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Top News

Green goal missed by big margin
The nation flunked the first test in its goal of meeting ambitious energy-saving and environment-protection goals in the current five-year plan.

Hu charts path in anti-corruption drive

US strikes at Al-Qaida, kills 20

Beijing demands Washington lift sanctions against firms

Shoplifter enjoys a millionaire lifestyle thanks to 25 years on the job

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Top News

Defense agency upgraded to ministry
The Japanese government formally upgraded its Defense Agency to a full ministry yesterday with a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and new Defense Minister Fumio Kyuma.

Olmert tries hand at dairy diplomacy

Royal keen that French students learn Chinese

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Nation

Minister pledges healthcare for all
The country's healthcare system will be further reformed so that urban and rural residents can have equal access to medical services, Health Minister Gao Qiang said yesterday.

Songhua set for major clean-up

Gov't vows more anti-terror cooperation

PBOC launches green scheme

Temple offers jobs and peace

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Nation

A cruise ship bonanza
SHANGHAI: More than 40 international cruise liners are expected to visit Shanghai this year, carrying a record number of tourists into the city and providing a great boost to the local cruise ship industry.

Across china: Jiangsu

Across china: Beijing

Across china: Shanghai

Charity market calls for support

Big hopes for Dalian port area

Novel way to cure addicts

Help the country's migrant workers help themselves

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Nation

Charity to fix 400 cleft palate kids
The charitable foundation launched recently by pop diva Faye Wong and her film star husband Li Yapeng has set an ambitious agenda for this year.

Dongguan pupils 'love Net surfing'

Wild animals go on the rampage

Recycling officials: Is it right?

Upgrade plan brings back old guests

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China Scene

Search on for purlioned sea lion
XI'AN: Police are still looking for a sea lion that was stolen in the early morning on December 29 from a marine theme park in Lanzhou, capital of Northwest China's Gansu Province.

China Scene: South

China Scene: Central

China Scene: North

China Scene: East

China Scene: West

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International

Russia may reduce oil production
Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday the world's second biggest oil exporter may cut output, signalling his resolve to force Belarus to climb down in a trade dispute that has shut off a major oil pipeline to Europe.

Around the world: Iran

Around the world: Iraq

Around the world: Czech Republic

New video of Saddam body posted on Internet

NY stink may be New Jersey's doing

N-sub and tanker collide but no leaks

Roh: President should get a second term

Air crash in Iraq kills 31

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International

UK's MI5: No terror threat before 7/7
The head of Britain's domestic spy service told a group of senior lawmakers there was no imminent terrorist threat to the country less than 24 hours before the London bombings in July 2005, a newspaper reported yesterday.

NY bomb plotter jailed for 30 years

Indonesian ferry survivor given up for dead by family

India offers diaspora chance to seek out ancestors

Abe visits Europe seeking tighter ties

Across asia: Kazakhstan

Across asia: Republic of korea

Across asia: Philippines

Across asia: Fiji

Across asia: Malaysia

Across asia: India

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International

Foragers find more than a Big Apple
It's a Sunday afternoon and about 30 new recruits are peering at the ground and shaking trees under the watchful eye of Steve Brill, known as "the wildman", who has been exploring Central Park's flora for the past 20 years.

News Maker: Kylie tops best-dressed list

News Maker: PM vows no retirement till 90

News Maker: 'Metro man' is national hero

World Scene: United States

World Scene: United Kingdom

Sextuplets born to Canadian

Woman stole identities to attend Harvard, Columbia

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Comment

China's development takes a peaceful track
The TV documentary series "The Rise of Big Powers", recently aired on CCTV, explores the lessons drawn from the rise of major powers such as Britain, Japan and the United States. The series has triggered discussion on what is the best way for China to develop.

Cartoon

Measuring unhappiness

Down with wasteful destruction

Up, up and away

Our dogged heroes

Real terrorist threat

Chinese fighter plane

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Opinion

In search of US strategic frontline
The question here is where is the United States' strategic "frontline". And by "frontline" I mean the focus of its foreign affairs.

