袁泉是天生具备文艺气质的女孩——精致的五官、长长地睫毛、一双充满异域气息的大眼睛，总是在欢乐中透出安静，阳光中流露忧郁。而她富有个性和艺术韵味的着装，更让她成为文艺系小资女子的典型代表。春天是文艺女孩出动的最好季节，一起跟着袁泉来探寻文艺Girls的春季穿衣要领吧！






　　三大典型文艺元素Mix

　　人像油画印花长T x黑色Legging x黑色高腰小马甲 x黑白系陶土项链

　　富有个性的袁泉本人头像油画印花长T、帅气十足的黑色高腰小马甲，以及黑白系手工陶土项链，三个具有艺术气息的单品Mix在一起，复古与现代Art的交融，相得益彰。

　　升级配饰：自己动手烧制一串带有个人符号的陶土项链，是提升艺术气质的好办法，让你人前人后更有好感度哦。






　　波西米亚不羁流浪风格

　　印花裙x牛仔裤x吸烟帽

　　大裙摆、大地色系的花纹和褶皱雪纺，组成典型的波西米亚风格长裙，用它来搭配率性的牛仔裤和中性气质的吸烟帽，散发出别种的流浪气息。

　　升级配饰：造型夸张颜色鲜艳的项链和手镯都是提升波西米亚民族风情的必备 。







　　随遇而安的旅行女子


　　白色带帽衬衫x碎花短裙x卡其布七分裤x漫画手绘帆布鞋

　　安妮宝贝笔下随遇而安的旅行女子，别袁泉的这身装扮完美演绎。舒适的棉布衬衫和文艺气息十足的印花短裙，搭配适合旅行的卡其布七分裤，随性中不乏女人味。

　　升级配饰：富有特色的手绘漫画帆布鞋，带有独一无二的个性，自己DIY更富有乐趣哦。







　　亮眼色彩视觉冲撞

　　黑色连衣裙 x黑色针织开襟衫x鲜红色连裤袜x亮黄色高跟鞋

　　简洁而随性款式却拥有POP艺术感强烈色彩的鞋子，既迎合了今年鲜艳的色调也一点不突兀，正是女生们在鞋子上所认同的文艺情节。搭配低调奢华感的黑色连衣裙，冲撞出迷人的视觉效果。

　　升级配饰：彩色连裤袜是搭配黑色着装最in的单品，与彩色鞋子来个Color Mix，乐趣无穷。

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　　不乏文艺女青年气息的轻松便装

　　奶茶色字母卡通印花长Tee x黑色九分铅笔裤x灰色小马甲x棒球帽x休闲帆布鞋

　　看袁泉平日便装休闲舒服不乏运动感，如何能散发出文艺青年气息呢？关键在于字母卡通插画印花长Tee和知性灰色小马甲的叠穿，特别适合早春外出，一眼看过去就是十足的艺术学院女生呢！

　　升级配饰：富有特色的项链是提升个人气场的关键，去古玩市场或古董小店淘一款神秘感的复古项链，让文艺气质瞬间流露。





　　不乏时尚气息的异域风格晚装

　　部落印花雪纺衫x黑色紧身短裙x黑色丝袜x铆钉装饰高帮鞋x编织腰带

　　虽然派对晚装讲求优雅高贵，但一款别具民族异域特色的装扮在镜头前同样一点也不输给高级定制晚礼裙。黑色紧身短裙和黑色丝袜搭配，让下半身线条更加完美，高挑而不乏性感。

　　升级配饰：编织腰带和拥有铆钉装饰的高帮鞋是带出Party必备时尚感的重要元素。






　　硬朗与柔情的艺术混合

　　淡雅小碎花雪纺衬衫 x黑色皮革高腰机车夹克x牛仔裤铅笔裤

　　硬朗的黑色皮革高腰机车夹克混搭柔情碗中的淡雅小碎花雪纺衬衫，一刚一柔创意十足。文艺气质的女生在春季更加无法抵挡小碎花的诱惑，而选择淡雅配色的款式是展现文艺魅力的关键。

