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07 Nov 2009 22:34
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at the Presidential Palace in Cairo on Saturday morning.- Market attack in NW Pakistan kills at least 5
- House passes bill to overhaul US healthcare system
- Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash
- Army: Shooting suspect taken off ventilator
- Medvedev: Arms control deal with US can be reached
- West Africa's last giraffes make surprise comeback
- Obama wraps up Afghan review, eyes final options
Employees at an engineering firm recognized their former co-worker when he drew a handgun from under his shirt, police said, and shot his first victim dead in the reception area. He then walked into the office and unloaded several more rounds, wounding five other employees at the company that fired him two years ago. -
07 Nov 2009 05:29
Iran not to exchange enriched uranium for fuel: MP 2009-11-07 19:46Obama will push economic rebalancing on China trip 2009-11-07 17:48Afghan govt says UN representative out of line 2009-11-07 17:32Police: Fla shooting suspect was angry at company 2009-11-07 17:14Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban 2009-11-07 16:54Fort Hood, community mourn shooting victims 2009-11-07 16:39H1N1 flu death toll tops 6,000: WHO 2009-11-07 16:03US OKs two more import probes against China 2009-11-07 15:23Minds are terrible things to waste in the US military 2009-11-07 14:57New videotape of bin Laden released-site 2009-11-07 11:57The US pushed ahead Friday with two new investigations into charges of unfair trade practices by China, but rejected a third case one week ahead of President Barack Obama's trip to Asia. China starts anti-dumping probe on US autosChina blasts US duties on steel pipesAerospace should be used for peaceful purposes only, and China is ready to take part in any international cooperation to ensure aerospace security.A chaplain exhorted hundreds of mourners gathered at a candlelight vigil to not give up hope as Fort Hood and its surrounding community looked to each other for comfort.Two foreign passengers were killed and nine more wounded in a collision between a cargo ship and a high-speed passenger liner Thursday night in sea waters off this southern city, local authorities confirmed on Friday.China's automobile market continued its robust growth in October, and provided enough indications that the country is well on its way to occupy the top perch in the global automobile market.The Obama administration would be willing to hold bilateral talks with North Korea but only if certain conditions were met, the president's top adviser on Asia said on Friday.- 7 Afghans killed during missing US troops search
- Britain urges steps to insure financial system
- Russia's Medvedev leaves door open to Iran sanctions
- Iran not to exchange enriched uranium for fuel: MP
- Russian military plane crashes in Pacific, 11 missing
- Iran says 100+ detained at anti-US rally
- Afghan govt says UN representative out of line
A woman in South Korea who tried to pass the written exam for a driver's license with near-daily attempts since April 2005 has finally succeeded on her 950th time.Pakistan's top designers and models are taking part in the country's first-ever fashion week. While the mix of couture and high-street fashions would not have been out of place in Milan or New York, many designers reflected the turmoil, contradictions and tensions coursing through the society.A young woman broke into the homes of Hollywood celebrities she admired because she wanted to own their designer clothes and jewelry.No one knows better than Yoko Ono how far celebrity activism has come in the last 40 years.Andre Agassi, mired in controversy after admitting to using crystal meth, pleaded for compassion from his critics in a television interview.A T-shirt a day has kept unemployment at bay for an American man who is making about $85,000 a year by selling advertising space on his torso.In a growing campaign to refer to November as "Movember," men around the world are being encouraged to grow a mustache for 30 days to raise awareness and funds for prostate and testicular cancer. -
06 Nov 2009 07:06
