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H1N1 death toll now 325 on mainland
The number of people who have died from A/H1N1 influenza on the Chinese mainland has risen to 325 with 125 in the last week alone, China’s Ministry of Health announced Wednesday.
Wave of attacks in Iraq kills 127
A suicide car bomb flattened a court building and an explosives-rigged ambulance blew down walls like dominos near the Finance Ministry during a wave of coordinated attacks Tuesday that targeted high-profile symbols of Iraqi authority.
Survey indicates better job prospect
Wu Liwei, a postgraduate major in journalism from Renmin University of China, has been trying to find a job for some time. And though the 24-year-old is yet to get a satisfactory offer, Wu said yesterday that she still felt lucky and hopeful.
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US, EU urged to do more on emissions cuts
The United States and the European Union are expected to bring to the Copenhagen climate talks more notable targets on cutting its carbon emissions.
Developing nations united in talks
Construction industry asked to go green
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China to further boost domestic consumption
Greek museum bares all on sex in ancient times
Gang leader gets 20 years in jail in SW China
Democrats reach deal on US health plan
Scholars bid government to abolish housing law
Scientists insist global warming is real
Russia to develop advanced missile systems
Study: Cigarettes kill, but don't tell smokers
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China Beijing
China to further boost domestic consumption in 2010:
China's State Council said Wednesday that the government will continue to tap into the domestic market for a stable and relatively rapid economic growth next year.
China to launch high-speed railway from central to south China
A railway linking Wuhan in central China's Hubei Province and Guangdong's capital Guangzhou city was set for trial run on Wednesday.
13.7% of China's A/H1N1 flu deaths were pregnant women: ministry
About 13.7 percent of the deaths from the A/H1N1 influenza in the Chinese mainland were pregnant women, the Ministry of Health announced Wednesday, correcting an earlier figure of eight percent given by a medical expert.
BizChinaPBOC to manage credit pace after lending spree
China's central bank said on Tuesday that more efforts would be made to keep credit expansion in reasonable pace after record lending to echo government's call to rebalance economic growth pattern.
Survey indicates better job prospect
Wu Liwei, a postgraduate major in journalism from Renmin University of China, has been trying to find a job for some time. And though the 24-year-old is yet to get a satisfactory offer, Wu said yesterday that she still felt lucky and hopeful.
Boost for market confidence
China's annual Central Economic Work Conference cleared doubts about a tighter monetary policy and boosted market confidence in a mid- to long-term upward trend.
World
Caviar? Golden cake? World's 11 most extravagant meals
The finest ingredients and top chefs are key components to the best dining experiences, but it can be the added extras that make meals or venues memorable.
'Upset student' opens fire in class
Authorities say a 20-year-old student is in custody after pointing a rifle at a teacher and firing shots in a college classroom. No injuries are reported.
Sports
China duo into UK championship quarters
China will have two players in the last eight of the UK Championship, snooker's second most important tournament, after Liang Wenbo and Ding Junhui both won here on Tuesday.
Nuggets spoils AI's return to Philly
Allen Iverson received a warm "welcome home" from Philadelphia fans on Monday, but his return could not prevent the 76ers from losing 93-83 to the Denver Nuggets.
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Opinion
Income-fueled growth
Efforts to boost income growth are certainly needed as China tries hard to make domestic consumption a new growth engine. But no less important are redistribution efforts to enhance the purchasing power of the many low-income families.
Lessons from stampede
We feel deeply sorry for the death of eight students in a stampede on Monday night at a middle school in the city of Xiangxiang, Central China's Hunan province. There is nothing we can do to bring back the lost lives, but there is something we can and must do to prevent similar disasters.
ForumRegional
Proving infidelity at divorce court easier
A court in Beijing is helping couples to fight infidelity by making it easier for a spouse to press charges against their partner.
Beijingers go on shopping spree in US
While people in western countries are tightening their belts to survive the economic slump this winter, affluent Beijingers are packing their cases for New Year shopping holidays abroad.
LifeBreaking up
China has seen a rise in divorces and extramarital affairs. Beijing Haidian District Court registered more than 2,700 divorce cases, from January to October.
Opening Pandora's box
Eleven years ago James Cameron's Titanic premiered in China and was the country's highest-grossing film, until Transformers 2 this summer.
Entertainment
Helen Mirren no nude prude
Dame Helen Mirren, 64, believes stripping on screen has gotten easier as she has got older.
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