Olympic flame begins its tour in Longyan

The Olympic torch relay kicked off in Longyan, the western city of Fujian Province and also a main origin and habitation place for Hakka people.
-Torchbearers and torch relay staff donate for quake-hit areas

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China´s trade surplus slackens

China´s trade surplus decreased slightly last month from a year ago amid declines in international trade growth triggered by the global economic slowdown.

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Amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius still hopeful of Olympics place

South African amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius is still optimistic that he will be cleared to compete in the Beijing Olympics later this year.

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Sex and the City premieres in London

The "Sex and the City" stars lit up London´s Leicester Square for the world premiere of the cinematic sequel to their New York adventures, delighting fans with glamorous.

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