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  1. Beckmann: China's War on Christmas


    The Detroit News - Frank Beckmann - 8 hours ago

    Christmas songs are played in China, but the lyrics are changed to remove any religious reference, just as they are at some school events in the United ...
    Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas?- Philippine Star
    CIC Extends Christmas Wishes, Expresses Solidarity With Persecuted ...- Canada-Israel Committee
    all 486 news articles »



  2. Westerners in China celebrate Christmas with an Oriental twist


    Xinhua - Hu Tao - Yu Li - 8 hours ago

    24 (Xinhua) -- Far from the cold snap and heavy snowfalls that have swept Europe, many westerners are enjoying an Eastern-flavored Christmas in China. ...


  3. Southland rent-a-Santa spreads Christmas cheer in China


    Los Angeles Times - David Pierson - Shan Li - 14 hours ago

    In taking the job, Goodman ventured into a culture where Christmas is still a loose idea. Christianity may be on the rise in China, but few Chinese are ...


  4. Christmas with China: Jintao Bells


    Financial Times (blog) - Henry Mance - 4 hours ago

    In the meantime, here's our contribution to the festive spirit: After another triumphant year, China invites the global glitterati around for a Christmas ...


  5. Chinese tourists among biggest Christmas spenders in US


    Times of India - 7 hours ago

    BEIJING/NEW YORK: New York and Hawaii are among the most popular Christmas holiday destinations among Chinese this year as tour operators rush to grab a pie ...
  6. The Christmas of Chinese Catholics, despite snow and persecution


    AsiaNews.it - Zhen Yuan - 6 hours ago

    Beijing (AsiaNews) - Chinese Catholics are preparing to celebrate Christmas with joy and peace, despite the recent events in the Catholic Church in China. ...
    DAILY CALENDAR- Port Huron Times Herald
    Priest doesn't preach from the pulpit except on Christmas Eve ...- Stamford Plus Magazine
    all 384 news articles »


  7. Christmas blossoms in China


    CNN International - Jaime FlorCruz - 19 hours ago

    It is a stark change from Chairman Mao's time in the 1960s and '70s, when religion was banned in China as the "opiate of the people" and Christmas was taboo ...
  8. China says Vatican must repair rift over bishops


    The Associated Press - 8 hours ago

    People wouldn't accept it and it would be akin to turning China into a colony," Liu said at his office on Christmas Eve. His new role will be as honorary ...
    Political spat will not soil joy of Christmas- Global Times
    all 149 news articles »


  9. Maomas? Celebrating Christmas in China


    Madison.com - 3 hours ago

    We were gathered at the gym in rural Hunan Province in China on the night before Christmas, 2003, to celebrate the birth of a highly revered leader. ...
  10. Protestant Bible updated just in time for Christmas


    Vancouver Sun - 8 hours ago

    The task has taken 27 years, cost about $1.5 million and provoked heated debate among scholars in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. ...
    Chinese bible revised after 90 years- Telegraph.co.uk
    all 14 news articles »


  11. CommsXpress: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas


    CommsDay - 8 hours ago

    ... operation in China, despite a $138 million loss at its Octave division. ... telco tome set to Clement Clarke Moore's The Night Before Christmas. ...
    Telstra to persist with Asia focus despite setback- The Australian
    all 47 news articles » ASX:TLS


  12. Christmas arrives across atheist China


    Hindustan Times - 21 hours ago

    replied the students who identified with Christmas but not the traditional Chinese spring festival celebrated with a weeklong national holiday, ...
    A tuneful Christmas in Beijing. Why do the Chinese love singing so ...-Telegraph.co.uk (blog)
    all 2 news articles »


  13. China succumbs to the glitz of Christmas


    BBC News - 1 day ago

    Yet in recent years, there has been an increased focus on Christmas in China, particularly among young people who regard it as an important and fashionable ...
    Beijing's Christmas gift to Europe- Reuters Blogs (blog)
    Forex - Asia Close Highlights- FXMarketAlerts.com
    Channel News Asia - Business Standard
    all 825 news articles »


  14. Little Christmas cheer for factories


    People's Daily Online - 16 hours ago

    Almost 60 percent of the world's Christmas products come from China. Yet, while toymakers record healthy profits, factories producing decorations and ...
    Little Christmas Cheer for Factories- CRIENGLISH.com
    all 2 news articles »