China launches anti-dumping, anti-subsidy probe into US autos 2009-11-06 20:02Fort Hood: Another victim of shooting rampage dies 2009-11-06 19:43Cold front and snow to hold Beijing, from Sunday to Wednesday 2009-11-06 18:08Hu says China seeks peaceful use of airspace 2009-11-06 17:16China opposes auctions of looted Chinese cultural relics 2009-11-06 16:09H1N1 vaccine and common flu vaccine to merge 2009-11-06 15:18Mainland reports 13th H1N1 death 2009-11-06 14:43Free H1N1 vaccines available for Beijing universities 2009-11-06 14:32China to issue specific policies to curb overcapacity 2009-11-06 13:4519 killed in deadly road accident in Hebei 2009-11-06 10:30China launched anti-dumping, anti-subsidy investigations into US-made off-road autos with engine displacements of 2.0 liters and above. China decries pipe dutiesNo more tit-for-tatChinese President Hu Jintao said Friday that China will continue to adhere to peaceful exploitation and use of airspace. China grounds 'space force' talkA US Army doctor to be shipped overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post Thursday, killing 13 in the worst mass shooting ever at a US military base.China was stepping up protection and sustainable development of its islands and oceanic resources, said Zhang Hongsheng, deputy director of the State Oceanic Administration (SOA), Friday.- Drought leaves 909,000 people short of drinking water
- China hopes APEC summit conducive to global recovery
- Chinese FM highlights importance of Obama's upcoming visit
- Beijing to extend A(H1N1) flu vaccine inoculation
- China launches anti-dumping, anti-subsidy probe into US autos
- China opposes US anti-dumping duties on oil well pipe
- Professor bids to determine cause of wife's hospital death
A teenage boy sat beside his father in their family car racing a remote controlled vehicle on the expressway near Tangshan, Hebei province, on Tuesday.A Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition was sold on Wednesday night for nearly $2 million to an anonymous bidder from Shanghai at an auction in Beijing.- China to launch anti-dumping, anti-subsidy probe into US autos
- Web tycoon thrives on portals, pig farms
- China's top refiners to run at record in Nov
- Juneyao Airlines to raise $290m via IPO
- Dow Chemical, Shenhua revive $10b project
- China may slightly adjust macroeconomic policies: experts
- Emerging markets, cost trims buoy Lenovo profit
A Chinese government think tank leader said on Thursday China's macroeconomic policy in 2010 should focus on maintaining steady economic growth and stable prices.China's Lenovo Group, the world's fourth largest personal computer manufacturer, returned to profitability in the second quarter, according to the group's fiscal report released Thursday.One year after China launched the stimulus package and regained economic growth momentum, experts said the government was set to stick to pro-growth macroeconomic policies while making minor adjustments in the prospect of inflation.Oil prices rose above $80 a barrel Friday in Asia as crude investors eyed a surge in global stock markets.- US jobless rate tops 10% for first time since '83
- Pakistani forces enter Taliban headquarters
- Zelaya: US-brokered pact for Honduran crisis fails
- Army: Suspect said 'Allahu Akbar!' before shooting
- G20 finmins to pledge stimulus stays, look at growth
- Fort Hood: Another victim of shooting rampage dies
- US becomes top country brand under Obama - survey
Sarah who brought up President Obama's father, the late Barak Hussein Obama Snr, is looking after 80 orphans and a dozen widows.Natalie Portman has admitted she didn't find her lesbian sex scene in new film 'Black Swan' raunchy as she thought it was too ''extreme''.Oprah Winfrey is removing gospel singer BeBe Winans from her show's "karaoke challenge" until charges against him for allegedly pushing his ex-wife to the ground are resolved.Russell Brand is getting a haircut to save his career.The exhibition, Chinese Graphic Design of the 20th Century: A Documentary, tracks the social changes and the development of design in China, through posters and ads in magazines and newspapers, besides other design-related books and objects.Wanted: outgoing and enthusiastic applicants to work as restroom ambassadors in central New York location. Good pay.Pakistan took fashion to the runways this week hoping to promote a more glamorous side of a nation better-known worldwide for violence and militant extremism.FIFA vice-president Jack Warner is returning a handbag given to his wife by England's 2018 World Cup bid because he says it has become "a symbol of derision, betrayal and embarrassment."Obesity causes more than 100,000 cases of cancer in the United States each year -- and the number will likely rise as Americans get fatter, researchers said on Thursday.Pavle Radonic has worked as assistant manager for Hotel Belvedere, overlooking the medieval city of Dubrovnik, for 18 years. -
05 Nov 2009 15:24
