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At least seven army personnel were killed Saturday when an armed group showered their overnight bus with bullets in the countryside of Damascus, the SANA reported.

Security Council discusses Syrian resolution

Violence ramps up in Syria

Iran seeks to halt oil exports to EU: lawmaker
01-28 08:20

Iran's Majlis (Parliament) is to discuss a bill Sunday that seeks to halt its oil exports to the European Union (EU), Press TV reported.

Iran: No need to sell oil to Europe

Iran remains defiant despite mounting pressure

African leaders arrive for AU summit in Ethiopia
01-28 20:48

African leaders have started arriving in Addis Ababa for the 18th African Union Summit that will discuss measures of boosting intra-African trade amidst growing global economic uncertainty.

Basic facts about African Union

Timeline of previous AU summits

Mass protest in Cairo for "dignity"
01-28 08:10

Tens of thousands of Egyptians staged a rally on Friday in central Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square, calling for "dignity".

Egyptians mark anniversary of unrest

Egypt partially lifts state of emergency law

•	Fitch downgrades 5 euro zone nations

•	Russian Progress space freighter docks with ISS

•	Azarenka claims her first Grand Slam title

•	Yemenis rally to demand Saleh's trial

•	Rio building collapse death toll hits 11

•	Ford's net income stands at $20.2 billion in 2011

China >>

China's top political advisor starts visit to Ethiopia

•	Top Chinese political advisor: China to deepen friendship, multi- sector exchanges with Ethiopia

•	Top Chinese political advisor: China willing to further boost China- Ethiopia ties

•	Chinese railway readies as post-holiday travel rush begins

•	China firmly committed to expanding cooperation with Africa: top political advisor

Opinion >>

African countries need to reduce trading cost to boost intra-Africa trade: expert

•	Fat tax elicits mixed reactions from S. Korean public

•	U.S. cuts ground forces in response to budget restraints

•	Commentary: A top-level visit to enhance China-Africa friendship amid growing interdependence

•	Europe's fiscal readjustment may cause global recession: expert

Entertainment >>

Chinese veteran female stars' pictures without photoshop

•	Posters of latest movies in 2012

•	ELIE SAAB's spring-summer women's haute couture fashion collection show

•	"Hugo," "The Artist" lead nominees for 84th Academy Award

•	London theater critics give best actor award to "Sherlock" actor

Odd News >>

Beauties who lose too much weight

•	Truth under beauties' makeup

•	Babies taste lemon for the first time

•	Fascinating underwater world

•	Photographic fascination with twins

World >>

5 killed in suspected militant attack during polls in NE India

•	Seven army men die in ambush near Syrian capital: state media

•	African leaders arrive for AU summit in Ethiopia

•	Afghan gov't, UN appeal for 437 mln dollars to help Afghans

•	5 injured in bomb blast in Karachi, Pakistan

Culture & Edu >>

"Love story of the mermaid" underwater theater show

•	7th Museum Night held in Croatia

•	Traditional Chinese costumes displayed in SE China

•	Lion dance competition concludes in Chinatown in Yangon

•	Opening parade of Carnival 2012 in Montevideo, Uruguay

Sci & Tech >>

Russian Progress space freighter docks with ISS

•	Russia postpones launch of Proton-M rocket with Dutch satellite

•	Samsung Electronics' operating profit hits new high in Q4

•	Android hits record share of global tablet shipments in Q4 2011

•	UN launches online database for businesses to adapt to climate change

Travel >>

This guy's a real mensch

•	Taiwan's sightseeing sector reaps 5 bln USD in profits from mainland tourists

•	Tourism booms in Hainan Province during holidays

•	Scenic spots receive more tourists on 5th day of Spring Festival holiday

•	Russian winter swimmers perform in China's Harbin

Business >>

U.S. stocks mixed on U.S. GDP, Greek debt talks

•	Fitch downgrades 5 euro zone nations

•	Greek debt talks make progress, to resume Saturday

•	RMB exchange rate near equilibrium level: PBOC adviser

•	Ford's net income stands at 20.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2011

Sports >>

Azarenka claims her first Grand Slam title and World No. 1

•	Azarenka new world No. 1 with maiden Australian Open title

•	Djokovic faces another physical battle against Nadal

•	USA, Canada qualify for London Olympics women's soccer tournament

•	Blazers beat Suns 109 - 71

Health >>

India facing with serious air, water pollution: study

•	Zimbabwe typhoid cases rises to nearly 900 amid fears of cholera outbreak loom

•	Dead goose in Hong Kong tests positive for H5N1 virus

•	S Korea's childbirth falls for three months in Nov.

•	Canada seeks expert input for traditional Chinese medicine panel

Feature >>

A gala performance brings in the new year

•	Thousands flock to biggest tech fair in Nepal

•	No more false starts for Kenya's Olympic champion

•	Innovative teaching method gives students "edge" in learning recovery after tropical storm

•	Book donation leaves lasting memory of China for Canadian students

新华网英文频道招聘启事

Video >>

Concordia deputy captain in court

Former boss of breast implant firm charged

Djokovic holds off Murray in 5 sets

Rescue operation continues in Rio De Janeiro

Iran's parliament to vote on EU oil ban

Return travel rush peaks amid freezing weather

Biz China Weekly >>

Jan. 16 -- Jan. 22

China's economy is slowing, but not necessarily in a bad way. For the reform-minded economic architects in China, slower, more balanced growth may bring about a happier ending.

	Top-level visit to enhance China-Africa friendship

	Iran: "We do not need to sell oil to Europe"

	US economy to grow 2-3% in 2012

	AL to seek UN support for Syria initiative

	U.S. cuts ground forces

	NASA's Kepler discovers 11 new planetary systems

	Afghanistan can rely on Italy: Monti

	Hot bikini beauties in icy world

	Spring Festival return travel comes

	Android hits record share of global tablet shipments