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Top News

Straits ties face historic opportunity
BOAO: Economic and trade exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan face a historic opportunity, Hu Jintao, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said at the Boao Forum for Asia.

Tanzania dances for joy at torch's sub-Sahara debut

Musharraf slams Western meddling

Restaurants exempt from smoking ban

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Top News

English speakers talk global
For a passionate speech warning China must be more innovative to fully benefit from globalization, Beijing Foreign Studies University student Zhao Xinyan was yesterday named winner of the 13th "21st Century Lenovo Cup" National English Speaking Competition.

Center for private cars, drivers opened

Olympic Village head appointed

Poverty line to be raised to international standard

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Nation

China, Chile ink deal on services
SANYA, Hainan: China and Chile inked a supplementary agreement on trade in services under their bilateral free trade agreement, adding a new dimension to the two countries' trade.

Hu tells Rudd Tibet issue is 'internal affair'

President pledges continued reform and opening-up

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Comment

Standing firm in the face of falsehoods
When I was reading the accounts written by Chinese students about what happened during the Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Europe and the Americas, I felt heat radiating from those words. How so? Is it youthful passion or fiery rage?

Cartoon

Policy to stay

Trade surplus fall

Hot Words

Oppose plan of HK group

Dealing with a rice crisis

Reason for boycott call

Games will be successful

Be wary of biased news

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Nation

Riot-hit areas slowly picking up the pieces
XIAHE, Gansu: At the renowned Labrang Lamasery in Gansu province, warm sunshine on the red and white Tibetan Buddhist temple heralded the arrival of spring.

Chinese expats protest 'media distortions'

Nine nabbed for Tibetan bombing

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Nation

Golden girl lifts a nation
Actions speak louder than words, however the words of Olympic torch hero Jin Jing trumpeted louder than her brave deeds. "I would die to protect the torch," she said.

Why the torch flame can never go out

Tango city lights up with the cries for Argentina

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Boao Forum 2008

India to follow China's green lead
BOAO, Hainan: Picking up China's lead on global warming last year, India plans to announce its national policy framework on climate change in June, said the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Chairman Rajendra Pachauri.

Companies urged to foot social costs

Money inflows a real worry

Leaders' Messages

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International

Iran signals initiative in nuke row
Iran, defying the West over its disputed nuclear program, said yesterday it would soon unveil proposals aimed at resolving "international" and other problems.

Lonely Planet caught in plagiarism scandal

Berlusconi, ex-mayor face off in parliamentary poll

First female governor-general appointed

PM Brown flailing in record poll spiral

Around the World: France

Around the World: Russia

Around the World: Kenya

Around the World: Zimbabwe

Around the World: Nepal

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Life Expat

The right pitch
In 2005, eager for a change, Michael McFarlane, 72, and his wife Doreen, 62, set off for China, a country they had never before visited. Now, the couple have made China their new home, working as visiting professors at the Nanjing Union Theological Seminary (NJUTS) in Jiangsu province. Michael teaches Western music, while Doreen specializes in Hebrew and the Old Testament.

Enduring symbol of joy and revival

A nod and a wink for Mr Smiley and his friends

Inspiration for youngsters

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Sports

Doubles win keeps France alive against US
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina: Arnaud Clement and Michael Llodra kept France alive in their Davis Cup quarterfinal against the United States on Saturday with an impressive 6-7, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 win over Bob and Mike Bryan.

Ronaldinho may be close to deal with Milan

Juventus beats Milan to close gap on Roma

Score Board

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Sports

Celtics' victory keeps Hawks waiting
NEW YORK: The Boston Celtics' backups outplayed the Atlanta Hawks starters in the fourth quarter to claim a 99-89 win Saturday and keep the Hawks waiting to secure a playoff spot.

Ramirez, Papelbon lead Red Sox past Yankees

Special Supplement: Cadillac's new CTS powers into China
   
Tanzanian Caroline Mbaga, a Coca-Cola franchise marketing manager, passes the Olympic flame to the next torchbearer in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, yesterday. Tanzania became the first Sub-Saharan country to host the Olympic torch relay.  Xinhua

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China-Sweden Friendship

PM Fredrik Reinfeldt looks to stronger ties
Dear Friends,
I am pleased to have the opportunity to make an official visit to China. I am proud to be accompanied by a delegation consisting of many important Swedish companies.

Sweden first Western nation to seal PRC relations

Centec: Promoting trade, helping the environment

Swedish chamber of commerce taking a long view

Pippi Longstocking: a global gift to children

Swedish talent music to Chinese ears

Cellphone film festival salutes Ingmar Bergman

Alfa Laval powered by expanding sales

Sustainability and social efforts keys in Ikea strategy

Sweden aiding search for sustainable growth

Roxtec seals cable and pipes safely