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Disabled man 'humiliated'

GRAND RAPIDS - A motivational speaker with cerebral palsy said he was humiliated when he was kicked… More

1. 'Patronising' to move disabled on to dole

Banned anchor: I blame the PM
His fans see him as an aggressive but penetrating TV anchorman. But to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who… More

1. Berlusconi ally confident PM will survive vote

More than meets the eye
Life could soon be imitating art as food scientists make dreams come true for kids of the Roald Dahl generation. Willy Wonka's… More

Foreigners flock to sale of the century
For overseas buyers with cash, America's plunging property prices are the opportunity of a lifetime. More

First Aussie Saint

VATICAN CITY - Tens of thousands of people have packed St. Peter's Square for the canonisation of Australia's… More

1. Shrine marks Remuera's special link to new saint

Stampede at Indian temple kills 10
Police say a stampede in a packed temple in northern India has killed at least 10 people. The Tildiha village temple… More

US cop killed over parking space
An off-duty police officer in Maryland has died after he was attacked in an argument over a parking space. He was out… More

Paul Holmes: Miners' ordeal a tale for the ages
That Chilean mine rescue has been an incredible story. It stopped the world. You felt it as you watched. We sat in front… More

1. video Chile miners emerge in problem-free rescue (1:38)

Fears for safety of British aid worker held in Somalia
Concerns mounted for the safety of a British hostage being held in Somalia last night, as Save the Children issued a plea… More

1. Aid worker killed by 'rescuers'

Audrey Hepburn stamps fetch $795k for charity

A rare sheet of 10 stamps depicting Audrey Hepburn fetched 430,000 euros ($795,360) at a charity auction… More

Pilgrims in Rome for canonisation of Australian nun
Mary MacKillop, who died more than 100 years ago, had strong ties to New Zealand. More

1. photos Recognising Australia's first saint (6 photos)

Opposition leads in Czech Senate elections
The opposition Social Democrats appear to be ahead in the first round of elections for the Czech Parliament's upper house… More

Titanic survivor's account sold for $42k
A first-person account of the sinking of the Titanic has fetched £20,000 (NZ$42,376) in a British auction. More

1. Titanic actress dies aged 100

Jerry Hall's art collection sells for $4 million
An auction of art owned by model Jerry Hall has racked up nearly £2.5 million (NZ$4m) in sales. More

Teen who strangled brother gets life in prison

Teenager told police he wanted to be like the fictional television serial killer Dexter. More

1. Teen killer wanted to 'be like Dexter'

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China  >> Record number of visitors swarm into Shanghai Expo site • S.African National Assembly speaker to visit China • China braces for strongest typhoon this year: forecast • Death toll rises to 26 in central China coal mine accident; 11 still trapped • Heavy rainfall hits China's island province again Opinion  >> Plans for Fed easing gather steam, but economists mixed over impacts • A peace prize that ignores true human rights development • Currency dispute -- Sword of Damocles dangling over China-U.S. economic ties • Improving people's livelihood in China: a conundrum yet to be resolved • U.S. intervention in British defense cuts indicates crisis ahead Entertainment  >> Actress Barbara Billingsley dies at 94 • Lingerie look returns to runway of Athens Fashion Week • Star-studded 13th annual Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto • Profiteering scalpers fail to deter fans from Faye Wong comeback concerts • Pretty girls display Delight collection in Athens Odd News  >> Halloween is coming! • Giant pumpkins exhibition held for welcome upcoming Halloween • "My Dog Loves Central Park" fair held in NY • McDonald's incorruptible hamburger amazes the world • Animals make you laugh	World  >> 4 killed in 3 explosions in Kandahar, S. Afghanistan: official • French workers strike against pension reform • Obama lends weight to Massachusetts Democrats • Gaza-bound aid convoy arrives in Algeria • Georgian parliament adopts constitutional changes Culture & Edu  >> Int'l Boat Show in Athens promoting affordable gateways • Grand ceremony held to commemorate Yellow Emperor in NW China • Splendid fireworks illuminate night sky over Hangzhou • Taste yummy chestnut cake at Nanning Int'l Tourism Food Festival • Stunning beauty of Ballet Sci & Tech  >> Exploring inside of Berlin State Mint • Humanoid robot dances with people • China-made general aviation aircraft to debut at Airshow China 2010 • Russia to put up 3 billion dollars for future "Silicon Valley" • Russia launches drifting polar station Travel  >> Chestnut Festival held to mark harvest season • Golden autum visits Moscow • Canada to send official mission to China to promote tourism • Acropolis reopens to visitors • Chinese airline to start direct flight to Brisbane	Business  >> GM to recall Chevy Impalas on seat belt anchor concerns • How major economies learn from others to transform themselves • Senior PwC advisor confident in China's green economy • China's GDP to grow about 9 pct next year as challenges remain: scholar • Danske Bank forecasts continued depreciation of U.S. dollar Sports  >> Federer, Murray to play at Shanghai Masters final • Maradona attends charity match for Caceres in Argentina • Torch relay for 16th Asian Games continues in Guangdong • Atletico-PR defeat Goias 2-1 • FIFA to investigate bribery claims for World Cup vote Health  >> McDonald's incorruptible hamburger amazes the world • Chinese diabetics warned of possible rosiglitazone risks • Zambia's new project to benefit 10, 000 HIV positive mothers • Painless injection makes with nanotechnology at China's Suzhou • Number of Chinese stroke victims probably underestimated: expert Feature  >> Real life or Hollywood movie? • A reform triggered by hunger • Feature: Discovering roots of a Canadian hero --- and a timeless icon of Chinese-Canadian friendship • A taste of Denmark • A visit to Lenin Museum in Finland