  15. AMP paces decliners while Wrightson soars


    Stuff.co.nz - 11 hours ago

    New Zealand stocks fell as pre-Christmas inertia sapped early gains established after China's Agria Corp. and New Hope Group teamed up to take control of ...
    Stock prices fall in New Zealand- TopNews New Zealand
    NZ Shares End Tad Weaker In Thin Holiday Trading- Wall Street Journal
    all 120 news articles » NZE:WIN - GRO


  16. Play away


    BBC News - 13 hours ago

    Many toys bought for children this Christmas are likely to have been made in China. However one company has decided to buck the trend and repatriate ...
    Play away- BBC News
    all 6 news articles »
  17. Wineka column: Christmas car a traffic-stopper


    Salisbury Post - 11 hours ago

    Tim Parker drives his 1968 Lincoln Continental covered with 1350 LED ChristmasChina Grove. Parker said he has been covering his car ... lights through downtown


  18. Taiwan dollar closes flat after surging in early trade


    China Post - 13 minutes ago

    ... was somewhat muted at US$628 million due to the Christmas holidays. ... morning despite news that the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) was ...
    US dollar closes lower on Taipei forex- China Post
    all 8 news articles »

  19. Chinese Firefighters on Alert as Christmas Approaches


    CRIENGLISH.com - 1 day ago

    Along with department stores, restaurants and pubs, China's firefighters will be busy in the approaching Christmas period. Fire control departments will ...
  20. Asia markets wrap: stocks dented by China's car tightening


    Financial Times (blog) - Barney Jopson - 3 hours ago

    ... bad news for investors in Asia as stocks otherwise drifted lower on ChristmasChina, ... Eve. In a shortened Hong Kong trading session, Brilliance
    Hong Kong shares end 0.30 per cent down- Ninemsn
    Asian Shares End Mostly Down;China Auto Plays Hit By Gridlock- Wall Street Journal
    Keynote Speech by HE Ambassador Liu Xiaoming At the Hong Kong ...- MFA China (press release)
    istockAnalyst.com (press release) - RTT News
    all 219 news articles »


  21. Enjoy Christmas in China


    China.org.cn - 9 hours ago

    In recent years Christmas has taken China by storm. While it will never rival China's traditional Spring Festival, it has become another excuse for shopping ...
  22. Copper near records; year end seen erratic


    Reuters Africa - 5 hours ago

    ... underpinned by expectations of restocking next year by top consumer China, however trade was erratic ahead of the Christmas break. ...
    LME MORNING - Metals trade sideways ahead of Christmas weekend-FXstreet.com The Forex Market
    Sleigh bells ring for price of copper as mystery trader fills ...- The Guardian
    Base metals falls on European debt crisis- Commodity Online
    Sydney Morning Herald - Fastmarkets
    all 579 news articles »


  23. Christmas Catches on in Beijing


    NTDTV - 22 hours ago

    "Business during Christmas is much better than the Chinese New Year, because celebrating Christmas is becoming a popular trend in China. As China is getting ...
    Tills ring out for Christmas- euronews
    all 3 news articles »


  24. French Truffles Fast Losing Popularity Due to Entry of Chinese ...


    French Tribune - Rance Leroy - 1 day ago

    Just few days are left to celebrate Christmas. ... China grows truffles at cheap cost. Therefore they are able to export this vital agricultural product to ...
    French truffle farmer shoots man he feared was trying to steal ...- The Guardian
    all 268 news articles »


  25. Thousands Still Stranded At Paris Airport On Christmas Eve


    Bernama - 6 hours ago

    ... night till Christmas Eve on Friday at the Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, one of the country's major transmit hub, China's Xinhua news agency reports. ...
  26. Cold, wet weather forecast for Christmas in Taiwan


    Focus Taiwan News Channel - 8 hours ago

    24 (CNA) Temperatures will begin to drop on Christmas Eve and heavy rains can be ... the bureau warned, another cold front from mainland China will send the ...


