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Medvedev said Friday he would lead the gov't as long as he could, denying tensions between him and Putin over designation of tax crime investigative power.

Russia, Ukraine to strengthen co-op: Medvedev

Poll: Obamacare unpopular with most Americans
12-07 08:07

A majority of Americans now prefer the healthcare overhaul to be scaled back or even entirely repealed following two months of glitches, according to a Gallup poll on Friday.

Obama kicks off Obamacare PR blitz

Obamacare team touts progress

UN General Assembly elects Jordan to Security Council seat
12-07 01:11

The UN General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly elected Jordan to take the Security Council seat refused by Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia rejects UN Security Council seat

•	HIV virus returns in two "cured" patients

•	China dissatisfied with Australia's stance on ADIZ

•	Thai protest leader sets final showdown on Dec. 9

•	Brazil-Croatia to kick off 2014 World Cup

•	Morocco to send forces to CAR

•	French troops kill unidentified gunmen in Bangui

China >>

Chinese president meets ROK speaker

•	China-Vietnam government delegations meet on border talks

•	China's chief justice urges petition system reform

•	Chinese premier underlines work safety

•	China urges Australia to nurture, not to undermine mutual trust

In-Depth >>

Kerry brings nothing promising to faltering peace talks

•	News Analysis: Iran seeks to mend ties with world as deadlock eases

•	Interview: S. Africans say to maintain Mandela legacy

•	World mourns over death of Mandela

•	News Analysis: Kerry bids to revive peace talks amid slim hope

Entertainment >>

Hot mom - Yao Chen

•	Sexy goddess Liu Yan in "The Four"

•	1st China Int'l Film Festival opens in London

•	Hot supermodel

•	Dubai Int'l Film Festival opens to promote Arab movies

Odd News >>

They are friends

•	10 most incredible sinkholes on Earth

•	Animals caught yawning

•	Friendship between dog and fox

•	Hungry shark comes

World >>

S. Africa to hold Mandela funeral on Dec. 15

•	Historic trade package sealed at WTO Bali meeting

•	Detained U.S. veteran deported from DPRK

•	Obama, Bush, Clinton to attend memorial events for Mandela in S. Africa

•	Detained U.S. veteran deported from DPRK

Culture & Edu >>

People enjoy Christmas Lights in Canada

•	Int'l Festival of Dance Cinema opens in St. Petersburg

•	Chinese graduates encouraged to work in private firms

•	Counting on a tangible future

•	UNESCO adds 25 entries to intangible heritage list

Sci & Tech >>

Interview: "Trust intuition, try new things" are keys to success: Nobel laureate Arieh Warshel

•	Russian scientists claim world record in heating thermonuclear plasma

•	Kazakhstan to end Proton missions in 2025

•	Archaeologists discover 4,500-year-old city in east China

•	U.S. SpaceX launches first commercial satellite

Travel >>

Chrysanthemum and Autumn Flowers Show held in Pakistan

•	Maldives wins award as best island destination in world

•	Marvelous scenery in the world

•	Chinese spending in Britain surges

•	Hainan Airlines to launch Beijing-Boston route

Business >>

Int'l Young Businessman Congress held in Istanbul

•	Wall Street surges on strengthening jobs data

•	Gold closes with 2-pct weekly loss

•	U.S. oil price extends gain on encouraging jobs data

•	UK has a first-class investment environment: Huawei UK CEO

Sports >>

Ceremony of final draw for 2014 World Cup held in Brazil

•	Korver breaks NBA record for consecutive 3-pointers

•	Nate Robinson fined 25,000

•	Harden leads Rockets to blow out Warriors

•	World Cup draw: what the coaches said

Health >>

HIV virus returns in two "cured" patients: U.S. doctor

•	Smoking after cancer diagnosis ups death risk: study

•	HK confirms 2nd human case of H7N9 bird flu: media

•	Dyslexia may be result of faulty brain connections: study

•	Fertility treatments responsible for high multiple births in U.S.: study

Forum >>

Nelson Mandela behind the lens

•	"The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug" opens in LA

•	Russia launches new submarine

•	Wildlife photographer comes face to face with deadly

•	Babies sleep with dogs

Video >>

China: Mandela was "old friend of the Chinese people"

Jordan wins Security Council seat, replacing Saudis

OPCW: all unfilled munitions declared by Syria destroyed

Obama to go to S. Africa for Mandela memorial services

32 teams divided into 8 groups for 2014 World Cup

At least 8 killed as storm hits Europe

新华网招聘启事

Biz China Weekly >>

Nov.25 - Dec.1

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) unveiled a reform plan for initial public offering (IPO) system. It is seen as a major step in introducing system of registration for IPO issuances to replace current administration approval mechanism.

	U.S. national flag flown at half-staff to mourn Mandela's death

	10 killed, 21 injured in NW China landslide

	Protesters rally for higher pay in U.S.

	China's missile destroyer "Haikou"

	Blasts hit SW Pakistan's Chaman

	Draw for World Cup Brazil 2014 to take place

	Submarines of Iran's navy

	Hurricane Xaver blasts through northern Germany

	Suicide bombing attack on Yemeni defense ministry

	People mourn over death of Nelson Mandela in S. Africa

Special Reports >>

China launches lunar probe Chang'e-3

East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone

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