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Odds against public heating in South

[2014-11-24 07:51]

For people in North and South China, mid-November generates different feelings. Northerners heave a sigh of relief as they welcome central heating that will guarantee cozy indoors for four months even if the temperature outside dips well below freezing point, while southerners brace themselves for the long and unbearable winter ahead.

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[2014-11-24 07:51]

The term refers to corruption among grassroots officials, some of whom have been exposed by the ongoing anti-graft drive to be involved in huge illegal rackets.

Misdeed of a hotheaded student

[2014-11-24 07:51]

A student threw hot water on a teacher at East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai recently when he criticized her for missing a class, reflecting the rampant lack of reason in society, says an article in Procuratorial Daily. Excerpts:

Running to embrace nature

[2014-11-24 07:51]

Running is becoming increasingly popular in cities because it is a good way of keeping fit. More importantly, it signifies a society's awakening against the slavery imposed by the modern way of life, complete with the Internet, mobile phones, iPads and apps which make people lazy, says an article in Xinhua Daily Telegraph. Excerpts:

FIFA set to revive corruption inquiry

[2014-11-22 08:43]

FIFA will further review the 2018 and 2022 World Cup corruption investigation, putting the status of hosts Russia and Qatar back in question.

Sixers flirt with historic futility

[2014-11-22 08:43]

Television talk show host Ellen DeGeneres used her monologue on Wednesday to speak right to the heart of Philadelphia 76ers fans.

Forsberg humbled by Hall induction

[2014-11-22 08:43]

Peter Forsberg spent his playing days thinking about winning, not about the Hall of Fame.

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Wilshere's resurgence earns high praise from Hodgson

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Starry midfielder's return from injury gives England manager more options

Limping United facing tough task against Gunners

[2014-11-22 08:43]

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will delve into the depths of his squad for its visit to Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday, as an injury crisis engulfs Old Trafford.

Ex-Juventus star a goal machine for UAE squad

[2014-11-22 08:43]

When Mirko Vuini left Italy's Juventus for Abu Dhabi's Al Jazira in July, skeptics wondered if it was a bulging pay packet rather than the prospect of slugging it out for the United Arab Emirates' league title that lured the Montenegrin to the Gulf.

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