  27. EUR/USD Dec. 24 - Drifting Above Support


    Forex Crunch - 6 hours ago

    EUR/USD managed to climb higher and settle above support just before Christmas. ... China said it helped the Euro-zone during the crisis, and is trying to ...
    ForexLive Asian market open: Quiet session expected ahead of long ...- ForexLive
    Dollar Dip Shortlived - BNZ- Voxy
    Bullish Dollar Expected As Week Comes to an End- Forexyard
    FXstreet.com The Forex Market - FXMarketAlerts.com
    all 146 news articles »


  28. Santa is at home in Hong Kong


    AFP - Peter Brieger - 1 day ago

    ... with its sub-tropical climate and status as an autonomous region within communist China. But the former British colony not only celebrates Christmas ...
  29. The colour of 'g' in Google Corporate Logo


    Oneindia - Priya Devi - 8 hours ago

    The Christmas logo has a splash of colours coding itself with various pictures across ... a traditional Christmas desert, Mt. Fuji, the Great Wall of China, ...
    St Basil's Cathedral to the Great Wall of China: Google Doodle ...- Telegraph.co.uk
    Google Doodle Features St. Basils Cathedral, Acropolis, Pierogi ...- City State Times
    Google Corporate Logo: Google Colors and Google Corporate- Tech366
    IBNLive.com - The Stir
    all 78 news articles » GOOG


  30. What's Open on Christmas?


    Patch - Christine Corliss - 1 hour ago

    It's Christmas day and you really need to get out of the house for a quart of ... China House – For a quick, non-turkey treat, the restaurant is open during ...
  31. Euro climbs in thin Christmas Eve deals


    AFP - 4 hours ago

    LONDON — The euro advanced slightly against the dollar in thin Christmas Eve ... China on Thursday pledged to back debt-ridden European countries as they ...
  32. Looking for roaring returns?


    Moneyweb.co.za - 10 hours ago

    The Financial Times' Christmas week fund management industry review ... However, as the developing world darling, China represents a particular risk for ...
    Three Investment Predictions For 2011 Put To The Test- istockAnalyst.com (press release)
    all 18 news articles »
  33. Christmas statistics courtesy of the Census Bureau


    TheNewsTribune.com - 1 hour ago

    million: Value of US imports of Christmas tree ornaments from China between January and August 2010. $28.2 million: Value of artificial Christmas trees ...
  34. Christmas comes early for China's electronics supply chain


    EDN.com - Suzanne Deffree - 1 day ago

    China's electronics supply chain got a boost in September after several months of ...
  35. Area eateries await for Christmas Day feasting


    Chicago Sun-Times - Jennifer Olvera - 14 hours ago

    Dom Najolia~Sun-Times It snuck up — Christmas is here. For some, that means breaking out the generations-old china, polishing the silver and preparing ...
  36. Europe Factors-Shares set to extend brisk December rally


    Reuters - 1 day ago

    ... extending their brisk Christmas rally, with buoyant oil prices lending support ... News that China is ready to support debt-swamped euro zone countries ...
  37. Gilstead student will have festive dinner thanks to food parcel ...


    Bradford Telegraph Argus - Clive White - 8 hours ago

    A dinner table in China will have a very English flavour tomorrow thanks to James Wood's determination to stave off Christmas Day ...
  38. China's holiday boom


    The Detroit News - 1 day ago

    The more Americans spend on Christmas, the fatter China's economy gets. The value of toys, ornaments and Christmas trees made in China and shipped to the ...
  39. Chinese head to US for Christmas


    Xinhua - 1 day ago

    23 (Xinhuanet) -- Thousands of Chinese tourists will spend the Christmas holiday period in the United States this year. New York City, California, ...


  40. The Christians who suffer for their faith at Christmas


    The Guardian - 2 hours ago

    In Egypt, Christians gathering in church for Coptic Christmas Eve mass on 7 ... In China, despite improvements in religious freedom and greater rapport ...
    Remembering Christians who are persecuted for their faith- National Post (blog)
    all 3 news articles »


  41. SBL: Christmas treats in store as SBL action begins in Sinjhuang


    Taipei Times - Paul Huang - 57 minutes ago

    The versatile guard was signed from the Dacin Tigers in the summer after reports that he might also have been on his way to China. Taiwan Mobile will also ...
  42. In festive or solemn mood, Chinese observe winter solstice and ...