At least 7 dead in US Army base shooting 2009-11-06 05:29Two foreigners killed in S China ferry collision 2009-11-06 02:12Bulk carrier hijacked in Indian Ocean 2009-11-05 23:53Militants blow up school in NW Pakistan 2009-11-05 23:46US President Obama to visit China 2009-11-05 21:50Taiwan jolted by 5.9-magnitude earthquake 2009-11-05 19:59Building dam will not hurt other nation's interests 2009-11-05 19:43Beijing to invest 290b yuan to develop its south 2009-11-05 18:00Xinjiang reports second A(H1N1) death 2009-11-05 17:19Chinese mainland's first undersea tunnel finished 2009-11-05 17:12The US Army says 12 people have been killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage on the Fort Hood Army base in Texas. Obama calls the shooting "horrific."China said developed countries should take the lead in emissions reduction, and provide support for developing countries in tackling climate change.- Two foreigners killed in S China ferry collision
- China to host int'l conference on anti-piracy in Gulf of Aden
- Think tank: Economic policy to focus on steady growth
- Australian gov't approves Chinese investment in Centrex
- Taiwan jolted by 5.9-magnitude earthquake
- Building dam will not hurt other nation's interests
- Chinese economist calls push on structural reform
After topping this year's Hurun rich list, Wang Chuanfu, head of Nanjing-based car manufacture BYD Co Ltd, is again recognized as China's richest by Forbes Magazine.The rise in new orders at the 106th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) signaled signs of export demand recovery from its bottom, experts said Thursday.The UN said that it is temporarily relocating more than half its staff in Afghanistan following last week's deadly Taliban attack against UN workers. UN targeted in attackChase Utley hit two home runs to raise his Series total to a record-tying five, Cliff Lee won again and Philadelphia cut their deficit to 3-2.'Obsessed' singer Mariah Carey has admitted she was ''abused'' in a relationship, hinting it was at the hands of ex-husband Tommy Mottola.
Love is a sweet rice cake stick, or that is what South Korea's farm ministry would like the country's romantically minded to believe. -
04 Nov 2009 23:11
UN to pull out 900 staff from Afghanistan-source 2009-11-05 13:52China's preferential housing policy may cease at year-end: official 2009-11-05 11:33Moderate quakes hit Northwest China 2009-11-05 10:065.1-magnitude earthquake hits NW China's Qinghai 2009-11-05 10:03Strong earthquake rocks Qinghai 2009-11-05 09:57Flu death toll rises to 86 in Ukraine 2009-11-05 03:37Italian judge convicts 23 in CIA kidnap case 2009-11-05 01:53Israeli navy intercepts arms ship: military 2009-11-05 01:04Mickey Mouse and friends are on their way to Shanghai after long-awaited plans for a Disney theme park near China's financial hub got the thumbs-up from central authorities.
Shanghai Disneyland no threat to HK
Lifting of the Internet ban in Xinjiang is a vital ingredient in mission to restore lasting harmony, say residents. Full Coverage: Riots in UrumqiJapan struggled with the touchy issue of reorganising US military bases on the island of Okinawa, just a week ahead of Obama's first visit to Japan as leader.- Beijing to adopt lethal injection for all death penalty criminals next year
- China's preferential housing policy may cease at year-end: official
- Moderate quakes hit Northwest China
- Strong earthquake rocks Qinghai
- Group housing project abandoned
- China's strengths in SE Asia to stay
- Shanghai Disneyland gets approval, land price up
China's second largest freshwater lake, Dongting, has shrunk in area by almost two thirds in just a month, a local meteorologist said Wednesday.A 60-year-old man in Jinzhou, Liaoning province, was arrested on charges of killing his wife, whom he suspected of having an affair with their son-in-law.China Investment Corp, the country's sovereign wealth fund, has begun talks on setting up its first international office in London.- Petrobras gets $10b loan from Chinese bank
- China to see double-digit GDP growth again: UK expert
- China plans 3 inland nuclear power stations
- Sinovac Biotech to transfer quote to NASDAQ from Amex
- China bubble concern overblown as bank deposits gallop
- Rumaila deal key to CNPC goals
- 'Disneyland' effect fetches record sum for nearby plot
The World Bank yesterday revised upwards its forecast for China's growth this year - from 7.2 percent to 8.4 percent - and projected a slightly faster pace of expansion in the coming year.China Investment Corp, the country's sovereign wealth fund, has begun talks on setting up its first international office in London.Sinovac Biotech Ltd, China's first officially approved H1N1 flu vaccine maker, announced yesterday it would transfer its stock exchange listing to the NASDAQ Global Market from NYSE Amex in a bid to raise more funds and become a leading vaccine producer.- Vietnam storm death toll rises to 99
- UN to pull out 900 staff from Afghanistan-source
- 1/3 Americans die in hospitals, study finds
- Genes may be important in back, neck pain
- Kirkuk oil may make or break Iraq's future
- WH defends Obama against Dem. local elections loss
