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China   World Chinese, Australian PMs unveil gas project Wen Jiabao and John Howard unveiled the first ever Sino-Australian LNG project. More young people joining Communist Party of China Fears allayed over fines for reports on disasters China to tighten supervision over blogs, search engines China, US release statement on anti-corruption issues Govt scrutinizes spending on Qinghai-Tibet railway Dutch coalition govt collapses The Dutch coalition government collapsed on Thursday. PM Balkenende said all ministers are tendering resignation. US House approves bill to lift offshore oil drilling ban Israeli army launches several airstrikes on Gaza Icelanders and Australians happiest: study Spanish govt to start peace talks with ETA Vietnam to forge ties with China: state president   Business   Culture/Edu EU elevates antitrust fine limits The EC, the executive arm of EU, said Wednesday it has revised the regulations to elevate antitrust fine limits. Chinese firms diversify away from U.S. dollar China moves to revive machinery industry U.S. stocks surges on Fed news Doha Talks stalemate can be broken: expert New economic goals outlined for CEPA 3rd Xinjiang Int'l Tourism Festival opens Over 20,000 people of different ethnic groups in Turpan region attended the celebrations. DNA shows foreigner worked on royal tomb DNA tests reveal 1st foreign worker in China Late artist Chen's painting sold at record high "Painting village" through the eyes of a foreigner Cultural education in Mexico   Sports   Entertainment 4 Chinese women sweep through at Wimbledon Chinese female tennis players Li Na, Zheng Jie, Shui Tian-tian and Peng Shuai advanced into the 3rd round at Wimbledon. Agassi to meet Nadal in Wimbledon third round WCup debutant Ukraine looks to surprsie Italy Chinese sports host apologizes for losing cool Bargnani becomes first European top NBA draft pick Yao to be most influential athlete "Ice" heats up for Theron, Parker Charlize Theron lured British director Alan Parker to direct her new film. Britney considering moving back to home state Tom Cruise: Suri, no pictures Superman Returns, Superman back Britney Spears poses nude for Harper's Bazaar Harry Potter might not survive in final book   Sci/Tech   Health Jilted chimps, humans similar Male chimpanzees become as aggressive as humans when they suspect their female partner of being unfaithful. When it comes to numbers, words count Google to launch online payment processing system Launch countdown starts for Discovery Poisonous color-changing "snake" discovered Botanic garden set up at Fudan Eyes boost honesty A study showed that people are likely to behave themselves only when they feel they are being watched. Doctors warn of antibiotics overuse Jilted chimps, humans similar: study Training program launched in Beijing to help AIDS battle China to promote local AIDS awareness Program helps kids with cleft palates smile

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