    People's Daily Online - 1 day ago

    Most parts of northern and central China were hit by a cold snap on Wednesday, ... Christmas has become increasingly popular among atheist Chinese in recent ...
  43. Iron Ore-China demand slower, India traders hope for $180/T


    Reuters Africa - Ramthan Hussain - 7 hours ago

    China mills curtail buying on uncertain price outlook * India traders hope for $180/T C&F for 63.5 grade next week * Swap market inactive on Christmas eve ...
    A Merry Christmas Allied To Investment Ideas For 2011- Minesite (registration)
    India iron ore offers to China keep on rising- SteelOrbis (registration)
    all 31 news articles » ASX:IOH
  44. Christmas past


    Vancouver Courier - Lisa Smedman - 2 hours ago

    Buoyed by the Christmas spirit, Vancouverites set up a fund for the "wrecked ... Suggestions for children included dolls, cradles or metal and china toy ...
  45. A song and dance for X-mas around the world


    Arrow Lakes News - Sam Smith - 22 hours ago

    Did you ever wonder how Christmas was celebrated ... China was up next and the Grade 6/7 students nailed this performance. ...
  46. Singaporeans affected by snowstorms


    Straits Times - Amanda Wong - 5 hours ago

    ... this Christmas - to spend the holidays with her husband's family in London, ... Chiew Ling works as a Creative Services Director in Shanghai, China, ...
  47. Dollar Pauses Ahead Of Jobless Claims, Durable Goods


    RTT News - 1 day ago

    ... of economic data from the US on the day before Wall Street's Christmas break. ...China was ready to buy 4-5 billion euros of ... Reports suggested that
    Euro stabilises as currency markets waver ahead of Christmas- Channel News Asia
    Ldn FX: Euro Gains on China Debt Talk, Slips On ECB Tender- IMarketnews.com
    Dollar Weakens Against Majors- RTT News
    IMarketnews.com
    all 141 news articles »


  48. The Chinese Christmas lights conspiracy? Sabotage meets the ...


    CultureMap - Katie Oxford - 23 hours ago

    Even though it was after Christmas and they were made in China, Sissy was delighted by the box of green lights. How, might you ask, is the Chinese Christmas ...


  49. Royal wedding china goes on sale in time for Christmas


    Wedding News - Amy Reid - 4 days ago

    Ahead of next year's Royal wedding on April 29 th , the official china merchandise has gone on sale, just in time for Christmas. The silver and gold design ...
    Royal Wedding China Goes On Sale (VIDEO)- Huffington Post
    Kate and William royal wedding china goes on sale- Mirror.co.uk
    Sky News Australia - msnbc.com
    all 2386 news articles »


  50. China momentum stocks to watch before Christmas


    Chinavestor.com (blog) - 1 day ago

    Ltd. (NYSE:PTR), China's largest oil company, is not as volatile as smaller counterparts but has upside for Thursday as well. As always, devil is in the ...
    CYD - CGA - GA
  51. Peso rises anew on news of China's trade surplus


    Inquirer.net - Michelle Remo - 1 day ago

    ... last trading day before the Christmas break, moving consistently with other key Asian currencies, as reports of growth in China's trade surplus elicited ...
  52. Danbury school gives international students a home


    Danbury News Times - Eileen FitzGerald - 16 hours ago

    Thirteen international students -- two each from China, Germany and ... They'll share their traditions and learn new ones during this Christmas season. ...
  53. No happy Christmas for Manila's children carol singers


    Channel 4 News - 1 day ago

    In this largely Catholic nation of 7000 islands in the South China Sea, Christmas is a participatory event. The thoroughfares of this megacity of 20 million ...


  54. Why is Santa stingy to gift makers in China?


    Global Times - 14 hours ago

    For exporters in east China's Yiwu City, which supplies half of the world's Christmas products, the year 2010 started surprisingly well. ...
  55. 'Tis the night before Christmas ... who's up for a quiz?


    Ottawa Citizen - 10 hours ago

    In China, Father Christmas is: a) Cheng Dan Lao Ren, meaning 'Christmas Old Man' b) Santa Claus c) Father Present 6. The people of the Bahamas on Dec. ...
  56. Christmas Bazaar Brings Cheer to Beijing


    CRIENGLISH.com - Angela Pruszenski - 10 hours ago

    Christmas Bazaars are springing up everywhere in Beijing. ... they have made a seamless shift into the hotel event spaces in China. ...