- Drinking rainwater doesn't increase risk of illness: Study
Astronomers in Chile and Japan have for the first time seen part of the "cosmic web" of galaxies that permeates the known universe in a gigantic assembly some seven billion light-years from Earth.Japan struggled with the touchy issue of reorganising US military bases on the island of Okinawa, just a week ahead of Obama's first visit to Japan as leader.World number one Tiger Woods returns to the HSBC Champions this week with the every intention of wrapping up some unfinished business.World number one Roger Federer eased into the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors, his home-town tournament, with an easy win over Italy's Andreas Seppi on Wednesday.Jennifer Hudson believes her dead mother is her guardian angel who has helped her cope with overcoming tragedy and becoming a mum in the past year.- Lady GaGa: 'I'm happy being single'
- Natalie Portman ‘dating a million people’ & her ‘extreme’ sex scene
- Nicole Kidman warned off Tom
- Nicole Kidman dishes sexual secrets
- Michael Lohan on why he wants Lindsay back in rehab
- Chris Brown is unsure about his image
- Group urges CW stations not to air 'Gossip Girl'
Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham has splashed out ￡1,400 on two miniature pigs as a Christmas present for soccer-playing husband David.
The legal war between former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean and pageant organizers is over.As a child acrobat growing up in an obscure village in Jiangsu province in the 1950s, Lu Yi did not have it easy. Getting beaten up by his teachers for every little lapse was routine.Somali courtship was different in Hassan Aden's day. When he was a teenager, you gave the girl's parents 11 camels and an AK-47 assault rifle as bride price and then waited respectfully.Jim Stevens said he's not particularly religious and is clueless about why an image resembling Jesus Christ keeps appearing on his pickup.Drinking untreated rainwater is safe for your health, according to an Australian study.Visitors will have to wait until early next year for the opening of the world's tallest building in Dubai. -
04 Nov 2009 06:23
Double-tassel rice found in Jiangxi 2009-11-04 17:32Toyota pulls out of Formula One 2009-11-04 17:16Afghan policeman shoots dead five UK soldiers 2009-11-04 16:47Expert: China's one-child policy needs to be changed 2009-11-04 16:39China's biggest overseas auto parts merger sealed 2009-11-04 15:55Shanghai tops in land sales revenue for Jan-Sept 2009-11-04 12:58Agricultural Bank of China and Microsoft to develop online bank 2009-11-04 11:25Shanghai Disneyland gets state approval 2009-11-04 09:53Top Yemeni security officers killed in ambush 2009-11-04 04:12The Shanghai Disneyland Project has got state approval, the Shanghai municipal government announced here Wednesday morning. Initial plans for Disney park setChinese writers Wednesday said they appreciated Google's move to talk with them, but maintained their demand for an apology for copyright violation.GM' decision to keep Opel after months of negotiations to sell it triggered anger in Germany, which had led the talks and was putting up much of the cash.The Shanghai Disneyland Project has got state approval, the Shanghai municipal government announced here Wednesday morning. Initial plans for Disney park set- China urges more relief efforts for prolonged drought
- China to hold first humanoid robot Olympics
- Writers stuck on apology over Google copyright dispute
- China begins construction of inland nuclear power stations
- Double-tassel rice found in Jiangxi
- Expert: China's one-child policy needs to be changed
- China coal firms seek new investment opportunities
- Writers stuck on apology over Google copyright dispute
- China's public servant exam proves testing ground for graduates
- Beijing cafes booming not because of coffee, but space
- Blowing up a property bubble in China
- Many Guangzhou workers face salary cuts, job losses
- Chinese movie studio eyes NYSE listing
A 17-year-old boy from Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, traveled all the way to Zhenjiang, another city, hoping to meet a 16-year-old girl he had been chatting with online for a year.China's banking regulator plans to review debt levels at some real estate developers on concern that the companies' borrowings are fueling excessive gains in property prices, a person familiar with the matter said.Many workers in Guangzhou are facing salary cuts or job losses, as both the private and the public sectors struggle in the midst of the economic crisis.- China recovery fuels E Asia's rebound: WB
- IMF raises growth forecasts for HK economy
- PMI of non-manufacturing sector rises to 62.1% in Oct
- Top judge proposes raising threshold for corruption cases
