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"The country should properly handle the relationship between maintaining growth, adjusting economic structures and managing inflationary expectations," Wen said.

China slowdown means healthier growth

China economic growth benefits world: experts

Powerful earthquake causes fear, anxiety among citizens in northern Italy
05-21 01:33

After a 5.9-magnitude quake hit northern Italy, killing at least six and injuring about 50, thousands of people gathered in a square here with anxiety and worry.

Ahead of nuclear talks, Iranian lawmakers urge P5+1 to respect Iran's "rights"
05-21 01:30

Three days ahead of the start of new round of talks between the Islamic republic and the world powers, Iranian lawmakers issued a statement on Sunday urging the five permanent UN Security Council members plus Germany (P5+1) to respect Iran's nuclear rights.

U.S. experts attacked by al-Qaida suspects in Yemen, 1 critically injured: official
05-21 00:03

A group of U.S. counterterrorism experts were attacked by suspected al-Qaida militants in Yemen's western port city of al-Hodayda on Sunday, one expert being seriously wounded, officials said.

•	Rival Palestinian factions sign new agreement in Cairo

•	Obama, Karzai meet ahead of NATO summit

•	Amano's visit to Iran can yield positive results: Iranian lawmaker

•	U.S. Iraq, Afghanistan veterans kick off historic action against NATO in Chicago

•	Detained Chinese fishermen, vessels released: DPRK

•	G8 summit ends with few tangible results

China >>

Premier Wen urges efforts to maintain growth

•	Senior CPC official on cultural industry development

•	Senior CPC official visits storm-hit county

•	Detained Chinese fishermen, vessels released: DPRK authorities

•	State councilor visits teacher injured while saving students

Opinion >>

Eurozone debt woes overshadow G8 Camp David summit

•	Commentary: Time for NATO to curb preoccupation with military prowess

•	G8 summit ends with few tangible results

•	Backgrounder: What is "smart defense"?

•	Commentary: Pentagon's annual China military report exposes U.S. Cold War mentality

Entertainment >>

Cast members of "Lawless" hit Cannes red carpet

•	S. Korean singer Jang Woo Hyuk meet with fans in Taipei, China's Taiwan

•	French movie "Amour" premieres at 65th Cannes Film Festival

•	Miss Universe Canada crowned

•	Singers hit red carpet at Eurovision 2012 song contest

Odd News >>

10 most weird inventions

•	Kittens in fruit rinds "helmet"

•	Animals' funny expressions

•	Rainbow wigs in Cannes

•	Those unbelievable elevators around world

World >>

Serbia starts presidential run-off voting

•	Rival Palestinian factions sign new agreement in Cairo

•	Obama, Karzai meet ahead of NATO summit

•	Ahead of nuclear talks, Iranian lawmakers urge P5+1 to respect Iran's "rights"

•	Feature: Powerful earthquake causes fear, anxiety among citizens in northern Italy

Culture & Edu >>

Zinneke Parade in Brussels

•	Ceremony held to celebrate 110th anniversary of Nanjing University founding

•	Dancers perform in Abidjan Dance and Cultural Exchange School

•	Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition kicks off

•	Competitors take part in oriental dance contest in Xinbei, China's Taiwan

Sci & Tech >>

New silicon memory chip could be hundred times faster

•	IBM builds smart tech center in S. China

•	Amazing photos of solar eclipse worldwide

•	Samsung Electronics develops new transistor structure

•	SpaceX aborts launch to space station due to technical problems

Travel >>

Top 10 attractions in China's Sichuan

•	China remains world's top instant noodle consumer and producer

•	Cultural activity complex to open in China's Tianjin

•	2nd China Tourism Day marked in Ninghai County

•	Pingyao Ancient Town in Shanxi

Business >>

Obama urges Congress to implement Wall Street reform

•	China to buoy QFII inbound investment more aggressively

•	S. Korea's economic growth expected to accelerate in 2013

•	China Unicom adds 2.92 mln 3G subscribers in April

•	Level of toxic debts in Spanish banks reach 17-year high

Sports >>

Liu Xiang claims 110m hurdles title at Samsung Diamond League

•	Japanese breaks record of oldest female to scale Mt. Qomolangma

•	Difficult to avoid quitting, says BWF official

•	Chelsea wins UEFA Champions League in Munich

•	Spurs beat Clippers 96-86 to take 3-0 series lead

Health >>

100 children with congenital heart disease to receive free surgery in Beijing

•	Students in Beijing call for equality for AIDS patients

•	SW China hepatitis A case hospitalizes 22

•	Singapore scientists discover way to "starve" cancer cells

•	New health data highlights noncommunicable diseases as top killer

Feature >>

Facebook CEO marries longtime girlfriend

•	China's disabled enjoy e-commerce boom

•	Uygur women pursue a different path in Xinjiang

•	Canadian shuttlers for London Olympics of Chinese descent

•	Nobel Prize laureates plant trees in Newton Garden at Nanjing University

Video >>

Champions league final: Chelsea beat Bayern Munich in penalty shootout

Liu Xiang wins new championship in Diamond League

Hugo Boss celebrates 30th year in Asia

World-concerned issues discussed at G8 summit

NATO divided over military capabilities

Egyptian election campaigns to end May 20

Biz China Weekly >>

May 7 -May 13

Chinese price watchdog Wednesday cut gasoline and diesel prices for the first time since last October, which has fuelled mixed voices to reform current pricing mechanism for refined oil products.

	Beckham kicks off torch relay on British soil

	SpaceX aborts launch to space station

	Close view of F-22A Raptor's air refueling

	20 dead in tunnel blast in central China

	G8 summit kicks off in Camp David

	Greek parliament dissolved for new national polls

	University witnesses 128 couples join group wedding

	Pentagon's report exposes U.S. Cold War mentality

	Two suspects arrested in killings of Chinese students in L.A.

	Lakers beat Thunder 99-96 in LA