http://english.people.com.cn/ http://english.people.com.cn/images/en/top_logo_e.gif People's Daily Online http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90779/ 6819661 2009-11-20 20:51:44 &$World Champion Formula One driver, Jenson Button of Britain, poses during a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819660 2009-11-20 20:51:44 &$World Champion Formula One driver, Jenson Button of Britain, poses during a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819659 2009-11-20 20:51:44 &$World Champion Formula One driver, Jenson Button of Britain, poses with a copy of his book "My Championship Year" at a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】  ...]]> &$World Champion Formula One driver, Jenson Button of Britain, poses with a copy of his book "My Championship Year" at a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819658 2009-11-20 21:39:12 &$World Champion Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain poses during a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819658 2009-11-20 21:39:12 &$World Champion Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain poses during a book signing in London, November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 【1】 【2】 【3】 【4】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819657 2009-11-20 20:48:18 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819657 2009-11-20 20:48:18 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819656 2009-11-20 20:47:57 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819656 2009-11-20 20:47:57 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819655 2009-11-20 20:46:34 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819655 2009-11-20 20:46:34 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819654 2009-11-20 20:45:54 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819654 2009-11-20 20:45:54 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819653 2009-11-20 20:45:01 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819653 2009-11-20 20:45:01 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819507 2009-11-20 16:12:51 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819505 2009-11-20 16:12:19 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819500 2009-11-20 16:11:55 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819499 2009-11-20 16:10:32 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819496 2009-11-20 16:09:12 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819495 2009-11-20 16:08:14 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819494 2009-11-20 16:08:26 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819493 2009-11-20 16:08:39 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819492 2009-11-20 16:06:53 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819478 2009-11-20 15:55:06 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819450 2009-11-20 15:54:30 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819448 2009-11-20 15:46:06 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819445 2009-11-20 15:45:47 6819444 2009-11-20 15:45:06 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819443 2009-11-20 15:44:21 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819442 2009-11-20 15:43:44 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6819028 2009-11-20 10:58:09 &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. [Agencies]&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 ...]]> &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. [Agencies]&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819027 2009-11-20 10:58:09 &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. [Agencies]&$&$ FIFA investigations Soccer's world governing body, FIFA, said it was investigating the incidents. "Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Egyptian Football Association," FIFA said in a statement. "Accor ...]]> &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. [Agencies]&$&$ FIFA investigations Soccer's world governing body, FIFA, said it was investigating the incidents. "Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Egyptian Football Association," FIFA said in a statement. "According to the official reports received by FIFA, on November 12 there were incidents affecting the Algerian team on their way from the airport to the hotel." Egypt complained of Algerian violence against its fans on Wednesday and summoned the Algerian ambassador in Cairo to demand his government protect Egyptian citizens and assets in the country. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak asked his foreign minister to summon the Algerian envoy to demand Algiers "bear its responsibility to protect Egyptian citizens present on its territory as well as its institutions and interests", state news agency MENA said. Frustrated by accusations it had not looked after fans, Sudan also summoned the Egyptian ambassador in Khartoum in protest. "We really disagree with what was said in the media," Sudan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "Instead of showing a little bit of appreciation to Sudan for accommodating more than 25,000 fans of the two teams at very short notice, the Egyptian media took a minor and isolated incident and used it as a chance to attack Sudan in a very unacceptable way," it added.