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  • Making the cut for dragon's day

    2011-02-28 07:46

    As the legendary dragon prepares to raise its head, Beijing hair salons are being bombarded with bookings by citizens searching for good luck.

  • 'Sufferers of work-related illnesses need free drugs'

    2011-02-24 09:12

    Victims of occupational diseases should have access to free medication, just like AIDS sufferers, according to a report released in Beijing on Wednesday.

  • Piling on the pressure to get healthy

    2011-02-24 07:54

    Women in the capital have issues with their behinds and breasts, while for men it is fatty livers, according to a health report released on Wednesday.

  • Broke gamblers snatched child for cash

    2011-02-24 07:54

    Two desperate gamblers who turned to child trafficking after losing all their money were among a gang of seven who appeared at Haidian district court on Wednesday.

  • Revamp for parking lots aimed at easing drivers' frustrations

    2011-02-23 07:47

    Parking lots at department stores and supermarkets are to be extensively renovated to make them more driver-friendly.

  • Prosecutors target data thieves

    2011-02-23 07:47

    Four to face trial for trading personal details; telecoms staff leaks blamed

  • 'Capital still needs migrant workforce'

    2011-02-23 07:47

    More than 56,000 job vacancies, including 37,000 for unskilled workers, are available to migrants in Beijing, it was revealed on Tuesday.

  • Children tune in to smoking message

    2011-02-23 07:47

    An anti-smoking campaign aimed at primary school students across Beijing has been hailed a success by authorities after polls showed it has improved awareness.

  • Families pick cheap housing

    2011-02-22 07:56

    Almost 1,000 low-income families in Fangshan district began choosing their "capped-price" homes on Monday as part of Beijing's long-running housing project.

  • Parents foot extra pre-school fees

    2011-02-22 07:56

    Private kindergartens will increase fees for meals and transport by as much as 50 percent this semester, parents have discovered.

  • Gas prices spark talk of fare hike

    2011-02-22 07:56

    Taxi fares in the capital may rise in the next six months as authorities look to balance out the impact of the recent oil price hike.

  • 'Search engine' to ease parking wrangle

    2011-02-21 07:37

    While most people are focused on reducing the weight of traffic on Beijing's congested roads, one innovative city official has come up with a way to deal with cars when they are off the streets.

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