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Plan announced to end Japan nuke crisis
The crippled Fukushima No 1 power plant will be stabilized to a condition known as "cold shutdown" in about six to nine months, Tokyo Electric Power Co, operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant said Sunday.
NATO splits on Libya as battle rages on
Libya's rebel forces, led by the newly-formed Transitional National Council (TNC), are advancing westward and fighting back bitterly with the government forces, town by town.
Iran: Siemens behind cyber attack
A senior Iranian official said the German engineering conglomerate Siemens should be held responsible for the infection of Iranian industrial sites by the Stuxnet computer worm.
China raises bank reserve levels to curb inflation
China's central bank #160;announced Sunday that it would raise the required reserve ratio of the country's lenders to a record high in the latest effort to curb stubbornly high inflation.
Hailstones leave at least 12 dead in S China
Wen urges more efforts to heed public opinion
Measures tightened for high-income tax
35 dead in 6 US states after storm's rampage
HK actor detained for allegedly taking drugs
China's property market hits a stalemate
Cuba to consider term limits for leaders
Workshop shut down for dying steamed buns
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Shanxi to raise electricity price
Air Force plane makes emergency landing
Life insurance to keep growing in China
Listed companies' inventory value up 35%
Banks suspend mortgage loans
Sinopec's huge spending on liquor exposed
China calls for immediate cease-fire in Libya
Ding Junhui accepts $3,255 fine for not reporting illness
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North Dakota: The tranquility after receding floods
Diplomats put world in focus
Cities around world dim lights for Earth Hour
Taste for spinach unchanged
Errors are still common in US hospitals
7.4-magnitude quake rattles Japan
Libya takes Britain to task over key oilfield bombing
Virgin's Branson unveils deep-sea submarine plans
Climber to clean Qomolangma
Radiation found in domestic vegetables
Berlusconi sex trial opens, but adjourns after just 10 minutes
Military open to media scrutiny
Tainted pork was 'an isolated case'
Family policy relaxed in Beijing for more couples
Gunmen kill 56 in grisly Iraq hostage siege
Details of soccer referee investigation released to public
Pollution to get officials black mark
Grim conditions add to misery of nuclear heroes
Licensing to ensure dairy standards
'Oh, you paparazzi are really joy-killer!'
Smile, and the world smiles with you
Tranquility after floods
Splendid view of Hukou Waterfall on Yellow River
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No obvious change in radiation levels in China
China's National Nuclear Emergency Coordination Committee said Sunday in a daily notice that no obvious change had been found in the levels of radioactive material in the environment and food samples on the Chinese mainland.
China's property market hits a stalemate
China's property market seems to have reached a stalemate, with buyers waiting for price drops and developers postponing sales.
Over 500 dogs rescued on the way to slaughter
Animal protection activists Friday stopped a truck on the way transporting 520 dogs to a slaughterhouse in Northeast China's Jilin province on the Beijing-Harbin Highway. LeepPet Holding Corp, a pet service company, and Shangshan Animal Charity Fund finally bought all the animals with 115,000 yuan ($17,606) from the dog trader early Saturday morning.
China, UK hold fourth defense strategic talks
China and the UK held the fourth defense strategic talks in Beijing Sunday. Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Ma Xiaotian and British Vice Chief of Defense Staff Nicholas Houghton co-chaired the one-day talks.
Oil tankers collide in Macao water, no injury
President Hu inspects South China island
Taiwan's warm and fuzzy gifts
China hopes to see equal opening-up within WTO
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Business
China to boost integrated circuit sector
China will boost the integrated circuit (IC) sector at a "state strategy" level over the next five years through 2015, Yang Xueshan, vice minister of industry and information technology has said.
Forex reserves to expand at slower pace
China's analysts said that the country's foreign exchange reserves will expand at a slower pace as its structure of foreign trade becomes increasingly balanced.
Hot money has potential to burn
China faces speculative capital inflows in the next couple of years and should be clearly aware of the potential shock when the capital flees, top executives warned.
Volvo recalls 82 faulty trucks in China
NBS moves to increase data transparency
Yuan exchange rate to be more flexible
Property price rises to boost retail sector
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World
Egypt #160;to try #160;former PM, finance minister
Egypt will put on trial the former prime minister and his finance minister on charges of profiteering and squandering public funds, the public prosecutor's office said on Sunday.
NATO splits on Libya as battle rages on
Libya's rebel forces, led by the newly-formed Transitional National Council (TNC), are advancing westward and fighting back bitterly with the government forces, town by town.
Japan, US reaffirm post-quake cooperation
Visiting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Sunday with her Japanese counterpart Takeaki Matsumoto, reaffirming Japan-US cooperation in post-quake reconstruction efforts.