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Politics  >> • CPC Central Committee starts session to determine next five-year development • Communism theory research should be topical, relevant: senior official urges • HK chief vows to narrow the city's increasing wealth gap • HK chief says minimum wage regime to be in place in first half next year • Sovereignty over Diaoyu Islands beyond doubt Voice of China  >> • Western governments have "no right to interfere" in China's affairs: FM spokesman • China confirms DPRK diplomat's visit, urges for dialogue to resume nuclear talks • FM press conference on Oct. 14 • Yuan exchange rate flexibility to gradually increase; no forced appreciation: FM spokesman • Cyprus, Canada FMs to visit China Health  >> • Rare bone disease threatens 170,000 residents in east Tibet • Chinese diabetics warned of possible rosiglitazone risks • Painless injection makes with nanotechnology at China's Suzhou • Number of Chinese stroke victims probably underestimated: expert • His warm heart keeps autumn chill at bay Entertainment  >> • Profiteering scalpers fail to deter fans from Faye Wong comeback concerts • "The Founding of a Republic" wins biennial Chinese audience film award • China's new film royalty rule stirs debate • "Under the Hawthorn Tree" premiered in Hawaii • Competition "I Love New Concept Chinese Garments" held in S China	China & World  >> • S.African National Assembly speaker to visit China • Feature: Discovering roots of a Canadian hero --- and a timeless icon of Chinese-Canadian friendship • China expresses deep concern over Japanese right-wing demonstration at Chinese Embassy • Myanmar to construct railroad to link deep-sea port with China • Officials highlight importance of culture in China-U.S. relations Culture & Edu  >> • Grand ceremony held to commemorate Yellow Emperor in NW China • Splendid fireworks illuminate night sky over Hangzhou • Taste yummy chestnut cake at Nanning Int'l Tourism Food Festival • Chinese girl grabs 1st place at 4th Int'l V-Accordion Festival • Experiencing traditional Chinese marriage ceremony Sci & Tech  >> • West Lake auto exhibition kicks off in Hangzhou • China's second lunar probe expected to have enough fuel to return to earth • China's science ministry lambasts scientist in assault scandal, denies payroll claim • Asian Aerospace Expo to be held in HK in 2011 • P&T/Expo Comm China 2010 kicks off in Beijing HK/Macao/Taiwan  >> • Hong Kong chief describes annual policy address as daring • HK gov't to submit wage bill amendment to Legco in mid-November • Two HK-based banks allowed to tap Chinese mainland interbank bond market • Hong Kong chief to attend Hong Kong Week at Shanghai Expo • Salvation Army Hong Kong, Macao Command celebrates 80th anniversary	Business  >> • How major economies learn from others to transform themselves • Senior PwC advisor confident in China's green economy • China Economic News in Brief: Fujian tourism; Chongqing offshore investment; Packaging industry growth; Hubei, Jiangsu trade • China's GDP to grow about 9 pct next year as challenges remain: scholar • Luck, health and a dash of soda make bouquet of success in China's wine market Society  >> • Many parts of China witness heavy fog • Former local Party chief falls to death in S China • China braces for strongest typhoon this year: forecast • Death toll rises to 26 in central China coal mine accident; 11 still trapped • 8 killed, 23 injured serial pileup accident in central China Sports  >> • Torch relay for 16th Asian Games continues in Guangdong • Russia's women's team lead first-day qualifications at artistic gymnastics worlds • Murray beats Monaco into Shanghai Masters final • Tour of Hainan 6th stage canceled due to rainstorms • Asian Games torch relay held in host city of Asian Winter Games Changchun Opinion  >> • A peace prize that ignores true human rights development • Improving people's livelihood in China: a conundrum yet to be resolved • China to launch new round of reform for good governance: scholars • Widening wealth gap proves obstacle to prosperity • A prize that goes against Nobel's ideas

