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McCain, Obama clash over economic crisis- Barack Obama and John McCain clashed repeatedly over the causes and cures for the worst economic crisis in 80 years Tuesday night in a debate in which Republican McCain called for sweeping action by the government to directly shield many homeowners from mortgage foreclosure.
Analysis: Obama gains, McCain seeks game-changer- Barack Obama made strides toward easing voters' concerns about his candidacy in Tuesday night's debate. John McCain, despite raising pointed questions about his rival's readiness, didn't create the game-changing moment he'll need between now and Election Day.
Asian stocks plunge on unabated credit market woes- Asian stock markets tumbled Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei index sinking nearly 10 percent, as recent steps by the world's major economies to fortify credit markets failed to stem fears that the spreading financial crisis could spawn a global recession.
US, Japan favored for Nobel chemistry prize
- U.S. and Japanese researchers are among the favorites to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry, but don't expect any recent discoveries to get the nod.
- U.S. and Japanese researchers are among the favorites to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry, but don't expect any recent discoveries to get the nod.
AP Exclusive: Documents say detainee near insanity
- A U.S. military officer warned Pentagon officials that an American detainee was being driven nearly insane by months of punishing isolation and sensory deprivation in a U.S. military brig, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
- A U.S. military officer warned Pentagon officials that an American detainee was being driven nearly insane by months of punishing isolation and sensory deprivation in a U.S. military brig, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Norbert strengthens into Category 2 hurricane
- Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a powerful Category 2 storm over the Pacific Ocean and forecasters warned that it could reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.
- Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a powerful Category 2 storm over the Pacific Ocean and forecasters warned that it could reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.
Travis Barker thankful to be alive after jet crash- Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who always has been afraid of flying, says he's glad to be alive after suffering severe burns in a fiery plane crash last month.
Bosox-Rays renew rivalry, Manny in middle of NLCS- Exactly why the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays tangle so much is hard to tell. Blame it on a high-and-tight pitch here, a hard slide there. Whatever, this much is true: The teams playing in the AL championship series sure get into a lot of scraps. "There's no hatred," injured Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling insisted Tuesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
Air China's Schedule of New and Enhanced Services for the Summer and Autumn 2008 Comes Out
BEIJING
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1. New: Chengdu-Dalian-Osaka-Dalian-Chengdu, Starting March 30
CA151/2, 3 weekly flights on Monday/Wednesday/ Saturday, A319
Outbound flight departs from Chengdu at 0825, arrives in
Dalian at 1120, departs from Dalian at 12:20, and arrives in
Osaka at 15:30. Inbound flight departs Osaka at 16:30, arrives
in Dalian at 18:00, departs from Dalian at 19:00, and arrives
in Chengdu at 22:15.
2. New: Shanghai Pudong-Milan-Shanghai Pudong, Starting March 30, 2008
CA973/4, 4 weekly flights on Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/Sunday, A340
Outbound flight departs at 01:30 and arrives at 08:05. Inbound flight
departs at 12:30 and arrives at 06:00.
3. New: Beijing-Pyongyang-Beijing, Starting March 31, 2008
CA121/2, 3 weekly flights on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, B733
Outbound flight departs at 13:40 and arrives at 16:20. Inbound flight
departs at 17:20 and arrives at 18:05.
4. Enhanced: Beijing-Paris-Beijing, Starting March 31, 2008
CA963/4, 4 more flights a week on Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday,
A330
Outbound flight departs at 02:00 and arrives at 06:30. Inbound flight
departs at 14:00 and arrives at 05:55.
5. New: Beijing-Jinjiang-Beijing, Starting April 16, 2008
CA1895/6, 3 weekly flights on Monday/Wednesday/Saturday, B737
Outbound flight departs at 10:55 and arrives at 13:30. Inbound flight
departs at 14:30 and arrives at 17:10.
6. New: Beijing-Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou, Starting March 30, 2008
CA1415, Daily, B737/A319
Flight departs from Beijing at 10:00, arrives in Chengdu at 12:30,
departs from Chengdu at 15:00, and arrives in Jiuzhaigou at 15:45.
7. New: Guangzhou-Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou, Starting March 30, 2008
CA4310, Daily, A319
Flight departs from Guangzhou at 08:00, arrives in Chengdu at 09:55,
departs from Chengdu at 12:20 and arrives in Jiuzhaigou at 13:05.
8. New: Shenzhen-Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou, Starting March 30, 2008
CA4330, Daily, A319
Flight departs from Shenzhen at 08:20, arrives in Chengdu at 10:50,
departs from Chengdu at 13:55, and arrives in Jiuzhaigou at 14:45.
Note: All times listed above are local. The times shown in the CRS are deemed final.
For more information, please contact:
Han Xiao
Tel: +86-10-61462395
Fax: +86-10-61462392
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