Cuba to consider term limits for leaders
President Raul Castro Saturday proposed to limit the terms for officials of the government and the ruling Cuban Communist Party to a maximum of 10 consecutive years.
Gadhafi forces shell Ajdabiya in E Libya
Famous Kuwaiti billionaire Kharafi dies in Cairo
Indonesian police station bombing linked to terror acts
Facts versus rumors and myths
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Sports
Lewis Hamilton claims title in Chinese GP
Lewis Hamilton of McLaren won the title of the 2011 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday.
Student golfers battle to win trophies
During the China Amateur Golf Futures Tour two student golfers from Shenzhen University tell youngsters the sport is not only about trying to win trophies.
Title fight heats up as playoffs begin
Kobe Bryant has all that championship experience, and perhaps the NBA's best supporting cast.
World cockfighting championship
Vettel leads Red Bull charge in China
Vettel fastest in Chinese GP practice
Moments in Rhythmic Gymnastics game
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Opinion
BRICS: For a better united future
The third BRICS summit concluded on April 14 with the signing of the Sanya Declaration, highlighting the strengthening of the five-nation bloc and promoting common prosperity.
Tsinghua's foreign academic connection
During its 100-year history, #160;Tsinghua University has shaped the lives of many people who have made great contributions to China in different fields.
New reserve system priority for G20
Meeting cements importance of BRICS
Smart power vs subtle power
BRICS has to take up more challenges
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Chengguan making our streets safe from vendors
Salute to China's chengguan (urban management officers). They have never let us down in terms of bravery and courage displayed during their battle to ensure that our cities are free from disorder and chaos caused by unlicensed street vendors.
BRICS – a step towards prosperity and democracy
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Chung-Yue Ghang
The ills of blind pursuit of pleasure
The Beijing municipal administration for industry and commerce recently #160;asked advertisers to avoid ads that are in "poor taste", refer to "imperial-aristocratic elitism" and promote "hedonism and worship of things foreign".
Nature's revenge on human hubris
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Western democracy's flaws frustrate public
China rejects Obama's criticism
Why China is not a great power
China speaks better English than India
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Regional
Canton Fair opens amid inflation concerns
The Canton Fair, China's largest trade fair and a key indicator of the country's trade and economic development, opened Friday amid growing inflation concerns weighing on the nation's exporters.
'Tiger Moms' popular in China
The strict parenting style advocated by Amy Chua, the Yale law professor, in her latest book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, is still popular in the country today, according to a recent survey.
Shanghai building fire put out; no casualties
Macao's forex reserves reach $25b in March
Air Force plane makes emergency landing
Wheels turning to create New Silk Road
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Life
Tibet through the Lenses-Potala Palace
The first part of the series is fully packed with pictures of Tibet's landmark structure—Potala Palace.
Monkey finds the road to redemption
Happy long life noodles to you all!
A new year begins
Worship goes green
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Entertainment
Actor Nicolas Cage arrested in New Orleans
Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage has been arrested in New Orleans after a drunken argument with his wife outside a residence in the French Quarter, police said on Saturday.
Jon Bon Jovi jewelry burglar arrested
Prince William, Britain's Sea King of the skies
Doctor's love life cited in Michael Jackson case
Actor Nicolas Cage arrested in New Orleans
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Boao Forum 2011
Yushu moves forward
BRICS Summit 2011
Earthquake Hits Japan
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Chinese Medicine
The European market consumes about one fourth of the total TCM exports from China, but under a new EU legislation, herbal treatments will soon be outlawed there.
Birds and Bees
Even after 19 years of teaching, Peng Xiaohui still isn't sure how to really turn people on.
A Lingering Question
To be or not to be, that is the question. More than a question, death is a taboo subject in Chinese culture and education. But, can we really avoid it?
Inflation Battle
China's inflation is expected to accelerate at its fastest pace since 2008.
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Anne Hathaway arrives at the premiere of the film "Rio" in Hollywood.Bieber performs during his concert.
Moore in Kathmandu
Actress Demi Moore leaves after a news conference organized at Maiti Nepal in Kathmandu April 7, 2011.
Try to smuggle onto a plane?
Skulls? Tiger cubs? Crocodiles? Even dead cows? You can't simply imagine what people have tried to smuggle onto a plane.
Weekly Photos
'Chinese Bridge', Public Servant Exam, Shanghai Disney, 'Mysterious Life', Jon Huntsman, goose
F1 Mania
Red Bull's Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel put down a marker for a possible fifth win in a row by dominating both practice sessions for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Their Humour
Next time you play with your animal friends, watch closely. They might have some surprises for you.
Most Beautiful Woman
Jennifer Lopez was named People Magazine's most beautiful woman in the world on Wednesday.
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Get rich quick is not the right message
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Vanishing glaciers reveal the truth
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