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A vergonha de todos nós brasileiros é ter um governo que sem a nossa permissão apóia este governo antidemocrático venezuelano!		‘Nos sentimos traídos pelos sul-americanos' Deputada María Corina Machado se recupera de fratura no nariz após confusão em Assembleia Nacional
		Antissemitismo mancha imagem do reformador Martinho Lutero
Suspeito da morte de soldado em Londres foi presente a tribunal Amina: do “seio” da polémica à barra dos tribunais na Tunísia A justiça tunisina começou a julgar hoje a ativista do grupo "Femen" detida há duas semanas. Amina compareceu, esta manhã, no tribunal de Sefsari onde reconheceu ter transportado… Síria: Irão acolhe conferência para discutir solução política para o conflito França: Juiz do caso Tapie acusado de fraude A Justiça francesa acusou o ex alto magistrado Pierre Estoup de fraude. Estoup foi um dos… Croácia organiza referendo anti-casamento gay A ponte mais longa do mundo Violência religiosa no Myanmar Um grupo de fiéis muçulmanos é escoltado pelo exército, ao segundo dia de confrontos violentos em Lashio. As autoridades foram obrigadas a intervir na cidade depois de grupos de budistas ultranacionalistas terem atacado e incendiado várias casas num bairro muçulmano…		Liga da Defesa Inglesa manifesta-se contra comunidade muçulmana Bashar Al-Assad afirma já ter recebido mísseis S300 russos O presidente sírio Bashar Al Assad afirma já ter recebido uma parte dos mísseis S300… “Drone” norte-americano mata número dois dos talibãs paquistaneses O número dois dos talibãs paquistaneses, Waliur Rehman, foi morto quarta-feira por um "drone" norte-americano. Segundo os serviços de segurança… Vulcão Copahue coloca Chile e Argentina em alerta vermelho EUA: Soldado declara-se culpado de assassínio para evitar pena de morte Nova vaga de atentados contra alvos xiitas no Iraque Cerca de três dezenas de pessoas morreram e mais de 50 ficaram feridas… PIB espanhol volta a cair A economia espanhola continua em queda. O PIB de Espanha caiu 0,5% nos…
Oráculos e profecias Posted: 29 May 2013 08:00 PM PDT Tenho evitado fazer previsões de taxas de juros nas minhas colunas, ao contrário do que ocorre em minha atividade como consultor, em que a maior parte do meu tempo é [...] Boatos e fuxicos Posted: 29 May 2013 08:00 PM PDT Minha experiência de vida foi marcada por fuxicos e boatos. Mais velho, aprendi que o escândalo e o fuxico são poderosos instrumentos de controle social. Cada qual sintoniza a seu [...] Marcos Troyjo e Luciana Yeung na Universidade Estácio de Sá Posted: 29 May 2013 11:25 AM PDT A professora do Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa (Insper) Luciana Yeung e o professor da Columbia University, Marcos Troyjo, discutiram as origens do comportamento ético durante a palestra “Sucesso... Países do Brics deverão crescer em média 4,3% em 2013 Posted: 29 May 2013 07:50 AM PDT De acordo com o relatório da OCDE, a China lidera a lista dos países emergentes no que se refere ao crescimento econômico, registrando 7,8% este ano Brasília – O Brasil, [...]   Kirchner tenta silenciar críticas a veículos e beneficia aliados, já 80% da mídia Posted: 29 May 2013 06:44 AM PDT Imprensa independente sob ataque na Argentina BUENOS AIRES – Em meados de 2009, depois de ter sofrido uma amarga derrota nas eleições legislativas de junho do mesmo ano, o ex-presidente [...]		As PPPs sociais Posted: 29 May 2013 08:00 PM PDT Uma das principais heranças da crise internacional é a complicada situação fiscal em que se encontram os países ricos. Com dívidas públicas nos níveis mais altos desde o fim da [...] Laboratório de Talentos oferece treinamento profissional na PUC-RJ Posted: 29 May 2013 08:00 PM PDT Aumentar as chances de sucesso em processos seletivos e contribuir para o crescimento profissional dos participantes. Esses são os principais objetivos do Laboratório de Desenvolvimento de Talentos,... Dia da liberdade de impostos Posted: 29 May 2013 09:09 AM PDT Na sexta-feira, dia 24 de maio, o Instituto Millenium realizou uma campanha de conscientização sobre a excessiva carga tributária que incide em produtos e serviços no Brasil. No combustível são pagos... Consumo desenfreado compromete renda do brasileiro Posted: 29 May 2013 07:00 AM PDT O endividamento das famílias brasileiras atingiu seu maior nível, desde a primeira medição do índice, em 2005, no primeiro trimestre de 2013. Segundo o Banco Central, atualmente, as dívidas... Em defesa do Estado Posted: 28 May 2013 07:59 PM PDT Quando vemos uma das principais formadoras de opinião da esquerda brasileira, que hoje domina a cena política nacional, desqualificar, com inédita agressividade verbal, a mais significativa parcela...
Mercado prevê nova queda do PIB para 2013   Analistas também projetam novas altas da inflação e da taxa de juros		RJ já tem 50 escolas fechadas; nova unidade extinta fica no Centro da cidade Otimização da rede e corte de gastos levam ao fechamento, que prejudica os alunos que precisam estudar à noite
PMDB e Planalto: relação cada vez mais delicada Decisão do Senado sobre MPs faz ministra da Casa Civil, Gleisi Hoffmann, e presidente do Senado, Renan Calheiros, baterem boca ao telefone		Mesmo com alta da Selic, poupança ainda é mais vantajosa que renda fixa Com resultado do 1º trimestre, analistas já reduzem previsão de alta do PIB para até 2% BC mostrou que está comprometido com o combate à inflação
		Diretoria vaga incita CPI da Petrobras Endosso em massa do PMDB da Câmara nas assinaturas para a criação da CPI da Petrobras envolve muito além do pedido de investigação das transações deficitárias da estatal
		É hora de reagir SÃO PAULO - Estudo feito pela Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI) mostra que o Brasil está em xeque no tabuleiro do comércio exterior. Embora o governo federal tenha baixado quase 20 pacotes desde a eclosão da crise financeira internacional em 2008, nada foi suficiente para alterar um quadro de declínio na participação do País no comércio...