&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819016 2009-11-20 15:37:23 &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$CAIRO: Egypt recalled its ambassador from Algiers for consultations on Thursday after Egypt's soccer team lost to rival Algeria in a play-off to reach the World Cup finals, accusing its fans of post-match thugg ...]]> &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$CAIRO: Egypt recalled its ambassador from Algiers for consultations on Thursday after Egypt's soccer team lost to rival Algeria in a play-off to reach the World Cup finals, accusing its fans of post-match thuggery. The move is the latest in a tit-for-tat spat between the North African countries about minor violence surrounding World Cup qualifying matches played on Saturday in Egypt, and on Wednesday in Sudan. Egypt's state-run EGYNews website said Cairo was recalling its ambassador over violence against Egyptians after Wednesday's match that Egypt has blamed on Algerian fans. About 2,000 protestors, some burning Algerian flags, gathered near Algeria's embassy in Cairo late on Thursday to protest what they said was violence against their compatriots and called for the Algerian envoy to leave, witnesses said. A Reuters witness said two police pick-up vans were damaged, one had been overturned by protesters with windows smashed. Other protesters scuffled with police using teargas to disperse the crowd and block them from reaching the embassy. Such protests are rare in Egypt where demonstrations are usually small and swiftly contained by police. Egypt won Saturday's game 2-0 in Cairo, scoring their second goal deep into stoppage time, to leave the two teams level at the top of African qualifying Group C. That set up Wednesday's playoff in Khartoum, selected by Egypt when they won a draw to choose the venue. Algeria won 1-0 to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa next year, their first appearance at the finals since 1986. Even before the Sudan playoff, Egypt had complained when Algerian fans trashed the Algiers headquarters of Egypt-based Orascom Telecom's Djezzy mobile subsidiary. Egypt was further angered when Algerian tax authorities hit Djezzy with a $596.6 million bill for outstanding taxes. Before that, Algeria was irked after Egyptian fans pelted the Algerian team's bus with stones and some fans were hurt in scuffles on game-day in the Cairo qualifier. &$ &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. [Agencies]&$&$ &$&$chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6819016 2009-11-20 15:37:23 &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$CAIRO: Egypt recalled its ambassador from Algiers for consultations on Thursday after Egypt's soccer team lost to rival Algeria in a play-off to reach the World Cup finals, accusing its fans of post-match thugg ...]]> &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. (chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)&$&$CAIRO: Egypt recalled its ambassador from Algiers for consultations on Thursday after Egypt's soccer team lost to rival Algeria in a play-off to reach the World Cup finals, accusing its fans of post-match thuggery. The move is the latest in a tit-for-tat spat between the North African countries about minor violence surrounding World Cup qualifying matches played on Saturday in Egypt, and on Wednesday in Sudan. Egypt's state-run EGYNews website said Cairo was recalling its ambassador over violence against Egyptians after Wednesday's match that Egypt has blamed on Algerian fans. About 2,000 protestors, some burning Algerian flags, gathered near Algeria's embassy in Cairo late on Thursday to protest what they said was violence against their compatriots and called for the Algerian envoy to leave, witnesses said. A Reuters witness said two police pick-up vans were damaged, one had been overturned by protesters with windows smashed. Other protesters scuffled with police using teargas to disperse the crowd and block them from reaching the embassy. Such protests are rare in Egypt where demonstrations are usually small and swiftly contained by police. Egypt won Saturday's game 2-0 in Cairo, scoring their second goal deep into stoppage time, to leave the two teams level at the top of African qualifying Group C. That set up Wednesday's playoff in Khartoum, selected by Egypt when they won a draw to choose the venue. Algeria won 1-0 to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa next year, their first appearance at the finals since 1986. Even before the Sudan playoff, Egypt had complained when Algerian fans trashed the Algiers headquarters of Egypt-based Orascom Telecom's Djezzy mobile subsidiary. Egypt was further angered when Algerian tax authorities hit Djezzy with a $596.6 million bill for outstanding taxes. Before that, Algeria was irked after Egyptian fans pelted the Algerian team's bus with stones and some fans were hurt in scuffles on game-day in the Cairo qualifier. &$ &$Egyptian demonstrators protest near the Algerian embassy in Cairo November 19, 2009, after Algeria defeated Egypt in their 2010 World Cup qualifying playoff soccer match. [Agencies]&$&$ &$&$chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies&$&$&$ 【1】 【2】 【3】 &$&$ &$ ]]> 6818849 2009-11-20 15:37:27 &$File photo shows Spanish soccer players David Silva (L), David Villa (C) and Xavi Hernandez present the new designer national soccer team jersey during a media presentation in Madrid November 12, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)&$&$ Spain striker David Villa scored two goals in Spain's 5-1 win over Austria and then proclaimed his country was favorite to win next summer's World Cup. Villa scored twi ...]]