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Top News

Rural water woes to be addressed
A senior lawmaker is proposing the integration of rural waste water management into the national water pollution control law.

Terracotta army arrives in the UK

UK jets shadow Russian bomber

Quality labeling aims to curb illegal food exports

Centenarian cherishes Olympic torchbearer dream


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Top News

More arable land 'needed' by 2030
The country's grain harvest is likely to fall considerably because of global warming and it will need an additional 10 million hectares of arable land to feed the people by 2030, a top climate official said yesterday.

Hu, Roh hail ROK exchange event

SCO vows to make Beijing Games a success

IN BRIEF (Page 2)


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Nation

Fewer killed in disasters: Minister
A total of 310 million people have been affected by natural disasters this year, the minister of civil affairs said yesterday. But thanks to improved emergency response systems, far fewer people have lost their lives.

Govt to beef up police in rural areas

Health authorities to define legal brain death

Gender imbalance linked to serious social ills


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Nation

3 jailed for coerced begging rackets
SHENZHEN: Two people have been sentenced to two years in prison and fined 10,000 yuan each for coercing children to beg in the first successfully prosecuted case involving such practices, a local court ruled Tuesday.

Protection for minors

Developer awaits his day in court

Cause of mine floods yet to be decided

It's 'No Car Day' in Shanghai, September 22

Toy exports face closer scrutiny

Across China: Xinjiang

Across China: Jilin

Across China: Shanghai

Across China: Beijing

Across China: Guangdong

Across China: Chongqing


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Nation

Lesbians not immune to STD risk
HONG KONG: Sixty percent of the respondents in a recent survey about sexual health among lesbians said they never practice safe sex, compared with 13 percent of those who said they do.

Wives happy to live apart

Schoolkids banned from close contact

Special Supplement: City devises innovative measures to draw capital

Special Supplement: Key projects in Tonghua vying for investors


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China Scene

Families turn to sports tutors to make kids take to the outdoors
A number of children in Shanghai are losing interest in outdoor play, making worried parents turn to university students majoring in sports to help their children take to the outdoors.

China Scene: North

China Scene: East

China Scene: Central

China Scene: West

China Scene: South


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International

Iraqi PM on offensive as tensions grow with US
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki reacted sharply yesterday to US criticism of his government's slow progress towards reconciliation in a clear sign of growing tension with his most important ally.

Deadliest days for US troops in Iraq

Dean takes aim at mainland Mexico

ASEAN to integrate logistics services

Zimbabwe inflation hits record 7,634.8%

US sees 'limitations' in Iran-IAEA deal

Russia supports Czech to head IMF, but Czechs don't

Around the World: Gibraltar

Around the World: Germany

Around the World: European Union

Around the World: Poland

Around the World: United States


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International

Abe urges 'partnership' without China
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called yesterday for a "broader Asia" partnership that would include India, the United States and Australia but leave out China.

Abe's remarks 'Cold-War mentality'

CIA did not effectively tackle Al-Qaida before 9/11: Agency watchdog

Bogus degree scandal sweeps S.Korea

Fees cut for Qomolangma climbers

Across Asia: India

Across Asia: Iran

Across Asia: Indonesia

Across Asia: Afghanistan

Across Asia: Bangladesh


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International

McDonald's celebrates 40 years of the Big Mac
Jim Delligatti took two years to convince McDonald's that the Big Mac was a good idea but 40 years on he takes pride in having invented one of the world's most widely eaten foods that is getting its own museum.

Cold virus may spur weight gain, study finds

T-rex versus Beckham? Sorry, David, you're lunch

Youngsters get Internet identity at birth

News makers

World Scene: United Kingdom

World Scene: Latvia

World Scene: United States

World Scene: Germany


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Comment

Gear public spending toward social welfare
In the latest round of price hikes in pork, poultry products and other food, many feel their living standards will be compromised due to their limited incomes. The central government and local governments at various levels have made a quick response to this sentiment by offering financial aid to the needy.