- Chinese firms' overseas investment up 1% in Jan-Sept
- China's tax revenue rises 2.2% in first 9 months
- Fewer staff sent to China: Report
Entrepreneur Meng Kai is expected to join the Chinese rich club after the initial public offering of Beijing Xiangeqing Co Ltd yesterday.China's banking regulator plans to review debt levels at some real estate developers on concern that the companies' borrowings are fueling excessive gains in property prices, a person familiar with the matter said.New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who engineered a change in the city's term-limits law so he could run again and set a record for financing his campaign, narrowly won a third term on Tuesday, local media declared.- Former Thai PM appointed as adviser of Cambodian PM
- Vietnam storm death toll rises to 91
- Bangkok rated favorite destination among 10 Asian cities
- GM's U-turn on Opel sale irks Germany
- Clinton discusses Middle East peace process with Mubarak
- Abdullah lashes at Afghan election body's decision
- Earthquake injures 700 in southern Iran
Claude Levi-Strauss, widely considered the father of modern anthropology for work that included theories about commonalities between tribal and industrial societies, has died. He was 100.New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who engineered a change in the city's term-limits law so he could run again and set a record for financing his campaign, narrowly won a third term on Tuesday, local media declared.Nepal has found its way into the list of top ten travel destinations in 2010 in the world, local newspaper reported on Wednesday.- Former Thai PM appointed as adviser of Cambodian PM
- Vietnam storm death toll rises to 91
- Bangkok rated favorite destination among 10 Asian cities
- Abdullah lashes at Afghan election body's decision
- Afghan policeman shoots dead five UK soldiers
- APEC CEO Summit in Singapore sees record turnout of leaders
- Death toll rises to 57 in Vietnam storm
The Saints intercepted three Matt Ryan passes, with Jabari Greer returning one 48 yards for the club's sixth defensive touchdown this season, and New Orleans stayed perfect with a 35-27 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.Rihanna was named Woman of the Year by Glamour magazine on Tuesday after an attack at the hands of boyfriend Chris Brown that she said changed her life overnight.Eminem and Lady Gaga have been added to the performer lineup for the American Music Awards.Take a classic Christmas tale, a dollop of Jim Carrey and a sprinkling of innovative movie technology.- Film "2012" premieres in Los Angeles
- Kwok's new nightmare
- Film "A Christmas Carol" premieres in London
- Sarah Jessica Parker, Alfre Woodard, et. named to President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities
- Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to host Oscars
- Terminator movie franchise may go on auction block
- Jude Law's Sadie support
Kirstie Alley is going to star in a new A&E reality "docu-series" about her life as a single mom and her efforts to lose weight.Smokers who switch to a low-tar, light or mild brand of cigarette will not find it easier to quit and in fact may find it harder.Italy's Valentino has pinned down the right balance for the fashion brand whose founder retired last year with its latest womenswear collection receiving "great response" from press and buyers, its CEO said.Sacdiyo Sheeq used to love listening to Bollywood movie songs on her mobile telephone.Who says healthy has to be boring? A new cookbook from top Australian chefs shows it is possible to eat a balanced meal, and enjoy it, even if you've got a sensitive stomach.Giving up hope can actually make some people living with a serious illness happier, according to U.S. researchers who have found a "dark side of hope."Author Simon Lewis in Beijing, 15-years after he started researching for Rough Guide to China, a travel book helping visitors navigate both the simple and complicated paths of China. Jonah M. -
03 Nov 2009 10:45
Gunmen attempt to hijack plane in Somalia 2009-11-04 01:57Beijing blood bank strained in bleak flu season 2009-11-04 01:01CNPC, British BP sign Iraq big oil deal 2009-11-04 00:28Pakistan Taliban 'prepared for a long war' 2009-11-04 00:26Tropical storm kills 23 in Vietnam 2009-11-04 00:01Dalai Lama's grand niece joins Communist Party of China 2009-11-03 22:20China congratulates Karzai on re-election 2009-11-03 20:51Russian male died of A/H1N1 in Beijing 2009-11-03 17:21DPRK air force delegation arrives in Beijing 2009-11-03 16:51DPRK says it has reprocessed nuclear fuel rods 2009-11-03 16:29The DPRK had completed the reprocessing of all 8,000 pieces of spent nuclear rods, a key step to increase nuclear arsenal, by the end of August in Yongbyon.
