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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for reforms in the country's supply and marketing cooperatives to cater to the needs of new development in rural areas.

China's rural poverty reduction satisfactory

Algerian plane vanishes over Mali with 119 people on board
07-24 20:21

An aircraft belonging to Algeria's national airline, Air Algerie, with 119 people on board, has disappeared Thursday, 50 minutes after takeoff from Ouagadougou Airport in Burkina Faso.

About 50 French citizens aboard missing plane

France, Algeria searching for missing plane

Xinhuanet enters partnership with NYIF
07-24 20:46

Xinhuanet entered a partnership with leading financial education training provider the New York Institute of Finance after inking a strategic cooperation agreement on Thursday in Beijing.

Palestinian toll climbs to 733 in Israeli offensive on Gaza
07-24 20:05

The death toll of the ongoing Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip has climbed to 733, Palestinian medical sources said on Thursday. More than 4,600 others were wounded.

Death toll in Gaza mounts to 701

Abbas hands Kerry initiative for Gaza ceasefire

•	Xi grieves over Taiwan plane crash

•	More MH17 passenger bodies sent to Netherlands

•	Yingluck, exiled Thaksin meet: media

•	Fuad Masoum elected as new president of Iraq

•	22nd Japanese war criminal confession published

•	More than 70 killed in Nigeria's bomb attacks

China >>

48 dead, 10 injured in Taiwan plane crash

•	China welcomes Libya election results

•	China's land-based missile interception test successful

•	China's security chief stresses Tibet stability

•	Chinese military conducts anti-missile experiment

In-Depth >>

Fighting rages in Gaza as Kerry arrives in Israel

•	Xinhua Insight: China eyes quality development despite slower growth

•	News Analysis: Finance may upset China's reform efforts

•	Xinhua Insight: Xinjiang's privately funded railways face uncertain future

•	Spotlight: Xi's trip further brightens prospects of China-LatAm cooperation

Entertainment >>

Charming Gao Yuanyuan graces ELLE magazine

•	Zhang Jie 2014 concert tour press conference held in Beijing

•	In front of and behind cameras of "Dad Where're We Going?"

•	Premiere conference of film "The Continent" held in Shanghai

•	Denzel Washington to receive Donostia Award

Odd News >>

Shocking moments: 5 meters crocodile swallows its own kind

•	In pictures: Pet soldiers on battlefield

•	In pictures: Yesterday once more

•	Dog dressed up like man makes a hit

•	Ice cream brings back chill this summer

World >>

About 50 French citizens aboard missing Algerie plane

•	Swiftair: lost AH5017 used to carry Real Madrid team to away games

•	Israeli tanks shell UN-run school in northern Gaza: Paramedics

•	Lawmakers elect Fuad Masoum as new Iraq president

•	About 50 French citizens aboard missing Algerie plane: press conference

Culture & Edu >>

Annual Capitol Hot Dog Day marked in U.S.

•	Xinhuanet enters partnership with NYIF

•	Philippine gov't declares 2015 Chinese New Year as non-working day

•	Feature: China-US academic exchange flourishes over 35 years

•	China hosts young overseas Sinologists

Sci & Tech >>

Dogs can be jealous too: study

•	Australia develops much smarter phone for the blind

•	Antarctic fish might survive ocean warming: New Zealand study

•	Russian cargo ship M-24M docks with ISS

•	Tibet plans night-sky conservation zone

Travel >>

Rome listed as most visited Italian city

•	Chinese tourist drowns in Sri Lanka

•	Fabulous cloud scenery over Qinghai Lake

•	Scenery of rape flowers in Shihahe Town of Bayannur City, N China

•	Beautiful scenery of summer pasture in Hami, Xinjiang

Business >>

Farmers protest against Energy Reform in Mexico City

•	Philippine city of Iloilo to host 2015 APEC meetings

•	Singapore stocks end up 0.39 pct following strong Chinese manufacturing data

•	Nikkei drops 0.29% amid fresh buying cues, China PMI adds support

•	Hyundai Motor posts double-digit decline in Q2 earnings on strong currency

Sports >>

2014 Commonwealth Games open in Scotland

•	Ronaldinho on Boca Juniors radar - reports

•	Brazilians blame coach for spectacular defeat at World Cup: survey

•	Flamengo hire ex-Real Madrid coach Luxemburgo

•	Loew continues as Germany coach

Health >>

LatAm's largest non-profit hospital suspends emergency care

•	Plague quarantine lifted in NW China

•	Sierra Leone Ebola center doctor infected

•	Former U.S. president Clinton delivers speech at the Melbourne International AIDS conference

•	Parent death linked to greater mortality in children: study

Forum >>

Farmers in Shandong build robots out of used car parts

•	George Benson performs during 50th Carthage Int'l Festival in Tunisia

•	Britain's autistic artist draws panorama of Singapore in shopping centre

•	Commemoration of victory in Battle of Tannenberg held in Lithuania

•	Xinhua selects best squad of 2014 World Cup

Video >>

China, Cuba sign a number of accords

Chinese coastal areas swept by typhoon Matmo

Fuel tanker destroyed near Tripoli airport

Authorities say Husi knowingly sold expired meat

Stars shine at sci-fi comedys Hollywood premiere

Xi Jinping conveys condolences over Taiwan plane crash

Biz China Weekly >>

July 14 - July 20

The emerging-market bloc BRICS announced Tuesday the establishment of a development bank and a contingent reserve arrangement (CRA) at their sixth summit in the Brazilian city of Fortaleza.

	Chinese, Cuban leaders pledge staunch friendship, reciprocal cooperation

	MH17 black boxes arrive in Britain \| Discuss

	Kerry in Israel for Gaza ceasefire push \| Discuss

	Iran: extension of nuclear talks intent on final deal \| Discuss

	Obama signs act to push forward workforce innovation, opportunity

	22 killed in Baghdad bomb attack

	Xiaomi releases new smartphone product Mi4

	Thailand's interim charter disclosed

	Suzhou loosens home purchase-limit policy

	"Colorful Guizhou Exhibition" opens in Canada's Ontario

Special Reports >>

President Xi Jinping attends BRICS summit, visits Latin America

Malaysian passenger plane crashes in Ukraine

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