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CHINA DAILY - Monday September 15,2008
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TAIYUAN: The Shanxi province governor resigned, and vice-governor was removed, for the liquid iron-ore waste flow in Xiangfen county that has killed 254 people.
Nation
The three spokespersons of the Foreign Ministry made a rare joint appearance on Saturday - not over some critical diplomatic issue but to welcome a group of special guests.
Comment
The successful Beijing Olympic Games reminded me of a different kind of games - the WorldSkills International competition - popularly known as the Olympiad for professional skills. These competitions are aimed at providing an opportunity for young professionals in various industries and service trades from around the world to show off their craft and enhance the standard of technique and skills in the countries and regions the competitors represent.
China Scene
Grandma seeks proof husband is cheating
Paralympics
Paul Gauthier failed to defend his boccia title at the ongoing Paralympics, but he got another reward - the love from his family that has made him one of the happiest competitors at the Beijing Paralympics.
International
Scientists around the world have teamed up to sequence the genome of the potato, hoping to crack the genetic code of one of the world's most important crops at a time of surging population growth and high food prices.
Life
Jiang Xintian, the speech-and-hearing impaired emcee of China's Disabled People Performing Art Troupe, was taken aback when she heard the news. "I had been picked as the anchor woman for the Paralympic Games torch lighting ceremony in the Temple of Heaven," Jiang says as she recalls that moment two months ago, in rapid sign language.
Sports
LONDON: Luiz Felipe Scolari has warned Chelsea's title rivals that his side are not at full power yet despite its convincing 3-1 win at Manchester City.
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