China prioritizes systematic financial risk control

BEIJING, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- China's banking industry regulator said Monday that preventing systematic financial risks has become a top priority as the global financial crisis enters a more complicated phase. The country will work to defuse local gov

Greece's Financial Plight Eases Slightly

Greece's financial plight is easing a bit, with the government receiving the first segment of its new bailout and at the same time attracting investors for a bond offering. Greek officials said Tuesday the Athens government has received $10 billion f

Nanjing Youth Olympics mascot veiled

NANJING, East China, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Nanjing's special product riverstone has been unveiled as the mascot for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games here. The pebble mascot named NANJINGLELE was unveiled on a big ceremony here on Thursday. The word lele re

Roma Holocaust Day commemorated in Hungary

BUDAPEST, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Ceremonies were held across Hungary on Thursday to mark the international day of remembrance for the Roma Holocaust. Ambassadors from countries, including the United States, Australia, Israel and Britain, attended a cerem

D'Antoni appointed to coach Lakers

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Mike D'Antoni was appointed to coach the Los Angeles Lakers after the NBA team fired Mike Brown last Friday, the Lakers' spokesman John Black announced Monday. Lakers are due to hold a press conference to announce the

Bayern humiliates Lille 6-1 in UEFA Champions League

BERLIN, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich crushed Lille 6-1 as Claudio Pizarro donated a hat rick to ensure the German champions' third win in group F at outsold Allianz Arena in UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The Bavarians made short work of har

Bayern Munich top group in UEFA Champions League

BERLIN, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- German record champions Bayern Munich wrapped up a 4-1 win over Bate Borisov to ensure top position in group F at Champions League on Wednesday. The Bavarians took immediately over after the kickoff but they were unable to

Leverkusen defeats Rapid Wien 3-0 in UEFA Europa League

BERLIN, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Home side Leverkusen cruised to a 3-0 win over Rapid Wien to wrap up their third win in Group K and a ticket for the round of 32 in UEFA Europa League on Thursday. The Werkelfs sits on second position in Group K after this

Juventus to sign Anelka

MILAN, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Former French international Nicolas Anelka has arrived in Torino to sign a five-month contract with Juventus, the Italian Serie A champions club general manager Beppe Marotta confirmed on Saturday. Anelka? In July we made s

African women clubs championship set to begin in Kenya

NAIROBI, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The African Women's Volleyball Clubs Championships will kick off in Nairobi on Thursday with three local clubs tipped to be the main contenders for the trophy. Led by the defending champions, Kenya Prisons, the host nation

Belhanda named African player of Ligue 1

PARIS, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Montpellier's Moroccan playmaker Younes Belhanda was voted African player of Ligue 1 on Thursday. The Moroccan international topped the vote by journalists, beating Marseille's Cameroon defender Nicolas Nkoulou and Gabonese

European Economy, African Food Security to Top G8 Summit

WHITE HOUSE - Europes economic crisis is expected to dominate the discussions when the Group of Eight nations hold their economic summit near Washington on Friday and Saturday. Food security in Africa will also be high on the agenda. The meeting at t

South African Miners Still Determined Following Shootout

RUSTENBURG, South Africa Two days after the shootout at a mine in South Africa where 34 striking miners died, the atmosphere is still very heavy on the site, as the miners remain undeterred in their strike for a better salary. In addition to the 34 m

South African Platinum Producer Fires 12,000 Workers

South African Platinum Producer Fires 12,000 Workers JOHANNESBURG The worlds biggest platinum producer has fired 12,000 workers in South Africa after they engaged in an illegal strike, company officials said Friday. The nations main mineworkers' unio

British military leader outlines closer engagement with Gulf, Arab, African nations

LONDON, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- The professional head of the British military on Tuesday outlined a future for the country's armed forces that included a much-enhanced engagement with African, Gulf and Arabian peninsula states. Britain's Chief of the Def

Tennis Kremlin Cup to kick off in Moscow

Tennis Kremlin Cup to kick off in Moscow MOSCOW, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- A bunch of world's top tennis players were expected to participate in the 23rd Kremlin Cup tournament in Moscow starting from Saturday, the game's organizers said Thursday. In the w

Olympic champion Liu knocked out of badminton Denmark Open

Olympic champion Liu knocked out of badminton Denmark Open ODENSE, Denmark, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Sixth seeded Juliane Schenk of Germany caused a huge upset beating second seed Li Xuerui of China, who won gold at the London Olympics, in two sets 21-19,

"China's First Manned Space Docking Mission" exhibition opens in HK

HONG KONG, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- A 15-day exhibition, under the theme of China's First Manned Space Docking Mission, was opened here on Sunday morning by three Chinese astronauts of Shenzhou-9 mission. The three astronauts -- Jing Haipeng, Liu Wang and

Brazil winger Lucas helps Sao Paulo to 3-0 win

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Paris Saint-Germain-bound winger Lucas Moura was on the scoresheet as Sao Paulo defeated Ponte Preta 3-0 in Brazil's Serie A championship on Saturday. Rogerio Ceni opened the scoring from the penalty spot at the Mo

Americans Give Obama More Time

Americans Give Obama More Time LOS ANGELES President Barack Obama has won election to a second term in the White House after a hard-fought campaign against Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Obama, a Democrat, won support in the key battleground stat