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Top News

Deja vu: Another day, another dive
SHANGHAI: Turbulence roiled world stock markets again yesterday, with Asian stocks down for a second day on fears of recession in the United States.

Wall Street plunges despite Fed rate cut

On roaming charges, he pressed a hot button

100,000-year-old human skull found

German FM upbeat on ties after meeting Yang

Hu stresses ideology

Campaign against online porn

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Top News

Cell-phone roaming fees to stay for now
The debate over lowering roaming fees for mobile phones ended without a decision yesterday.

Hukou should be scrapped: Experts

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Nation

Agency outlines green proposals
The State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) yesterday outlined its plan to significantly reduce air and water pollution this year.

Subsidies for energy-saving light bulbs

Prices forecast to keep increasing, but rate to slow

Accidents 'likely' to rise over holidays

Land investigation nabs 2,700 officials

Shanghai to reduce house sizes

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Local People's Congress

Binhai heart to Tianjin's plans
TIANJIN: The Binhai New Area will provide a beachhead for economic reforms designed to transform Tianjin from an industrial hub to an economic center for North China by 2012, acting mayor Huang Xingguo said yesterday.

Province to be transport hub

Farmer enjoys rich pickings of sweet strawberries

Guaranteed homes for all rural families

Deputy shows respect for dead

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Nation

New ruling on contents of detergent
SHANGHAI: Standing before a display in a supermarket on the city's Huaihai Road, Cai Xiufang studies carefully the various packets of detergent.

Women's group calls for better nursery care

Chinese scientists working on new HIV vaccine

Too much light forces relocation of observatory

Across China: Shanghai

Across China: Tibet

Across China: Beijing

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China Scene

Policewoman shares Haiti experience with students
Zhang Wei was warmly welcomed by her Hubei University alma mater on Dec 27, last year. The 26-year-old policewoman was there to address the students about her experiences as a member of the peacemaking police force in Haiti.

China Scene: West

China Scene: Central

China Scene: South

China Scene: North

China Scene: East

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Comment

A decade of improving China-South Africa ties
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Africa.

Take tickets out of reach of scalpers

Convergence of fears

Sino-German thaw

Cartoon

A flood of civil servants

Free welfare from hukou

Hot Words

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Opinion

Celebrating China's new open up policy
China is mapping a unique path of historical evolution. It disavowed the Soviet model of socialism and is now exploring its own original road to modernization and socialism.

Outside View

Lollipop economics sweeten election year

Setting the record straight on the 'glory' of wealth

From our archives

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International

Two films clear winners in Oscar nominations
No Country for Old Men and There Will Be Blood led with eight Academy Awards nominations each yesterday, among them best picture and acting honors for Daniel Day-Lewis and Javier Bardem - but it remained in doubt whether any stars would cross striking writers' picket lines to attend the ceremony.

Child mortality toll dips below 10 m

As Islamic banks boom, scholars are hard to find

High-tech drivers' licenses in pipeline

Putin to revive Soviet parades

News Makers

World Scene: Thailand

World Scene: Japan

World Scene: Indonesia

World Scene: United States

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International

Iraq adopts post-Saddam national flag
Iraq's parliament yesterday voted to adopt a new, temporary national flag in a move long demanded by the country's Kurdish minority who say the Saddam Hussein-era banner is a reminder of the cruelty of his rule.

Peace talks with Israel to continue

US admiral plans visit to Uzbekistan

Sole female minister survives no-confidence vote

Sri Lanka president doesn't 'believe in military solution'

Across Asia: Dprk

Across Asia: Bangladesh

Across Asia: Iraq

Across Asia: India

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International

Powers skeptical on Iran sanctions
World powers said they would have to overcome key differences yesterday to agree on a new sanctions resolution against Iran that aims to ratchet up pressure on Teheran to curb sensitive nuclear work.

Beijing hopes for diplomatic efforts on nuke issue

Police teargas Kibaki supporters, Annan due

Crisis kills 45,000 a month in Congo: Study

PM puts stricken govt to decisive test

Russia to investigate opposition challenger

Around the World: Paraguay

Around the World: United Kingdom

Around the World: Russia

Around the World: Ukraine

Around the World: Poland

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Business

Sydney to Shanghai: Sell, sell, sell
Shell-shocked investors from Shanghai to Sydney counted the cost to their pensions and savings as Asian stock markets tumbled on fears that recession in the United States would rock the rest of the world.
   
An Indian broker despairs while trading at a stock brokerage firm in Mumbai yesterday. Insets (from left): Falling stock indices in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. REUTERS

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Business China

H shares plummet 12%
HONG KONG: The global stock market crash may be an opportunity for Hong Kong investors to snap up cheap stocks, market watchers say, as most expect panic selling to ease in the coming weeks.

Earnings worries hit insurers

Record falls for oil firms

Most futures tumble as well

Experts' view

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Business Roundup

Lucrative business has banks scrambling
Elegant decor, subdued artworks and huge windows from which to enjoy the cityscape - Chinese banks are learning fast how to treat their most valuable clients.

Shanghai airlines forecast mixed results

Biz Scene

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Business International

Plug-in cars to help Israelis go green
The Renault-Nissan alliance has signed a deal to begin mass producing electric cars as part of an Israeli-led project to develop alternative energy sources and slash oil dependency.

Canada may feel the impact of mining mergers

Report: BHP unlikely to boost Rio Tinto offer

Tech behemoth sets its sights on virtualization market

Biz People

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Business International

European stocks rally on Fed cut
European stocks rose after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates in an emergency move to help thwart recession. Barclays Plc and BNP Paribas SA led gains by banks.

US economy may be near tipping point

Dollar declines against euro

Commodities sold to cover losses

EU concerned over impact of market slump

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Life

Lights, camera, action hero!
"You can't change anyone with fists," Jerry Liau says, quoting the consummate kungfu star Bruce Lee. "Martial arts are about respect, not attack."

Who's in

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Life Health

Let's talk about parent care
BERLIN: Few families have a stress-free existence but sometimes the level is over the top and results in "parent burnout". A lot of combined factors create stress within a family - some are objective factors, others could be described as subjective perceptions.

World economies face age-old dilemma

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Life Pulse

An eye for talent
Pang Yong is at Starbucks drinking a latte but he's ready to pounce. Students pass by, some of them attractive and fashionable, but Pang doesn't give them a second glance. He's looking for something special, that would be at home in the pages of Vogue.

If you want the job done right, do it yourself

Reviews

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Sports

Woods tees off Fist Pump Challenge
ANAHEIM, California: Twenty-one years ago, Tiger Woods beat his father Earl for the first time on a golf course and celebrated with the exuberant fist pump which has become his trademark.

Edmundo, Romario to revive stormy partnership

One hurdle left between Patriots and perfect season

Top shot

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Sports China

Liang leads Asian Tour stars to Masters
Asia's No 1 golfer Liang Wenchong was one of three Asian stars who were specially invited by Augusta National Golf Club on Monday to play in the prestigious Masters golf tournament.

Double winner Li looks toward Vancouver Games

Score board

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Sports

Sharapova wins epic battle
MELBOURNE: Maria Sharapova was ready to play three or four hours but didn't need to. Serena Williams did and ended up with two losses to show for it.

Tennis third most loved by punters

FIFA, UEFA agree on $252 million deal with clubs

Yao scores 30, T-Mac 17 as Rockets win

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