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CHINA DAILY - Monday December 15,2008

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A new era in cross-Straits relations begins today with the launch of daily direct air, shipping and postal services.

Snowstorm hits US
A tree lies on top of a car in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Saturday. The tree fell when a powerful blizzard hit the northeastern part of the US, which left about 800,000 people without power in upstate New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. AP

Nation

Drivers to gain from fuel reform plan

Most motorists believe they will be better off under the government's proposed fuel tax system, a new survey has revealed.

Comment

Fuel tax reform needs more transparency

The 10-year overdue fuel taxation reform has finally come into public view.

China Scene

China Scene: East

Locksmith opens door on cheat's infidelity mid-tryst

International

Don't live it up, Queen tells royals in Britain

Always concerned about staying in touch with her subjects, Queen Elizabeth II has invited Britain's royal family to follow her example and tighten the purse strings during the financial downturn.

Life

Tribute to the Tigers

US pilot Glen Beneda's P-51 fighter was shot down by several enemy aircraft during an attack on a large Japanese base in Hubei province in 1944.

Sports

Late Barca show shatters Real title bid

MADRID: Late goals from Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi helped Barcelona defeat Real Madrid 2-0 in 'El Clasico' at a rain-soaked Nou Camp on Saturday to move 12 points clear of their arch rivals in the title race.