A towering plume of ash from an erupting volcano in Chile's remote Patagonia could collapse back down to devastate the surrounding area, an expert warned.
He Guoqiang has required local officials to further fight corruption, and promote the work on building a clean Party and a clean government to contribute to the country's reform and opening, and modernization drive.
Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao met Saturday with Shogo Arai, governor of Nara Prefecture, and Akira Hujiwara, mayor of Nara City, to discuss relations between their two countries.
China Development Bank (CDB) offered a 580 million yuan (US$ 82.85 million) loan on Friday for the water quality improvement of the Taihu Lake in east China.
Children send flowers to their mothers ahead of Mother's Day, which falls on May 11 this year, in Yangguang Kindergarten of Chaohu City in East China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2008. [Xinhua]
A worker at a textile plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, where there is a large concentration of textile exporters. The government's priority has been to curb the skyrocketing trade surplus in formulating policies. But now that exports have indeed slowed down, more problems have surfaced. [China Daily]
High inflation and fixed-asset investment growth are biggest economic concerns, prompting authorities to persist with a tight monetary policy, Vice-Premier Wang Qishan said on Friday.
China is preparing for the building of a project to transmit thermal power resources from the country's northwest to Tibet Autonomous Region in the southwest to boost local economy.
China's producer price index (PPI) hit a four-year high of 8.1 percent in April, highlighting the danger that the non-food sector might become a new driver of consumer inflation.
Wang Xudong takes helm at SERC Wang Xudong has been appointed chairman of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC).
Higher yuan hits China-based exporters The rapid appreciation of the Chinese currency against the US dollar is taking a big toll on Asian companies using China as base for exports to the US.
China's online game market has long been dominated by foreign game companies. However, the trend has reversed as more domestic online game companies are developing games with Chinese themes.
Oil prices extend record run, break 126 dollars
Oil prices briefly surged to a record high above 126 dollars on Friday, driven into uncharted territory by speculators trying to take advantage of global supply concerns.
US makes changes to cremations for slain troops
The Pentagon on Friday announced changes to procedures for the cremation of slain US troops after concerns emerged about the military's use of a crematorium that burns both human and animal remains.
Myanmar constitutional referendum commences across country
A nationwide referendum on a draft constitution commenced in Myanmar on Saturday morning as scheduled with people across the country starting to go to poll to cast votes on the charter.
No infectious disease on train quarantined in Canada
There is most likely no infectious disease on the train quarantined in Ontario earlier Friday after several passengers fell ill, Canadian health authorities said.
Children learn how to use protective masks at a kindergarten in Argentina's Patagonian city of Esquel May 9, 2008. [Agencies]
Bryant a unanimous selection as All-NBA
Most Valuable Player Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers was the lone unanimous selection to the All-NBA squad, the league said on Thursday.
Belgian star Sterchele killed in car accident
FC Bruges' Belgian international Francois Sterchele was killed in a car accident on Wednesday night, Belgian media report Thursday.
Peng, Yan enter next round of German Open
China's Peng Shuai and Yan Zi entered the next round of the German Open tennis tournament after beating American Jill Craybas and host player Martina Muller respectively here on Tueday.
Utah Jazz Carlos Boozer dives for a loose ball against Los Angeles Lakers Lamar Odom (R) during Game 3 of their NBA Western Conference semi-final basketball series in Salt Lake City, Utah May 9, 2008. [Agencies]
Olympic flame on top of the world
The Olympic flame scaled the highest point on Earth as Chinese mountaineers carried it to Mount Qomolangma on Thursday. Torch RelayFive Torchbearerscradle of mountaineersCommentary: Ascent to the top
If the Olympic spirit can be described as a symbol of making the impossible possible, the feat of letting the Olympic torch glow on top of Qomolangma should be considered one of the finest manifestations of this spirit.
Samaranch adds personal touch to Olympic Expo
Olympic Expo Beijing 2008, the first-ever expo of its kind to be held, is scheduled to run from Aug 8-18 at the Beijing Exhibition Center.
"CSI" co-star Gary Dourdan has been charged with felony possession of heroin, cocaine and ecstasy stemming from his arrest last month, prosecutors said.
Fashion
A life amid kind thieves and prescient old men
My friend Juanzi has the magical ability to make mundane life sound really exciting. For example, she is the only one of us to have got back her purse from a thief.
Tracing the origins of finger yoga is a bit like theDa Vinci Code. The earliest known reference is a Sanskrit verse in the 5,000-year-old Bhagavad Gita. Here follow countless signs across diverse civilizations and religions-Buddha in lotus position with thumb and forefinger joined; Egyptian mummies embalmed with forearms crossed over the breast.
Beijing
Classic ballet version
To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the founding of Peking University, the ballet dramaRaise the Red Lanternwill be staged.
ATMs to offer drugs on the go
Shanghai plans to install more automatic teller machines to sell over-the-counter drugs to passengers at Metro stations.
Commuting in rush hour is an exhausting experience for office workers. Some people may spend one to two hours on the train, so knowing how to kill time while on board is critical.
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