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13 dead in SW China colliery explosion

Two miners injured in a colliery gas explosion Friday in southwest China's Sichuan province died on the way to hospital, bringing the death toll from the accident to 13, local authorities said Saturday.
China's opening-up policy to continue

China will continue its policy of opening-up to the outside world and encourage its enterprises to participate in equal competition in that process.
Model family factors draw discussions

A factor in selecting model families in Beijing has sparked debate on whether purchasing power should be a requirement to be a "harmonious family".

Whale stranded on beach

Syrians storm embassy in Cairo

A crowd of Syrians stormed the Syrian embassy in Cairo smashing furniture and equipment and setting fire to parts of the building.
Iran warns of revenge over oil sanctions

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Friday that Iran would retaliate over Western-backed oil sanctions and any threat of attack.
Moscow warns of Syria veto

Russia shot down suggestions from some UN Security Council members on a draft resolution of an imminent deal aimed at stopping Syria's upheaval.

Syria and peace

Integrate to grow, innovate to prosper

As the chair of APEC this year, Russia vows to foster cooperation in trade liberalization, food security, logistics, energy and innovation.
Cultivating the cross-Straits generation

If cross-Straits educational exchanges can be efficiently coordinated by the authorities on both sides they can play a forceful role in spreading goodwill and building a common identity.
High-tech edge is needed

Given that there is not too much space for boosting the growth of its middle- and low-end manufacturing, China should try to press for high-end manufacturing.

Madonna promotes Super Bowl show

Avatar's Cameron buys up land in NZ

Avatar is moving in next door to the Hobbit. U.S. film director James Cameron has snapped up more farmland near the New Zealand capital, Wellington, not far from Oscar-winning colleague Peter Jackson.
Katie Price saddened by Peter's claims

Katie Price is "saddened" by Peter Andre's claims that she begged him for a reconciliation.
'Ex-Factor' for Abdul, Scherzinger, Jones

Simon Cowell gave his talent show "The X Factor" a major shake-up, showing the door to host Steve Jones, judge Nicole Scherzinger, and even his old friend Paula Abdul after a lackluster first season.

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My China Story

The China Daily website is inviting foreign readers to share their China stories with our worldwide audience.
Latest: Dog meat, to eat or not to eat?

Merkel's visit

Merkel calls for greater political and economic ties with China.

Vanishing lakes

Xinjiang's picturesque lakes are gradually vanishing and may soon be lost.

Moutai's status now a headache

Kweichow Moutai is a little miffed about its status as a luxury brand.

Rare vintages drop in value

Tipsy Chinese investors drunk on the legend of Lafite wine have been rudely shocked by the cold economic fact that what goes up can come down.

Judge's love warms hearts

A judge set up the organization seven years ago to help juveniles when they are released from custody.

Bieber, Gomez attend events

Singers Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez attend entertainment events respectively in Los Angeles and Mexico City.

Elie Saab

Creations by Elie Saab were presented as part of his Haute Couture S/S 2012 fashion show in Paris on January 25.

Digest China

During the 40-day Chinese New Year travel, or "chunyun", people spend days and nights in line at the train station to get a single ticket home. In the latest episode of China Daily’s online bilingual news talk show, we invite you to “digest” why “chunyun” is such a big hassle.

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There is more to Iran than meets the eye

Chen Weihua

Luxury shoppers ring alarm bells

Zhu Yuan

Individual efforts count in social progress

Premier Wen said China has neither the intention nor the ability to buy up Europe, answering concerns over the country's increasing investment in debt-stricken eurozone economies.

Pollution costing China dear: report

The cost of environmental and ecological damage to China soared to almost $222 billion in 2009, an increase of 9.2 percent on the previous year.

Online orders surge after big festival

Online retailers and delivery services were overwhelmed by orders from customers unable to access certain virtual stores due to holiday closures.

Chinese naval drill legitimate

China dismissed Japan's concerns about Chinese naval ships traveling through international waters in the Okinawa Islands, saying it is just a regular drill.

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'Lost' staff prompt a headache

Pollution costing China dear: Report

China is paying an increasing price for pollution brought about by economic development, says a report by the country's environmental protection academy.
New plan for petrochems' development

China will form as many as four refining bases in the coastal regions, each with a refining capacity of 20 million metric tons by the end of 2015.
China issues infant formula regulation

China's Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday issued a regulation to standardize infant formula for children with congenital diseases.

'Cats' played in Vienna

This guy's a real mensch

'In the city I never thought I'd visit, I found a place I didn't want to leave,' Matt Gross, writing for The New York Times, tells us after finding delight in Jerusalem.
Seeds of sweet fragrance

November has been the busiest season for members of Zhangshan village in Zhejiang province.
The merry monk of Hangzhou

Murals depicting the life story of a somewhat eccentric but immensely-adorable ascetic who lived in the Southern Song Dynasty now adorn the walls of the famed Lingyin Temple.