Brasil despenca em ranking global de competitividade País perde 5 posições em relação a 2012 em índice elaborado por escola suíça. Resultado denota 'muito consumo e pouca produção' Assad diz que mísseis enviados pela Rússia chegaram à Síria A Caixa e o povo: Collor faz lobby, e banco oficial dá R$ 1 milhão em patrocínio para o ASA de Arapiraca BC não elevou a Selic para baixar a inflação, mas para tentar elevar a credibilidade de Dilma e a sua própria O DEBATE DESTA QUARTA NA VEJA.com O futuro ministro do Supremo, o comentário de um leitor e o “Arbítrio dos Iluministas” Contra inflação, BC eleva taxa básica de juros a 8% ao ano Mesmo com PIB fraco, Comitê de Política Monetária decide aumentar Selic em 0,5 ponto percentual, segunda alta consecutiva IBGE x Dieese: O desemprego em 7 passos Análise: Dilma amargará outro 'pibinho' em 2013 Reinaldo Azevedo: De perto, 'pibinho' é ainda pior		Copom: BC sobe taxa de juros para 8% ao ano Reinaldo Azevedo: Ação por credibilidade de Dilma Bolsa Família: na fábula de Dilma, culpam-se os inocentes pela falha Bebê chinês resgatado de encanamento deixa o hospital Caio Blinder: A desilusão de um rebelde na Síria AGU resgata R$ 5,6 mi desviados pelo bando de Jorgina de Freitas CEF e o Bolsa Família – Moral da fábula dilmo-petista: os inocentes eram culpados, mas os culpados são inocentes Polícia prende dois integrantes da igreja do pastor Marcos Pereira  Em meio à crise, ministra do Bolsa Família tira férias. Justiça manda soltar sócios e músicos do incêndio na Kiss Cartas derrubam tese de que abusos do Fisco foram restritos EUA: Secretário de Justiça tenta acalmar imprensa Rio: Vice pede 'nova era' entre EUA e América Latina PSDB quer acesso a inquérito da PF sobre boato do Bolsa Família
Turismo mundial cresceu 4% em 2012   O número de entradas de turistas internacionais  em 2012 aumentou 3,8% em média no mundo, atingindo 1.035 bilhões de pessoas, informa o Serviço do Turismo da Rússia (Rosturizm) com referência ao secretário-geral da Organização Mundial do Turismo (WTO, na sigla em inglês), Taleb Rifai. Rosneft concordou em aprofundar cooperação com a japonesa INPEX   O chefe da petrolífera russa, Igor Sechin, esta manhã, reuniu-se em Tóquio com o presidente da corporação japonesa Toshiaki Kitamura. Eles assinaram um acordo sobre o aprofundamento da cooperação no desenvolvimento de campos de petróleo offshore situados no mar de Okhotsk em áreas adjacentes à região de Magadan.		Compósitos de carbono substituem concreto armado   Empresas aeronáuticas russas utilizam ativamente novos materiais – compósitos de carbono. Líderes mundiais a Boeing e a Airbus também aplicam peças de materiais plásticos reforçados por fibra de carbono em seus aviões. Mas a tecnologia desenvolvida no laboratório da companhia russa Aerokomposit supera muito a aplicada pelos gigantes aeronáuticos mundiais. Revista Newsweek colocada à venda   A empresa midiática InterActiveCorp (IAC) está à procura de potenciais compradores da revista Newsweek, cuja versão impressa deixou de ser publicada nos Estados Unidos desde o ano passado.
