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BEIJING (Reuters) - The ambitious Communist Party chief of Chongqing in southwest China, Bo Xilai, was hit by a political storm on Wednesday after his deputy and long-time ally took "leave" amid rumors of infighting and even an attempted flight by the deputy to a U.S. consulate. The Chongqing government said the deputy mayor Wang Lijun took "therapeutic" leave for overwork. But his abrupt ...
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:57:50 -0800 -
Chinese official takes "leave" in blow to ambitious B
BEIJING (Reuters) - The ambitious Communist Party chief of Chongqing in southwest China, Bo Xilai, was hit by a political storm on Wednesday after his deputy and long-time ally took "leave" amid rumours of infighting and even an attempted flight by the deputy to a U.S. consulate.
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'Ambitious but achievable': Europe's 100% waste recovery goa
The European plastics industry has set an ambitious target: the total elimination of plastics waste going to landfill by 2020. PlasticsEurope, with the support of other representative bodies, declared the industry's intent last year when it called for a Europe-wide landfill ban.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:05:36 -0800 -
BET's ambitious lineup includes 'Second Generation,' 'Gun Hill'
BET's comedy 'Second Generation' stars Craig Wayans and Damien Dante Wayans; the drama 'Gun Hill' stars Larenz Tate. BET's comedy 'Second Generation' stars Craig Wayans and Damien Dante Wayans; the drama 'Gun Hill' stars Larenz Tate.
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Ambitious Plans For A For-Profit Cultural Center In Harle
My Image Studios, in the ground floor retail space of a new condominium building on West 116th Street in Manhattan, will combine a restaurant "with three theaters for live entertainment and independent films, as well as post-production studios, all to create a $21 million 'living room' of black and Latino-flavored arts and culture."
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:09:04 -0800 -
Norway sets ambitious renewables targe
OSLO, Norway, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The Norwegian government set a target of generating more than 60 percent of its electricity through renewable resources by 2020, an official said.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:23:37 -0800 -
Treasury underlining ambitious reform
Treasury is underlining the need for ambitious reforms in education, welfare and tax .
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:32:35 -0800 -
Ricky Gervais: 'I Used To Be The Laziest, Least Ambitious Person I Knew'
Ricky Gervais is a household name thanks to his creation of "The Office," various movie roles, his latest HBO series "Life's Too Short," and, of course, hosting the Golden Globes.
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:41:33 -0800 -
Ambitious Spurs win deadline day: Bozz
Tottenham's recruitment shows the club's ambition, while City?s swoop for David Pizarro is a sign of insecurity, Mark Bosnich says.
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Fiat-Chrysler set ambitious targets for 201
The American auto maker Chrysler owned by Italian auto major Fiat has reportedly set out lower but still ambitious...
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:18:53 -0800 -