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Russia to work on new nuclear arms: Medvedev

Russia will work on a new generation of atomic weapons to strengthen its nuclear deterrent, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday, just hours after Moscow test-fired one of its most feared missiles.

Ex-US President Carter apologizes to Jews

Former President Jimmy Carter apologized for any words or deeds that may have upset the Jewish community in an open letter meant to improve an often-tense relationship.

China Beijing

China to enhance supports to SMEs in 2010

China would enhance supports to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) next year with preferential tax policy and easier channels to raise fund, a senior official said Thursday.

Cold snap continues in N China, spreads south

The cold snap that has brought freezing temperatures and snow to northwest China's Xinjiang continued Thursday, spreading to north and central regions.

Report to signal thaw in China, Japan ties

China and Japan are expected to release in Tokyo today a joint report that acknowledges Japan's invasion of China during the Second World War.

BizChina

Nation slaps duties on EU metal fasteners

China said yesterday it would impose temporary anti-dumping tariffs on carbon-steel fastener imports from the European Union following a year-long investigation.

Some ditching subway after wreck

The subway snag on Tuesday has cast doubt on some locals who say they are concerned about their safety on one of the world's biggest metro systems.

Ford close to selling Volvo unit to China's Geely

Ford is close to selling its Volvo unit to China's Geely Group and expects a final deal early next year, the US auto giant said in a statement. 

World

Ex-US President Carter offers apology to Jews

Former President Jimmy Carter apologized for any words or deeds that may have upset the Jewish community in an open letter meant to improve an often-tense relationship.

Ahmadinejad mocks Obama, likens nuke talks to 'TV series'

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday mocked US President Barack Obama's "extended hand" offer made earlier this year and said his country's cooperation on its nuclear programme had been spurned.

Sports

Schumacher signs deal with Mercedes

Seven-times Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has agreed a one-year deal to come out of retirement and drive for Mercedes in 2010, Bild newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Under-pressure Ferrara vows to fight on at Juve

Juventus coach Ciro Ferrara has vowed to fight on despite his team's fifth defeat in six matches leaving their season in tatters.

Opinion

A dangerous malfunction

Residents in Shanghai including those trapped in the metropolis subway tunnels on Tuesday have the right to know what really happened to the subway system.

The case for disquiet

The one thing we can guarantee our worried colleagues at the prestigious New York Times (NYT) is this: There is no Guantanamo here.

Think Tank
Ku Ma

Independent justice crucial for harmony

He is furious at the death of Tang Fuzhen, who committed self-immolation in protest against the forcible demolition of her house in Chengdu in Sichuan province last month.

Regional

Police deny official's death suicide

The dubious death of a provincial level party official from the Ningxia Hui autonomous region remained unclear yesterday.

Some ditching subway after wreck in Shanghai

The subway snag on Tuesday has cast doubt on some locals who say they are concerned about their safety on one of the world's biggest metro systems.

Life

Snoopy is top dog

The Peanuts comic strip character Snoopy (pictured) was named the top dog in pop culture by the American Kennel Club.

Mo is no Mo'

The Mighty seemed to have fallen in December 2009. The release of Zhang Yimo's latest picture has caused a serious wave of Mo trashing on the Internet. As one netizen put it on Sina's twitter: "Mo is no Mo'."

Entertainment

Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker shoot photo album

British actor Hugh Grant and U.S actress Sarah Jessica Parker pose after their interview with APTN over their role in the film Did You Hear About The Morgans, at a central London hotel, Friday, Dec. 11, 2009.

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