EU calls on both sides of Honduras to resume dialogue
STOCKHOLM, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) urged on Saturday Honduras' ousted President Manuel Zelaya and de facto President Roberto Micheletti to return to the dialogue in an attempt to save the Tegucigalpa-San Jose Agreement.
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Israelis hold massive memorial rally for late premier Rabin
TEL AVIV, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered at the port city of Tel Aviv on Saturday night for the annual rally to commemorate the assassination of former Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
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Iraqi lawmakers fail to vote on controversial election bill
BAGHDAD, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Iraqi lawmakers have again failed to reach a compromise over the elections law which would govern the country's national polls next January.
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Obama met House Democratic leaders as final push for health care reform
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Saturday made a rare visit to Congress and met with House Democratic leaders, as his last-minute push for a health care reform that was expected to be passed later the day.
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China's export hub in recovery, uncertainties remain
by Xinhua writers Zhu Shaobin, Gao Tian and Liu Min
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Senior leader calls for unity for peaceful cross-Strait relations
NINGBO, Zhejiang, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- A senior official has called for unity among people living on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.
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Medvedev confident to ink new START deal with U.S. by year-end
MOSCOW, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev voiced confidence Saturday that a legally binding document can be signed between Russia and the U.S. to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START-1) that expires on Dec. 5.
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India's visa policy impedes foreign investment: industry lobby
NEW DELHI, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- India's visa procedures have been an impediment in attracting foreign investors, said a study by industry lobby Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) on Saturday.
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3rd Conference of Chinese, African Entrepreneurs opens in Egypt
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The 3rd Conference of Chinese, African Entrepreneurs kicked off Saturday afternoon in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
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Reciprocal language years provide impetus for China-Russia ties: Int'l Russian expert
MOSCOW, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The reciprocal language years staged in China and Russia are a powerful impetus for cultural exchanges and friendship, said an expert from the International Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature (MAPRYAL)...
Chinese premier discusses global challenges, Middle East issue with Mubarak
CAIRO, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao discussed bilateral ties, global challenges and Middle East peace with Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak here on Saturday.
Report says 32 children killed in Gaza tunnels in past 3 years
GAZA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- A report Saturday showed that 32 Palestinian children have been killed while working in smuggling tunnels under the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt in past three years.
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Int'l horse racing festival held in central China
WUHAN, Central China, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The seventh Wuhan international horse racing festival opened here on Saturday, attracting equestrians of the world and more than 300 horses.
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Global forum calls for int'l co-op in fighting corruption
DOHA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attending the 6th Global Forum for Fighting Corruption and Safeguarding Integrity here on Saturday called on international community to work together to uproot corruption.
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British PM suggests better economic and social contract
St. ANDREWS, BRITAIN, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown wants "a better economic and social contract" to reflect the global responsibilities of financial institutions to society.
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Zimbabwean media hail achievements under auspices of FOCAC
HARARE, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- On the advent of the fourth ministerial meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Egypt, Zimbabwean media, both newspapers and radio broadcast, have hailed the great achievements made under the auspices of...
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Chinese, African entrepreneurs gather in Egypt to push economic co-op
by Muhammad Yamany, Zhang Lin
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Laos expects to strengthen news, media co-op with China
VIENTIANE, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Laos expects to enhance exchanges and cooperation with China in news and media areas, said Lao Standing Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad here on Saturday.
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Nepal, India agree to jointly combat cross-border crimes
KATHMANDU, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Nepal-India home secretary-level meeting concluded in Kathmandu Saturday with the two sides agreeing to cooperate with each other in regulating the border and checking cross-border crimes and human trafficking.
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3 Afghan army soldiers, 8 Taliban militants killed in S Afghanistan
KABUL, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Three Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers and eight Taliban fighters have been killed in separate incidents in south Afghanistan over the past two days, senior military commander in the region Shir Mohammad Zazi said on Saturday.
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18 Taliban militants killed in S Afghanistan
KABUL, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Afghan National Army (ANA) backed by the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) eliminated 18 Taliban militants in Nawbahar district of southern Zabul province on Saturday, Afghan army commander in the region...
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A/H1N1 flu death toll rises to 23 in Turkey
ANKARA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Turkey reported two more influenza A/H1N1 death cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the national death toll of the novel flu to 23, Turkish Health Ministry said Saturday.
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Chinese premier proposes five ways to expand Egypt ties
CAIRO, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao made a five-point proposal to further expand cooperation between China and Egypt during a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Ahmed Nazef here on Saturday.
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Chinese vice premier urges increased exchange of professionals for world prosperity
SHENZHEN, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang Saturday called for increased exchange and cooperation of professionals globally to promote world prosperity and development.