Oil giant in hot water over bribes Total to pay $400 million to U.S. after admitting to scheme for development rights in Iran Trade tensions with Europe China says it will defend its interests in disputes over solar panels and telecom gear. Swiss relax bank secrecy ECB must do more, says OECD US: Top 1% get big bang from tax breaks Portugal economy minister: We will succeed 'I quit banking to make ice cream' Google's gorgeous new maps Check world markets		Growth forecast cut IMF warns on rising debt and income inequality. Expensive taste for pork Shuanghui International's $5 billion purchase of Smithfield Foods makes sense given rising pork consumption, analysts say.   EU eases up on austerity, urges reform Chinese tourists take over New York Fannie and Freddie go on wild ride Bayern: The world's most valuable team U.S. stocks slump as bond yields rise
Notícias do Dia		Almost 60,000 refugees return to Syria from Jordan French man who travelled to Dubai dies from nCoV SARS virus 'Radical Muslim' arrested in France over Paris soldier stabbing Magarief resigns as 'political isolation' law bites in Libya Russia insists: Iran must be invited to Geneva 2
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Rajiv Shukla to be Pipavav CEO Reeba Zachariah | India’s largest shipbuilder by value, Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering Company, is set to name private equity veteran Rajiv Shukla as its CEO, filling in the top post that has been lying vacant for nearly two years. India probably world's third largest economy: OECD S&P upgrades RIL on clarity in business strategy ONGC Q4 net slumps 40%, lags expectations EU commission lays down economic targets India may import 400 tonnes of gold Flipkart shuts down its year-old Flyte music store   Mphasis net profit falls 6.8% Walmart pleads guilty, faces $110 million fine US stocks: Wall Street opens lower on Federal Reserve uncertainty		India Inc simulates crises to assess staff Namrata Singh |In an offsite training session, about three personnel from Maruti Suzuki India are in deep discussion. ONGC Q4 net dips 40% to Rs 3,387cr TNN | Flagship explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Wednesday reported a 40% decline in its March quarter net profit as oil and gas output fell while payments on account of statutory levies rose sharply. Tata Motors net profit rises 36.7% BSE awaits Sebi nod to start debt trading platform Swiss to let banks lift secrecy in US tax deal Sensex closes 13 points down Bangalore International Airport Ltd has the highest per passenger spends: MD Startup connects blood givers, takers Stocks fall, bonds rise on uncertainty about Federal Reserve's plans EU Commission lays down economic targets, gives France, Spain more time
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Hills feeds profits into innovation RICHARD GLUYASHILLS Holdings chief Ted Pretty has narrowed his acquisition focus as he pumps up the group's innovation credentials. Telstra sets up asbestos safety team 11:24AM DAVID CROWETELSTRA is setting up a team of 200 specialists to check asbestos safety across its operations as Labor takes aim at the company for fears about the NBN.   4 comments on this story HALT: Asbestos fears stop NBN work  EVACUEE: 'Car can be cleaned, kids' lungs can't'  TURNBULL: 'Free' hook-up call just a lie  Show tools Symbion to float after sale to EBOS REBECCA URBANDRUG wholesaler Symbion's Swiss owner has agreed to sell the business to New Zealand's EBOS Group for $NZ865m. Goyder says no to extra payouts BLAIR SPEEDYWESFARMERS shares fell to a seven-week low after the conglomerate dashed hopes it would fund a special dividend. 1:28amTelstra sets up asbestos safety team 11:22amDon Voelte appointed Seven Group CEO 11:07amTokyo stocks fall more than 3.0% 10:48amUS dollar falls on profit-taking 10:22amVoelte appointed Seven Group CEO 10:01amTianjin Port targets Pilbara 09:41amCitigroup settles US suit over mortgages 09:35amAtlas to decide on Pilbara mine		Voelte appointed Seven Group CEO 10:22AM DARREN DAVIDSONKERRY Stokes has named Don Voelte managing director and chief executive of Seven Group Holdings, with Peter Gammell to step down. TELEVISION: Nine pitches new deal for cricket  Tianjin Port targets Pilbara 10:01AM RHIANNON HOYLETHE main operator of China's massive Tianjin Port is considering investing in proposed new rail and port facilities in the Pilbara . ATLAS: Pilbara mine decision soon  ARRIUM: Roberts to become CEO on July 1  BHP freezes coal plans to cut spending SARAH-JANE TASKERBHP Billiton will not invest in any new coal projects, will cut exploration expenditure and will look to divest assets. Wall Street down amid jitters 6:57AM ALEXANDRA SCAGGSUS stocks declined broadly, with high-yielding sectors lagging behind for another day amid jitters over rising Treasury yields. DOLLAR: Aussie surges as greenback falls OECD: Australian growth forecast cut RATING: Moody's downgrades Alcoa to junk status 11:22amAust stocks weaker after OCED forecasts 11:05amBT Financial Group's 3 Minute Mar... 10:25amAgribusiness takeover gets green light 10:18amUS tops global competitiveness ranking 10:00amResources & Energy Investment Sym... 09:37amAust bonds firm amid weak market sentiment
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'Fast fashion' of South Korea, Singapore arrives BY KAZUAKI NAGATA In the competitive Japanese “fast fashion” market, two new Asian brands have recently come in to challenge domestic and Western rivals. South Korea-based Mixxo and Singapore’s Charles & Keith have both launched stores here in the last few months. Big names in their home countries and beyond but new to ... Wal-Mart pleads guilty in waste case Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will pay $81.6 million after pleading guilty in the U.S. to criminal charges of improperly disposing of fertilizer, pesticides and other hazardous products that were pulled from stores in two states because of damaged packaging and other problems. The world’s largest ... Inpex, Russia firm in Okhotsk oil deal Japanese and Russian oil companies agree to jointly develop an offshore field in the Okhotsk Sea near the city of ... Three-year investment push planned The coming three years will be an “intensive investment-prompting period” to accelerate an economic growth strategy aimed at conquering nearly two decades of deflationary recession, the government said Wednesday. In the outline of the growth strategy, presented by economic and fiscal policy minister Akira ... Softbank's bid for Sprint close to U.S. security OK Softbank Corp.’s $20.1 billion takeover of Sprint Nextel Corp., the third-largest U.S. wireless carrier, is close to passing a national security review by U.S. officials, a source said. