Delta Airlines to Produce Its Own Jet Fuel

A new Indian oil refinery near its border with Pakistan could boost trade between the two countries through fuel sales. The South Asian rivals are hoping that stepped up trade will help the reconciliation process. The $4 billion refinery near Bhatind

Obama: Raid Was 'Longest 40 Minutes'

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Usain Bolt's record by the numbers

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Usain Bolt wins 100m in 9.79 at Diamond League Oslo meet

WASHINGTON, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Three-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt won the men's 100-meter at the Diamond League Oslo meet Thursday in 9.79 seconds, 0.06 second ahead of Asafa Powell. Bolt hasn't lost since failing to defend his gold at the 2011 D

男人更臭美 比女人花更多时间美容

New research reveals that the modern man is more image-obsessed than ever, spending over four years of his life perfecting his appearance. Women, on the other hand, spend three years. 最新一项调查显示，现代男性比以往任何时候都更注

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美国4月零售额增长0.1%

WASHINGTON, May 13 (Xinhua) -- U.S. retail and food services sales edged up 0.1 percent in April, slowing sharply after strong gains in the prior two months, official data showed on Tuesday. The U.S. Department of Commerce said Tuesday that the combi

Camacho arrives in China for new post

BEIJING, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Spaniard Jose Antonio Camacho arrived in Beijing on Saturday morning for his new post as coach of the Chinese national soccer team. Surrounded by flashlights from local media at the Beijing Capital International Airport,

羽毛球运动员被取消奥运资格

The controversy emerging during the match between the Chinese pair Wang Xiaoli/ Yu Yang and the Korean pair of Ha Jung Eun/ Kim Min Jung. With both sides already qualified for the knock out stages, suspicions grew when the longest rally lasted only 4

Peanut allergies may be cured in future

BEIJING, Oct. 12(Xinhuanet) -- People allergic to peanuts may find relief in a new research by American scientists, according to Huffington Post Monday. Scientists from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have found a way to turn

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Guangzhou Evergrande has advanced to semifinals of the AFC Champions League by 4-2 on aggregate after drawing with Kashiwa Reysol 1-1 in the second leg of their quarterfinals. Midfielder Zou Zheng offered these thoughts on the win. 广州恒大顺利晋

Majority in U.S. supports public smoking ban

NEW YORK, July 15 (Xinhua) -- A Gallup survey released on Friday found a total of 59 percent of Americans support a ban on smoking in all public places. The July 7-10 survey among 1,016 national adults showed a change in the public's attitude toward

Nepal bans smoking in public places from Sunday

KATHMANDU, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Ban on smoking in public places will be enforced from Sunday with the Tobacco Control and Regulatory Act-2010 coming into effect. Those smoking in public places will be fined and civil servants will be liable to departme

World Trade Center Memorial Opens to Public

The National September 11 Memorial opens to the public Monday in New York City, more than a decade after the twin towers of the World Trade Center were taken down by terrorists. Visitors will see for the first time the reflecting pools surrounded by

Shanghai unveils official microblog to serve the public

SHANGHAI, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Shanghai municipal government Monday launched the microblog Shanghai City on China's popular Twitter-like microblogging service Weibo.com. The microblog, officially verified as originating from the Information Office

Public feedback invited on disabled law's implementation

BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislature has invited the public to give feedback on the enforcement of the Law on Protection of the Disabled, in a bid to check the law's implementation. Till June 30, the public can log on www.npc.gov.cn, t

Public opinion sought on waterway draft law

BEIJING, May 24 (Xinhua) -- China on Thursday began soliciting public opinion on a draft law on waterway protection in a bid to better protect waterways and ensure navigation safety. Fixing fishing gears and farming fish or aquatic plants in waterway

China issues first public services plan

BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- The State Council, or China's cabinet, has issued the first national plan for public services, the country's top economic planning agency said Wednesday. The government will intensify its efforts to improve basic public s

White House Takes Gun Control to American Public

WHITE HOUSE The Obama administration is once again going to the American people to win support for one of its initiatives. The president and other White House officials are mounting a public campaign for passage of gun control legislation, evidenced

Hollande pledges to put public finances in order by 2017

PARIS, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- French President Francois Hollande on Saturday reiterated his promise to reach zero deficit by 2017 via public spending cuts and growth stimulus. The path is that of achieving a balanced public finances at the end of the ma