> &$File photo shows Spanish soccer players David Silva (L), David Villa (C) and Xavi Hernandez present the new designer national soccer team jersey during a media presentation in Madrid November 12, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)&$&$ Spain striker David Villa scored two goals in Spain's 5-1 win over Austria and then proclaimed his country was favorite to win next summer's World Cup. Villa scored twice in the first half as Spain cruised past an Austrian side reduced to 10 men. It was a happy return to the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna where the Spanish were crowned European Champions in 2008 and the Valencia forward predicts that next summer they will go on to greater things. "You have to realize that Spain is playing some spectacular football and although we are doing it now and tomorrow is another day, we have to be realistic and say we are favorites for the World Cup," he told Spanish paper Diario AS. "I am happy to have been able to come to this ground in Vienna again and remember the lovely sensations we enjoyed two summers ago," added Villa. Spain will not play another friendly match until March 2010, but he was confident that nothing would change in the meantime. "We are going to be a while without seeing each other again, because there are no games until March, but it is always a motivation to be able to play for the national team. We want to win games and to keep improving, as we have done against Austria," he said. Cesc Fabrigas, Dani Guiza and Pablo Hernandez scored Spain's other goals on the night. &$&$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818849 2009-11-20 15:37:27 &$File photo shows Spanish soccer players David Silva (L), David Villa (C) and Xavi Hernandez present the new designer national soccer team jersey during a media presentation in Madrid November 12, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)&$&$ Spain striker David Villa scored two goals in Spain's 5-1 win over Austria and then proclaimed his country was favorite to win next summer's World Cup. Villa scored twi ...]]> &$File photo shows Spanish soccer players David Silva (L), David Villa (C) and Xavi Hernandez present the new designer national soccer team jersey during a media presentation in Madrid November 12, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)&$&$ Spain striker David Villa scored two goals in Spain's 5-1 win over Austria and then proclaimed his country was favorite to win next summer's World Cup. Villa scored twice in the first half as Spain cruised past an Austrian side reduced to 10 men. It was a happy return to the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna where the Spanish were crowned European Champions in 2008 and the Valencia forward predicts that next summer they will go on to greater things. "You have to realize that Spain is playing some spectacular football and although we are doing it now and tomorrow is another day, we have to be realistic and say we are favorites for the World Cup," he told Spanish paper Diario AS. "I am happy to have been able to come to this ground in Vienna again and remember the lovely sensations we enjoyed two summers ago," added Villa. Spain will not play another friendly match until March 2010, but he was confident that nothing would change in the meantime. "We are going to be a while without seeing each other again, because there are no games until March, but it is always a motivation to be able to play for the national team. We want to win games and to keep improving, as we have done against Austria," he said. Cesc Fabrigas, Dani Guiza and Pablo Hernandez scored Spain's other goals on the night. &$&$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818658 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$China's Lu Lan returns the shuttlecock to her teammate Wang Lin during the women's singles second round match at the 2009 Badminton China Open Tournaments in Shanghai, east China, on Nov. 19, 2009. Lu Lan won 2-0.(Xinhua/Fan Jun)&$&$ Lu Lan from China beat her teammate Wang Lin at ease to advance to China Open Badminton quarterfinals here on Thursday. World No. 3 Wang Lin seemed affected by injuries ...]]> &$China's Lu Lan returns the shuttlecock to her teammate Wang Lin during the women's singles second round match at the 2009 Badminton China Open Tournaments in Shanghai, east China, on Nov. 19, 2009. Lu Lan won 2-0.