Obama: Colombia Trip Will Boost US Trade

On his way to Colombia for the Summit of the Americas, President Barack Obama told port workers in Tampa, Florida, his meetings with Latin American leaders will help promote U.S. trade. Obama started his trip Friday with a tour of the busy Port of Ta

China, Colombia vow to boost cooperation

BOGOTA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China and Colombia on Monday vowed to improve bilateral cooperation and strengthen coordination in global issues. Both China and Colombia are developing countries. We would like to work together with Colombia and treat ou

Top German court approves ESM

Top German court approves ESM BERLIN, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Federal Constitutional Court of Germany approved the ratification of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) Wednesday, paving the way for the permanent bailout fund and other crisis-battling

Paralympics Roundup: China still on top, Djibouti runner touch world

Paralympics Roundup: China still on top, Djibouti runner touch world LONDON, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Yang Liwan took the gold in the women's shot put - F54/55/56 here on Saturday, lifting China's gold medal tally up to 20 after three days of Paralympic a

Brazil to spend 579 million dollars on World Cup security

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian government will spend 1.17 billion reais (579 million U.S. dollars) on the security of the FIFA World Cup 2014, state news agency Agencia Brasil said Wednesday. Agencia Brasil said that three quarters

Argentina's River defeat defenders Arsenal

Argentina's River defeat defenders Arsenal BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Club Atletico River Plate Sunday defeated defending champions Arsenal de Sarandi 4-0 on the ninth match-day of Argentina's premiere league initial tournament. With this win

World Bank Chief Criticizes Argentina Oil Nationalization

The president of the World Bank, Robert Zoellick, criticized Argentina's plans to nationalize its largest oil company. Addressing a news conference in Washington on Thursday, Zoellick cautioned policymakers against moves based on populism and protect

Poland strives for organizing Winter Olympics in 2022 with Slovakia

WARSAW, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- President Bronislaw Komorowski said the organization of Winter Olympics in 2022 in Poland's Krakow and Zakopane is possible only in cooperation with Slovakia in Bialka Tatrzanska, southern Poland, on Monday. According to l

Farm produce prices rise for fifth week

BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Prices of farm produce in China have inched up for the fifth straight week during the week ending August 19, the Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday. The wholesale cost of 18 types of vegetables monitored across 36 major ci

Hungary takes over EU presidency at official ceremony

BUDAPEST, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Hungary officially took over the presidency of the European Union (EU) at a ceremony（典礼） in the parliament building on Thursday evening, attended by EU and Hungarian dignitaries. Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterm

Chang Yong of China wins boxing gold in Hungary

BUDAPEST, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- China's Chang Yong claimed the title of the flyweight (52kg) category on Saturday at the Bosckai Memorial Boxing Tournament in Debrecen, eastern Hungary. Chang beat Shin Dongmyung of South Korea on points 21-11. China's

Hungary Confirms Orban Ally Ader as President

The Hungarian parliament has confirmed Janos Ader, a member of the ruling Fidesz party, as the country's new president, angering opposition parties that say the move gives the party too much power. Several opposition parties boycotted Wednesday's vot

Hungary beat China in women's water polo friendly

TATABANYA, Hungary, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Hungary beat China 10-8 in a women's water polo friendly game in here on Saturday. The match was a warm-up for the Olympic women's water polo tournament which begins on July 30 in London. China led after the fi

Australian Olympic team returns home from London

SYDNEY, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has greeted Australia's Olympians at Sydney airport, saying they should be proud of their performance at the London Games, local media reported Wednesday. About 500 people gathered a

Moody's Downgrades 12 British Banks

Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the credit ratings of 12 British banks over concerns that the government will not provide adequate support to the institutions if they become financially troubled. The credit rating firm said Friday that the d

Veron to play in Argentina's fifth division

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Former Manchester United and Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has confirmed he will play in Argentina's fifth division next year. The 37-year-old ended his career with top-flight side Estudiantes in June but

Shaarawy scores to give Milan much-needed win

Shaarawy scores to give Milan much-needed win MILAN, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Stephan El Shaarawy celebrated his 20th birthday with a precious goal against his former club which earned AC Milan a 1-0 victory over Genoa at home in the Italian Serie A on Sa

"Super Mario" inspires Italy to stun Germany at Euro semifinal

WARSAW, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Mario Balotelli on Thursday proved his value with two goals as Italy stunned Germany 2-1 to reach the Euro 2012 final. Balotelli, who was questioned by some critics for lacking last-shot ability, headed home his first goal

Sweden flabbergasts Germany with a comeback in World Cup qualifier

Sweden flabbergasts Germany with a comeback in World Cup qualifier BERLIN, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Sweden neutralized a 4-0 lead by Germany within 30 minutes to flabbergast the host at Berlin Olympia stadium in Group C of the World Cup qualifiers on Tues

China, Germany agree on enhancing cooperation to boost ties

BEIJING, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- China and Germany on Thursday expressed the hope to enhance cooperation so as to push bilateral relations to a new height. The agreement came in a meeting between China's top legislator Wu Bangguo and visiting Chancellor