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. is close to advising Softbank and Sprint that ... Toyota starts live-time traffic data service Toyota Motor Corp. is using live-time traffic information from 700,000 vehicles on the road to offer what it calls a “big data” service to local governments and businesses that helps drivers during disasters. The automaker said Wednesday the ¥200,000 a month service will start ... Japanese companies skip Beijing trade fair amid political tensions The number of Japanese entries in an international services trade fair that opened in Beijing on Tuesday is sharply down from last year amid lingering political tensions. Only nine Japanese companies and organizations are taking part in the Beijing International Fair for Trade in ... Late slide sends dollar below ¥102 The dollar slid below ¥102 in Tokyo trading late Wednesday, weighed down in part by weakness of European stocks, after drifting mostly in a range between ¥102.00 and ¥102.50 earlier in the day. At 5 p.m., the dollar was quoted at ¥101.69-73, down from ... Japanese mayor calls off U.S. trip over wartime sex-slave defense U.S. military's camouflage conundrum defies logic		EU warns of duties on Chinese solar panels The European Union’s trade chief vowed Tuesday to tax Chinese solar panels next month in the largest EU commercial dispute of its kind, while urging China’s exporters to boost prices in return for an eventual end to the tariffs. EU Trade Commissioner Karel De ... Politics, bribery allegations cloud Uganda's grand oil exploration plans Even before the first drops flow, Uganda’s oil sector is beset by bribery allegations against officials, tax-related cases abroad that cost the government millions in legal fees, and the alleged interference of a president whose firm control of the sector worries transparency campaigners. Uganda, ... Japan, Europe, U.S. target multinationals that avoid taxes Japan, the United States and Europe, all of which are experiencing deteriorating fiscal health, are moving to ensure that multinational ... Nike to cut ties to Armstrong charity With Nike’s help, Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong cancer charity turned a little yellow wristband into a global symbol for cancer survivors. Celebrities and rock stars sported them on stage. Politicians wore them on the campaign trail and in the White House. And with Armstrong dominating ... OECD boosts growth projections, urges reform The OECD on Wednesday raised its projections for Japan’s economic growth thanks to a pickup in business and consumer sentiment brought on by the yen’s slide and resulting jump in exports. But the OECD also urged Japan to map out a credible fiscal rehabilitation ... Stocks jump after home prices surge in U.S. A rally that brought the stock market to record highs this year came back to life after U.S. home prices rose the most in seven years and consumer confidence reached a five-year high. As stock prices rose, investors sold bonds, sending interest rates higher. ... Nikkei ekes out minor rise on buying on dips Stocks gained again Wednesday, helped by buying on dips for a wide range of issues after recent heavy losses. The Nikkei 225 average closed up 14.48 points at 14,326.46. On Tuesday, the key gauge rose 169.33 points. The Topix grew 10.60 points to end ... Sony lab offers a peek into the future Education panel touts more global approach North Korea wanted to release Japanese abductee's daughter in 2010 Moon may harbor alien minerals Oyaji gyagu, more than just cheesy puns Mom, son who fled abuse found starved to death
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Malaysia Airlines shares down on weaker results Shares of Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) fell to a low of 37.5 sen in early trade on Thursday after its net loss increased to RM278.6mil from RM171.38mil a year ago. Malaysia-Market factors to watch on May 30(Thursday) KUALA LUMPUR: Following is a list of events in Malaysia as well as news company-related and market news which could have an influence on the Malaysian market. RHB Research maintains Neutral on Maxis, FV RM6.90 RHB Research maintains Buy on Malaysia Airports Can Turkey rival M'sia as world's top sukuk issuer? CIMB Research maintains Neutral on RHB Capital Malaysia Airports takes KLIA2 contractors to task for delay in completion Plan for 20% to 30% car price cut is right, says expert Dutch Lady ‘compelled’ to raise prices of key products by 5%		Affin Research maintains “Reduce” on Genting Plantations, TP at RM8.88. It said its 1Q13 revenue increased by 25.8% on-year from higher property revenue, offsetting lower revenue from its plantation division due to lower selling prices for crude palm oil (CPO) which was down 28% to RM2,293mt from RM3,179mt in 1Q12, as well as lower palm kernel, down 40% to RM1,165mt from RM1,941mt. KLCI falls nearly 10pts in early trade, banks weigh CIMB Research ups Felda Global’s target price to RM4.49 Bangladesh buys M'sian produced condensate cargoes for its new refinery China's Shuanghui to buy world's biggest pork producer Smithfeld Foods for US$4.7bil US stocks fall as bond yields hit high dividend stocks Will the concept of the market or platform for unlisted securities work? Digistar secures RM250mil construction job, its first EPF to let: RHBCap and MBSB to decide on merger plans Samsung bags 4 golds at Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards
