Review corruption cases in 2010

12-29-2010 08:30 BJT

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This year, several officials faced trial in connection with corruption scandals.

53-year-old Huang Songyou was the former deputy head of the Supreme People's Court, the country's top judicial body. He worked his way up from his position as a judge in the High People's Court in Guangdong Province. He retained his senior position for six years until 2008, when he was detained for taking bribes.

In March 2010, Huang Songyou was sentenced to life in prison, after receiving nearly four million yuan in illegal payments. He was also found guilty of embezzling funds, while serving as a judge in Guangdong.

52-year-old Dong Yuejun was not so high-ranking as Huang. He was the former assistant to the general manager of the state-owned China International Telecommunication Corporation. But Dong's case stands out - he is accused of taking one of the largest sums of money in recent years. He stole 580 million yuan of public money, and took millions more in bribes.

Dong went to trial at Beijing No.2 Intermediate Court in July this year. No verdict has yet been reached.

Meanwhile, 50-year-old Luo Yaping was sentenced this year. The former director of a district land and resources bureau in Fushun city, Liaoning province, received the death sentence in December. She was found to have taken bribes totaling more than a hundred million yuan. China's media has dubbed Luo the country's top female corrupt official.

Editor:Zhang Jingya |Source: CNTV.CN

Ding Junhui sinks victory over Li Hang 4-1

12-29-2010 09:56 BJT

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Ding Junhui beat Li Hang on the China snooker tour. And Ding also managed to score 3 breaks over 100 points.

Ding was in control from very beginning. He sealed a 125-0 win of the first frame. But, the match wasn't a nightmare for Li Hang at all. He fought back in the second frame and draw one back 79-21. The match became a Ding show in the third. He managed a 125 break and won the frame. Ding took the match point after moving the scores to 116-12 in the fourth frame. And Ding never looked back winning the last and match to move into semi-finals.

Ding Junhui beat Li Hang on the China snooker tour. And Ding also managed to score 3 breaks over 100 points.

Editor:Zheng Limin |Source: CNTV.CN

Chinese drivers depart for Dakar Rally

12-29-2010 09:55 BJT

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The countdown is underway for the start of the 2011 Dakar Rally. Drivers and teams are due to begin the legendary off-road event in South America three days from now. China's Rely-Double Star team is the country's best hope taking-on the challenges of Dakar.

Jiang Yaohuan is no stranger to the event. It will be his third time driving the rally. Veteran Lu Ningjun will leading the Rely-Double Star team, he's been longer than Jiang and this years event will be his 7th time of taking part.

Lu Ningjun, Rely-Double Star Team Driver, said, "This is my seventh time driving the event. I encounter different feelings every time. But the send-off crowds are always good, they always wish us really well. We'll try our best this time."

China's Rely-Double Star team is the country's best hope taking-on the challenges of Dakar.

Liu Kun, Rely-Double Star Team Driver, said, "I am very excited. I've waited for this moment for quite a long time. This time I will be there to feel Dakar."

Jiang Yaohuan, Rely-Double Star Team Driver, said, "This is my co-driver. I trust him. He will help me get a good result. I am very confident. "

Editor:Zheng Limin |Source: CNTV.CN

Arsenal compound Chelsea misery with 3-1 win

12-29-2010 09:52 BJT

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There will be a few furrowed brows around Stamford Bridge this morning after the defending league champions slumped to another defeat at the hands of Arsenal. Arsene Wengers side secured a three one win and heaped pressure on the blues who have now not won in six games.

One minute before the half time, it was Arsenal's Alex Song who broke the deadlock first.

Six minutes after the break and Chelsea conceded again. Fabregas scored for the gunners.

And two minutes later, it was Theo Walcott's turn to provide the gloss with his finish. Branislav Ivanovic got one back for the West London side but it finished 3-1.

To the standings, Arsenal move onto 35 points from 18 games. Unbeaten this season, Manchester United have 37 having played a game less. Manchester City are in third while Chelsea, who started the season in scintillating form but have forgotten how to win, remain in fourth place on 31. Then it's Tottenham followed by Bolton and Sunderland. Struggling Liverpool are well off the boil down in 10th.