  57. When $70 bread is worth it


    Salon - Francis Lam - 3 hours ago

    This is made in China, too!" She actually says this. "So? Everything I'm wearing is, like, made in China" says Julia. "I got this vest for Christmas from ...


  58. Boycott Chinese goods for Christmas


    Medicine Hat News - 2 days ago

    How about this Christmas we boycott everything made in China as a reaction to severe and ongoing human rights abuses by the current Chinese communist ...
    Editorial: There's more to that tree than meets the eye- Blue Mountain Eagle
    all 101 news articles »


  59. Don't Expect Big Yuan Moves in New Year


    Wall Street Journal - Andrew Peaple - 16 hours ago

    ... Hu Jintao's state visit to the US next month comes too late for Christmas. ...China's high inflation is largely a domestic phenomenon, ... However,
    Yuan closes at six-week high, more upside seen- Economic Times
    China Yuan Up At 1-Month High Late On Fixing, Appreciation ...- Wall Street Journal
    all 75 news articles »


  60. iPhone 3 in Santa's sleigh


    Global Times - Li Qiaoyi - 15 hours ago

    China Unicom will start the promotion nationwide on Christmas Day, Wen Baoqiu, spokesman for the telecom carrier, told the Global Times Thursday. ...
  61. Celebrating Christmas in China


    Channel News Asia - Glenda Chong - 4 days ago

    SHANGHAI, China: The Lunar New Year is celebrated in a big way in China but Christmas is also fast ...
    Merry Christmas, China!- Huffington Post (blog)
    all 2 news articles »
  62. How Flickr is helping my 3-year-old grow up


    Salon - Sarah Schneider - 14 hours ago

    This is made in China, too!" She actually says this. "So? Everything I'm wearing is, like, made in China" says Julia. "I got this vest for Christmas from ...


  63. May Santa dish out some sanity


    Equitymaster.com - 7 hours ago

    Christmas is round the corner and I hope that Santa will bring some sanity along with .... Of course, from here the Premier of China will head to Pakistan, ...
  64. City may have white Christmas


    EastDay.com - 15 hours ago

    Shanghai may have a white Christmas, as snow expected overnight may still be ... a famous businessman, said on his weibo - China's equivalent to Twitter ...
  65. All I Want for Christmas Is a Cool Infra Graphic


    The Infrastructurist - Eric Jaffe - 2 hours ago

    It would be taken over by its Asian neighbour and rival China, ... Overcrowded China would not just occupy underpopulated Siberia — a long-time Russian fear ...


  66. Americans mull whether to buy real or fake Christmas tree


    Siliconindia.com - 2 hours ago

    "I feel like I buy enough plastic crap from China," says Rick Dungey, spokesman for the National Christmas Tree Association, a Chesterfield organization ...
    Cakes, fruit were once enough to satisfy a holiday wish list- Richmond County Daily Journal
    Entrepreneur says her trees refocus meaning of Christmas- Maryland Gazette
    Fake tree group tries to build up artificial credibility- Capital Press (subscription)
    all 191 news articles »


  67. What's Open and Closed this Christmas Eve


    Patch - Sandy McGee - 5 hours ago

    Honey Dew Donuts (as mentioned above) will be open until 6 pm on Christmas Eve and from 6 am to noon on Christmas. New China, located at 3288 East Main ...
  68. Asian stocks close lower


    Straits Times - 9 hours ago

    ... closed 0.30 per cent lower on Friday, on trading day shorted for the Christmas holiday, on concerns about possible further tightening measures by China. ...
    Asian markets mixed...Japan shut for holiday- India Infoline.com
    Asian markets widely down in quiet pre-holiday trade- Economic Times
    all 51 news articles »
  69. No 'Jingle Bells', no Xmas tree, no sorrel!


    Jamaica Observer - Desmond Allen - 1 day ago

    "Firstly, it must be said China does not celebrate Christmas, ... "Christmas in China can be interesting if you have friends who truly appreciate its ...
  70. Happy Holidays, from Above the Law!