(Xinhua/Fan Jun)&$&$ Lu Lan from China beat her teammate Wang Lin at ease to advance to China Open Badminton quarterfinals here on Thursday. World No. 3 Wang Lin seemed affected by injuries, and she lost the match without causing Lu much trouble. The first set began with Lu's leading 7-2. Wang struggled to find her rhythm to give up her first set 12-21. Wang tried to recover at the beginning of the second set, but Lu copied her performance, refusing to give Wang any chance to lead. Wang made too many unforced errors afterwards, and Lu succeeded in securing her victory 21-10. "I think I did my best today," Lu said. "I tried to follow my own rhythm and keep active through the match." Wang didn't look disappointed after the loss. She said she was satisfied with her performance this season, expecting to keep moving ahead. &$&$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818658 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$China's Lu Lan returns the shuttlecock to her teammate Wang Lin during the women's singles second round match at the 2009 Badminton China Open Tournaments in Shanghai, east China, on Nov. 19, 2009. Lu Lan won 2-0.(Xinhua/Fan Jun)&$&$ Lu Lan from China beat her teammate Wang Lin at ease to advance to China Open Badminton quarterfinals here on Thursday. World No. 3 Wang Lin seemed affected by injuries ...]]> &$China's Lu Lan returns the shuttlecock to her teammate Wang Lin during the women's singles second round match at the 2009 Badminton China Open Tournaments in Shanghai, east China, on Nov. 19, 2009. Lu Lan won 2-0.(Xinhua/Fan Jun)&$&$ Lu Lan from China beat her teammate Wang Lin at ease to advance to China Open Badminton quarterfinals here on Thursday. World No. 3 Wang Lin seemed affected by injuries, and she lost the match without causing Lu much trouble. The first set began with Lu's leading 7-2. Wang struggled to find her rhythm to give up her first set 12-21. Wang tried to recover at the beginning of the second set, but Lu copied her performance, refusing to give Wang any chance to lead. Wang made too many unforced errors afterwards, and Lu succeeded in securing her victory 21-10. "I think I did my best today," Lu said. "I tried to follow my own rhythm and keep active through the match." Wang didn't look disappointed after the loss. She said she was satisfied with her performance this season, expecting to keep moving ahead. &$&$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818655 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818655 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818653 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818653 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818649 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818649 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818644 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818644 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818641 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818641 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818630 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Italy's Francisco Ventoso sprays the champagne on the podium of the last stage of the 2009 Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race in Sanya, the southernmost city of south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 19, 2009. A total of 104 cyclists from 20 teams took part in this stage of the race.(Xinhua/Guo Cheng)&$&$ Defending champion Boris Shpilevsky from Russia fouled at the last stage, conceding the victor ...]]> &$Italy's Francisco Ventoso sprays the champagne on the podium of the last stage of the 2009 Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race in Sanya, the southernmost city of south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 19, 2009. A total of 104 cyclists from 20 teams took part in this stage of the race.(Xinhua/Guo Cheng)&$&$ Defending champion Boris Shpilevsky from Russia fouled at the last stage, conceding the victory to Italian Francisco Ventoso at the 2009 Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race on Thursday. As Boris was penalized for 120 seconds, Ventoso got to wear the yellow jersey. At the last 79.2-kilometer circuit race, Boris finished first in one hour 41 minutes and 11 seconds, edging Slovenia's Grega Bole who clocked 1:41:11. Francisco Ventoso from Carmiooro A-Style Team came in the third with 1:41:11. Boris had kept the yellow jersey for four stages and had been the biggest favorite of this tour. With four laps left, something was wrong with Boris' bike. To save time, he changed the tyre with Janorschke of Nutrixxion Sparkasse Team from Germany and continued his race. However, his action went against the rule. "It is not permitted to change the bicycle or any spare part with the players from other teams," said Dirk Van Meulder, the chief umpire of the tour. &$ &$China's Ma Haijun wins the blue jersey of the last stage of the 2009 Tour of the Hainan International Road Cycling Race in Sanya, the southernmost city of south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 19, 2009.