China and Japan called for efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula yesterday, saying both sides "share the same goal" of making the zone nuclear-free.- Beijing blood bank strained in bleak flu season
- CNPC, British BP sign Iraq big oil deal
- DPRK air force delegation arrives in Beijing
- Opposition voiced to Dalai's visit to China-India border region
- China congratulates Karzai on re-election
- China, Australia pledge to push bilateral ties to new high
- China yet to receive Rio message about new pricing mechanism
Organized crime boss Xie Caiping, labeled the "godmother of the underworld" in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, was sentenced 18 years in prison Tuesday.China Merchants Securities Co will launch an initial public offering that could be worth 10 billion yuan or more in Shanghai this week as regulators resume approvals for big IPOs.- Chinese shares close higher on Tuesday
- Big 4 banks Oct new loans hit 136b yuan
- Cisco to buy set-top box business in China
- NetEase ordered to stop charging users as WoW faces uncertain fate
- China's economic growth to exceed 10% in Q4: CCB
- China's economy gains on domestic demand: economist
- Golf remains exclusive to wealthy in China
China's industrial output growth would continue to accelerate in the fourth quarter, Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Yizhong said Monday.China's big four banks extended about 136 billion yuan ($20 billion) renminbi denominated new loans in October, up 23.6 percent from September's 110.4 billion yuan, the China Securities Journal reported on Tuesday.Certain sports in China are often regarded as upper-class pursuits because of the large expenses needed to take part. And golf clubs, in particular, are seen as places to conduct business rather than somewhere to practice the sport.- Cisco says to buy DVN set-top box business
- Experts: Oil firms' overseas acquisitions not gov't behavior
- Novartis invests $1b in China R&D plant
- China Tianyuan to double secondary aluminium capacity
- China to cut pesticide companies by 30% to reduce pollution
- NetEase ordered to stop charging users as WoW faces uncertain fate
Stocks on ChiNext, the country's NASDAQ-style board for domestic start-up firms, rode on a roller coaster on the first two trading days: soaring at debut and taking a sudden turn on the second day.The DPRK had completed the reprocessing of all 8,000 pieces of spent nuclear rods, a key step to increase nuclear arsenal, by the end of August in Yongbyon.The world's fastest man adopted the animal kingdom's fastest sprinter Monday, as Usain Bolt welcomed a new baby cheetah named Lightning Bolt into his life.Australia's government revised down forecast revenue from the future sale of carbon permits yesterday, and said there was now little room to offer more compensation in order to secure political support for the scheme.- Pakistan Taliban 'prepared for a long war'
- Tropical storm kills 23 in Vietnam
- S Korean gov't raises alert level against A(H1N1) flu
- Afghan leader Karzai vows inclusive government
- Tropical storm kills 11 in Vietnam
- DPRK says it has reprocessed nuclear fuel rods
- ASEAN-US meeting to discuss disaster control, flu prevention
Serena Williams heads for 2010 as world No 1, WTA Championships, Australian Open and Wimbledon champion but there's a worrying storm gathering over women's tennis.Rodriguez delivered a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge and the Yankees took advantage of Johnny Damon's daring dash to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the World Series.Rihanna found it hard to come to terms with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown assaulting her because he was her first true love.Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has passed the first part of her helicopter flying exams just months after starting a series of lessons.People scared of flying can now press a button on their iPhone to help them deal with their panic.The latest Ministry of Health tally showed that as of Nov 1, China has reported about 47,500 H1N1 flu cases on the mainland, including 104 severe cases and seven fatalities. -
02 Nov 2009 17:39
