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Top News

Stocks see biggest fall in 10 years
The country's stock market yesterday suffered its steepest daily fall in the past decade, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index plunging nearly 9 percent to close at 2,771.

Suicide attack kills 14 during Cheney's visit to Afghanistan

Agricultural scientist wins top award

Where have all the unwanted gifts gone

Nation adheres to the 'path of peace'


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Top News

Firm support for Sri Lanka
China reassured the visiting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa that Beijing will continue to firmly back the country's efforts for unity, territorial integrity and national reconciliation.

Awards highlight innovation capacity

A glimpse into past top winners

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Nation

Social ills get their turn in spotlight
The country's legislative agenda for the coming year looks set to focus more on social concerns than in previous years, reflecting official efforts to ensure a harmonious society.

Timetable for discussion: China's laws

China lags peers in recreation spending

Collective liability for SFDA

Special Supplement: Warm sweaters made with love

Special Supplement: Efforts to control bird flu

Special Supplement: Yanzhou advances 15-year education


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Nation

Aid plan for resettled residents
At least 1 million people, mostly dwellers in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, have made way for the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric project.

Investors rush for World Expo bonds

Hepatitis-B sufferer files job discrimination suit

Do labor woes mean era of low wages is ending?

Hongqiao proposes runway, terminal

Sailors saved by rescue team

Across China: Beijing


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Nation

Ruin raiders target ancient relics in Shaanxi
XI'AN: Police have stepped up patrols to combat ruin raiders in the underground ancient relics of Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, after authorities caught two local farmers stealing tile-ends.

Young satellite whizz reaches for the stars

Juvenile criminals get a second shot at life

Overweight online gamer dies playing

Shanghai to get more buzzy, the pesky type

Talk back: Memorial hall's entertainment 'funding' raises controversy


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China Scene

Etiquette exchange turns into TV show
SHANGHAI: As an ocean port where ships from around the world have docked for centuries, Shanghai has always had more of a link to Western culture than most Chinese cities.

China Scene: West

China Scene: Central

China Scene: East

China Scene: North

China Scene: South


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International

Iran vows never to halt atomic work
Iran said yesterday it would never suspend uranium enrichment as demanded by the West, a day after world powers agreed to work on a new UN resolution to pressure Teheran to back down over its nuclear program.

Ambassadors hurt by Tamil rebel shells

Japan drafts plan for security council

Sudan rejects war-crime allegations from UN court

Around the world: United States

Around the world: Russia

Around the world: Sweden

Around the world: Saudi Arabia


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International

DPRK envoy makes rare US visit
The chief nuclear envoy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) embarked on a rare trip to the United States yesterday.

Teacher who refused to play anthem loses appeal

Taliban not strong but dangerous: general

Divided Koreas meeting in high-level talks

Iran, Syria and US to attend Baghdad talks

Across asia: India

Across asia: South Korea

Across asia: Laos

Across asia: West Bank


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International

Ties to China go beyond The Departed
Martin Scorsese has finally won an Oscar and he did it with a little help from his Chinese friends.

'Holy Grail' of baseball cards sets record at $2.35 million

Filmmaker shows relics from disputed Jesus tomb

News Makers: Mirren may have tea with Queen

News Makers: Domingo to turn The Fly into opera

News Makers: Shetty says no bad blood toward Jade

Girl lost in poker game pleads for help

World Scene: Australia

World Scene: United States

World Scene: Chile

World Scene: Norway

World Scene: France


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Comment

Technology innovation needs practical strategy
Technological innovation is vitally important to a nation's competitiveness.

Cartoon

More jobs needed

Before we run dry

Ending R&D abuse

Free health care vital

Pay workers holiday pay

Why cherish our Lunar New Year


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Opinion

Can energy stakes unite East Asian countries?
The pressing need for energy security may be the issue that finally gives the 16-member East Asia Summit (EAS) a raison d'etre.

Letters and Blogs

Make city streets more friendly to bicycles

From our archives


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Insight

Much ado about homes for overseas residents
The Beijing Public Security Bureau's Exit and Entry Management Department hotline (8402-0101) began an additional service from the first of February: answering overseas residents' queries on house purchase.

