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Thailand's pro-government Red Shirt demonstrators were told on Tuesday to prepare themselves to fight a current undemocratic movement headed by former deputy premier Suthep Thaugsuban.

Thai protest leader says constitution invoked

Thai caretaker PM likely to run for 2nd term

China's fixed-asset investment growth cools
12-10 14:28

China's urban fixed-asset investment growth cooled to 19.9 percent year on year in the Jan.-Nov. period, the National Bureau of Statistics announced Tuesday.

China's retail sales accelerate in Nov.

Industrial production growth softens in Nov.

Ukraine's Yanukovych ready for talks, protests continue
12-10 13:29

Ukrainian protestors, ignoring President Viktor Yanukovych's plan for round table talks, refused to leave the capital's streets and staged around-clock protests into Tuesday morning.

Ban urges peaceful means to defuse ensions

Kerry, Lavrov discuss Ukraine unrest

•	Bitcoin craze cooling in China after warning

•	Internet giants call on rein in U.S. spy programs

•	GDP not only benchmark, but still important

•	24 to be charged after Singapore's Little India riot

•	Haze in Chinese cities to disperse

•	Winter storm hampers U.S. East Coast

China >>

Xi demands implementation of "mass line" campaign

•	Eight Chinese cities fined for air pollution

•	China should raise retirement age

•	China supports building of harmonious ocean: UN envoy

•	Commentary: Safeguarding East Asian security needs closer China-S. Korea coordination

In-Depth >>

Chance to roll out reforms

•	Eliminating loopholes

•	News Analysis: Western holiday consumption lifts China's exports, but pressure remains

•	Xinhua Insight: Nuclear power a new front for China's diplomacy

•	China Exclusive: Making the "Chinese dream" a reality

Entertainment >>

Miss Int'l Beauty Pageant

•	Worst magazine cover of 2013

•	Zhang Yimou birth violation case to be handled according to law

•	Actress Yao Di presents exotic style

•	Liu Yan's white and black portrait

Odd News >>

Ugliest animals in the world

•	Floating house

•	Freak people everywhere

•	Monkeys fight for banana

•	Hilarious photos of Christmas

World >>

Anti-gov't protesters gather outside Government House in Bangkok

•	14 killed in fuel truck explosion in Egypt

•	Memorial service for Nelson Mandela starts

•	Two French soldiers killed in Central African Republic

•	Thailand sets dates for MP candidacy registration

Culture & Edu >>

Palace Museum to add foreign relics hall

•	Profile of "Chinese dama"

•	Job-oriented foreign languages teaching

•	Tricky business: Catering to Chinese viewers a hurdle for Hollywood

•	Asians lead growing ethnic diversity in New Zealand

Sci & Tech >>

Ancient fresh water lake found on Mars

•	Wild animals double in Tibetan nature reserve

•	Internet giants call on rein in U.S. gov't spy programs

•	New York City added one more solar installation

•	Recycled plastic proves effective in killing drug-resistant fungi

Travel >>

Picturesque view of Daqing in early winter

•	Canada launches winter charm offensive

•	Calendar for train ticket sales during "Chunyun"

•	Maldives wins award as best island destination in world

•	Marvelous scenery in the world

Business >>

Fiscal deal needed to ease Fed's burden of saving economy single-handed: economist

•	China stocks close mixed on Tuesday

•	Mainland banks issue renminbi bonds in Taiwan

•	Chile hails Bali trade deal

•	U.S. Treasury sells remaining stake in GM

Sports >>

Messi, Ribery and Ronaldo shortlisted for Ballon d'Or

•	Crawford, Aldridge named Players of the Week

•	Russian freestyle champion banned from Sochi Olympics for doping abuse

•	Fan commits suicide in Kenya after Man. Utd lose to Newcastle

•	Conca to play Brazilian second division as Fluminense relegated

Health >>

Smoking cessation products pose no serious heart risks: study

•	Caribbean nations seek to tackle adolescent pregnancy

•	Vitamin D may help fight multiple sclerosis: study

•	New H7N9 case reported in China

•	Smoking after cancer diagnosis ups death risk: study

Forum >>

A dog could do more than a dog should

•	"The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug" opens in LA

•	Russia launches new submarine

•	Wildlife photographer comes face to face with deadly

•	Babies sleep with dogs

Video >>

National memorial service for Nelson Mandela to be held at FNB Stadium

Yingluck dissolves parliament, calls election

OPCW chief foresees short delay in chemical weapons destruction

Severe storms canclle thousands of flights

Haze disperses as cold front arrives

Special parliamentary display pays tribute to Mandela

Biz China Weekly >>

Dec.2 - Dec.8

Within one hour following the warning issued by the People's Bank of China (PBOC), one Bitcoin price plunged by as much as 35 percent from 6,970 yuan (1,137 U.S. dollars) to about 4,500 yuan at BTC China, the main Bitcoin trading platform in China.

	Port facilities needed to destroy Syrian chemical weapons

	China dismisses Japan's opposition to South China Sea ADIZ

	China regrets ROK air zone expansion

	China trials new interest rate reform

	82% Japanese oppose secrecy law: poll

	Renminbi globalization regains momentum

	Thai "Red Shirts" cancel pro-government rally

	Leaders of nearly 30 countries confirm attendance at Mandela's funeral \| Discuss

	DPRK leader's uncle Jang Song-thaek stripped of all posts, expelled from WPK

	Ukrainian protesters tear down Lenin's statue

Special Reports >>

China launches lunar probe Chang'e-3

East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone

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