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CHINA DAILY - Monday December 8,2008
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Top policymarkers will convene today to discuss how to grapple with the challenge of ensuring at least 8 percent economic growth next year while at the same time pushing forward with the nation's economic restructuring, economists have said.
A policeman stands near burning barricades during riots in Athens yesterday. Riots erupted across Greece after police shot a teenage boy in the Greek capital. Reuters
Comment
Many Westerners are concerned about the "Tibet Issue." It is said that the image of a mysterious, vague and ideal Eastern "Shangri-La" always lingers in their minds.
International
More than two million Muslim pilgrims gathered around a mountain east of Mecca yesterday at the peak of the haj to beg God's forgiveness, chanting: "O God, I am answering your call!".
Life
Jasmine and Camille Khutsoane-Hinto have studied history in London, geography in Botswana and mathematics in China. These youngsters have already enjoyed a unique international classroom experience across three continents and have not even reached their teens.
Sports
MADRID: Thierry Henry grabbed a hat-trick as Barcelona romped to a 4-0 demolition of title rivals Valencia at the Nou Camp on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the Spanish first division to six points.