　　升级配饰：带点摇滚味道的金属手镯与机车包包，很适合这种类型的搭配哦。







　　黑色系晚装 艺术风情气质尽显

　　黑色雪纺层叠连衣裙 x黑色手套x黑色爵士帽

　　经典的小黑裙是晚装的永恒要素之一，拥有雪纺荷叶边层叠装饰增添年轻的朝气和女人味。黑色手套是打造文艺气质不可或缺的关键单品，复古中流露优雅。

　　升级配饰：干练的短发搭配中性爵士帽很有范儿，大尺寸亮钻挂饰，为黑色系主题着装增添时尚明星亮点。
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　　苏格兰红黑格子 风情万种

　　红黑格子上衣x红黑格子围巾x黑色宽松裙裤

　　袁泉早前受邀到北欧体验斯堪的纳维亚设计风尚之旅，一袭简约时尚的装扮现身北欧街头，与北欧极简设计风格相得益彰，散发出高贵而不失个性的精致美感。最具特色的当然是苏格兰红黑格子印花的上衣和大围巾！

　　升级配饰：喜欢欧洲复古气质的girls不妨也添置一款苏格兰格子围巾，能立刻提升你的艺术感。






　　彩虹色条 亮眼的“调色板”

　　蓝色条纹装饰针织连衣裙 x深蓝色针织开襟衫x米色长筒靴x彩虹色运动背包

　　不要以为文艺系女孩都一定是温柔文弱，她们同样也可以运动感十足。荧光彩虹色包包增色不少。而女人味的针织开襟衫为运动休闲装扮弥补了文艺调调。

　　升级配饰：注意了，高筒靴而非运动鞋，着是文艺系Girls区别于运动Girls的关键。






　　黑色系 简练时尚线条感

　　黑色双排扣修身风衣 x黑色连裤袜x黑色铆钉装饰短靴x针织围巾x针织帽子

　　正值乍暖还寒的春季，风衣成为最实用单品之一。简约双排扣经典款式，修身线条的裁剪搭配浪漫的针织围巾和帽子，文艺的气质当然流露得越发自然。

　　升级配饰：为黑色系服装增添时尚亮彩，金属感的配饰——银色亮皮包包和金色宽手镯，是添加奢华气息的好武器。
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Two-wheeled vehicle launched by GM, Segway


The Project P.U.M.A., an electric two-seat prototype vehicle conducts street show in New York's Times Square on Sunday, April 7, 2009. The Project P.U.M.A. vehicle (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility) combines technologies from Segway and General Motors to increase mobility freedom with zero emissions, enhanced safety, seamless connectivity and reduced congestion in cities.


The Project P.U.M.A., an electric two-seat prototype vehicle with two wheels is introduced by Segway Inc. CEO Jim Norrod (L) and GM Vice President Research and Development Project Planning Larry Burns after its unveiling in New York, April 7, 2009.
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Indian Golden Temple, the holiest shrine for Sikhs


A Sikh prays inside the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, April 7, 2009. The temple is the holiest shrine for Sikhs.


Tourists and Sikhs walk at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, April 7, 2009. The temple is the holiest shrine for Sikhs.


Sikhs queue up to enter the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, April 6, 2009. The temple is the holiest shrine for Sikhs.


A Sikh prays at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, April 6, 2009. The temple is the holiest shrine for Sikhs.


Tourists visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, April 6, 2009. The temple is the holiest shrine for Sikhs.


A Sikh prays at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, April 6, 2009. The temple is the holiest shrine for Sikhs.


The Golden Temple is lighted in Amritsar, India, April 6, 2009. The temple is the holiest shrine for Sikhs.


The bell tower is seen at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, April 6, 2009. The temple is the holiest shrine for Sikhs.


Tourists visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, April 6, 2009. The temple is the holiest shrine for Sikhs.