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PC Version of KakaoTalk Available Next Month Kakao said it is putting the final touches to a PC version of the hugely popular mobile app KakaoTalk ahead of its official launch in June.The company added that the new version... Korea Ignoring Economic Warning Signs The Korean economy may appear to have fared well despite the global economic crisis, but a closer look shows that only electronics giant Samsung and auto giant Hyundai-Kia stood... Global Entrepreneurs Gather in Seoul Korea's Top 500 Companies See Profits Plummet		Samsung Outpaces Nokia on Finnish Firm's Home Turf Samsung Electronics has overtaken Nokia in the Finnish firm's home market for the first time. Nokia led the global mobile phone market for 14 years but came late to the smartphone... Samsung Reclaims Top Spot Among Phone MakersMay Hyundai to Unveil New Luxury Sedan for Female DriversMay Samsung Sells Over 10 Million Smartphones in China in Q1
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May 29       Rain-triggered flood hits SW China   Drug resistance found in H7N9 cases: researchers   Int'l conference on Syria kicks off in Iran | Discuss   Japanese, Indian PMs attend joint press conference in Tokyo   Suspect in French soldier attack religiously motivated   Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks with space station   29 militants killed in Afghan raids in 24 hours   20 people killed in overnight attack in Iraq | Discuss   President Xi meets Fiji prime minister   Train derails near Baltimore, collapsing buildings     May 28       News Analysis: Hot money behind rising yuan   Overloaded express boat capsizes in East Malaysia   France's first SARS-like patient dies: media   2 female polio workers killed in Pakistan   African leaders slam ICC "race-hunt" in Africa   Punitive duties on Chinese solar panels to delay EU steps towards grid parity: expert   India to intensify anti-Naxalite operations   Osaka mayor to cancel planned visit to U.S.   DPRK urges S. Korea to hold joint events   34 killed in car bombings in Baghdad		9 killed, 43 wounded in attacks in Iraq | Discuss   Syria gets first shipment of Russia's S-300 missiles: Assad   Opal research unlocks link between Australia's Red Centre and Mars   EU chamber: optimism waning for European companies in China   Victoria Beckham hides make-up appliance from Harper   Angelina Jolie to miss aunt's funeral   Syria conference in balance with Assad in center of dispute   Assistant FM outlines upcoming Xi-Obama summit   Syria has no pre-conditions to hold dialogue   France's 1st gay marriage takes place amid continued protests       Government debt 50% of China's GDP: IMF   Jennifer Lopez's TV show inspired by her life   ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano arrives at ISS   Chinese navy conducts drills in West Pacific   Winning photos of National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest   Bombings, clashes kill at least 26, wound 80 in Iraq   Gene therapy may protect against flu strains   Hurricane Barbara reaches south Mexico   Ecuador to push for Assange's safe passage

Politics  >>     • Xi issues International Children's Day call • Corruption prevention campaign targets key projects • Imported landing craft to be delivered to China's naval force: spokesman • Chinese military plane crashes in drill • China designates service industry new growth engine       Voice of China  >>     • China rejects Philippines' illegal seizure of Ren'ai Reef: FM spokesman • PLA Navy maritime drills are routine: spokesman • China condemns Philippine encroachment on Ren'ai Reef • China refutes Vietnam's accusations of vessel collision • China slams Japan's criticism of Premier Li's speech       Health  >>     • Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Tibet • Drug resistance found in H7N9 cases: researchers • Beijing reports 2nd H7N9 infection • Chinese scientists reveal H7N9 clinical findings • Past week sees no new H7N9 cases, 1 death       Entertainment  >>     • Christy Chung poses for fashion magazine • "American Dreams in China" stays on top at box office • Young adulthood films growing in popularity • Zhang Ziyi graces Numero magazine • Model displays valuable diamond bra     China & World  >>     • Chinese state councilor meets Swiss, Russian guests • China corrects Japan on treaty's Diaoyu implications • Asian political parties meet for green development • China-Latin America economic cooperation gains momentum: MOC • 110 Chinese soldiers to attend 10+8 humanitarian drill       Culture & Edu  >>     • Mr Superman lives next door • 1st Art Macao expo kicks off • Various activities held across China to celebrate coming Int'l Children's Day • Students visit Supreme People's Court on open day in Beijing • Volunteer moms comfort left-behind children       Sci & Tech  >>     • White kangaroos came to China's Weihai • China not pressuring EU members on solar panels: Chinese mission • Beijing seeks cooperation with US on cyberattacks • Nature Publishing Index reports rise in research papers published by China • Chinese VP stresses scientific, technological innovation       HK/Macao/Taiwan  >>     • KMT to elect new party chief • Taiwan asked not to discriminate against mainland spouses • Taiwan opposition urged to stop undermining cross-Strait ties • Gold price opens higher in Hong Kong • Hong Kong stocks open lower     Business  >>     • China to study possibility of joining TPP: MOC • Shanghai Disney Resort environmentally friendly energy move • China sincere about resolving PV disputes with EU: MOC • China's pharmaceutical distribution sales exceed 181 bln USD • Int'l PV firms voice concerns over EU tariffs on Chinese products       Society  >>     • Zhejiang newborn's toilet fall remains hot topic • Police manhunt after acid attack on boy • Suspected arson kills 4 in S China • 2 dead, 16,000 others affected in Xinjiang flooding • PLA Navy maritime drills are routine: spokesman       Sports  >>     • Asian Mountaineering & Skiing Sports Event kicks off • 2013 Beijing Triathlon attracts top pro athletes • Portuguese Vingada joins Iran's national soccer team • China defends Sudirman Cup with victory against South Korea • China's road to win 13th Sudirman Cup       Opinion  >>     • Interview: Ukraine, China have great cooperation prospects     • Xinhua Insight: Schools' eyes opened on sex education after molestations     • Xinhua Insight: Child molestation scandals prompt efforts to protect children     • Commentary: Chinese president's trip to further boost China-LatAm ties     • Interview: President Xi's visit to promote