    Above the Law - David Lat - 1 hour ago

    Or, if you'll forgive the expression, a merry Christmas (to those ... After all the Asia lateral biglaw markets, especially HK / China are red ...
    ATL Lawyer of the Year: 1974- Above the Law
    all 10 news articles »


  71. Chinese Acrobats this Christmas


    Malaya - 1 day ago

    Splendide was likewise designated by China's Ministry of Culture as its National Acrobatic Troupe. So where should you treat your kids this Christmas? ...


  72. It's the time of year when families bring out their best dishes


    Providence Journal - Lisa Vernon-Sparks - 25 minutes ago

    The base had a Wedgewood China shop, but the pattern that caught her eye was called “Merry Christmas” by Johnson Brothers. “I worked at the education center ...


  73. Singapore Stocks: Keppel Corp., Global Logistics, Total Access


    Bloomberg - Jonathan Burgos - 10 hours ago

    The market shut early today for Christmas Eve. ... Global Logistic Properties Ltd. (GLP SP), a logistics company whose customers include Wal-Mart China, ...
    PINK:KPELF
  74. Commodities Top China's Xmas List


    Uncommon Wisdom Daily - Sean Brodrick - 3 hours ago

    All these point to MORE commodity consumption in China. In fact, if China is wishing for anything this Christmas, it's probably that Santa leave some ...
    Australia's China cliffhanger- Business Spectator
    all 74 news articles »


  75. Insurers' Recent Success a Milestone in a Year of Chinese Drywall ...


    Insurance Journal - 1 day ago

    The early Christmas gift to the insurers was the latest development in one of the ... caused by drywall that was imported from China during the last decade. ...
  76. Christmas sermons draw on present


    Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Chris Ramirez - 11 hours ago

    Christmas sermons at Pittsburgh Chinese Church Oakland are conducted in English and Mandarin. Much of the 340-member congregation is from China, Taiwan, ...
  77. Lang Lang to hold concert on Christmas Eve


    China.org.cn - 13 hours ago

    Renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang will perform a New Year concert Friday, on Christmas Eve, in Wuhan, capital city of Hubei Province. ...
  78. Latin Day Ahead: South Africa Is Asked to Join as BRIC Member


    Bloomberg - Laura Price - 6 hours ago

    Brazilian stocks won't trade because of the Christmas Eve holiday. ... including Brazil, Russia, India and China, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said. ...
    S.Africa formally invited to join BRIC: minister- AFP
    South Africa Asked to Join BRIC to Boost Cooperation With Emerging ...-Bloomberg
    all 82 news articles »


  79. Holiday shopping in Manila far from the madding crowd


    GMANews.TV - Maria Theresa Jose - 5 hours ago

    Christmas-themed china were also on sale – serving dishes with reindeer and Santa Claus figures or matching serving plates embossed in mint green and bright ...


  80. Dining in Delaware: Upscale restaurants open for Christmas


    The News Journal - Patricia Talorico - 2 days ago

    The Christmas Day brunch and prix-fixe dinner at the Green Room atWilmington's ... Opening at 6 am China Royal, Plaza III Shopping Center on Marsh Road, ...
  81. Shift to seafood for festive season


    ABC Online - 17 hours ago

    Sales of seafood are booming in South Australia before Christmas with cheaper prices for prawns and rock lobsters attracting many customers. China's ...
  82. Giannuzzi: Go ahead, buy the plasma TV - it just might prevent ...


    Calgary Herald - Tim Giannuzzi - 1 day ago

    Christmas is two days away, which means it's the right time for a spot of reflection on ... One of the main reasons why China, a country with an alarmingly ...
  83. Ghana: Oil and The Economy Took Centre Stage


    AllAfrica.com - Ebo Quansah - 3 hours ago

    "Briefing the press in Cape Coast during the Christmas celebration, ... "If you think that China is the world's fastest economy, think again. ...
  84. Import foods gain popularity


    Straits Times - 1 day ago

    The company is not only eyeing the booming Christmas market, but also the huge demand for imported food in China. 'Imported food is getting more and more ...
  85. Merry Christmas: Gasoline prices highest since 2008


    Central Valley Business Times - 3 hours ago

    The escalating price of crude, blamed variously on China's surging economy or ... On Christmas Eve, it's $3.224, up 2 cents since last Friday, the AAA says. ...
    Road trips- Worcester Telegram
    Gas Prices Rise Sharply For Christmas But Why?- CMR
    The Tand D.com - Dothan Eagle
    all 476 news articles »


