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China will continue to implement the proactive fiscal policy and prudent monetary policy in 2014, according to a statement issued Friday after the closure of central economic work conference.

China vows to contain gov't debt risks

China vows to tackle overcapacity

Syrian army starts offensive to recapture town near Damascus
12-13 21:06

The Syrian army started on Friday a wide-scale offensive against the radical rebels, who have recently stormed the Damascus' suburb of Adra al-Umalyieh.|Discuss

Putin discusses Syria peace moves with Assad

Unfilled munitions declared by Syria destroyed

Zuma orders deployment of troops at Mandela's funeral
12-13 19:11

Zuma has authorized the employment of the SA National Defense Force (SANDF) to Qunu where Mandela will be buried.| Special report |Discuss

Major events in life of Nelson Mandela

S. Africa apologizes for translation mistake

DPRK's Jang Song-Thaek executed
12-13 09:30

Jang Song-Thaek, deposed senior official of the DPRK, has been executed after the Special Military Tribunal found him guilty of treason, the KCNA reported Friday.

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•	China opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan

•	Iran criticizes U.S. for blacklisting new entities

•	Don't make waves on China's ADIZ

•	Thai protesters to attend gov't reform forum

•	Use of chemical weapons confirmed in Syria

China >>

Xi Jinping speaks at Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing

•	72 of 77 Chinese detained by Philippine gov't released

•	China opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan

•	Xinhua Insight: China discloses more massacre evidences at anniversary

•	China vows to boost opening-up

In-Depth >>

Putin's annual address confident in foreign policy, firm on domestic issues

•	News Analysis: Visiting Afghan President likely to plead for more reconstruction aid, military hardware

•	Commentary: Western powers should respect Ukraine over domestic affairs

•	Xinhua Insight: Foreign politicians turn to social media in diplomacy with China

•	News Analysis: Mass protests in Ukraine trigger bankruptcy fears

Entertainment >>

Karen Mok shows jazz variation at 20th anniversary concert tour

•	Stars' lip makeup in 2013

•	Charm of Chinese elements

•	Open-air fashion show held in Bathinda, Punjab of India

•	Sexy Carina Lau attends wine party in low-cut dress

Odd News >>

Giant squid found dead in Spain

•	Polar bears' whale feast

•	Bob Carey's journey with pink tutus

•	Owl "ninjas"

•	Crocodile sneaks up on photographer

World >>

Syrian army starts offensive to recapture town near Damascus

•	Ukrainian protestors agree to hold talks with gov't

•	Forty world leaders to attend Sochi Winter Olympics

•	Russia modernizing Arctic airports, port facilities, says official

•	India protests U.S. arrest of diplomat over alleged visa fraud

Culture & Edu >>

CAFA instructors display art

•	"GroKo" selected as word of the year 2013 in Germany

•	Co-parenting increasingly popular in the Netherlands

•	Indonesia registers more intangible heritages this year

•	Fabulous Christmas trees worldwide

Sci & Tech >>

Sea-level rise fast by natural standards: study

•	Israel becomes first non-European member of CERN

•	Dutch own more smart phones than desktops

•	Astonishing science photos in 2013

•	Scenes fit for science fiction

Travel >>

Top 10 mountains for winter exploration

•	Top 10 hot spring resorts in Beijing

•	More paid leave needed to meet travel demands

•	Heaviest snow storm hits Jerusalem since 1953

•	New organization to encourage China-US tourism

Business >>

U.S. Treasury chief urges Congress to ratify 2010 IMF governance reform

•	EU real agricultural income per worker down by 1.3 pct

•	Japan agrees to expand currency swap deals with Indonesia, Philippines

•	Caribbean energy forum focuses on information management

•	ADB provides 350 mln USD loan for India's power project

Sports >>

China's Song wins men's figure skating gold at Winter Universiade

•	Forty world leaders to attend Sochi Winter Olympics

•	Balotelli aims to be top striker in World Cup

•	Tough test in Pamplona for Real Madrid, but high prices may lower the pressure

•	Lakers to miss Blake for 6 weeks

Health >>

Global malaria fight needs greater resources to ensure success: UN officials

•	Australian researchers discover effective drug for preventing breast cancer

•	Feature: U.S. consumers still wary of GM produce

•	H7N9 found in China poultry markets

•	Dengue cases on rise in Pakistan

Forum >>

Online stores create buying festivals with unbelievable discounts

•	Scientists call for action on cutting sugar

•	Vitamin D may help fight multiple sclerosis

•	Smoking cessation products pose no serious heart risks

•	Battle against counterfeit goods enters a new phase

Video >>

UN: Chemical weapons likely used in Syria

Former Thai PM indicted on murder charges

Kerry meets Palestinian President Abbas

S. Africa official apologizes for memorial translation mistake

China urges Japan to stop provocative actions

Candlelight vigil held to mark 76th anniversary of Nanjing massacre

Biz China Weekly >>

Dec.2 - Dec.8

Within one hour following the warning issued by the People's Bank of China (PBOC), one Bitcoin price plunged by as much as 35 percent from 6,970 yuan (1,137 U.S. dollars) to about 4,500 yuan at BTC China, the main Bitcoin trading platform in China.

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	IAEA to visit Iran's Gachin uranium mine

	Kerry lands once more in Israel to boost peace talks

	Chinese stands firm on air defense zone

	China urges proper handling of Chinese nationals detained in Philippines

	Putin defends Syria policy as "well-judged, reasonable"

	Yearender: Celebrity breakups in 2013

	Shenyang Military Area Command conducts live-fire drill

Special Reports >>

China launches lunar probe Chang'e-3

East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone

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