London mayor seeks to woo China with New Year festival
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London Mayor Ken Livingstone has launched a string of celebrations coinciding with Lunar New Year, his latest effort to build stronger economic and cultural links with China.
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London Mayor Ken Livingstone will on Tuesday unveil plans to cut greenhouse emissions in the capital in an effort to take the lead in the global battle against climate change.
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London mayor to step in as company in charge of tube network upgrade heads for administration.
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David Beckham has become the envoy of London for the city&#39;s bidding for the 2012 Olympics. The England captain is expected to make a speech on behalf of London at the IOC&#39;s Session in Singapore next July.
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Portugal expects to carry out cooperation with China on the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, said visiting Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio in Shanghai Friday.
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Britain have aimed to better their performances in Olympics by enhancing cooperation with China, the host to the next Games. Craig Reedie, Chairman of the British Olympic Association
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Hong Kong's chief executive says Beijing will allow the region's people directly elect their leader by 2017.
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Chinese President Hu Jintao swore in Hong Kong's leader for a new term on Sunday and reminded the territory that the motherland comes first, as the city embarked upon its second decade under Beijing's rule.
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Chinese President Hu Jintao, in Hong Kong to celebrate ten years since the end of colonial rule, was Saturday expected to face fresh calls for democracy in the former British territory.
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair urged London's mayor to apologize for making allegedly offensive remarks to a Jewish journalist, stepping into a row some fear could damage the city's bid to host the 2012 Olympics.
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London Mayor Ken Livingstone on Tuesday announced plans to ramp up charges on people driving gas-guzzling vehicles into the city centre, in a bid to cut carbon dioxide emissions.
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LONDON - From David Beckham to Roger Moore to Tony Blair, London is rolling out the big names to promote its campaign for the 2012 Olympics.
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Â· Mayor reaches out to Polish voters in capital  Â· Pork and pierogi at City Hall to woo community
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The Beethovenfest, Bonn's annual tribute to its most famous son, will this year focus on the composer's links with Britain, the organisers announced on Tuesday.
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London Mayor Ken Livingstone blamed India&#39;s past economic problems on the &quot;long, dark night of imperialism&quot; as he launched a major festival to strengthen ties with the now booming country.
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London hopes to show the International Olympic Committee this week it has the political and public support to host the 2012 Olympics.
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One of the most recognisable figures in British politics, Conservative MP Boris Johnson, said Monday he wants to stand against incumbent Ken Livingstone to be London&#39;s next mayor.