A Sikh stands guard at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, April 7, 2009. The temple is the holiest shrine for Sikhs.
(Xinhua/Wang Ye)
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Saab in contact with 20 potential buyers


A Saab car parks at a car dealership in New York, the United States, April 7, 2009. Saab Automobile, the troubled Swedish unit of Genral Motors Corp, has been contacted by 20 potential buyers, with a sale planned in June, the carmaker's lawyer said on Monday. The lawyer also said a sale of the company is a "crucial prerequisite for a successful reconstruction."


National flags of the United States flutter in front of the logo of Saab at a car dealership in New York, the United States, April 7, 2009. Saab Automobile, the troubled Swedish unit of Genral Motors Corp, has been contacted by 20 potential buyers, with a sale planned in June, the carmaker's lawyer said on Monday. The lawyer also said a sale of the company is a "crucial prerequisite for a successful reconstruction."


A placard of Chrysler is seen at a car dealership in New York, the United States, April 7, 2009. General Motors and Chrysler are on the brink of bankruptcy.


A placard of General Motors (front) is seen at a car dealership in New York, the United States, April 7, 2009. The time-honored General Motors Corp is on the brink of bankruptcy.


A placard of General Motors stands in front of a placard of Toyota, one of the biggest business rivals of GM, at a car dealership in New York, the United States, April 7, 2009. The time-honored General Motors Corp is on the brink of bankruptcy.
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Israel tests Arrow anti-missile system


A graphic illustration released by the Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) on April 7, 2009 shows the Arrow ballistic missile interception system in a test against a simulated missile attack. Israel on Tuesday successfully intercepted a target simulant of an Iranian missile in a test of its Arrow anti-missile system.

JERUSALEM, April 7 -- Israel on Tuesday successfully intercepted a target simulant of an Iranian missile in a test of its Arrow anti-missile system, reported local daily Ha'aretz.

During the test, the target missile, simulating an Iranian Shehab, was launched by Israel's air forces over the Mediterranean Sea, before it was intercepted, an unnamed defense official was quoted as saying.

Over a dozen tests have so far been carried out on the Arrow system, which was co-funded by Israel and the United States and designed to shield the Jewish state from possible ballistic missile attacks by Iran and Syria, reported Israel Radio, adding that 90 percent of the tests are successful.

Late last month, Israel successfully completed a series of tests on its Iron Dome anti-rocket system, which is aimed to protect its citizens from possible rocket fire from Lebanon in the north and from the Gaza Strip in the south.

The two systems are major components of the multi-layer air defense system Israel is trying to build. Defense Minister Ehud Barak said last month that Israel aims at "reaching the stage in which a clear majority of missiles do not reach their targets."


Photo released by the Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) on April 7, 2009 shows the Arrow ballistic missile interception system in action. Israel on Tuesday successfully intercepted a target simulant of an Iranian missile in a test of its Arrow anti-missile system.
(Xinhua)
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Some 200 pieces of relics excavated in central China


A Chinese archaeologist showcases a bronze mirror with inscriptions at the excavation site of an ancient tomb possibly dated to the early stage of 8 A.D.-220 A.D. at Jiaozuo city in central China's Henan province April 7, 2009. The archaeologists have unearthed some 200 pieces of cultural relics since the end of March 2009, including bronze mirrors, iron swords, gallipots and pottery dressing cases.


A Chinese archaeologist clears pottery pots at the excavation site of an ancient tomb possibly dated to the early stage of 8 A.D.-220 A.D. at Jiaozuo city in central China's Henan province April 7, 2009.


Chinese archaeologists excavate an ancient tomb possibly dated to the early stage of 8 A.D.-220 A.D. at Jiaozuo city in central China's Henan province April 7, 2009.
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Tom Thumb, hopeful candidate for world's smallest dog


The tiny puppy, called Tom Thumb, peers out of a coffee cup.


Little Tom sits easily in his owner Susan Thomson's hand, pictured with husband Archie.
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IOC evaluation team concludes inspection of Chicago

CHICAGO, April 7 -- The evaluation team of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) concluded its inspections of Chicago Tuesday, saying the city's bid for the 2016 Olympic Summer Games is strong.