(Xinhua/Guo Cheng)&$&$ According to the rules of UCI, Boris was penalized for 120 seconds. "Normally professional players know this rule, but maybe Boris did not know it," said Meulder. "It's a pity for him and I think he will never make this mistake again." Boris also lost the prize money for 22,000 U.S. dollars. Francisco had been in the second place following Boris within 15 seconds in the general individual classification since the fifth stage. Francisco did not think his win came by luck. "It is not luck, "he said seriously, "Boris made mistakes and I won the competition. It's my victory." Francisco told Xinhua he was very clear of the rule, and he felt quite surprised that Boris would make such mistakes. The 27-year-old winner began to learn cycling since he was seven. Claiming the title, Francisco felt happy and would stay in Sanya for one week. "I will give myself a holiday and have a rest," he said. As the stage winner, Boris did not attend the press conference. "We understand his feeling," said Qiu Jijin, the technical adviser. "From the judge's point of view, we should not forgive his mistake out of sympathy, or else other teams would protest," said Qiu, adding that the penalty was right and fair. He also showed his doubt that why such an excellent rider would make such a mistake. China's Ma Haijun retained the blue jersey for the best Asian riders individual for the third& ]]> 6818630 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Italy's Francisco Ventoso sprays the champagne on the podium of the last stage of the 2009 Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race in Sanya, the southernmost city of south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 19, 2009. A total of 104 cyclists from 20 teams took part in this stage of the race.(Xinhua/Guo Cheng)&$&$ Defending champion Boris Shpilevsky from Russia fouled at the last stage, conceding the victor ...]]> &$Italy's Francisco Ventoso sprays the champagne on the podium of the last stage of the 2009 Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race in Sanya, the southernmost city of south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 19, 2009. A total of 104 cyclists from 20 teams took part in this stage of the race.(Xinhua/Guo Cheng)&$&$ Defending champion Boris Shpilevsky from Russia fouled at the last stage, conceding the victory to Italian Francisco Ventoso at the 2009 Tour of Hainan International Road Cycling Race on Thursday. As Boris was penalized for 120 seconds, Ventoso got to wear the yellow jersey. At the last 79.2-kilometer circuit race, Boris finished first in one hour 41 minutes and 11 seconds, edging Slovenia's Grega Bole who clocked 1:41:11. Francisco Ventoso from Carmiooro A-Style Team came in the third with 1:41:11. Boris had kept the yellow jersey for four stages and had been the biggest favorite of this tour. With four laps left, something was wrong with Boris' bike. To save time, he changed the tyre with Janorschke of Nutrixxion Sparkasse Team from Germany and continued his race. However, his action went against the rule. "It is not permitted to change the bicycle or any spare part with the players from other teams," said Dirk Van Meulder, the chief umpire of the tour. &$ &$China's Ma Haijun wins the blue jersey of the last stage of the 2009 Tour of the Hainan International Road Cycling Race in Sanya, the southernmost city of south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 19, 2009.(Xinhua/Guo Cheng)&$&$ According to the rules of UCI, Boris was penalized for 120 seconds. "Normally professional players know this rule, but maybe Boris did not know it," said Meulder. "It's a pity for him and I think he will never make this mistake again." Boris also lost the prize money for 22,000 U.S. dollars. Francisco had been in the second place following Boris within 15 seconds in the general individual classification since the fifth stage. Francisco did not think his win came by luck. "It is not luck, "he said seriously, "Boris made mistakes and I won the competition. It's my victory." Francisco told Xinhua he was very clear of the rule, and he felt quite surprised that Boris would make such mistakes. The 27-year-old winner began to learn cycling since he was seven. Claiming the title, Francisco felt happy and would stay in Sanya for one week. "I will give myself a holiday and have a rest," he said. As the stage winner, Boris did not attend the press conference. "We understand his feeling," said Qiu Jijin, the technical adviser. "From the judge's point of view, we should not forgive his mistake out of sympathy, or else other teams would protest," said Qiu, adding that the penalty was right and fair. He also showed his doubt that why such an excellent rider would make such a mistake. China's Ma Haijun retained the blue jersey for the best Asian riders individual for the third& ]]> 6818626 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818626 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818623 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818623 2009-11-20 15:37:31 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818417 2009-11-19 20:36:01 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818417 2009-11-19 20:36:01 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818416 2009-11-19 20:35:22 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818416 2009-11-19 20:35:22 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818415 2009-11-19 20:34:25 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6818415 2009-11-19 20:34:25 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817990 2009-11-19 13:56:51 &$France team celebrates their win against Ireland in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$ France managed to secure its 2010 World Cup appearance with 2-1 win over Ireland on Wednesday night at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. France snatched its qualifier with one more g ...]]