CPC Central Committee starts session to determine next five-year development

BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The 17th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opened its fifth plenary session in Beijing Friday to discuss the nation's next five-year development plan.

Search for 16 missing continues after gas leak kills 21 miners in central China

Rescuers descend underground at the coal mine in Yuzhou City, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 16, 2010. A gas explosion hit coal mine owned by Pingyu Coal & Electric Co. Ltd. at about 6 a.m.(2200 GMT Friday) in Yuzhou City, leaving at least 21 miners killed and 16 missing. The rescue was still underway. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)
YUZHOU, Henan, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Scores of rescuers on Saturday night slowly made their way through ..

Officials highlight importance of culture in China-U.S. relations

Chinese Vice Culture Minister Wang Wenzhang addresses the open ceremony of the Second U.S.-China Cultural Forum in University of California, Berkeley, the United States, Oct. 15, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Yilin)

Soil erosion continues on China's Qinghai-Tibetan plateau: scientists

XINING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Soil erosion on Qinghai-Tibetan plateau's wetlands and meadow continues despite tremendous government efforts to repair the ecological systems there, scientists said.

China expresses "regret" at U.S. investigation into Chinese clean energy policies

BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) Saturday expressed "regret" over a U.S. government decision to investigate China's renewable energy policies, and said it would defend its interests in accordance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.

China expresses deep concern over Japanese right-wing demonstration at Chinese Embassy

BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- China expressed its deep concern over Japanese right-wing demonstration at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo on Saturday, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu.

10 killed, 34 wounded after passenger bus plunges over bridge in NW China

XINING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Ten people died while 34 others were injured after a passenger bus plunged over a bridge in a mountainous region in northwest China's Qinghai province on Saturday, local police said.

Death toll rises to 26 in central China coal mine accident; 11 still trapped

A worker walks past the gate of Pingyu Coal & Electric Co. Ltd. in Yuzhou, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 17, 2010.(Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)
YUZHOU, Henan, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a coal mine gas leak in central China's Henan Province has risen to 26 as of Sunday morning as five more bodies were found, rescue headquarters said.
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China braces for strongest typhoon this year: forecast

BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- China is expected to battle the strongest typhoon this year as Typhoon Megi intensified into a super typhoon Sunday, China's National Meteorological Center (NMC) said in a statement.

Record number of visitors swarm into Shanghai Expo site

Tourists watch performance at the Asia Theatre of the World Expo Park in Shanghai, east China, Oct. 16, 2010. (Xinhua/Pei Xin)
SHANGHAI, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- A total of 1.03 million people visited the Shanghai World Exposition on Saturday, a record number since the Expo opened. The total number also exceeded an earlier record.

China's GDP to grow about 9 pct next year as challenges remain: scholar

BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) - China's gross domestic product (GDP) will grow about 9 percent next year, but the economy will be challenged by rising labor costs, liquidity problems and difficulty in sustaining rapid growth in the long run, a senior researcher at the country's top think-tank said Saturday.