At a press conference here at the end of its five-day inspection, the members of the team in their only public comments about Chicago's Olympic bid spoke highly of the city's plans to host the 2016 Summer Games.

Nawal El Moutawakel, chairwoman of the 13-member evaluation commission, said the team is impressed by the strong support for bidding the games shown by the U.S. government, the Chicago city and the residents in the city.

"The commission leaves with a very strong impression that the bid is a strong bid," said Moutawakel, a former Olympian from Morocco. "But in the end, there is only one winner."

When asked about Chicago's lack of a blanket guarantee to cover the costs of the Games, IOC official Gilbert Felli said all of the bid cities are facing economic difficulties in the current economic recession. "We all are facing the same issues in the world today," Felli said.

And part of the analysis the evaluation team will undertake is to "evaluate risk" in comparing Chicago's financial guarantees against those of the other cities, which all have government guarantees that the costs will be covered.

Felli noted the team was impressed by the support of "business heavyweights" from Chicago's corporate community, with whom the commission met Monday.

Corporate sponsorships make up a significant piece of the Olympic revenue pie. Chicago bid officials continue to hope their bid will be aided by the fact that revenue from Games held in the U.S. exceeds that of other nations.

Chicago 2016 organizers put the price tag on hosting the Olympics at 4.8 billion U.S. dollars. They say they'll seek private contributions to cover the costs.

The Chicago bid committee has a financial safety net that includes a 450 million-U.S.-dollar "rainy day fund, 375 million U.S. dollars in IOC cancellation insurance, another 500 million U.S. dollars in insurance coverage and a "last-resort" of 500 million U.S. dollars guarantee of taxpayer money from the city of Chicago. The Illinois state also has put up a guarantee of 250 million U.S. dollars for the games.

Chicago's bid for the Games has a powerful new supports from the government as the White House announced Monday that it will create a special office to serve as liaison if the city gets the bid.

"By hosting the games, we will provide a lasting legacy of investment and economic growth in our city and help strengthen the Olympic Movement," said Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.
(Xinhua)
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Melzer beats Kendrick in Houston

BEIJING, April 8 -- Third-seeded Jurgen Melzer of Austria rallied to beat Robert Kendrick of the United States 6-1, 7-5 in the first round of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston on Monday.

Melzer pounced on Kendrick's serve in the first set but couldn't maintain the pace. Kendrick took advantage by breaking the Austrian in the first and seventh games of the second set to take a 5-2 lead.

It appeared the match was headed for a third set before Melzer broke back in the eighth game when Kendrick double-faulted and hit an unforced backhand error on the final two points.

Kendrick then double-faulted at break point in the 10th game and fought off one match point in the final game before he hit a backhand into the net on the final point.

"I started rushing. I tried to do too much too early," Melzer said. "On hard court, you have one, two shots in a point. Here, you have to try to be mentally alert."

Melzer lost early at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami last week and had little time to adjust to the slower clay courts at River Oaks. He was a US Clay Court finalist in 2006 at Houston's Westside Tennis Club, losing to Mardy Fish.

"I felt if I played my game and stayed focused, I would get through," Melzer said. "But he is a good shot maker and it's tough on clay the first time. It's a matter of playing as many shots at the start and I finally found a good rhythm."

Melzer escaped a double break in the fourth game of the opening set to hold serve. Kendrick didn't win a point in serving the fifth game and Melzer broke him again in the seventh game with a forehand winner to wrap up the first set.

In Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, fourteen-year-old Madison Keys made her WTA Tour debut a memorable one, upsetting Russia's Alla Kudryavtseva 7-5, 6-4 on Monday in the opening round of The MPS Group Championships.

The American fell behind 5-2 in the first set but used powerful ground strokes to break Kudryavtseva twice and a serve that averaged 162.5kph to win the set.