> &$France team celebrates their win against Ireland in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$ France managed to secure its 2010 World Cup appearance with 2-1 win over Ireland on Wednesday night at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. France snatched its qualifier with one more goal in extra-time during their World Cup 2010 play-off second-leg match on the night. &$ &$France team coach Raymond Domenech (C)smiles after their win against Ireland in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$ Ireland was leading France 1-0 in the first half after Robbie Keane scored with a strike. Despite deafening cheering from home audience, French team made no more goaling in the following half as Ireland kept on pressing in the early stages. As France made 1-0 against Ireland in the first-leg away match in Dublin on Saturday, Ireland's opening goaling in Paris managed to bring the aggregate score level at 1-1. France tried some tactics as time flying away, but all failed by Ireland goalkeeper's witty defending. Finally Sidney Govou managed one score, but referee Martin Hansson ruled him out for offside. Final whistle blew as Thierry Henry made a decisive and contentious goal. Amid cheers of joy exploded the stade, Ireland fans shouting loud "Cheat, Cheat..." Although Henry's dubitable hand movement seemed to have affected the ball's direction, referee waved away protest from Ireland goalkeeper and other teammates. So far, France, the 1998 champions and 2006 runners-up pinned a spot in court of the 32-team World Cup finals in South Africa in December, along with other European representatives, Portugal, Greece and Slovenia. &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817990 2009-11-19 13:56:51 &$France team celebrates their win against Ireland in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$ France managed to secure its 2010 World Cup appearance with 2-1 win over Ireland on Wednesday night at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. France snatched its qualifier with one more g ...]]> &$France team celebrates their win against Ireland in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$ France managed to secure its 2010 World Cup appearance with 2-1 win over Ireland on Wednesday night at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, northern Paris. France snatched its qualifier with one more goal in extra-time during their World Cup 2010 play-off second-leg match on the night. &$ &$France team coach Raymond Domenech (C)smiles after their win against Ireland in their World Cup qualifying playoff return leg match at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis near Paris November 18, 2009.(Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)&$&$ Ireland was leading France 1-0 in the first half after Robbie Keane scored with a strike. Despite deafening cheering from home audience, French team made no more goaling in the following half as Ireland kept on pressing in the early stages. As France made 1-0 against Ireland in the first-leg away match in Dublin on Saturday, Ireland's opening goaling in Paris managed to bring the aggregate score level at 1-1. France tried some tactics as time flying away, but all failed by Ireland goalkeeper's witty defending. Finally Sidney Govou managed one score, but referee Martin Hansson ruled him out for offside. Final whistle blew as Thierry Henry made a decisive and contentious goal. Amid cheers of joy exploded the stade, Ireland fans shouting loud "Cheat, Cheat..." Although Henry's dubitable hand movement seemed to have affected the ball's direction, referee waved away protest from Ireland goalkeeper and other teammates. So far, France, the 1998 champions and 2006 runners-up pinned a spot in court of the 32-team World Cup finals in South Africa in December, along with other European representatives, Portugal, Greece and Slovenia. &$&$Source:Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817526 2009-11-19 09:49:18 &$ When Lamar Odom pondered why the Los Angeles Lakers have been able to avoid losing three straight games for nearly two years, he instinctively glanced across the room to Kobe Bryant's locker. "That's a big reason," Odom said with a grateful nod. Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career and the Lakers stopped a mini-skid with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. And ...]]> &$ When Lamar Odom pondered why the Los Angeles Lakers have been able to avoid losing three straight games for nearly two years, he instinctively glanced across the room to Kobe Bryant's locker. "That's a big reason," Odom said with a grateful nod. Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career and the Lakers stopped a mini-skid with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers, who took a 28-point lead before surviving Detroit's impressive fourth-quarter rally. Although Bryant had just five points in the final period, he did enough damage early to push the Lakers to another win while moving himself further into rarefied company with the greatest scorers in NBA history. Bryant didn't appear to be slowed by his strained groin while scoring 27 points in the middle two quarters before reaching 40 on a 3-pointer with 19 seconds left. With four 40-point games already this season after getting just four all last year, Kobe trails only Wilt Chamberlain (271) and Michael Jordan (173) in 40-point games in NBA history. "It's a true honor," Bryant said. "A lot of work went into it and when I look back on that I (can't believe) I had 100 of those games. It's just a good feeling." Bryant led the Lakers in scoring for the 10th time in 11 games while frequently taking Ben Gordon and other Detroit defenders into the low post. Bryant also played with a noticeable edge, jawing with several Pistons before and after scoring on them. Bryant scored 13 points in the second quarter, making six of his seven shots while the Lakers went ahead 57-42 at halftime. He was 6 for 8 in the third, scoring 14 more points while Los Angeles gradually increased their lead to 24 - and he wasn't thrilled by the extra work necessary after Detroit made things interesting late. "We just have to talk to that second unit about maintaining that defensive intensity," Bryant said. "The focus and energy should be on the defensive end." Coach Phil Jackson felt Los Angeles played only two strong quarters following their back-to-back losses to Denver and Houston but he couldn't complain much. The Lakers still haven't lost three straight games since before Pau Gasol joined the club on Feb 1, 2008, although Gasol again was out of the lineup with a hamstring injury. "Some of that is just talent and some of it is resiliency," Jackson said. "They were embarrassed with the losses and they want to feel good about themselves, so they worked hard to change that." Will Bynum scored 10 of his 24 points in the final period for the Pistons, who opened a four-game West Coast trip with their second straight loss. Largely using reserves, Detroit chopped the Lakers' lead to 98-91 with 1:55 to play before former Michigan State guard Shannon Brown made three free throws and a soaring dunk to seal it. "They were the aggressor and we were reacting to everything they were doing," said Ben Wallace, who had five rebounds. "We were a step behind them for the entire game. The second group came in and played the way that we should have been playing all along. They made the game close, so we have ]]> 6817526 2009-11-19 09:49:18 &$ When Lamar Odom pondered why the Los Angeles Lakers have been able to avoid losing three straight games for nearly two years, he instinctively glanced across the room to Kobe Bryant's locker. "That's a big reason," Odom said with a grateful nod. Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career and the Lakers stopped a mini-skid with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. And ...]]> &$ When Lamar Odom pondered why the Los Angeles Lakers have been able to avoid losing three straight games for nearly two years, he instinctively glanced across the room to Kobe Bryant's locker. "That's a big reason," Odom said with a grateful nod. Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career and the Lakers stopped a mini-skid with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Andrew Bynum had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers, who took a 28-point lead before surviving Detroit's impressive fourth-quarter rally. Although Bryant had just five points in the final period, he did enough damage early to push the Lakers to another win while moving himself further into rarefied company with the greatest scorers in NBA history. Bryant didn't appear to be slowed by his strained groin while scoring 27 points in the middle two quarters before reaching 40 on a 3-pointer with 19 seconds left. With four 40-point games already this season after getting just four all last year, Kobe trails only Wilt Chamberlain (271) and Michael Jordan (173) in 40-point games in NBA history. "It's a true honor," Bryant said. "A lot of work went into it and when I look back on that I (can't believe) I had 100 of those games. It's just a good feeling." Bryant led the Lakers in scoring for the 10th time in 11 games while frequently taking Ben Gordon and other Detroit defenders into the low post. Bryant also played with a noticeable edge, jawing with several Pistons before and after scoring on them. Bryant scored 13 points in the second quarter, making six of his seven shots while the Lakers went ahead 57-42 at halftime. He was 6 for 8 in the third, scoring 14 more points while Los Angeles gradually increased their lead to 24 - and he wasn't thrilled by the extra work necessary after Detroit made things interesting late. "We just have to talk to that second unit about maintaining that defensive intensity," Bryant said. "The focus and energy should be on the defensive end." Coach Phil Jackson felt Los Angeles played only two strong quarters following their back-to-back losses to Denver and Houston but he couldn't complain much. The Lakers still haven't lost three straight games since before Pau Gasol joined the