Chinese premier calls for respecting diversity of civilizations, vows to promote China-Arab ties
Chinese premier calls for respecting diversity of civilizations, vows to promote China-Arab ties
Kim Jong-Il calls for scientific farming to increase crop production
PYONGYANG, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Kim Jong-Il, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has called for scientific farming to increase crop production to solve a current food shortage problem, official news agency KCNA reported on Saturday.
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DPRK develops new technology to recycle waste heat
PYONGYANG, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The State Academy of Sciences of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) says it has developed a better way to recycle waste heat, according to official news agency KCNA on Saturday.
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Premier says China hopes for further cultural exchanges with Arab countries
CAIRO, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Saturday that China hopes to step up cultural exchange and cooperation with Arab countries.
Plenty of drama in Primera Liga's Sunday matches
MADRID, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Although the Madrid derby on Saturday night is without doubt the most attractive match in the Spanish BBVA Primera Liga, there is still plenty at stake in Sunday's matches.
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China pledges to enhance economic co-op, trade with Arab countries
CAIRO, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here on Saturday that China will push forward economic cooperation and trade with Arab countries.
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African traditions to take center stage in Yaounde workshops
YAOUNDE, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- A series of conferences and workshops on African traditions will take place on Nov. 23-25 at the University of Yaounde in Cameroon, organizers told Xinhua on Friday.
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China suffers most from rising trade protectionism: MOC spokesman
TIANJIN, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- China suffered heavily from trade protectionism which has been rising after the outbreak of the global financial crisis, a Ministry of Commerce official said here Saturday.
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Medvedev: New sanctions on Iran possible if standoff continues
MOSCOW, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Further sanctions against Iran remain an option if international talks on its nuclear program do not progress, said Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in comments released by the Kremlin Saturday.
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ECOWAS security chiefs resolve to improve sub-region situation
LAGOS, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Ministers in charge of security from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have resolved to improve the free movement of persons and goods within the sub-region, and promote peace and integration.
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Troops capture Muslim militant behind beheading in S Philippines
COTABATO, Philippines, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Philippine troops on Saturday arrested a suspected Al-Qaida linked Abu Sayyaf militant responsible for the beheading of Filipino Marines in the volatile south two years ago.
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8 injured in grenade attack in SW Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- At least eight people were injured in a grenade attack on security check post in southwest Pakistan's Balochistan province on Saturday, local TV channel reported.
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Russian soldiers in WWII uniform mark 68th anniversary of 1941 parade
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South African minister says relations with China conducive to employment
JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's relations with China are conducive to the country's plan to halve unemployment by 2014, the labor minister said on Saturday.
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Egypt extends borders opening before Gaza pilgrims
GAZA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Egypt kept its borders open to allow travel of Gazans seeking pilgrimage in Mecca, officials said on Saturday.
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Pakistan plans to setup "Culture TV" to counter extremism
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's Ministry of Culture has planned to set up a TV channel primarily focusing on culture and traditions of the country with the objectives of countering extremism, the official news agency APP reported Saturday.
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Singapore ready for APEC meetings
SINGAPORE, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Singapore has been ready for the APEC Leaders' Week meetings, which are to be kicked off Sunday with the opening of the Concluding Senior Officials' Meeting.
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Reports: Lebanon's new cabinet to be formed in two days
BEIRUT, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese new cabinet will be formed in next two days as the opposition has reportedly agreed on the majority's portfolios, the local media reported on Saturday.
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UNHCR seeks $2.8 mln to help flood-threatened Kenyan refugees
NAIROBI, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The UN refugee agency is appealing for 2.8 million U.S. dollars to provide essential supplies and respond to possible disease outbreaks among more than 300,000 refugees in two camps in Kenya threatened by flooding.
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Teachers, students injured in SW Pakistan attack
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Two teachers and two students sustained serious injuries when militants hurled a hand grenade into a girls school in southwest Pakistan's Balochistan province on Saturday, according to local TV channel reports.
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Cambodia to celebrate 56th anniversary of independence next week
PHNOM PENH, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia will celebrate its 56thanniversary of Independence Day next week in Phnom Penh, a government official said Saturday.
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Mauritania holds partial senatorial elections on Saturday
NOUAKCHOTT, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- A partial election to replace a third of Mauritanian senators opens on Saturday in 18 constituencies in 13 provinces of the country, according to a press statement of the Interior Ministry.
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Afghan A/H1N1 flu patient dies in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- An Afghan female who was infected with A/H1N1 influenza died at a hospital in northwest Pakistan's city of Peshawar on Saturday, hospital authorities confirmed.
