Miss China on top of the world
Pre-contest favourite Miss China won the Miss World 2007 title in her own country late Saturday, much to the delight of the audience, in front of an estimated two billion viewers around the globe.
Nations:Angola Mexico Dominican Republic China People:Zhang Zilin Activities:2007 Miss World
2007-12-01
Troops to begin leaving Mogadishu: Ethiopian general
Ethiopian forces who helped Somalia's interim government rout rival Islamists in a war over the New Year will begin leaving the chaotic Horn of Africa nation's capital on Tuesday, an Ethiopian general said.
Nations:Somalia Angola Libya Uganda Tanzania Nigeria Activities:2005 Somalia Civil War Darfur Genocide Crisis
2007-01-23
China courts Africa with aid, projects
China paid for the marble and tile parliament building soaring above the crumbling homes of this former Portuguese colony, and is also promising a dam and a military hospital -- all with none of the political strings Western donors might attach.
Nations:Guinea Eritrea Central African Republic France Chad China People:Li Zhaoxing
2007-01-04
China urges oil consumers unite
China, hosting its first major energy summit on Saturday, urged top oil consumers to join together in the face of resurgent producer power and sought to paper over differences on how best to achieve energy security.
Nations:China Angola India Japan South Korea
2006-12-16
Eight teams get ready for knockout stage
Eight countries will go into the last round of group matches which begin on Tuesday secure in the knowledge they are already through to the last 16 of the World Cup.
Nations:Angola Togo Ivory Coast Ecuador Czech Republic Costa Rica Activities:2006 Soccer World Cup
2006-06-19
Argentina sparkle, Dutch edge through
Argentina put on the best display of attacking soccer in the World Cup so far, demolishing Serbia & Montenegro 6-0 on Friday with a performance that had the stamp of potential champions.
Nations:Angola Ivory Coast Ecuador Serbia Argentina U.K. Activities:2006 Soccer World Cup
2006-06-16
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