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Stunning show opens Paralympics in Beijing

swissinfo.org     21 mins ago   21 related          

The lavish opening performance at the Bird's Nest included spectacular fireworks (Keystone) The Paralympic Games have opened in Beijing with a spectacular burst of fireworks as China's leaders hope the event will show them...                    

Chinese president meets Iranian counterpart

people.com.cn     8 hrs ago   3 related          

Chinese President Hu Jintao met on Saturday with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is here to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympic Games, scheduled for Saturday night. Hu first extended a warm...                    

India to convey its disappointment over China's NSG stand

indiatimes.com     38 mins ago   3 related          

NEW DELHI: India, which was surprised by China's stand on the Indo-US nuclear deal at the NSG meeting, will convey its disappointment to Beijing, National Security Adviser (NSA) M K Narayanan said. He pointed out that...                    

World leaders arrive for Paralympics

iht.com     8 hrs ago   13 related          

World leaders arrive for Paralympics : China welcomed world leaders for the opening ceremony of the Paralympics on Saturday, eager for another chance to cement its role as a global player to an international audience. The...                    

Iranian leader arrives in Beijing

reuters.com     6 hrs ago          

Sept. 6 - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is in Beijing for the Paralympic Games and talks with his Chinese counterpart. The me...                    

Chinese president and wife greet foreign dignitaries at welcoming luncheon

people.com.cn     10 hrs ago          

Chinese President Hu Jintao and his wife Liu Yongqing greeted foreign dignitaries and their spouses at the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing on Saturday, ahead of a welcoming luncheon of the Beijing Paralympic...                    

China opens Games and pledges disabled rights

eleconomista.es     2 hrs ago          

By Ben Blanchard BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing opened the Paralympic Games inspectacular fashion on Saturday, an event China's leaders hopewill show them in a compassionate light. The crowd roared its approval in the main...                    

2008 Paralympic Games are off and running in Beijing

telegraph.co.uk     21 hrs ago   47 related          

Competition at the XIII Paralympic Games, in Beijing, began in the early hours of this morning, at the largest, most diverse Games ever delivered. Main man: International Paralympic Committee president Sir Philip Craven...                    

Prachanda to visit India on Sept 14

ndtv.com     18 hrs ago   10 related          

Friday, September 05, 2008, (Kathmandu) Nepal's Maoist leader Prachanda will visit India on September 14 on his maiden tour since he took over as the premier last month, a top official has said. The official visit of the...                    

China puts squeeze on military spending abuses

todayszaman.com     20 hrs ago   1 related          

Chinese military officials face intensified scrutiny for abusing or mishandling the nation's fast-rising defence budget, state media reported on Friday. The audit rules approved by President and military chief Hu Jintao...                    

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