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S African president welcomes Miss World contest

Iraq banned from international soccer play

UNICEF chief calls for end of "unspeakable violations" against children

IAAF to reform world championships schedule

Finnish film snatches Cairo Film Festival Golden Pyramid

Mexico gov't sports program reaches 10% of population: president

Siamese twins lead happy lives 5 years after operation

Children invited by first lady to harvest at White House

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Karzai sworn in as Afghan president for 2nd term

World media launch 24-hour global broadcast on Universal Children's Day | Video | Photo Gallery

Major media organizations in the world have launched a 24-hour relay broadcast for children's rights on Universal Children's Day, which falls on Friday.
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• Joint media efforts make history in championing child rights

"Seize opportunity" for children, says UN chief

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday called on the international community to "seize the opportunity and build a world that is fit for children" at a time when children across the globe fall victim to preventable diseases, such as malnutrition, violence and exploitation.

New EU president, foreign policy chief chosen

Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy Thursday was elected as the first full-time president of the EU and UK's EU Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton as foreign policy chief of the 27-nation bloc.
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• Backgrounder: Key facts about EU new foreign chief

Pentagon opens probe in Fort Hood shootings

Defense Secretary Robert Gates told a press conference that the review would check if the military had missed any warning signs and what it can do to prevent such shootings from being repeated.
• Suspect in U.S. Army base shooting faces 13 charges

13 killed in suicide bombing in W Afghanistan

Chinese shares dip, ending five straight rises

Moderate drinking reduces risk of heart disease

Nasrallah re-elected as Hezbollah leader

EU urges Karzai to turn commitments into action

India brands Naxalite rebels as "terrorists"

DPRK finds 620,000,000-year-old tubular animal fossil

Google gives preview of Chrome operating system

Video clips on YouTube to have automatic captions

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Two Atlantis astronauts install ISS antenna in first spacewalk

New EU president, foreign policy chief chosen

"Twilight" hits Chinese cinemas on November 25

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China seriously concerned over Israel's housing plan

Chinese central government supports Macao's foreign exchanges

China welcomes U.S. envoy's upcoming visit to Pyongyang

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A 24-hour relay broadcast for children's rights on Universal Children's Day was launched on Friday morning.

President Hu: China hopes to advance relations with ROK

Chinese vice premier urges to upgrade polar exploration

China's top political adviser meets Philippine president

China, Japan vow to further improve bilateral ties

China reaffirms efforts to revive world economy

"Seize opportunity" for children, says UN chief

Un chief Friday called on int'l community to seize opportunity and build a world fit for children.

U.S. demands Iran give positive response to UN draft deal

EU calls for action on children's rights

EU approves Irish guarantee scheme

UNICEF holds forum in Malaysia on child education

DPRK criticizes UN resolution on its human rights

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Former child soldiers return to school

LTTE child soldiers were transferred to school after Sri Lanka's gov't troops defeated LTTE.

UNICEF lauds move by Somalia to ratify child convention

Singapore opens Asia-Pacific Food Expo

Palin launches book tour in Michigan

Chinese Terra Cotta Warriors stride into Washington museum

Innovation adds glamour to porcelain on design contest

U.S. stocks fall on stronger dollar, weak economic data

U.S. stocks slid Thursday on strengthening dollar and discouraging economic data.

Nikkei closes below 9,500, tech-shares, exporters weigh heavily

Chinese shares dip after electricity price increase

EU economy out of recession, but recovery slow

Moody's: Brazil's GDP to grow 4.5% in 2010

ECLAC: Nearly 200 mln poor in L. America in 2009

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Lin Dan advances to China Open Badminton quarterfinals

Lin Dan won during men's singles second round match at the 2009 Badminton China Open.

Iraq banned from international soccer play

IAAF to reform world championships schedule

HK sends largest-ever delegation to East Asian Games

Barcelona striker Ibrahimovich injury worry

Sevilla defender Escude suffers broken nose

"Twilight" hits Chinese cinemas on November 25

"Twilight", a film about a romance between a vampire and a human will meet Chinese audiences Nov. 25.

Finnish film snatches Cairo Film Festival Golden Pyramid

South African Oscar winner to play Winnie Mandela

Nigerian wins Miss ECOWAS peace pageant

Evan Chandler commits suicide

China expects most crowded Spring Festival film season

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Google gives preview of Chrome operating system

Google offered the first glimpse of Chrome OS, a new personal computer operating system.

Twitter may charge for new services

Singapore ramps up biomedical sciences effort

DPRK researchers find 620,000,000-year-old tubular animal fossil

Pigs get ID chips in central China

U.S. Mars explorer begins attempt to escape sand trap on red planet

WHO reemphasizes safety of A/H1N1 flu vaccine

The World Health Organization (WHO)on Thursday reemphasized the safety of A/H1N1 flu vaccine.

Sri Lanka orders import of A/H1N1 vaccine

Moderate drinking reduces risk of heart disease

Poor sanitation kills 10,500 Nepalese kids annually

Interview: Ensuring American children's health

New skin cancer campaign targets young Australians

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Senior loses vintage liquor at bargain price

Old man unwittingly sold two bottles of Maotai dated in 1970s to peddler for only 1,600 yuan.

Company promotes paid leave for unlucky lovers

Awake ancient memory

Santa swims in Sea Paradise!

Funny dogs at U.S. National Dog Show

Hail Lord Mayor!

For all children, let's take our responsibility

World media organizations today focused their attention on the lives of children across the globe.

Helping children is "the only thing to do" for future

Championing children, Chinese media take greater social responsibility

U.S. advocate: Promoting children's rights makes a better world¡¡

Africa-China ties example for South-South cooperation

Two tough challenges wrestling Karzai's new administration

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Models launch 2010 Pirelli calendar

Victoria's Secret angels take over NY Times Square

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