  86. Asian Stocks Decline for First Time in Four Days on Yen Strength ...


    Bloomberg - Shani Raja - 15 hours ago

    China's Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.7 percent. Markets in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore shut early for Christmas Eve. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index ...
    Japan Stocks Drop for Second Day as Metal Prices Fall; Exporters ...- Bloomberg
    all 102 news articles »


  87. Hong Kong bishops call for social justice in Christmas messages


    Ecumenical News International - Francis Wong - 21 hours ago

    ... John Tong praised human rights' defenders in China as shining stars directing ...Christmas," he said in a statement made ... That is the core message of
    HK Roman Catholic church leader prays for dissidents in China+- Beijing News
    HK bishop calls for Liu's release- Straits Times
    Pope honors priest as bishop talks freedom- The Standard
    RTHK
    all 7 news articles »


  88. German carmakers to work on Christmas Day


    Scotsman - Melissa Eddy - 1 day ago

    Fuelling that growth is a strong demand from Asia, especially China. ... high demand and we decided to keep the factory open between Christmas and New Year. ...
    German auto rebound shortens Christmas break- The Associated Press
    Silent Night? Not In Germany- Truth About Cars (blog)
    all 154 news articles »
  89. Henan Farmers Hope for a Rainy Christmas


    Wall Street Journal (blog) - Chuin-Wei Yap - 8 hours ago

    The province contributes to about a third of China's winter wheat, which in turn accounts for 90% of the following summer's grain harvest. ...
  90. How to make Christmas-tree-shaped napkins


    Houston Chronicle - Kathy Huber - 17 hours ago

    Christmas is magical, a time to dress even the dinner table in its festive finest. Perhaps you pull out your best china, ...


  91. Lobster prices recover due to Christmas demand


    ABC Online - Sally Dakis - 2 days ago

    The price for lobster collapsed when access to the China market ... He says bargain hunters have stocked up on cooked lobsters for Christmas. ...


  92. Taking care of cats, canines on Christmas


    Moose Jaw Times-Herald - 1 day ago

    In the National Lampoon's classic Christmas Vacation, the family dog turns ... running through walls, shattering the fine China, and attacking the next door ...
  93. City Room: No Open Fires Here, but Plenty of Roasted Chestnuts


    New York Times (blog) - Corey Kilgannon - Jeffrey E. Singer - 2 days ago

    ... recent immigrants from China here on Main Street, where Tiffany Jin, 40, ... of the Chinese and American flags, and Christmas lights taped to the stand, ...


  94. Chinese cosmetics site offers Christmas date with CEO


    AFP - 3 days ago

    BEIJING — People in China can buy anything under the sun on retail website giant Taobao, but one woman has bought herself a unique gift -- a Christmas date ...
  95. Black Swan events for 2011


    ForexLive - Sean Lee - 18 hours ago

    The USA is gradually being pushed out while China, Russia, N. Korea, Iran, ... Australian retailers fear post-Christmas slump http://www.heraldsun.com.au/bu ...
  96. A WikiLeak so bad you could only make it up


    Sydney Morning Herald - 20 hours ago

    But no Christmas card this year. SUMMARY. ... Also, reports that China's influence in Australia is growing should be ignored. Never mind that China was ...
  97. Forces find ways to enjoy festivities away from home


    Stuff.co.nz - Michael Fox - 56 minutes ago

    Squadron Leader Smith would celebrate a "multicultural" Christmas Day with troops from countries including China, Spain, Australia and Finland. ...


  98. Metals weigh on the markets


    Equitymaster.com - 12 hours ago

    Japan (down 0.7%) and China (down 0.5%) are the biggest losers. ... It is a day before Christmas. We wish all our readers a Merry Christmas. ...
  99. A Faith Split Between Two Authorities


    New York Times - Didi Kirsten Tatlow - 1 day ago

    China cut ties with the Vatican shortly after the 1949 revolution, ... Ms. Meng is calling on Catholics to “cry” for the church this Christmas.
  100. Silent night at churches


    Global Times - Yue Hongyan - 14 hours ago

    When the Christmas carol Silent Night sounds this evening, ... Here are some of the most beautiful churches we picked from China's north to ...

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