Photos: Alpine Skiing World Cup

Hou Yifan makes history in women's chess

17-year-old Hou Yifan made history by beating the legendary and almost invincible Judit Polgar of Hungary, the strongest female player of all time, in round seven of the Gibraltar tournament.
Egyptian coach, 3 players retire after riot

Three Egypt internationals and Al-Ahly players have retired from all soccer after witnessing the deadly clashes between fans at their league game against Al-Masry on Wednesday. Egypt probes deadly soccer riot amid new protests Timeline for main stadium tragedies
Brazil's preparations hit by more strikes

Construction workers' strikes at Brazil's World Cup venues continue to plague preparations for the 2014 showpiece, with the northeastern city of Salvador hit by a stoppage in demand of improved wages.

3-cm needle found in woman's head

A 49-year-old woman from Gansu province collapsed on the first day of the Lunar New Year and went into a coma before a medical exam uncovered a needle inside her head.
Mouth to beak

A man tries to save his rooster by using artificial respiration after a cockfight in Shangsi county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.
Couple finds ring in dog's stomach

A couple has found a suspect in the disappearance of their wedding ring — their 10-month old basset hound.
Reunion with biological child 77 yrs later

For most of her 100 years, Minka Disbrow tried to find out what became of the precious baby girl she gave up for adoption after being raped as a teen. She hoped, but never imagined, she'd see her Betty Jane again.

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Front pages, Feb 4

Two miners injured in a colliery gas explosion Friday in southwest China's Sichuan province died on the way to hospital, bringing the death toll from the accident to 13, local authorities said Saturday.

China will continue its policy of opening-up to the outside world and encourage its enterprises to participate in equal competition in that process.

A factor in selecting model families in Beijing has sparked debate on whether purchasing power should be a requirement to be a "harmonious family".

Whale stranded on beach

A crowd of Syrians stormed the Syrian embassy in Cairo smashing furniture and equipment and setting fire to parts of the building.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Friday that Iran would retaliate over Western-backed oil sanctions and any threat of attack.

Russia shot down suggestions from some UN Security Council members on a draft resolution of an imminent deal aimed at stopping Syria's upheaval.

Syria and peace

As the chair of APEC this year, Russia vows to foster cooperation in trade liberalization, food security, logistics, energy and innovation.

If cross-Straits educational exchanges can be efficiently coordinated by the authorities on both sides they can play a forceful role in spreading goodwill and building a common identity.

Given that there is not too much space for boosting the growth of its middle- and low-end manufacturing, China should try to press for high-end manufacturing.

Madonna promotes Super Bowl show

Avatar is moving in next door to the Hobbit. U.S. film director James Cameron has snapped up more farmland near the New Zealand capital, Wellington, not far from Oscar-winning colleague Peter Jackson.

Katie Price is "saddened" by Peter Andre's claims that she begged him for a reconciliation.

Simon Cowell gave his talent show "The X Factor" a major shake-up, showing the door to host Steve Jones, judge Nicole Scherzinger, and even his old friend Paula Abdul after a lackluster first season.

Columnists

Premier Wen said China has neither the intention nor the ability to buy up Europe, answering concerns over the country's increasing investment in debt-stricken eurozone economies.

'Lost' staff prompt a headache

China is paying an increasing price for pollution brought about by economic development, says a report by the country's environmental protection academy.

China will form as many as four refining bases in the coastal regions, each with a refining capacity of 20 million metric tons by the end of 2015.

China's Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday issued a regulation to standardize infant formula for children with congenital diseases.

'Cats' played in Vienna

'In the city I never thought I'd visit, I found a place I didn't want to leave,' Matt Gross, writing for The New York Times, tells us after finding delight in Jerusalem.

November has been the busiest season for members of Zhangshan village in Zhejiang province.

Murals depicting the life story of a somewhat eccentric but immensely-adorable ascetic who lived in the Southern Song Dynasty now adorn the walls of the famed Lingyin Temple.

Photos: Alpine Skiing World Cup

17-year-old Hou Yifan made history by beating the legendary and almost invincible Judit Polgar of Hungary, the strongest female player of all time, in round seven of the Gibraltar tournament.

Three Egypt internationals and Al-Ahly players have retired from all soccer after witnessing the deadly clashes between fans at their league game against Al-Masry on Wednesday. Egypt probes deadly soccer riot amid new protests Timeline for main stadium tragedies

Construction workers' strikes at Brazil's World Cup venues continue to plague preparations for the 2014 showpiece, with the northeastern city of Salvador hit by a stoppage in demand of improved wages.

A 49-year-old woman from Gansu province collapsed on the first day of the Lunar New Year and went into a coma before a medical exam uncovered a needle inside her head.

A man tries to save his rooster by using artificial respiration after a cockfight in Shangsi county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

A couple has found a suspect in the disappearance of their wedding ring — their 10-month old basset hound.

For most of her 100 years, Minka Disbrow tried to find out what became of the precious baby girl she gave up for adoption after being raped as a teen. She hoped, but never imagined, she'd see her Betty Jane again.

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