cooperation with Trinidad and Tobago: Chinese ambassador   Asia & Pacific   >>     • Indian PM gets elected to Parliament for another 6-year term • Pakistan, U.S. agree to continue work for Afghan peace • Timor Leste PM in Singapore for 1-week visit • Myanmar gov't, KIO reach peace talk agreement • 10 people injured in clashes in Indian-controlled Kashmir     Middle East  >>     • 15 killed, 65 wounded in Iraq's violence • Syrian opposition says to boycott Geneva talks • Russia sends aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan • Iran's moderate candidate says interaction with world in his agenda • Terrorists from Syria may sneak into Russia: security service     Catch-All  >>     • Horseback policewomen around world     • Photos of the week (May 19 - May 25)     • 900-pound man struggle to save life     • Annan urges pluralism, diversity in global peace     • British couple grab world bodybuilding championship titles at same event         Americas  >>     • U.S. tops 2013 world competitiveness ranking: report • Disneyland employee arrested after Toontown dry-ice blast • Chile to obey imminent int'l court ruling on border dispute: FM • ECLAC urges LatAm to better use natural resources revenue • World Bank moves to improve investment climate in LatAm, Caribbean     Africa  >>     • Global conservationists step up fight against poaching in Kenya • S. Africa wants Syrians to lead efforts for conflict solution • Bird attack grounds Air Zimbabwe's A-320 after maiden flight • A peek into UNAMID's journey in Darfur on Int'l Day of UN Peacekeepers • S. Africa uses BRICS membership to lure more U.S. investments     Opinion  >>     • Feature: Sailing back in time with legendary Tudor ship     • News Analysis: End of EU's Syria arms embargo endangers peace talks     • We can overcome poverty and hunger by 2025     • Geneva conference could be only starting point to end Syrian crisis     • Poor urban planning makes it difficult to control fires in Kathmandu         Europe  >>     • London to hold exhibition on exquisite old make-up boxes • EU to reinforce Schengen governance for borders control • U.N. praises Belarus for combating human trafficking • Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan vow to boost economic ties • Spanish study relates 20 pct of all cancers to smoking     Organizations  >>     • UNESCO announces six winners of Young Scientist Awards     • Asia-Pacific forum ends with commitment to energy security     • UN expert calls for moratorium on "killer robots"     • ASEAN prioritizes disaster management, emergency response     • G77 chair calls for green energy on global front

Politics  >>     • China designates service industry new growth engine • Zero tolerance ordered for crimes against minors • China's chief justice stresses court transparency, supervision • Harsher punishments for bomb hoaxes: prosecutors • Xinjiang official stresses stability       Voice of China  >>     • China refutes Vietnam's accusations of vessel collision • China slams Japan's criticism of Premier Li's speech • China reaffirms its rights over Ren'ai Jiao, Nansha Islands • China vows to advance novel partnership with Africa • China calls for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula       Health  >>     • Drug resistance found in H7N9 cases: researchers • Beijing reports 2nd H7N9 infection • Chinese scientists reveal H7N9 clinical findings • Past week sees no new H7N9 cases, 1 death • H7N9 virus can transmit via air-borne exposure among mammals: research       Entertainment  >>     • Christy Chung poses for fashion magazine • "American Dreams in China" stays on top at box office • Young adulthood films growing in popularity • Zhang Ziyi graces Numero magazine • Model displays valuable diamond bra     China & World  >>     • Xi's Latin American tour to promote cooperation • Assistant FM outlines upcoming Xi-Obama summit • Chinese Premier holds talks with Fijian PM • Police arrest 1,100 in Mekong anti-drug campaign • Chinese premier meets Sri Lanka president       Culture & Edu  >>     • Musical instruments made with bamboo in E China • Drivers start their engines for Beijing-Paris classic car race • Tourists asked to be on best behavior • Interview: Croisements festival offers touch of French culture to Chinese • Universities urged to enhance ideological work for young teachers       Sci & Tech  >>     • China not pressuring EU members on solar panels: Chinese mission • Beijing seeks cooperation with US on cyberattacks • Nature Publishing Index reports rise in research papers published by China • Chinese VP stresses scientific, technological innovation • China's satellite data network reaches South China Sea       HK/Macao/Taiwan  >>     • KMT to elect new party chief • Taiwan asked not to discriminate against mainland spouses • Taiwan opposition urged to stop undermining cross-Strait ties • Gold price opens higher in Hong Kong • Hong Kong stocks open lower     Business  >>     • Gold price opens higher in Hong Kong • Hong Kong stocks open flat • China stock index futures open lower Thursday • ChiNext Index opens lower Thursday • Chinese stocks open lower Thursday       Society  >>     • Infant's fall in pipe probed • 46 children discharged after suspected food poisoning in SW China • China to strengthen capacity for independent innovation • Wealthier Chinese seek epiphany from holy mountain • Newborn's E. China toilet fall accidental: police       Sports  >>     • Asian Mountaineering & Skiing Sports Event kicks off • 2013 Beijing Triathlon attracts top pro athletes • Portuguese Vingada joins Iran's national soccer team • China defends Sudirman Cup with victory against South Korea • China's road to win 13th Sudirman Cup       Opinion  >>     • Commentary: A historic opportunity to advance China-EU cooperation     • What China-Switzerland FTA brings about?     • News Analysis: Chinese premier's Germany tour to enhance bilateral partnership, China-EU ties     • Chinese premier's visit to enhance partnership: German ambassador     • Xi, Obama's meeting to further define bilateral ties

