Teen marijuana users at high risk of mental problems
BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhuanet) -- Teenagers who use marijuana put themselves at high risk for serious mental problems: including worsening depression, schizophrenia, anxiety and suicide, according to a new White House report. < Detail >
Thieves betrayed by stolen MacBook
BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhuanet) -- A stolen MacBook with built-in camera is being credited with helping police to arrest two suspects in the burglary of an apartment in New York, according media reports Monday. < Detail >
Australians celebrate Mother's Day in tree planting ceremony
CANBERRA, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Australian families marked Mother's Day in Sydney on Sunday by planting trees to celebrate and remember their mums. < Detail >
Temples stand the test of time
BEIJING, May. 12 -- Located on a hillslope in the northwestern suburb of Yangzhou, an ancient city in Jiangsu province, Daming Temple boasts a 1,500-year history. < Detail >
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- Beijing Int'l Education Expo opens (2008-05-09 Xinhua English)
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- Ukrainian twins to attend "Chinese Bridge" semi-final in China (2008-05-08 Xinhua English)
- China to strengthen academic exchanges with University of Cambridge (2008-05-08 Xinhua English)
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- Couples like Olympic-style marriage (2008-05-08 China Daily)
- Tibet exhibition big drawcard (2008-05-08 Xinhua English)
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Business
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Entertainment
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Sports
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