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Pakistani president arrives in Turkey for tripartite meeting

Huge meteorite found in Canada after last month's shower

Suicide blast in Iraq kills 2 U.S. soldiers

Ukraine, Tajikistan sign documents on bilateral co-op

Cold snap sweeps China, brings snow, sharp drop of temperature

Canadian governor general grants PM request to suspend parliament

Ornamental Stone Exhibition in Hefei

Hurdler Liu Xiang arrives at LA airport

China, U.S. hold strategic economic dialogue

India demands Pakistan hand over suspects

Chinese premier to attend tripartite summit of China, Japan, South Korea

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will attend a tripartite summit of China, Japan and South Korea in Japan. The summit, scheduled for Dec. 13 in Fukuoka, will also bring together Japanese PM Taro Aso and S Korean President Lee Myung-bak.

Commerce chief: Yuan's depreciation "small and normal"

The recent depreciation of China's currency against the U.S. dollar was normal and China won't rely on a weaker yuan to boost exports, Commerce Minister Chen Deming said on Thursday.

U.S. asks India not to worsen situation

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday cautioned India from taking steps that could worsen the situation and hoped that Pakistan and India would keep the lines of communication open.
• Rice: Intelligence sharing needed between India, Pakistan

Obama committed to troops pullout from Iraq

U.S. President-elect Obama pledged that his country will "respect the sovereignty of Iraq and integration of its land, along with working together to ward off terrorists and responsible withdrawal."
• Obama reiterates plan to withdraw troops in 16 months

Indian airports on high alert after terror e-mail

Putin: Russia's economy to grow 6.8% - 6.9% in 2008

NATO: No need for new security structure for Europe

Richardson named as US commerce secretary

Twin suicide bombings kill dozens in western Iraq

China, U.S. start strategic economic dialogue

Chinese economists say yuan depreciation "normal," but not long-term trend

China bans poultry imports from Thailand

Some 100 countries to sign cluster bomb ban

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China banks encouraged to make more loans

Obama asks governors for stimulating ideas

Thailand to hold reelection on Dec. 11

Explosive devices found at Mumbai railway station

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China calls for India-Pakistan dialogue after Mumbai attack

China urges France to "make concrete efforts" to mend bilateral ties

Foreign Ministry: China to "actively" join Doha round

Chinese premier to attend tripartite summit of China, Japan, South Korea

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China, Cambodia to further partnership

China and Cambodia agreed in Phnom Penh on Thursday to further promote bilateral partnership.

Sichuan school rises from China's quake rubble with high-tech classrooms

Vice President Xi: World financial crisis "to test Chinese leadership"

China reveals evidence behind execution of missile spies

China, India to hold joint anti-terror military training

Siberian cold front sweeps China, lasts for 3 to 5 days

U.S. asks India not to take steps that could worsen situation

Rice's visit to Islamabad is aimed at reducing tension between Pakistan and India over Mumbai attacks.

Iraqi presidency council approves security pact with U.S.

Obama committed to troops pullout from Iraq

Brazil not to sign treaty banning cluster bombs

Police find explosive devices at Mumbai railway station

Top U.S. military official visits Pakistan

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China presents Sweden 1st Confucius statue

The two-meter high statue is the first Confucius statue presented by China to Sweden.

HK university to provide full scholarship to Myanmar students

31 literatus win literature house manuscript awards

Oroqen, Ewenki people worship their forest deity

Hong Kong issues special judicial stamps

Red color said to rule fashion world 15,000 years ago

China's shares extend gains, key index above 2,000 points

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index closed at 2,001.50 points, up 1.84% or 36.09 points.

China may kick in fuel tax, oil pricing reforms in January

China's 1st private airlines to suspend passenger flight service

Sales of imported autos plunge 37.7% in Japan

Chinese shares open 1.39% higher on stimulus policies

Some U.S. airlines slashing fares to lure travelers

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Man. United beats Blackburn Rovers to reach League Cup semis

Carlos Tevez seized his opportunity to score four times, leading Manchester United to a 5-3 victory.

Michel launches attack on Real Madrid boss

Int'l cross-country skiing race to be held in NE China

Chinese club waives to sign up former NBA star Baker

Huntelaar delighted to join Real Madrid

Shanghai Shenhua brawler excluded from national team

Grammy nominations hit prime-time with TV special

Grammys is trying something different when it announces nominees for coming awards event.

Jennifer Aniston on motherhood: "I'm on the verge of it"

Leonardo talks not having an Oscar, admiring Brad Pitt