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Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is applauded by DPJ lawmakers at the party's general meeting in Tokyo on Wednesday after he said he would resign following a slide in polls that threatened his party's chances in an election next month. Reuters / Kyodo |
Japan's PM quits as poll ratings dive
TOKYO - Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama resigned on Wednesday to improve his party's chances in an election next month, after his popularity plunged over a broken campaign promise to move a US Marine base.
Glance
5% tax on oil, gas in Xinjiang
Strikes signal end to cheap labor
Strike action ushers in new era of work relations, says expert
Saving the lives on the line
BEIJING - At 4 am one spring day, Wang Cuiling was sitting alone in her workroom, dozing away her 16-hour shift.
Premier reiterates 'impartial stand'
Jade business draws crowds to Yunnan
Grads expect pay raise this year: Survey
No extra fees for school security: Officials
Judge killer was seeking revenge
Around China
Xinglong aims to lead rejuvenation of northeast
Xinglong New Town in Changchun, the capital city of Jilin province, is the focus of new development.
Policies to promote modernization, innovation
'Bright prospects' For Jilin
Services at Xinglong
Pilot zone: Moves toward further reform and opening
Ambitious plans for 1 trillion yuan in output
Striving hard for food safety
China and Japan recently agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation on food safety after the dumplings poisoning incident that strained Sino-Japanese ties during the early days of 2008 buttressed the case for an accord to handle disputes related to food safety between the Asian neighbors.
Cartoon
Mandarin proficiency will aid Hong Kong
Turbulent times
Green drive
Affordable healthcare
Gray areas of income revealed
SDP leaves Japan govt with a message
From the chinese press
Letters
For Gores, end of a love story
NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Al Gore once claimed his romance with wife Tipper inspired the novel Love Story and the couple shared an uncomfortably long kiss before millions on the stage of the Democratic National Convention.
For sale: 007 car will stir, not shake you
US-India talks could put more pressure on China
US goals for cyberspace a new frontier
Military spending up despite 'crisis'
Thai PM survives no-confidence vote in parliament
Voters push ROK's Lee
Karzai plan answered with rocket attack
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US shocker for Chinese steel gratings
Commerce Department wants final duties of over 200% on imports
Auto Special: BMW breaks ground for second facility
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Hong Kong realtors make hay as mainland demand surges
Reserves to keep corn in check
Chinese economy facing downside risk
German Cabinet supports naked short-selling ban
Michelin seeks govt nod for capacity expansion
Shougang Steel may ink Tonggang deal this month
High-tech Special: SmarterCities Shanghai: Urban transformation for 'better life'
Green car subsidy trials start in five pilot areas
News of sector incentives pushes lithium-battery maker shares up
Adidas may expand into third tier, small cities
Xinjiang oil, gas tax to impact local energy firms' bottom line
China Southern to join SkyTeam
Rubber declines on slow vehicle sales
Money-market rate zooms to 19-month high
Developers, brokerages lead gain in equities
Market roundup
Soothing jittery nerves
As the dreaded college entrance exams approach, spare a thought for those patient teachers putting in 12-hour days to prepare their wards for the big day, says Lin Qi
Another day of toil and trouble for busy teacher
Take a tea break
Singapore beckons with art fest, bargain deals
Football boosts Zimbabwe's appeal
Sex appeal
A working definition of 'strong'
What's new
Ruthless Capello sends message by dropping Walcott
The final cut includes Sunderland striker Bent and Tottenham duo
Dutch on track with 4-1 win
No inquests as Federer eyes boost at Wimbledon
Stosur bundles out Serena in 3 sets
Golden chance for Dementieva at Roland Garros
Score board
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Clash of the Titans
From the Lakers' bench
From the Celtics' bench
Underground network that's expanding the city's subway
Over the past few years, an army of workers has been spending 10-12 hours each day under the city, working feverishly to expand Beijing's subway system.
Tunnel vision: Hot, humid and noisy
Courts ramp up security in wake of judge slayings
Beijing really is the big smoke
Small is profitable with capsule homes
Housing benefits best perk at work
Gang jailed, fined for helping pair obtain US visas illegally
IN BRIEF
Airline's wings clipped over canceled flight
3-D cinema World Cup plan might be relegated
Saddle up. It's time for your therapy
Number of riding schools grow at a canter, despite losses
Turning garbage into cash is fresh industry for some
It's hard to live a day in Beijing without realizing trash is everywhere. Lining the streets, stuffed in crevices of couches, floating in the rivers and streams - approximately 152 million tons of it each year throughout China according to a recent report.