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Central African countries to open language research branch in Bujumbura
YAOUNDE, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Central African countries will open a branch of traditional language research in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi, according to an official statement released here on Friday.
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Madagascar talks end with power-sharing agreement
ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Talks to end months of the political turmoil in Madagascar ended here early Saturday with leaders of the major four political parties agreeing to settle the power share-out ahead of presidential elections in late 2010.
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20th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall marked in Berlin
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SASCOC suspends membership of Athletics South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- One day after suspending the federation's board and several employees for their handling of the Caster Semenya gender controversy, the South Africa Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has suspended the...
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Int'l military forum concludes with consensus on joint response to challenges in airspace
BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- An international military forum on peace and development marking the 60th founding anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) air force closed here Saturday with consensus on increased cooperation in tackling challenges...
Extreme left-wing rebels kill 3 villagers in E India
NEW DELHI, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- India's extreme left-wing Naxalite rebels Saturday shot dead three youths in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal for being "police informers," a senior police official said.
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12 militants killed in NW Pakistan tribal area
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- At least 12 militants were killed and five soldiers including two officers were injured in the ongoing military operation in Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal area during the last 24 hours, an army statement said Saturday.
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Official investigation launched into Russia's far-east plane crash
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Russia's Pacific Fleet military investigation department has opened a criminal case into Friday's military plane crash that presumably killed all 11 crew members on board.
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5 die in village fire in south China,196 houses burnt down
SANJIANG, Guangxi, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Five people have been confirmed dead in a village fire on Friday in Sanjiang County of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, rescuers said on Saturday.
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Obama delays Japan visit after Texas shooting: official
US President Barack Obama has delayed his visit to Japan next week by one day, a Japanese foreign ministry official said Saturday, following a deadly shooting at a military base in Texas.
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Space Junk Buzzes Station as Astronauts Sleep
A small chunk of space trash made an uncomfortably close pass by the International Space Station late Friday, but not close enough to force the astronauts aboard to take shelter in their Russian lifeboats.
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Sea lions killed, but Columbia salmon toll rises
Killing or removing 25 California sea lions over the past two years has not reduced the toll on salmon at the base of Bonneville Dam in the Columbia River.
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Photo exhibition of FOCAC held in Nigeria
Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Xu Jianguo and a Nigerian government official visit the photo exhibition of achievements of follow up actions of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Abuja, Nigeria, Nov. 6, 2009. The one-week-long...
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Opening ceremony of Confucius Institute held in Germany
Guests attend the opening ceremony of Confucius Institute at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Duisburg, Germany, Nov. 6, 2009.
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Chyi Yu: 'I sing unconsciously'
It is clear from her surprised and somewhat amused reaction that veteran pop singer Chyi Yu has never been questioned so closely about her voice.
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Iran not to exchange its enriched uranium for fuel: MP
TEHRAN, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- A senior member of Iranian parliament said Saturday that Iran will not exchange its own enriched uranium for fuel to supply a research reactor in Tehran, local ISNA news agency reported.
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Diplomatic activities to boost ties
China is gearing up for a bonanza of diplomatic activities beginning this weekend, including a premier's trip to Egypt, a presidential visit to Malaysia and Singapore, and then a people's welcome to the president of the United States Barack Obama.
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Chinese premier meets with Egyptian president
CAIRO, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at the Presidential Palace in Cairo on Saturday morning.
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Creation of Guo Pei displayed in Beijing
Models display the creation of Chinese designer Guo Pei during the ongoing China Fashion Week in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 6, 2009.
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Death toll of bus crash in SW China province rises to 7
CHENGDU, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The death toll of a bus crash accident in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Friday has risen to seven, as five injured passengers failed medical treatment on Saturday, according to the provincial work safety bureau.
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China sets up fund to help people with brittle bone disease
BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- A charity fund was set up here Saturday to aid patients with Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), often known as brittle bone disease.
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Passenger vehicle sales peak in Oct
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Chengdu teachers strike for more pay
CHENGDU: Hundreds of teachers from private high schools in this western China city called a strike this week to protest low salaries and deplorable working conditions.
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All Beijingers to get H1N1 vaccination
Beijing is gearing up for an extended H1N1 vaccination program that will be open to everyone with a Beijing hukou.
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Hu calls for peaceful exploitation of aerospace
Aerospace should be used for peaceful purposes only, and China is ready to take part in any international cooperation to ensure aerospace security, President Hu Jintao said on Friday.
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US OKs two more import probes against China
WASHINGTON: The United States pushed ahead on Friday with two new investigations into charges of unfair trade practices by China, but rejected a third case one week ahead of President Barack Obama's trip to Asia.
