1. Give workers their due
    BEIJING, Feb. 13 (Xinhuanet) --The minimum wage in the country will be raised by at least 13 percent a year during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011- 15), according to a State Council special employment promotion plan.
    Xinhua, 05:04
  2. Sub vessel to attempt record-setting dive
    BEIJING, Feb. 13 (Xinhuanet) - High underwater pressure will be the greatest danger that Jiaolong, China's manned deep-sea vessel, will contend with when it attempts to make the deepest dive on record this year, a senior official said. "Jiaolong will make a 7,000-meter test dive this year after several improvements are made to the submersible vessel," Jin Jiancai, secretary- general of the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development
    Xinhua, 05:04
  3. Venezuela's Capriles to run against socialist Chavez
    By Marianna Parraga and Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) - Youthful state governor Henrique Capriles won Venezuela's opposition primary on Sunday, setting up a potentially close battle with socialist President Hugo Chavez in an October election. Opposition presidential candidate and Miranda state Governor Henrique Capriles smiles as he arrives to cast his vote at a polling station in Caracas February 12, 2012.
    The Star Online, 05:03
  4. Drunken driver kills three in pileup in Shanghai
    One of the cars wrecked in an accident in Shanghai on Saturday. Two passengers were trapped inside and burned to death on the scene. (Photo:Shanghai Morning Post/Chinadaily) BEIJING, Feb.
    Xinhua, 05:03
  5. China's January new loans under estimates
    China's new yuan-denominated lending hit 738.1 billion yuan (117.28 billion U.S. dollars) in January, witnessing a year-on-year decline of 288.2 billion yuan and falling far short of market expectations.
    Xinhua, 05:03
  6. EU commissioner in Myanmar to explore cooperation
    Tweet Share this Email Print Related News Rock star welcome for Suu Kyi on Myanmar campaign trail Sat, Feb 11 2012 Iran threatens retaliation over oil embargo Fri, Feb 3 2012 Location, location, location: Myanmar's the hot new neighbourhood Mon, Jan 30 2012 Iran vows to stop "some" oil sales as inspectors visit Sun, Jan 29 2012 Myanmar's Suu Kyi calls for changes to constitution Sun, Jan 29 2012 Analysis & Opinion Hungary's Orban - the war may not be over
    Reuters, 05:02
  7. Venezuela's Capriles to run against socialist Chavez
    Image Caption: Opposition presidential candidate and Miranda state Governor Henrique Capriles smiles as he arrives to cast his vote at a polling station in Caracas (reuters_tickers) By Marianna Parraga and Deisy Buitrago CARACAS (Reuters) - Youthful state governor Henrique Capriles won Venezuela's opposition primary on Sunday, setting up a potentially close battle with socialist President Hugo Chavez in an October election.
    Swissinfo, 05:02
  8. Iran will not compromise over inalienable rights: Khazaei
    Monday, 13 February 2012 next>> Recommend Twitter , February 13: Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaei says Tehran is ready to hold talks with the six major world powers, but will not bargain over its inalienable rights. "Those who think Iran will change its logical and legitimate approach under pressure and sanctions are mistaken.
    Siasat Daily, 05:00
  9. Shengtai Pharmaceutical Inc. Announces Results of the 2011 Annual Shareholders Meeting
    My news for Investors AtLeast one of the check box should be selected You are following news about Follow the latest news about SGTI WEIFANG, China, Feb.
    PR Newswire, 04:59
  10. Airlines call for deal to prevent EU trade war
    By Tim Hepher and Harry Suhartono, Reuters Monday, February 13, 2012 Global airlines yesterday called for a UN-brokered deal to prevent a row over aviation emissions between China and the EU spilling into a trade war. The call by the head of the International Air Transport Association comes amid signs the EU may soften a unilateral stance that also risks souring efforts to resolve EuropeБ─(tm)s sovereign debt crisis with Chinese support.
    Irish Examiner, 04:51