Cartoon

Umbrella test no pointer to thoughtfulness

A multi-layer housing system

Maintaining right orbit

Combating disasters

Looking after the migrants

Associations have key role


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Opinion

Tottering pillars of subprime castles in the air
Share markets across the globe have gone into a tizzy. Central banks on either side of the Atlantic and beyond have been forced to launch one of the most coordinated operations ever to breathe life into a market choking on a tightening credit squeeze.

Letters and Blogs

From our archives

Jet inferno raises number of questions for airlines


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Insight

Friendship and trust in the time of cyberspace
She has a novel way of meeting strangers. She doesn't have to muster up the courage to walk up to someone and say "hello" with a smile, and then get a cold shoulder. Nor does she need to worry about meeting a nameless and potentially dangerous Internet pal. All she has to do is click a button on a US-based social networking website.

New ways to keep in touch with old friends

US primary season gets shorter and sharper as states vie for influence


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Business

Stocks up despite interest rate rise
SHANGHAI: The Shanghai stock market edged up yesterday despite the unexpected announcement of an interest rate hike by the central bank late on Tuesday.

Chery to boost foreign plants


   
The first of the Terracotta army figures that will be exhibited at the British Museum are carefully unpacked from its cargo case in the Round Reading Room of the museum in central London on Tuesday. The figure is one of 120 objects that will grace the exhibition which opens to the public on September 13. The objects are the largest group to be seen outside of China.         AP

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Business China

Siemens denies graft charge
SHANGHAI: German industrial group Siemens yesterday denied an allegation that the bulk of its business in China is tainted by bribery, and vowed to take a zero-tolerance approach to anyone who violates its internal policy.

Bank's earnings up 60%

Netcom profit climbs on broadband growth

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Business Indepth

Momentum to continue in 2nd half
China's economic growth may face uncertainties in the coming months. Whatever those uncertainties are, analysts agree the economy will continue its rapid growth.

M-Zone brand appeal extends beyond campus

Jobless rate low on brisk growth

Biz Scene: MARKET

Biz Scene: BIZ UNUSUAL

Biz Scene: LOCAL

Biz Scene: GRAPEVINE

Biz Scene: BIZ MOVE


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Life

Trail blazers
Huang Zili thought he was going to die when he suffered from unbearable altitude sickness in Damxung County, Tibet. The 10-year-old boy took oxygen under a doctor's supervision, and felt much better afterwards.

Who's in


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Life Travel

Mind goggling
Sixty colorful drinks cover the surface of our table, 15 cups a line. They are not refreshing juice of tropical fruits, but a collection of 15 different shooters with such bizarre names as "Boracay B-52", "Screaming Green Lizards", "Test Tube Baby" and "Screaming Orgasm". These are what we are expected to gulp down?

Getting there

Finding a city's charms amid the frenzy


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Life Pulse

Twist and shout
Buhe stood casually at the east side of the field; his eyes were fixed on the wrestlers. At 35, the father of two appeared very excited about the upcoming tussle.

Great grassland hours away

Blasted heat does not suit me to a tea

Reviews


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Sports China

Riders hopeful for Olympic wild cards
Ma Liyun used to be a KTV junkie.

China sacks coach Zhu after Cup disaster

Form slump continues for women volleyballers

Riders vow to take mainstream debut to the extreme

Canoeists test waters at Shunyi

Score Board


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Sports

Liu, Murofushi spearhead Asian hopes
OSAKA, Japan: China and Japan spearhead Asian hopes at the World Athletics Championships with Liu Xiang and Koji Murofushi looking to get their hands on gold medals for a pre-Olympic boost.

Ball for Bonds's 756th homer going to auction

Henry following Zidane in search of silverware

Vick football future in doubt after plea

IN BRIEF (Page 23)


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Sports

Britain majestic in Olympic regatta
QINGDAO: British sailors gave Qingdao locals several renditions of God Save the Queen at the 2007 Good Luck Beijing Sinopec International Regatta yesterday.

World sailors enjoy stay in coastal city

Foreign banks thrive in Qingdao

Olympic champion Merret fails to shine

List of final winners