No move in Shanghai, but checks in place

Old Bailey: One hundred years of crime and punishment


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Business

High-tech firm set for funds boost
Datang Telecom Technology Co Ltd, the major developer of a Chinese 3G (third-generation) mobile communications standard, is reportedly set to receive a cash injection from the Chinese government that could help the State-owned firm align its operations.

Share market needs correction

FAW denies claim it plans to buy Chrysler

Telecom law not yet in sight

Biz monitor


   
A woman clad in burqa inquires about her husband after a suicide blast outside the main US military base in Bagram yesterday. Reuters

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Business China

Wal-Mart buys 35% of retailer
Wal-Mart Stores Inc has sealed a deal to purchase a 35 percent interest in the parent company of Trust-Mart, a leading hypermarket operator in China, a step forward for the world's largest retailer to expand its reach in the country.

Enthusiasm for funds may wane

Perfect World set for NASDAQ listing

Airport: Sale won't hurt listing plan

NetEase online game profits rise

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Business Indepth

Golden time for miners on demand, high prices
Gold output in China, the world's fourth-biggest producer of the precious metal, is set to maintain strong growth momentum this year, boosted by robust demand and bullish prices.

Positive sign for stalled listings

Proper HR support critical to multinationals

Biz Scene: MARKET

Biz Scene: GRAPEVINE

Biz Scene: BIZ UNUSUAL


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Business International

New Home Depot CEO Blake faces host of challenges
To placate investors, Home Depot Inc Chief Executive Officer Frank Blake added a shareholder to the board and took less pay than his ousted predecessor Robert Nardelli. Now he needs to lure shoppers such as Hilary McDowell.

Europeans urged to show wage restraint

Japan eyes first carbon market

Bans mean smokers light up fewer, pricier cigars

Biz people: Pischetsrieder to leave Scania post

Biz people: Lehman CEO pockets $40m

Biz people: NYSE hires new president

Biz people: Riccitiello returns to firm

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Life

On the wisdom of higher learning
"Daddy, buy me a Mercedes-Benz," 22-year-old Lily Zheng demands, in front of her father's friends at the restaurant where they have gathered to celebrate her return home.

Who's in


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Life Earth

Greening Shangri-la
Trouble is brewing in paradise. And it concerns the pristine forests of Southwest Yunnan Province, home to the mystical land of utopia Shangri-la.

Melting ice effects may be more chilling than first thought

Science helps bird watchers spot the difference


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Life Pulse

Got protection?
Most people think of burly, muscle-bound men in dark suits and sunglasses when bodyguards are mentioned. But Xiao Zhao, who did not wish to give her full name, plans to change all that. The 23-year-old wants to put her kungfu skills to good use and break into the male-dominated security industry as a bodyguard for celebrities, VIPs and wealthy businesspeople who need protection.

Hate Chinese epics? My aunt loves 'em

Reviews: DVD


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Sports China

Olympic hero makes a splash in retirement
Sitting on a big sofa in a newly-decorated office at the Hunan Provincial Sports Administration (HPSA) in Changsha, Xiong Ni, a triple Olympic diving gold medalist, is deep in conversation with a local businessman about future sponsorship.

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Sports

Boxing fights to turn up the hype
WASHINGTON: Oscar De La Hoya was clearly distracted, silently scanning the crowd while Floyd Mayweather hurled a flurry of insults his way.

Former big leaguers to pioneer baseball in Israel

Palermo set to test Milan's ambitions

Honda unveil 'Earth Car'

FIFA dragged into Canadian row over girl's hijab

Top shot


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Sports

Federer breaks Connors' world number one streak
LONDON: Roger Federer set a new record for men's tennis dominance on Monday, when he celebrated his 161st consecutive week as world number one.

Hiddink hit with fine and suspended sentence

Henin praises 'amazing' Swiss ace

Shaq's big night ruined by play-off hunting Knicks

Lawsuit taken off the table

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