • International Cezmi Or Athletics Tournament to start in Istanbul (08:23, June 29, 2007)
  • Liverpool signs three-year contract with Levski Sofia goalkeeper Mihaylov (08:22, June 29, 2007)
  • Real Madrid sacks coach Capello to seek enthusiastic football (08:22, June 29, 2007)
  • German goalkeeper Koch to sign with Turkey's Kasimpasaspor (08:21, June 29, 2007)
  • Feyenoord signs Makaay from Bayern (08:20, June 29, 2007)
  • Yi: Stop comparing me with Yao  (15:32, June 29, 2007)
  • Foreign media presence shows expanding appeal  (15:33, June 29, 2007)
  • Giant wedding must-see event of summer  (15:35, June 29, 2007)
  • Zhang's success set to inspire new stars  (15:37, June 29, 2007)
  • Yan targets another doubles triumph with new partner  (15:39, June 29, 2007)
  • Serena, Roddick keep American flag flying  (15:41, June 29, 2007)
  • Morales forces FIFA to rethink altitude ban  (15:42, June 29, 2007)
  • Real Madrid sack title-winning coach Capello  (15:43, June 29, 2007)
  • Gebrselassie defies age to break more records  (15:45, June 29, 2007)



  • Science & Technology

  • Armed-robot may come to reality  (11:21, June 29, 2007)
  • EU, China launch project to tackle climate change (11:22, June 29, 2007)
  • Genotropin- a miracle medicine that makes dwarves grow tall  (10:05, June 29, 2007)
  • Female Galapagos iguanas die looking for Mr. Right  (09:21, June 29, 2007)
  • BBC lauches on-demand service  (09:20, June 29, 2007)
  • Microsoft releases beta of 2 web-based applications  (09:17, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S. national symbol bald eagle survives, thrives  (09:16, June 29, 2007)
  • Over 70% of people approve College Entrance Examination (09:22, June 29, 2007)
  • Malaysia's first astronaut to take off for ISS on Oct. 10 (08:13, June 29, 2007)
  • Mars rover to descend into massive crater (08:12, June 29, 2007)
  • DNA shows domestic cats have origins in Near East (08:11, June 29, 2007)



  • Life

  • Dengue fever cases double in Costa Rica in first half of 2007 (11:32, June 29, 2007)
  • China's first high-grade wind power station begins operation (08:35, June 29, 2007)
  • German, Czech bird flu share same origin: report (08:18, June 29, 2007)
  • Swan in Czech dies of dangerous H5N1 bird flu (08:18, June 29, 2007)
  • U.S. medical group holds back diagnosis on video-game addiction (08:17, June 29, 2007)
  • Nonsmoking workers immediately absorb carcinogen because of secondhand smoke (08:16, June 29, 2007)
  • National treasures exhibition held to mark HK's 10th return anniversary (08:15, June 29, 2007)
  • AIDS-infected people in Cambodia decreases half in 2006: official (08:14, June 29, 2007)
  • UNESCO renames Auschwitz death camp  (15:19, June 29, 2007)
  • Islands to receive strategic protection  (15:21, June 29, 2007)
  • Schooling vital for migrant children  (15:24, June 29, 2007)
  • Police warn public as anti-gun campaign continues  (15:23, June 29, 2007)
  • City set to extend childbirth insurance  (15:30, June 29, 2007)
  • UNESCO status tough on Yi  (15:31, June 29, 2007)
  • India's HIV caseload could be 2/3 less  (15:31, June 29, 2007)
  • Americans give $300b, set new charity record  (15:32, June 29, 2007)



  • Photo

    Hong Kong's status in "three main fields" more stable

    Since the return of Hong Kong's sovereignty to China, the Central Government has made many efforts to help Hong Kong override its numerous surfacing challenges.

    President Hu arrives in HK for 10th anniversary celebrations

    Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) and his wife Liu Yongqing arrive at Hong Kong International Airport on June 29, 2007. Hu is here to attend the celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China and the inauguration of the third-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). (Xinhua Photo)

    Armed-robot may come to reality

    Program manager George Bustioloz of iRobot presents the iRobot Warrior X700 at the National Press Club in Washington June 6, 2007. iRobot was awarded a $14 million delivery order from the U.S. Navy to build additional bomb-disposal robots for shipment to military forces overseas. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

    China's Yi selected 6th to Milwaukee Bucks at NBA Draft 2007

    China's Yi Jianlian (R) shakes hands with NBA Commissioner David Stern after being selected sixth to the Milwaukee Bucks at the 2007 NBA Draft at Madison Square Garden in New York, June 28, 2007.

    China's first wholly-made airplane

    Employees assemble the wings to the body of an ARJ-21, China's first wholly-made airplane in a hangar in Shanghai, June 28, 2007. The final assembly began on May 30 this year, and the jetliner will come off the production line by the end of 2007 and start test flights in March 2008.

    Wax figure of Deng Xiaoping exhibited in Hong Kong

    A wax figure of Deng Xiaoping, the late Chinese leader, is exhibited in Hong Kong June 28, 2007. The wax figure and a Chinese-made Hongqi limousine are presented to Hong Kong as part of an exhibition to celebrate the upcoming 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China.

    China's Diaolou inscribed on World Heritage List

    A group of Diaolou (watchtower house) is seen in Zili Village of Kaiping City, south China's Guangdong Province, June 27, 2007. The Diaolou of Kaiping, China, was inscribed Thursday on World Heritage List by the 31st World Heritage Committee meeting held here.

    Mummy of Queen Hatshepsut identified

    The mummy which Egyptologists have identified as Sitre In, Queen Hatshepsut's wet-nurse, is displayed at the Egyptian museum in Cairo June 27, 2007. Egyptologists think they have identified with certainty the mummy of Hatshepsut, the most famous queen to rule ancient Egypt, found in a humble tomb in the Valley of the Kings, an archaeologist said on Monday.

    Spice Girls reunite for tour

    British girl band The Spice Girls (L-R) Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm, Gerri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown pose for the media as they arrive at the Greenwich Royal Observatory in London, June 28, 2007. The Spice Girls are expected to announce a reunion tour on Thursday, ending months of speculation about the five-member band that brought "girl power" to the music scene.

    Britain's Brown forms new government

    Britain's new Prime Minister Gordon Brown (4th L) heads his first cabinet meeting in 10 Downing Street in London. Brown unveiled his senior ministerial team Thursday, a day after taking over from Tony Blair after a decade in power.

    Top advisor calls for learning President Hu's keynote speech

    China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin (R) shakes hands with political advisors on a training course held by the CPPCC in Beidaihe of northern Hebei Province, June 28, 2007. China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin on Thursday urged all political advisors to better understand President Hu Jintao's recent keynote speech on national development.

    Paris Hilton: "I'm a changed woman"

    Paris Hilton sits down for an interview with host Larry King (L) on CNN's "Larry King Live", in this publicity photo released to Reuters in Los Angeles, California June 27, 2007. Hilton gave her first televised interview following her 23-day sentence for a probation violation earlier this month.


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