Keys lost the first game of the second set before going on a four-game run, and after the 81st-ranked Kudryavtseva fought back to 4-5, Keys won the set with an ace.

"The first two or three games I was nervous," she said. "It was kind of just the first few games of just hitting the ball and feeling it and really getting into a rhythm that made me feel a lot better."

The youngster could face the tournament's top-seeded player, ninth-ranked Nadia Petrova, in the second round.

In other early matches, Kateryna Bondarenko of the Ukraine beat Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (2), 6-2.

Source: Shanghai Daily/Agencies
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Briton McIlroy leads teenage parade

BEIJING, April 8 -- Briton Rory McIlroy leads an infusion of young blood into the season's first major championship as one of three teenagers making their U.S. Masters debuts Thursday.


Rory McIlroy of Nortern Ireland hits his tee shot on the first hole during a practice round for the 2009 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 7, 2009.

The 19-year-old from Northern Ireland is the oldest of a teen trio, including 18-year-old US Amateur champion Danny Lee of New Zealand and 17-year-old Ryo Ishikawa from Japan.

"I think it's great for the tournament and for golf in general," McIlroy told a news conference in Augusta, Georgia, on Monday.

"You look at Ryo Ishikawa, he's won twice on the Japan Tour, once as an amateur, and Danny Lee, won the US Amateur last year and on the European Tour this year, and myself.

"It's great for golf. Hopefully it inspires people that are not that much younger than us to take up golf and try and one day emulate what we have done."

McIlroy, ranked 17th in the world with a win at this year's European Tour Dubai Desert Classic, said the trio had been inspired by top-ranked Tiger Woods.

"We can relate to him in a way, especially that first Masters," said McIlroy, who was mobbed by fans clamoring for autographs as he made his way to practice on Monday.

"He was only 21 and you could sort of relate to someone that age. You were thinking to yourself, 'Well, hopefully when I'm that age, I can do something like that'."

Woods shot a record low total, won by a record 12 shots and became the youngest champion when he won in 1997 in his first Masters as a professional.

"It was definitely inspirational to see someone come out and make such a great start to their professional career. That's what I've always wanted to do. You know, if I can play well enough this week, I might be able to emulate it."

McIlroy, a golf prodigy whose amateur successes at a young age drew comparisons with Woods, said he was thrilled to be at Augusta but not overwhelmed.

"It's been a dream of mine for a long time to be able to play in the Masters, and for that dream to finally come true is a pretty special feeling," said McIlroy, who practiced at Augusta last Sunday before returning for Masters week.

"I thought I would be nervous hitting my first shot here. Maybe if I was a little younger...I would have been in awe of the place.

"But having been on tour now for a year and a half, I'm not really one to get overwhelmed by much these days.

"I don't feel like a 19-year-old. I feel like I've matured very quickly since coming on tour, and I'm sure Danny and Ryo will tell you the same thing."

It is rare for the Masters to have three teenagers in the field, but the youth movement goes beyond them. Over the last year, especially with Woods taking an eight-month break from golf because of knee surgery, more younger players are starting to thrive. Two of whom stand out.

Anthony Kim, 23, won twice on the PGA Tour last year and was the inspirational leader on a US team that finally won the Ryder Cup; and Dustin Johnson, 24, earned his first trip to the Masters by winning at Pebble Beach, his second PGA Tour victory.

Source: Shanghai Daily/Agencies
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Maradona slams talk of Argentine coaching team spat


Argentina coach Diego Maradona gestures during a 2010 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Bolivia in La Paz April 1, 2009.

"He (Bilardo) knows his role, we speak all the time and I don't see why I have to clarify anything," Maradona said.

Speaking for the first time in Buenos Aires after the team's crushing 6-1 loss to Bolivia in last week's World Cup qualifier, Maradona said: "We are all in the wrong. Nobody expected this disaster."

"Yes we suffered it, but let's hope this will turn into victory snatched from the jaws of defeat," he said.
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Miao ethnic tradition in Tomb-sweeping Day in China


Local people of the Miao ethnic group present lion dance performances before they stage a ceremony to worship their ancestors at a village near Zhaoping county in southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 5, 2009 during the three-day holiday of the Qingming festival, or the traditional Tomb-sweeping Day.