China Economy  >>     • Copyright watchdog backs missive writer's auction protest • China to further promote energy sustainability: official • China's coal output, investment decline • China begins mass-producing new-generation EMU • Beijing visa-free tourists allowed to retrieve prohibited goods     Industries  >>     • China to further promote energy sustainability: official • China's coal output, investment decline • China begins mass-producing new-generation EMU • Ukrainian PM urges tourism development to boost economy • Chinese shares close mixed Wednesday   World Economy  >>     • Brazil GDP grows 0.6 pct in Q1 • Philippine economy grows 7.8 pct in Q1 • Italy hails its removal from EU's deficit blacklist • Dutch economy projected to pick up end-2013: OECD • Greek economy to shrink 4.6 pct in 2013, recover in 2014: Greek central bank     Trade  >>     • Berlin an example for Brussels in advancing trade ties with China • Rising online sales to cause 22% reduction in British shops: report • Punitive duties on Chinese solar panels to delay EU steps towards grid parity: expert • Majority of EU members vote against punitive duties on Chinese solar panels • Vietnam's trade deficit widens in first five months   Finance  >>     • Nikkei opens sharply lower, plunging below 14,000 • Dollar trades at upper 100 yen level in early Tokyo deal • NASDAQ pays record high penalty for failures in Facebook IPO • Wall Street slips on Fed worries • Dollar falls against major currencies     Opinion  >>     • News Analysis: Hot money behind rising yuan • China's economic growth to remain stable: Moody's • No immediate meltdown in China's shadow banking: Moody's • Recent strengthening of U.S. dollar could weaken most Asian currencies • Protectionism hurts both

Asia & Pacific   >>     • 5.4-magnitude quake hits Luzon, Philippines -- USGS     • Indian-controlled Kashmir organises paragliding event to boost tourism     • Russia urges Tajikistan to approve deal on military base     • ICRC office attacked in Afghanistan, one guard killed     • One guard killed in attack on Int'l Red Cross office in E. Afghanistan                 Middle East  >>     • Government forces advance in central, southern Syria     • Deserted ancient Roman temple in Egypt pleas for restoration     • Death toll of traffic accident in Turkey increases to 9     • Bombings, clashes kill at least 26, wound 80 in Iraq     • FM says Syria has no preconditions for talk, hinting Assad may run 2014 election                 Catch-All  >>     • Horseback policewomen around world     • Photos of the week (May 19 - May 25)     • 900-pound man struggle to save life     • Annan urges pluralism, diversity in global peace     • British couple grab world bodybuilding championship titles at same event         Americas  >>     • Chile to obey imminent int'l court ruling on border dispute: FM     • ECLAC urges LatAm to better use natural resources revenue     • World Bank moves to improve investment climate in LatAm, Caribbean     • U.S. VP announces new stage in ties with Brazil     • Colombia seizes 1.4 tons of cocaine in Cali                 Africa  >>     • Bird attack grounds Air Zimbabwe's A-320 after maiden flight     • A peek into UNAMID's journey in Darfur on Int'l Day of UN Peacekeepers     • S. Africa uses BRICS membership to lure more U.S. investments     • Bus-cattle crash in Zimbabwe kills 6, injures 37     • Turkish PM to visit Tunisia on June 5 and 6: official                 Opinion  >>     • News Analysis: End of EU's Syria arms embargo endangers peace talks     • We can overcome poverty and hunger by 2025     • Geneva conference could be only starting point to end Syrian crisis     • Poor urban planning makes it difficult to control fires in Kathmandu     • Myanmar port project to boost ties with Thailand         Europe  >>     • Interview: Finnish parliament speaker says free trade important for economic recovery     • EU set to simplify legislation on special foods     • European Commission rolls out country-specific proposals for growth, jobs     • Slovenia can overcome financial crisis without aid: PM     • 78 pct of Czechs support smoking ban in restaurants: survey                 Organizations  >>     • Women's participation key to new Libya: UN mission     • UN peacekeeper deaths at lower rate than previous years: official     • China calls for support, assistance to Central Africa     • OECD expects global economy growth to improve, but at varying rates     • UN human rights council condemns foreign fighters in Syria                 Chile to obey imminent int'l court ruling on border dispute: FM 2013.05.30 10:40:55 ECLAC urges LatAm to better use natural resources revenue 2013.05.30 10:40:54 World Bank moves to improve investment climate in LatAm, Caribbean 2013.05.30 10:02:55 U.S. VP announces new stage in ties with Brazil 2013.05.30 09:45:14 Colombia seizes 1.4 tons of cocaine in Cali 2013.05.30 07:50:47   Panama's leader seeks Dutch investment 2013.05.30 07:44:07 New York mayor receives threatening letters containing ricin 2013.05.30 06:37:34 Hurricane Barbara reaches south Mexico 2013.05.30 05:23:34 U.S. charges France-based oil company Total with overseas bribery 2013.05.30 04:59:08 White House defends Holder from accusations of lying under oath 2013.05.30 04:57:22   Fed's goal of calibrating asset purchases hard to achieve: experts 2013.05.30 04:53:34 U.S. banks earn 40.3 bln USD in 2013 Q1 2013.05.30 04:49:51 Ecuador to push for WikiLeaks founder's safe passage 2013.05.30 04:26:56 U.S. urges immediate withdrawal of Hezbollah fighters from Syria 2013.05.30 04:23:39 U.S. close to limiting imports of xanthan gum from China, Austria 2013.05.30 03:56:47   U.S. may levy countervailing duties on frozen warmwater shrimp from five countries 2013.05.30 03:49:27 Canada locks its benchmark rate again at 1 pct 2013.05.30 01:54:02 Obama to host Brazilian president for state visit 2013.05.30 01:42:26 U.S. police officers seize, and sell drugs 2013.05.30 01:41:14 Veteran Larry King returning to talk show scene 2013.05.30 01:32:16   CME to sell NYMEX building in Manhattan 2013.05.30 00:29:51 Canada to expel Eritrean diplomat 2013.05.29 23:59:23 Canada expels Eritrean diplomat 2013.05.29 22:28:26 UN hails first deal between Colombian government, rebels 2013.05.29 14:23:36 Chinese travelers to Canada up 15.5% in 2012 2013.05.29 12:38:50   English-French bilingualism rate drops slightly in Canada 2013.05.29 11:07:02 Brazil declared free of