Two die in attack on Chinese mine in Peru 2009-11-03 08:58China reports new death from A(H1N1) flu 2009-11-02 19:04390 million people to get H1N1 shots: Ministry 2009-11-02 18:11Chinese web surfers rise to 360 million 2009-11-02 18:04China's output of agricultural machines to exceed 230B yuan 2009-11-02 17:48In October, the H1N1 flu pandemic killed seven people on the Chinese mainland, stoking the public's fears, and leading them to wonder what the death toll of the disease will be.Flu peak season yet to come, say expertsJapan's call for an East Asian Community similar to the EU has been welcomed by China and supporters of the idea say it will accelerate regional integration.A suspected Taliban suicide bomb killed at least 35 people in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi on Monday, officials said. Army closes in on Taliban baseChina will announce further measures to promote substantial cooperation with Africa at the upcoming meeting between China and African nations.- Two nations one dream: nuclear-free world
- Expert: Past will decide future of bilateral ties
- Google admits to scanning books
- China 2nd only to US in research: Report
- Mainland reports 7th H1N1 flu death
- China raps rumor of vaccine-led H1N1 outbreak
- Minister: Industrial output expects faster growth in Q4
Stocks traded on the ChiNext startup board in Shenzhen yesterday plunged after surging heavily on their Oct 30 debut, challenging the ability of regulators to control volatility in the new bourse.Stocks traded on the ChiNext startup board in Shenzhen yesterday plunged after surging heavily on their Oct 30 debut, challenging the ability of regulators to control volatility in the new bourse.Afghan election commission declared Karzai elected as president Monday after it called off a runoff following the withdrawal of his only rival. Obama backs Karzai- Obama backs Karzai, despite vote-rigging
- Croat parliament approves Slovenia border deal
- US urged to set 2020 target to save climate deal
- Russian businessman shot dead near Putin's office
- Ukraine closes all schools to fight H1N1 flu
- Canada fights EU ban on seal products at WTO
- Tower of London Beefeaters suspended for bullying
Lindsay Lohan was left shaken after a man brandished a gun at her on the streets of Morocco this weekend - only to later realise the weapon was fake.- Lady GaGa and Madonna to collaborate?
- Nicole Richie granted order
- George Jones: new country music needs a new name
- Leno says NBC making money with show's new time
- Elton John recovering in hospital from flu, e-coli
- Troubled marriage led to singer Chen Lin's suicide:reports
- Carrie Underwood looks for something different
Mel Gibson and his girlfriend are welcoming the birth of the couple's first child — making the Oscar-winner a father for the eighth time.Lady GaGa has hinted that she might collaborate with Madonna.Thinking of a tummy tuck? Need bigger breasts? There's now an App for that.Two guardians of Britain's historic Tower of London have been suspended after a female colleague, the first woman warden in their 524-year history, accused them of harassment.When David Edwards first unveiled an inhaler which puffs micro-particles of chocolate into your mouth he never expected the initial production run of his "Le Whif" to sell out in less than a month.Bad moods can actually be good for you, with an Australian study finding that being sad make people less gullible, improves their ability to judge others and also boosts memory.Next year, it may be worth a visit to El Salvador, Lake Baikal or Cork, with these destinations featuring in a new Lonely Planet travel guide for the top places to go to in 2010. -
02 Nov 2009 01:29
UN secretary-general arrives in Afghanistan 2009-11-02 16:50Housing resale numbers slide 24% 2009-11-02 16:40China agency signals Shanghai Disneyland progress 2009-11-02 14:52Chinese locomotive maker nabs big deal from Turkey 2009-11-02 14:55Earthquake leaves 28 injured in SW China 2009-11-02 13:24Hu to visit Malaysia, Singapore, attend APEC summit: FM 2009-11-02 11:51Chinext stocks slide by 10% on opening Monday 2009-11-02 11:185.0-magnitude quake hits Yunnan 2009-11-02 07:02The A(H1N1) influenza was spreading rapidly across the country but it remained under control, an official with the Ministry of Health said in Beijing on Sunday.Over 3.78M inoculated with vaccineSix died of H1N1 Flu shots encouraged
China's quest for a strong air force is in line with the need to safeguard regional stability and world peace, the service's commander-in-chief, General Xu Qiliang said Sunday.President Hamid Karzai was effectively handed a second five-year term Sunday when his only challenger dropped out of the race.- Housing resale numbers slide 24%
- Curtains go up at Beijing-Tokyo Forum (Dalian)
- China agency signals Shanghai Disneyland progress
- Lawmaker urges legislation for lake protection
- China cleans oil spill from Iran ship
- Hu to visit Malaysia, Singapore, attend APEC summit: FM
- Boosting relations through 'better communication'