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Migratory birds fly at Shahu scenic area
Migratory birds fly at the Shahu scenic area in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Nov. 5, 2009.
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Two U.S. soldiers missing in Afghanistan, with 25 wounded in search mission
KABUL, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- An extensive search has been continuing for two U.S. soldiers missing in northwest Afghanistan's Badghis since Wednesday, as 25 NATO and Afghan forces were wounded during the search operation Friday, a statement of the NATO-led...
Mauritania launches campaign against begging
NOUAKCHOTT, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Mauritanian government throws its weight behind an ongoing campaign against begging in a bid to improve human rights conditions.
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Blast hits Roman Catholic Church in S Philippines
COTABATO, the Philippines, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Suspected Al-Qaida affiliated militants tossed a grenade early Saturday at abandoned Roman Catholic Church in the volatile southern Philippines but there were no reported casualties.
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Senegal's opposition demands resignation of President Wade
DAKAR, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of protestors on Friday marched through the main roads of the Senegalese capital Dakar, demanding the resignation of President Abdoulaye Wade.
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Myanmar, Egypt to cooperate in education, technology
YANGON, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar and Egypt will cooperate in education, technology and culture under an agreement between the two countries, official newspaper the New Light of Myanmar reported Saturday.
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U.S. secretary of state to visit Philippines next week
MANILA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit the country next week for talks with top Philippine officials that are expected to include human rights issues in the country, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said...
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Pakistan army kills 10 militants in tribal area operation
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- At least 10 more militants were killed and 14 others injured on Saturday morning in military's fresh attacks in Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal area, according to local TV channel reports.
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US stocks eye retailers as jobless ranks swell
As unemployment in the United States edges above 10 percent, anxious investors will look to earnings reports from major retailers for signs of life in the beaten-up consumer.
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6 killed in road accident in SW Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Six persons were killed and three others injured Saturday when a rickshaw collided with a coach on a road in southwest Pakistan, local TV channel reported.
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Erroneous air raids leave over 2 dozen troops dead, injured in NW. Afghanistan
KABUL, Nov. 7 (Xinhua)-- Over two dozen Afghan and NATO troopers were killed and injured as NATO-led aircraft mistakenly pounded the position of forces in Badghis province northwest of Afghanistan, Deputy to provincial Police chief Abdul Jabbar said Saturday.
Russian plane crashes in Far East, 11 feared dead
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- A Russian military plane crashed in the Far East on Friday, presumably killing all 11crew members on board, the Itar-Tass news agency reported.
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China plays extremely constructive role in APEC: APEC official
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Chinese soccer association supports clampdown on gambling, match-fixing
BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- China's soccer governing body has expressed its full support for a recent nationwide crackdown launched by police on gambling on professional matches.
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Clash between 2 ex-Afghan commanders claims 3 lives
KABUL, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Clash between two former local commanders in Takhar province northeast Afghanistan claimed the lives of three persons including a teacher and his pupil, a local official said Saturday.
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64 influenza A/H1N1 cases confirmed in Myanmar
YANGON, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- A total of 64 new influenza A/H1N1 cases have so far been confirmed in Myanmar since the outbreak of the disease in the world in April this year, according to the Health Department Saturday.
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Football becomes last resort for Iraq's children due to violence
by Shaalan Jubury, Ghassan Awad and Fu Yiming
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Backgrounder: APEC
SINGAPORE, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week meetings are to open in Singapore Sunday with the start of the two-day Concluding Senior Officials' Meeting.
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Nepalese NGO prepares war orphan for future life
by Maharani Lamsal, Zhang Jianhua
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Wasted years: Jobless youngsters collect rubbish for living in besieged Gaza
GAZA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Every morning, Ali mounts a donkey carriage and heads toward one of Gaza city's rubbish dumps near a central football field to rummage with his naked hands for plastic waste.
Nepali cabinet meeting at base camp of Mt. Qomolangma uncertain: official
KATHMANDU, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Despite hype about the proposed cabinet meeting at Mt. Qomolangma Base Camp, top officials have said that it is "uncertain" as the meeting is "not yet fully planned out," local media reported Saturday.
Japan, Mekong nations agree to cooperate on environmental issues
TOKYO, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Japan and five Mekong nations agreed Saturday to cooperate on issues such as environmental protection and climate change in the next ten years.
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Emblem, Mascot and Slogan for Guangzhou Asian Para Games unveiled
GUANGZHOU, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Organizers of the 2010 Asia Para Games unveiled on Friday the emblem, mascot and slogan for the Games that will be held Dec. 12-19, 2010 in the Southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
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