mad cow disease 2013.05.29 11:01:19 Bolivia pledges to speed up anti-drug fight without U.S. help 2013.05.29 10:51:29 Rival Honduran gangs reach "nationwide truce" 2013.05.29 10:44:13 Nicaragua to test tsunami early warning system 2013.05.29 10:35:46   Brazil tops university ranking list in Latin America 2013.05.29 10:25:15 Obama to discuss Afghan war with NATO chief 2013.05.29 09:35:05 Peruvian Navy rescues crew of Japanese fishing vessel on fire 2013.05.29 07:53:09 Obama's top economist to leave White House 2013.05.29 07:50:24 Colombia declares emergency state for prisons 2013.05.29 06:34:57   U.S. confirms 2 embassy members injured in Venezuela 2013.05.29 04:50:43 Evacuation begins in Chile before volcano's imminent eruption 2013.05.29 04:41:44 Pentagon chief to attend Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore 2013.05.29 04:28:57 Chile, Peru hold ministerial meeting on social integration 2013.05.29 03:47:55 U.S. welcomes EU's lifting of arms embargo on Syria 2013.05.29 03:42:35   Obama tours New Jersey coast to inspect Hurricane Sandy recovery 2013.05.29 03:41:46 Cargo train derails, buildings collapse in U.S. state of Maryland 2013.05.29 03:19:49 Cuba extends public Internet service access 2013.05.29 03:10:23 U.S. House panel investigates Holder for lying under oath 2013.05.29 02:50:41 U.S. consumer confidence hits 5-year high in May 2013.05.28 23:27:14   Lebanon PM vows to defend sovereignty in face of attack 2013.05.28 15:26:31 NYC launches nation's largest bike share system 2013.05.28 13:59:41 Raul Castro meets with visiting St. Lucia PM 2013.05.28 12:22:00 ICAO headquarters to remain in Montreal until 2036 2013.05.28 11:28:36 U.S. willing to join Pacific Alliance as observer: Biden 2013.05.28 10:52:48   Haiti suspends flights after Brazilian military airplane accident 2013.05.28 10:31:17 Venezuela deports 3 Colombian drug traffickers 2013.05.28 07:48:42 Chile, Argentina issue red alert over Copahue volcano 2013.05.28 06:01:45 7 killed in landslide in central Mexico 2013.05.28 04:11:19 Cuba to begin digital TV test next month 2013.05.28 04:01:32   At least 11 killed in highway accident in Argentina 2013.05.28 03:02:07 Colombian gov't, FARC rebels reach land deal 2013.05.27 15:54:52 Biden in Colombia to seek closer ties 2013.05.27 14:24:15 Education talks aim at strengthening New Zealand, Colombia links 2013.05.27 13:32:40 Swine flu kills 5, infects 236 in Venezuela 2013.05.27 10:35:01 European Commission rolls out country-specific proposals for growth, jobs2013.05.30 05:48:01 EU set to simplify legislation on special foods 2013.05.30 05:14:55 78 pct of Czechs support smoking ban in restaurants: survey 2013.05.30 04:50:38 Slovenia can overcome financial crisis without aid: PM 2013.05.30 04:36:09 Interview: Finnish parliament speaker says free trade important for economic recovery 2013.05.30 04:31:45   EU cannot dictate French policies on finances: Hollande 2013.05.30 04:22:51 Macedonia announces cancellation of South-East European Cooperation Process summit 2013.05.30 04:12:53 France's 1st gay marriage takes place amid continued street protests 2013.05.30 02:35:55 Swan Lake Goes 3D in St. Petersburg 2013.05.30 01:51:37 Azerbaijan, EU to sign visa facilitation agreement 2013.05.30 01:39:49   Italy faces deeper recession, higher unemployment: OECD 2013.05.30 00:26:23 New pipeline welding center opened in Scotland 2013.05.29 23:57:33 God particle pioneers win Spain's science research award 2013.05.29 23:48:55 Section of Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier completed in Scotland: report2013.05.29 23:41:26 Czech president arouses controversy over professor appointment 2013.05.29 23:18:39   Russia eyes visa-free regime with CELAC 2013.05.29 21:15:48 Russia sends more humanitarian aid to Syria, evacuates citizens 2013.05.29 21:14:15 U.S. support for U.N. draft resolution on Syria perplexes Russia 2013.05.29 20:54:45 Suspect arrested in attack on French soldier religiously motivated: prosecutor 2013.05.29 20:23:58 ICTY in The Hague convicts former Bosnian Croat PM to 25 years in prison2013.05.29 20:18:59   Bulgarian parliament elects new government 2013.05.29 18:23:51 Georgian gov't tackles constitutional anomaly on who can be PM 2013.05.29 18:08:28 French soldier stabbing suspect arrested 2013.05.29 17:35:36 Pilot killed in south Russia plane crash 2013.05.29 16:31:16 Int'l energy forum stresses role of sustainable energy in development agenda2013.05.29 07:53:50   EU mulls fair trial rights for criminal suspects 2013.05.29 06:07:30 Polish special economic zones got 26.8 bln USD investments till 2012 2013.05.29 05:24:58 Bulgarian president pledges support for Chinese investors 2013.05.29 04:56:31 French labor minister sees little hope to report slowing jobless rate in coming months 2013.05.29 03:37:09 Hollande urges action to tackle high joblessness in Europe 2013.05.29 03:21:34   Sea cruise industry to further flourish in Greece as reforms proceed: Athens sea tourism forum 2013.05.29 02:56:57 Spanish state deficit rises in April over fall in revenue 2013.05.29 02:47:21 Bulgarian-Chinese forum boosts investment, tourism 2013.05.29 02:27:06 Georgia calls upon Russia to stop setting up wire fences along S. Ossetia, Abkhazia 2013.05.29 02:01:06 Prosecutor's office adds more charge on detained ex-Georgian PM 2013.05.29 01:31:38   Center-left shows clear lead in Italy's local elections 2013.05.29 01:26:41 France expects first gay wedding upon same-sex marriage law passage 2013.05.29 00:57:06 Portugal supports Latvia's efforts to enter eurozone, OECD 2013.05.29 00:56:22 Russia warns of negative effects from supporting Syrian opposition 2013.05.28 23:46:00 Russia says fresh violence outbreak in Iraq rooted in Syria 2013.05.28 23:42:13   Russia, U.S. remain divided over planned Syria conference 2013.05.28 22:43:30 Spanish engineer honored for high-speed train technology 2013.05.28 22:42:54 Turkish PM defends alcohol restrictions 2013.05.28 21:29:54 Russian senior diplomat says ties with U.S. not to improve soon 2013.05.28 21:09:32 Helicopter crash kills one in Russia 2013.05.28 20:26:16   Punitive duties on Chinese solar panels to delay EU steps towards grid parity: expert 2013.05.28 18:42:44 Lack of cancer drugs in Turkey leads to black market boom 2013.05.28 15:36:02