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President Xi Jinping addresses the Arab League at its headquarters in Cairo on Thursday, stressing the need to advance industrialization in the Middle East.  Pang Xinglei / Xinhua

Outdoor workers fight freeze

Teams of outdoor workers are braving falling temperatures, howling winds and snowstorms affecting many areas of China to keep vital services running.

China

Capital to clean water, reduce coal

The Beijing municipal government will focus on "green development" by reducing coal consumption, cleaning up water and building more parks this year, the city's mayor said on Friday.

Business

Yingli in debt revamp talks with potential investors

Yingli Green Energy Holding Co, the cash-strapped solar giant, has confirmed it is in talks with potential investors over a debt-restructuring plan, in an attempt to gain the upper hand on rising interest payments and falling margins.

World

At least 20 killed as forces end siege of restaurant

Somalia's security forces ended a deadly siege of a beachfront restaurant in Mogadishu, with more than 20 people killed in the attack, a police official said on Friday.

Sports

Whole new pack of Cards

Seven years ago, Larry Fitzgerald was breaking NFL records in the Arizona Cardinals' improbable run to the Super Bowl.

Cover Story

Let the good times flow again

Three years ago when the Chinese government ordered a stop to lavish spending by government officials, it was not just sales of ornately wrapped mooncakes and hard liquor that took a hard hit.

Reflect

Getaway that leaves a bad taste in the mouth

Lately a lot of people have been talking about making trips to escape from smog, and that's exactly what my family did last weekend. Waking up on a smoggy Saturday morning, we decided to get out of Beijing to get some fresh air.

Travel

Full steam ahead for Flying Scotsman

Britain's Flying Scotsman, the first steam locomotive to hit 100 miles an hour, returned to the tracks on Friday following a decade-long project to restore the world-famous engine.

Life

Pensioners keep historic opera alive

White makeup covering their aged faces, Chinese performers - all aged over 50 - don richly-colored robes and false beards to belt out tunes passed down for more than two centuries.

Technology

Gadgets around us will keep getting smarter

Our cars, our homes, our appliances and even our toys: Things around us are going to keep getting smarter. In 2016, we'll entrust even more of our lives and their intimate details to machines - not to mention the companies that run them.

Going On

A double may suggest a bad trump break

Ron Klinger from Australia is a leading teacher, writer and player. He has probably lost count of both the number of times he has represented his country and the number of books he has written. His latest work is "Playing Doubled Contracts" (Weidenfeld & Nicolson).

Photo Essay

Chilling encounter

Men dressed as devils perform during a Krampus show in the southern Bohemian town of Kaplice, Czech Republic.

Goings On

Best bets

National Theater of China Taking Leave

Celebrities

Company special: Adisseo listing recognition of company's global success

Following the restructuring of Bluestar New Chemical Material, a subsidiary of China National Bluestar Co, Adisseo, another Bluestar subsidiary and a global leader in animal feed additives, was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in late October. The name of the company linked to the ticker symbol 600299 will be changed to Bluestar Adisseo Co.

Zhongguancun Special

AIIB to play unique and irreplaceable role

Jin Liqun, president-designate of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, has made it clear that AIIB is not a bank set up especially for Chinese enterprises.

Iran Special

Belt and Road to enhance China, Iran relations

China's Belt and Road Initiative will bring more opportunities for the development of ties with Iran, the Iranian ambassador to China said.

Auto Special

Proven talents and technologies propel Infiniti to record growth

In unveiling the new Q60 sports coupe on Jan 11 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the premium auto brand Infiniti gave a glimpse into its design direction for the next five years.

IP Special

Shoemaker, Disney team up to target young buyers

China's time-honored shoemaker Neiliansheng recently announced it will work with Walt Disney Co to launch a new series of shoes that target the younger generation of consumers.

Suzhou Special

Tech Special

Tech Special: Young guns join China's Internet greats in Wuzhen

A picture taken at the opening ceremony of the Second World Internet Conference in Wuzhen on Wednesday went viral in recent days.

Chengdu Report Special

Ctrip, Chengdu warm up for tourism forum

Chinese e-tourism giant Ctrip.com recently launched a warmup event for the China Travelers' Forum, which will be held in Chengdu, the capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, in March.

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