Editor:Zheng Limin |Source: CNTV.CN

Dakar Rally vehicles go on display ahead of race

12-29-2010 09:53 BJT

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If your the owner of a supercharged, customised car, truck or Motorbike with a keen sense of adventure, you should probably be in Buenos Aires. That is where competitors are gathering for the 2011 Dakar Rally. Some 400 vehicles are set to compete in the 32nd track over 9 thousand 500 kilometers and before the race gets underway on Saturday, everyone scrubbed up and put on a bit of a show.

If traveling over the duration of the course isn't enough for the competitors, many have trekked thousands of miles from Europe to South America before arriving in the town of Lima, some 100 kilometers north of the Argentine capital.

They're about to embark on a punishing two-week journey from the Argentine capital to Jujuy province in the far north, before crossing over to Chile and then returning back to Beunos Aires by January 16.

This year's event is the third year in Argentina and Chile. The original route ran from Paris to Dakar in Senegal, but security risks in Mauritania in 2008 forced organizers to look for new host countries.

Some 400 vehicles are set to compete in the 32nd track over 9 thousand 500 kilometers and before the race gets underway on Saturday, everyone scrubbed up and put on a bit of a show.

The three major competitive groups in the race are motorbikes, cars, and trucks.

Enrique Mayer, Argentina Tourism Minister, said, "550 vehicles have arrived and 415 will compete. They're quads, motorcycles, vans and trucks."

The size of the race continues to grow and attract more support, 2011's race see's 20% more participants taking part, including more from South America. The race is also said to have boosted tourism and been a great showcase for the two host countries' varied terrain and landscapes.

Many spectators are expected to come to see the vehicles off on Saturday and many will go to special viewpoints during the various stages.

Detroit win Colorado 4-3 in overtime

12-29-2010 09:48 BJT

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Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood attempted to win his 400th career NHL match on Monday night as the Detroit took on the Colorado Avalanche.

1st Period. Off the face off, Colorado forward Milan Hejduk squared a pass to the front of the crease. Matt Duchene picked up the loose puck and fired home his 14th goal of the season. 1-0 Avalanche.

It was 2-1 when Detroit tied the game up at two on a power play. The Red Wings won the face off in the offensive zone and Johan Franzen wide open in front of goal, scored past Avalanche goaltender.

2nd Period, In the second period, Osgood faced 23 shots and saved them all - including a stop off Matt Duchene after some quick passing by the Avalanche opened the ice.

Overtime. With Duchene's scoring to tie again 3-3, the game headed into overtime. A controversial penalty call benifited the Red Wings as Niklas Kronwall fired a slap shot to win the match 4-3 for the Red Wings.

Rangers hit seven against Islanders

The New York Islanders faced their cross-town rivals, the Rangers on Monday.

1st Period. Just 44 seconds into the game, Rangers Matt Gilroy gave the Rangers a 1-0 lead. The puck was deflected into the net by an Islander defenceman, but credited to Gilroy.

The first quarter witness four goals in total, two for each team. Marion Gaborik tied the match at two with a slap shot that bounced into the net for the goal.

2nd Period, Gilroy took the puck from the defensive zone, skated through centre ice and fired the Rangers into the lead with his second goal of the game. 3-2 Rangers.

3rd Period. In the third period, the hosts put the match out of reach. The Rangers made it 7-2 on a power play as Rangers rookie Derek Stephan fired a slap shot past Roloson to complete the rout.

Editor:Zheng Limin |Source: CNTV.CN

NFL: Saints seal playoff spot with Atlanta win 17-14

12-29-2010 09:50 BJT

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With a chance to clinch a playoff spot, the New Orleans Saints visited the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome.

New Orleans scored the first touchdown of the game in the second quarter. Already up 3-0, Pierre Thomas took Drew Brees' handoff for a two yard touchdown run putting the Saints 10-0.

The Falcons responded to the Saints touchdown with one of their own. Matt Ryan connected with wide receiver Roddy White on a seven yard pass to cut the score to 10-7.

4th Quarter: Brees attempted to avoid a pass rush when he flicked the football toward what he thought was his receiver. Except Falcons' Chauncey Davis intercepted before returning the ball 26 yards for an Atlanta touchdown. Great hands, great vision and only 4 points the difference between the sides.

But with under four minutes remaining in the game, Brees completed a six yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham on a third down play as the Saints won 17-14. Brees finished the match throwing 35 completed passes from 49 attempts to total 302 yards. With the victory, the Saints qualify for the playoffs and the opportunity to defend their Super Bowl title.

Editor:Zheng Limin |Source: CNTV.CN