Cartoon

Requiem for New York City's Tower Records

Nobel peace prize

Fighting terrorism

From our archives

Time for China to make its athletes household names

'Humbug'

West's impact

No isolation needed

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Insight

Widow wages lone battle against the bottle
For the last 10 years, Wang Ying has been talking to her husband, Zhang Guangpu, in her dreams he died due to excessive drinking.

Problem in developing countries causing concern: WHO

Blair faces trial by theater and TV

PM savaged over holiday flights stance

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Business

China Life shares double on debut
China's largest life insurer saw its shares more than double on their Shanghai debut yesterday, showing massive investor interest in the first insurance stock listed on the domestic market.

Stocks face investment bubble

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Business China

Air China likely to team up with Cathay Pacific
Air China, the nation's flagship carrier, said yesterday it is likely to set up a 50-50 cargo joint venture in Shanghai with Cathay Pacific this year.

Government tightens car export rules

Lenovo first with Vista-ready PCs

Shanghai plans to open service sector further

B&Q stores to host KFC drive-throughs

Property to remain robust

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Business Indepth

Analysts: Global oil price to stay high
Although crude oil saw its biggest price drop since April 2005 in New York yesterday, a Chinese think tank predicted the average global oil price will swing to a comparatively high level this year.

Biz scene: MARKET

Biz scene: UNUSUAL

Biz scene: MOVIES

Overseas investors snap up property

Aligning HR, corporate strategy with the 3 Ps

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Business International

AirAsia's Fernandes in it for long haul with new carrier
If anyone can make budget airline travel profitable on long-haul routes, it is Malaysian aviation pioneer Tony Fernandes, analysts say.

Biz people: Ford CEO says firm 'paranoid'

Biz people: M&S chief Rose hails recovery

Biz people: Clothing giant gets one top boss

Growth concerns Japanese automakers

Chilean town is WiFi pioneer

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Life

Get off my back
With only one child in most families in China, parents do their utmost to create a happy life for him or her. However, there are still a lot of high school students who are not happy when staying with their parents, a recent poll among four countries has found.

World-wide high school poll

Who's in: Jolie enters debate on Madonna's adoption

Who's in: Pop band wins pirated CD case

Who's in: Cheeky Japanese strip show sparks online furore

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Life Health

Nip/tuck reality cuts to the bone
Sha Sha is a postgraduate student at a prestigious university and her academic performance is outstanding but her "ordinary looks" have haunted her all her life.

Chinese standards for instant beauty

Face off for the celebrity obsessed

Keeping your cool inside

TCM to the rescue

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Life Pulse

Rumors of Andy's death have been greatly exaggerated
Fans in China would jump through hoops for their idols, but few have a chance to show such loyalty. I was lucky, because I put my life on the line for one of the most adored superstars. And I'm not even his fan.

Reviews: CD Burst of Italian sunshine

Reviews: Movie Opening the door of terror

How I became Time's Person of the Year

'Heavenly King' of Hong Kong

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Sports China

Shuttling between associations
When former Chinese World No 1 badminton player Zhou Mi announced last week that she would be competing for Hong Kong, she could be forgiven for expecting a hostile reaction.

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Sports

The sad story of India's Santhi
CHENNAI, India: She should have been home with her poor brick-kiln working parents and four siblings in rural South India celebrating her moment of glory at the Asian Games.

Top shot

Club: Sun will not shine for PSV

Color no bar for young gun Hamilton

Despite online popularity, All-Star hopes remain on ice

United drawn against Pompey, Arsenal face Bolton in FA Cup

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Sports

Florida takes US college crown
GLENDALE, Arizona: University of Florida quarterback Chris Leak outplayed his Heisman Trophy-winning counterpart Troy Smith of Ohio State on Monday to lead the Gators to the US college football championship.

Coma wins Dakar third stage

Injury stalls Nadal's Aussie Open preparations

Landis hits back at Pound

Real urge Beckham to make mind up soon

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