club on Feb 1, 2008, although Gasol again was out of the lineup with a hamstring injury. "Some of that is just talent and some of it is resiliency," Jackson said. "They were embarrassed with the losses and they want to feel good about themselves, so they worked hard to change that." Will Bynum scored 10 of his 24 points in the final period for the Pistons, who opened a four-game West Coast trip with their second straight loss. Largely using reserves, Detroit chopped the Lakers' lead to 98-91 with 1:55 to play before former Michigan State guard Shannon Brown made three free throws and a soaring dunk to seal it. "They were the aggressor and we were reacting to everything they were doing," said Ben Wallace, who had five rebounds. "We were a step behind them for the entire game. The second group came in and played the way that we should have been playing all along. They made the game close, so we have ]]> 6817503 2009-11-19 09:44:38 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817503 2009-11-19 09:44:38 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817502 2009-11-19 09:44:38 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817502 2009-11-19 09:44:38 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817501 2009-11-19 09:44:38 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817501 2009-11-19 09:44:38 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817498 2009-11-19 09:43:04 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817498 2009-11-19 09:43:04 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817495 2009-11-19 09:43:04 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817495 2009-11-19 09:43:04 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817493 2009-11-19 09:43:04 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817493 2009-11-19 09:43:04 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817491 2009-11-19 09:43:04 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817491 2009-11-19 09:43:04 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817490 2009-11-19 09:43:04 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817490 2009-11-19 09:43:04 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817123 2009-11-18 21:53:08 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817123 2009-11-18 21:53:08 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817122 2009-11-18 21:52:15 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817122 2009-11-18 21:52:15 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817121 2009-11-18 21:51:38 Source: Xinhua ]]> 6817121 2009-11-18 21:51:38 Source: Xinhua ]]> 6817102 2009-11-18 21:25:57 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6817102 2009-11-18 21:25:57 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6816840 2009-11-18 14:41:03 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6816840 2009-11-18 14:41:03 &$Source: Xinhua&$&$ ]]> 6814434 2009-11-18 13:47:42 &$A project called Intentional Inspiration has invested millions of &$&$ Children in Jordan are getting into the sporting spirit with the help of the London 2012 Olympics. A project called Intentional Inspiration has invested millions of dollars in sport to help disabled and displaced children, as well as teenage girls. The project uses sport to promote gender equality and social inclusion of marginalized ...]]> &$A project called Intentional Inspiration has invested millions of &$&$ Children in Jordan are getting into the sporting spirit with the help of the London 2012 Olympics. A project called Intentional Inspiration has invested millions of dollars in sport to help disabled and displaced children, as well as teenage girls. The project uses sport to promote gender equality and social inclusion of marginalized children. The International Inspiration is a partnership between UK Sport, the British Council, UNICEF and the 2012 London Olympic organizing committee. When London won its bid to host the 2012 Olympics, the organizers promised to change the lives of 12 million children in 20 countries in 2012. &$&$Source: CCTV.com&$&$ ]]> 6814434 2009-11-18 13:47:42 &$A project called Intentional Inspiration has invested millions of &$&$ Children in Jordan are getting into the sporting spirit with the help of the London 2012 Olympics. A project called Intentional Inspiration has invested millions of dollars in sport to help disabled and displaced children, as well as teenage girls. The project uses sport to promote gender equality and social inclusion of marginalized ...]]> &$A project called Intentional Inspiration has invested millions of &$&$ Children in Jordan are getting into the sporting spirit with the help of the London 2012 Olympics. A project called Intentional Inspiration has invested millions of dollars in sport to help disabled and displaced children, as well as teenage girls. The project uses sport to promote gender equality and social inclusion of marginalized children. The International Inspiration is a partnership between UK Sport, the British Council, UNICEF and the 2012 London Olympic organizing committee. When London won its bid to host the 2012 Olympics, the organizers promised to change the lives of 12 million children in 20 countries in 2012. &$&$Source: CCTV.com&$&$ ]]>