A famous technology university in Beijing is alleged to be ridding its campus of homeless cats because of fears the animals will pass A(H1N1) to students.Within the next few weeks, the country will mark eight years of membership of theWTO.- Watching for signs of a tighter new fiscal policy
- China imposes anti-dumping duties on imported adipic acid
- HSBC raises 2009 China GDP growth forecast to 8.1%
- All-electric buses lead to greener public roads and communities
- Wuxi is ready to become a 'little India'
- Chinese shares open 2% lower on Monday
- WTO fuels fast growth of China's high technology sector
HSBC has raised its forecast of China's GDP growth this year to 8.1 percent, said HSBC Group Chairman Stephen Green here Sunday.- Sino-Japanese trade set for rebound next year
- Watching for signs of a tighter new fiscal policy
- China's PMI of manufacturing sector rises to 55.2% in Oct
- Tennessee delegation visits Beijing to talk business
- Third-largest economy will help shape world trade
- Economic policies, yuan rate to remain stable
Talk about China's long-awaited NASDAQ-style Growth Enterprise Board (GEB) is heating up among Chinese investors, but most of them have adopted a wait-and-see approach.Chery Automobile Co plans to build a $688.3 million plant in the port city of Dalian in northeast China's Liaoning province.Investors are listening closely to policy makers' comments for clues about whether China is beginning to unwind its ultra-loose pro-growth policies.President Hamid Karzai was effectively handed a second five-year term Sunday when his only challenger dropped out of the race. Full Coverage- UN secretary-general arrives in Afghanistan
- Bombing outside bank kills at least 20 in Pakistan
- Putin warns EU of possible gas disruption
- DPRK demands direct talks with US
- Women with male names do better in legal careers-study
- Iran says UN-backed nuclear deal is not dead
- 'This Is It' tops charts with $101M worldwide
Police in Cyprus say a passenger bolted from an airliner after opening a rear exit and sliding down an emergency chute as it prepared for take off.Gold medals welcomed Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo back at the ISU Figure Skating Cup of China on Saturday night.Carlo Ancelotti said he was thrilled by Chelsea's response to their early-season setbacks after a 4-0 win over Bolton Wanderers put them two points clear at the top of the Premier League table.The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) wants to investigate whether any charges can be brought against Andre Agassi following his admission that he lied after taking crystal meth in 1997 and failing a drugs test.Spending a final night with Stephen Gately's coffin made Boyzone ''fall to pieces'', according to band leader Ronan Keating.Leona Lewis is happy she is ''still alive'' after being punched in the face in a vicious attack two weeks ago.Mornings are a little cold at the end of October, but last Thursday soft sunlight and lifetime friends reuniting made an old apartment at downtown Hepingli in Beijing much warmer.- 50 Cent's aggressive albums
- Elton John hospitalised
- Amy Winehouse's exercise habit
- Jay-Z television interview in Toronto
- Westlife, Sean trail Cole on singles chart
- Paris Hilton and boyfriend Freund Doug Reinhardt attend Heidi Klum's Halloween party
- Rock'n'roll's visual side on display in N.Y. museum
A second attempt to sell a crypt on top of Marilyn Monroe's final resting place has failed.Italian fashion house Prada is shortening temporary suspensions for some workers by three weeks after orders for its spring/summer 2010 clothes exceeded expectations by 10 percent.Thousands of Icelanders lined up at McDonald's restaurants to order their last Big Macs before the U.S. fast-food chain abandons the crisis-hit island at midnight Saturday due to soaring costs.Churchgoers drink and smoke less than adults who spend their Sundays elsewhere but a U.S. study had found it may not be church attendance itself that explains this -- it could be their genes.It's five times larger than the Titanic, has seven neighborhoods, an ice rink, a golf course and a 750-seat outdoor amphitheater. -
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Cargo ship with chemicals sinks in Yangtze River 2009-11-01 21:233.78M+ Chinese inoculated with A(H1N1) flu vaccine 2009-11-01 17:54Vice Premier Li Keqiang said China and Australia can lift ties to a new level through a strengthened dialogue and increased cooperation. Joint statement for tiesAbdullah Abdullah said on Sunday he had withdrawn from an election run-off because demands he made for a fair vote had not been met. Full Coverage
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