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Top News

Rescuers race against time
Rescuers were last night racing against time to find survivors a day after the strongest quake to hit China in 32 years jolted Sichuan province, demolishing buildings and burying tens of thousands beneath the rubble.

Parents pray for kids trapped under rubble

Funeral follows wedding for heroic village teacher

How you can help

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Wenchuan Quake

Emergency measures for power supply
The State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) has activated its highest emergency response and promised all-out efforts to restore power disrupted by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Sichuan province on Monday.

Most networks in affected areas resume operations

Electric plant one of the worst hit

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Wenchuan Quake

Victims struggle to survive
Across Sichuan province, residents struggled in the aftermath of Monday's 7.8-magnitude quake even as rescue operations pushed on for those still buried by debris.

Man out from 'place of death'

Residents do their part for relief operations

Cultural heritage not spared

Pandas in reserves reported unscathed

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Wenchuan Quake

Troops, police mobilized to worst-hit areas
More than 50,000 military and police personnel have been mobilized for relief operations following the 7.8-magnitude quake that hit Sichuan province on Monday.

Shares fall after 66 companies halt trading

Rescue efforts move netizens

Overseas Chinese support homeland

Countries stand behind China, offer aid

Medical teams prepare for challenges

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Wenchuan Quake

Air, railways reopen, but roads still blocked
The massive earthquake that devastated Sichuan on Monday has disrupted road, rail and air transport in the southwestern province.

Donations boost to rescue operations

Torch relay will mourn lost lives

Blood flown in, donors needed

Impact on economy 'will be limited'

Quake Snippets

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Nation

All aboard for a pedicab tour
Tourists hoping to take a trip around Beijing's famous hutong can look forward to a more professional service from now on, the local tourism bureau said yesterday.

Peeping toms face fines, detention

Grieving dad told to pay up

5 university staff linked to bribes

People want lowdown on pay

Across China: Shanghai

Across China: Hubei

Across China: Tibet

Across China: Beijing

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Nation/China Scene

Relay traces path of Red revolution
LONGYAN, Fujian: The Olympic torch relay passed through this famous city yesterday deep in the mountains of East China's Fujian province, where Mao Zedong and his comrades formed the Red Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China almost eight decades ago.

France to boost transport exchange

Young torchbearer's story of moral courage, determination

Fishing boat skipper saved by emergency chopper

China Scene: South

China Scene: West

China Scene: Central

China Scene: North

China Scene: East

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Comment

Maintaining growth hard, but only, option
For quite some time, "overheating" has been taken as one of the biggest potential threats to China's economic soundness. And the figures about the investment in fixed assets in the first three months of the year were taken as a solid proof for that.

Cartoon

Nation comes together

Each lesson counts

Information is power indeed

Splitters no friends of Tibet

Brave boy rings alarm bell for all

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Opinion

Guess who's afraid of free trade
In the post-World War II era, the United States was the champion of global trade, overseeing the creation of much of the infrastructure of the multilateral world order. But times are changing.

Letters and Blogs

Protecting small firms from big poachers

ASEAN relief system overdue

From our archives

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International

Bombings kill at least 75 in India
At least 75 people were feared killed in bomb blasts in the northwestern Indian city of Jaipur yesterday, state television said, citing Rajasthan state Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.

Bush visits Mideast in last push for peace

Army begins drive to restore order

Berlusconi may be drawn into CIA abduction case

Clinton poised for belated victory in West Virginia

Heavy rain lashes cyclone survivors

Around the World: Bangladesh

Around the World: Iran

Around the World: Greece

Around the World: Pakistan

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International

Unwanted babies a big problem
Each year, half of American women who would rather not get pregnant will have an unplanned pregnancy, often because they failed to use their contraceptive properly or forgot to use it at all, US researchers said yesterday.

Dead Sea scroll goes on display

News Makers

World Scene: United States

World Scene: India

World Scene: Life

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Business

Impact of quake may be modest
SHANGHAI: The earthquake in Sichuan province on Monday raised some concern in the mainland stock market, but is not expected to have too much of an impact on individual companies' performances and investor sentiments.

Fears grow yuan lending may stoke inflation

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Business China

Retail sales hit record high of 22%
China's retail sales increased 22 percent in April from a year earlier, as consumers are paying more for basic necessities and are more willing to spend in the face of rising inflation.

Software sector booms but still has miles to go

Elevator company to triple capacity

Move to cut energy intake

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Business Roundup

Chalco, Tencent rise on inclusion in HSI
Aluminum Corp of China and Tencent Holdings Ltd rose in Hong Kong trading yesterday on their planned inclusion in the city's benchmark Hang Seng Index.

Iron ore supplier's solid bond with China

Biz scene

Book review: Three decades of growth

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Business International

Hewlett-Packard buys EDS for $13.9b
Hewlett-Packard Co, the world's biggest personal-computer maker, agreed to buy Electronic Data Systems Corp for $13.9 billion to more than double its sales from computer services. The company raised its full-year profit and sales forecasts for the year.

Ghosn expects huge drop in net income

Trio of lenders report slump in Q1 earnings

Oil little changed on demand forecast

Buffett's healthcare investment proves to be bad bet

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Business International

Battle rages over doll's 'parentage'
Mattel Inc, the world's biggest toymaker, may add as much as $500 million a year to its revenue by winning a copyright suit against MGA Entertainment Inc over the Barbie doll's hip urban rival, Bratz (pictured).

HBO to sell shows on Apple's iTunes

Game chip powers up Wall St, Hollywood

Italian firm acquires Pentagon supplier

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Life

Sky's not the limit
Air Force pilot Cao Yanyan, 29, woke up from a dream recently and found her pillow wet with tears.

What's new

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Life Health

Well, well, how fitness has changed
The word "wellness" is often understood as relaxation and "kicking back": soaking up energy at a spa, whiling away stress in a whirlpool.

Can't stomach milk? Try yogurt, tofu, green veggies

Why your trotters deserve more than a footnote

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Life Pulse

More than willing to help
In Sydney, they were at the core of a successful event. In Athens, they helped to create what was hailed as the "Magic Games", showcasing the Greek legacy of humanism. And this year, in Beijing, the invisible legions of volunteers are once again poised to make the Olympics a groundbreaking episode living up to its reputation - a powerful signal of rejuvenation for the host country, its identity, values and sense of achievement.

Atlas shrugged, my family closed ranks

Reviews

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Sports

Nadal under Djokovic threat
HAMBURG, Germany: Having dominated men's tennis for nearly three years, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's monopoly is under threat with Novak Djokovic admitting he is playing the best tennis of his life.

Sharapova strikes deal

Rijkaard saddened by final Nou Camp defeat

Officials mull rule change after tanking controversy

United keen to build on title success

Top shot

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Sports China

Earthquake shakes sporting world
China's biggest earthquake in 32 years has rocked all aspects of life and the sports world is no exception.

AGF sowing seeds for China's international exposure

Rich families support sons' speedy dreams

Score board

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Sports

LeBron helps Cavaliers slam Celtics
CLEVELAND, Ohio: LeBron James scored 21 points while adding six rebounds and a playoff career-high 13 assists to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past Boston 88-77 on Monday to level their second-round series.

Datsyuk's hat trick lifts Red Wings

Judge orders March '09 Cup race

Canada, Russia cruise into quarters with unbeaten records

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