China, Cambodia vow to further promote strategic

BEIJING, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- China and Cambodia on Monday vowed to further promote their ties in a meeting between top political advisor Jia Qinglin and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Nam hong. China attaches high importance

Obama to Announce Decision on Afghanistan Troop Drawdown

President Barack Obama will announce his plan for implementing the beginning of a U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in a speech scheduled to begin at 00:00 UTC Thursday. Mr. Obama will say he is fulfilling the commitment made 18 months ago to be

Economic Fairness is 'The Defining Issue of Our Time'

President Barack Obama says restoring Americas prosperity and economic fairness is the defining issue of our time. The president went to the Midwestern state of Kansas Tuesday to restate his economic goals. In a nearly hour-long speech, President Oba

U.S. stocks rise on economic data after biggest dive

NEW YORK, March 7 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, a day after their biggest dive since the beginning of this year, as U.S. economic data beat estimates. Stocks opened higher amid positive economic data, then surged more after the U.S. gove

Santos elected as new president of Colombia

Juan Manuel Santos, candidate(候选人) for the ruling Social Party of National Unity, was elected Sunday new president of Colombia for the term 2010-2014. Santos, the candidate of the ruling Social Party of National Unity (U) defeated his rival can

FIVB president: Chinese team lost by mistake of the coach

LONDON, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Wei Jizhong, the president of the international federation of volleyball, attributed China's loss in the Olympic women's quarterfinals to the mistake of their coach. The Chinese team, coached by Yu Juemin, finished fifth i

Deal Reached in Massive US Foreclosure Case

U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday that a $25 billion deal with banks is a major step toward reviving the troubled housing market, and turns the page on an era of recklessness. Banks have agreed to cut the amount of money some homeowners owe,

Kenyan champions fail to secure return ticket to Olympics

NAIROBI, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Four years ago Kenya entered a squad of 46 athletes at the Olympic Games in Beijing and only 14 were lucky to return home with a medal. However, a lot of water has gone down the drain and as Kenya prepares for the London

US Supreme Court Takes Up Obama Health Care Law

One of the most closely-watched U.S. Supreme Court cases in years began Monday as oral arguments got under way in a legal challenge to President Barack Obamas health care law - the signature achievement of his presidency so far. Analysts say the outc

Last-minute goal gives Barca Champions League win

Last-minute goal gives Barca Champions League win MADRID, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- A last minute goal from Jordi Alba gave Barca three points from their Champions League match at home to Scottish champions Glasgow Celtic in a game that had looked destined

日本名护市市长开始竞选

日本名护市市长开始竞选 TOKYO, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Candidates started their official campaign on Sunday to compete for the mayor of Nago, an election which may affect the relocation of a U.S. military base in Okinawa. It will be a race betw

Els hungry for sixth SA Open title

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Although it's still one month away, Ernie Els says he is already turning his thoughts towards a possible sixth South African Open Championship when he returns to defend his title at the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Es

China moves to curb academic degree fraud

BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday began soliciting public opinion on draft regulations for the punishment of fraudulent behavior in granting academic degrees, a move expected to curb fraud and plagiarism in higher-learning institutions. Sp

School building revamp proceeds nationwide

BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Life is more precious than knowledge is the guiding principle behind the ongoing renovation of China's school buildings, which began in the wake of a 2008 earthquake that destroyed hundreds of classrooms in southwest Chin

职场双语：办公室人缘到底有多重要

You might think you left the world of cliques and in-crowds behind when you left high school。 你或许以为高中毕业就告别了拉帮结派和成群结队的生活。 You'd be wrong. The benefits of being popular extend all the way into the a

China launches its largest patrol vessel

WUHAN, July 28 (Xinhua) -- China launched its largest and most advanced patrol vessel Haixun01 on Saturday in Wuhan, a city in central China's Hubei province, in a move to maintain its marine sovereignty and enhance its rescue efficiency. Haixun01 is

America Readies for Independence Day Celebrations

From the far reaches of Alaska to the Gulf coast, Americans on Wednesday will celebrate Independence Day - the 236th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from British rule. Tens of millions of small-town Americans and city dwellers alike wi

Obama officially kicks off reelection campaign

RICHMOND, the United States, May 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday held his first official campaign rallies in Columbus, Ohio and Richmond, Virginia, delivering two almost identical fiery speeches attacking Republican policies and

Labor Unrest Spreads Throughout Egypt

Thousands of Egyptian workers are on strike Wednesday, demanding better pay and work conditions, following anti-government protests that led to former President Hosni Mubarak's resignation. More than 10,000 workers in the country's textile（纺织品）

Obama to Request Crackdown on Oil Traders

President Barack Obama proposed tougher measures Tuesday to fight the illegal manipulation of oil markets, saying his plan would protect American consumers against artificially inflated gasoline prices. The country cannot have some speculators reap m