BEIJING, Aug. 7 -- China's top 16 automotive groups chalked up a two-thirds increase in first-half combined profits, boosted by buoyant vehicle sales, an industry association said yesterday. Their pos
LONDON, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- British Defence Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that two British soldiers had been killed in Basra, southern Iraq, this month. One victim, from 1 Squadron, Royal Air Force R
MOSCOW, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Russian planes have not violated Georgia's airspace, Russian ambassador Yuri Popov said Wednesday. “I can say Russian aircraft were not involved in the incident in Georgia
Beyonce and Justin Timberlake pose after a news conference held to announce the nomineesfor the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards on July 31, 2006, in New York.[AP]Justin Timberlake and Beyonce lead the pop
LOS ANGELES - Are U.S. television networks gay enough? Not yet, but ABC is getting close, according to a gay-rights group.Michael Urie speaks during the Outfest Ugly Betty Panel at Directors Guild of
BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhuanet) -- Deutsche Telekom AG said Wednesday a self-imposed moratorium will expire at the end of 2008 and the company will cut jobs.Spokeswoman Corinna Kielwein did not say how m
“City volunteers also contribute to the Olympic Games. I just want to do something for the Games because I am the host,“ explained Shen Li, who worked as a city volunteer at Shi Jingshan Amusement
Special report: Tension escalates in Iraq BAGHDAD, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi president and prime minister announc
Special report: Internal situation in PalestineGAZA, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) Attorney General Ahmed al-Mughani was released by Hamas executive force in Gaza on Thu
BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce will help related departments implement measures to ensure the quality and safety of China-made toys, said a spokesman with the ministry on Th