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China leads the world in urbanization: blue paper

July 30, 2010 People/Events

BEIJING, July 30 – As China's urban population reached 46 percent of the total population last year, Chinese urban dwellers became the largest such population in the world, according to a 'blue paper' released on Thursday.

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U.S. Marines' move to Guam could be delayed to 2017

July 30, 2010 People/Events

WASHINGTON, July 29 — A planned transfer of U.S. Marines from Japan's Okinawa Prefecture to Guam could be delayed until 2017 from the current target of 2014 as the Pentagon's final environmental assessment report on the U.S. territory released on Wednesday suggested as one of the options.

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Singapore international jewelry show opens

July 30, 2010 People/Events

SINGAPORE, July 29 — The Singapore International Jewelry Show 2010 opened here on Thursday, bringing together leading local and international jewelry producers, manufacturers and suppliers to seek out the latest in exquisite jewelry designs.

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BFP celebrates its 19th year anniversary on Friday, July 30

July 30, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, July 29 — The Bureau of Fire Protection is celebrating its 19th founding anniversary year with the theme “BFP: Kumakalinga sa Kapwa at Kalikasan” on Friday, July 30.

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South Korean Prime Minister offers resignation

July 30, 2010 People/Events

SEOUL, July 29 — Prime Minister Chung Un-chan resigned Thursday in a move largely seen as taking responsibility for the ruling Grand National Party's crushing defeat in June's local elections and the failure to get parliamentary approval for the revised Sejong City plan.

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More young Koreans start careers on short-term contracts: report

July 30, 2010 People/Events

SEOUL, July 29 — A growing number of young people in South Korea are beginning their careers with short-term contracts, an indication of the struggle to find stable jobs, a report showed Thursday.

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Parts of classic Chinese painting reunited after 360 years of separation

July 30, 2010 People/Events

TAIPEI, July 29 — Visitors to the Palace Museum in Taipei next June are in for a treat: they will be able to view the two parts of a legendary Chinese painting together.

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Today in History

July 30, 2010 People/Events

July 30, 2005
MANILA, July 30 — On July 30, 2005, the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first in the United States and the second in the World, was officially designated as the "Church of the Filipinos."

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Actor Padilla is 'ambassador of goodwill' for housing

July 30, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, July 29 — Actor Robin Padilla, a Muslim, has accepted the role as “ambassador of goodwill” for housing programs in Muslim Mindanao, according to the Office of Vice President Jejomar C. Binay.

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Internet Society honors Chinese technologist

July 30, 2010 People/Events

MAASTRICHT, The Netherlands, July 29 — A leading Chinese technologist received here Wednesday an award from the Internet Society (ISOC) for his pioneering role in advancing Internet technology over the last 20 years.

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