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Russian warships visit south China port

ZHANJIANG, Guangdong, April 6 -- Two warships of Russia's Pacific Fleet visited the south China port of Zhanjiang Monday after accomplishing an anti-piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden.


The Admiral Vinogradov submarine chaser, a Russian warship, arrives at the port of Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province, April 6, 2009. Two warships of Russia's Pacific Fleet visited the south China port of Zhanjiang Monday after accomplishing an anti-piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden.

The Admiral Vinogradov submarine chaser and the Boris Butoma tanker would stay in Zhanjiang for five days, said a spokesman with the South China Sea Fleet with the Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

Officers of the two navies would visit each other's warships and hold a series of joint activities, including football and basketball matches, and a tug-of-war, the spokesman said.


Xing Yuqi (L), an officer of South China Sea Fleet of the Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (L) welcomes a visiting officer of Russian navy at the port of Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province, April 6, 2009.

It was the first time for Zhanjiang to host warships from Russia, he said.

The two warships would continue their journey back to Vladivostok after the visit, he said.

Around 20 warships from the navies of at least a dozen countries are participating in the anti-piracy operations off Somalia.


Officers of South China Sea Fleet of the Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army visit Russia's Admiral Vinogradov submarine chaser at the port of Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province, April 6, 2009.

According to the U.N. International Maritime Organization, 120 attacks by pirates were registered in 2008, with 35 ships seized.


The Admiral Vinogradov submarine chaser, a Russian warship, arrives at the port of Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province, April 6, 2009. Two warships of Russia's Pacific Fleet visited the south China port of Zhanjiang Monday after accomplishing an anti-piracy operation in the Gulf of Aden.
(Xinhua)
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Arabian Fashion World held in London


A model presents a creation by designer Amina Al Jassim at the Arabian Fashion World in London April 6, 2009.


A model presents a creation by designer Abed Mahfouz at the Arabian Fashion World in London April 6, 2009.


A model presents a creation by designer Amina Al Jassim at the Arabian Fashion World in London April 6, 2009.


A model presents a creation by designer Rabia Z at the Arabian Fashion World in London April 6, 2009.


Designer Omar Kashoura (C) with 2 of his models after his show during Arabian Fashion World, in London April 6, 2009.


A model presents a creation by designer Rabia Z at the Arabian Fashion World in London April 6, 2009.


Designer Abed Mahfouz (R) waves as one of his models smiles after his show at the Arabian Fashion World in London April 6, 2009.
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Italy earthquake kills at least 150 people

·Quake has killed at least 150, injured some 1,500 and left around 70,000 homeless.
·Rescuers have pulled 100 people alive out of damaged buildings.
·Officials said that about 200 aftershocks were registered after the fatal one.


A rescuer walks past a collapsed building in L'aquila, Italy, earth April 7, 2009. The strong earthquake that hit central Italy on Monday has killed at least 150 people, injured some 1,500 and left around 70,000 homeless, Italian media reported on Tuesday.


ROME, April 7 -- The strong earthquake that hit central Italy on Monday has killed at least 150 people, injured some 1,500 and left around 70,000 homeless, Italian media reported on Tuesday.

Rescuers, who have pulled 100 people alive out of damaged buildings, estimated that more than 150 people have been killed in the fatal 5.8-magnitude earthquake, but by the end of Monday only 98 people have been identified, local daily "Corrire della sera" said on its website.

The earthquake, centered near L'Aquila which is about 70 miles (110 kilometers) northeast of Rome, occurred at 03:32 local time (0132 GMT) early Monday.


People rest outdoors after an earthquake caused the collapse of St. Salvatore Hospital in Aquila April 6, 2009. A powerful earthquake struck a swathe of central Italy as residents slept on Monday morning, killing more than 150 people and flattening whole towns.

Some 10,000 to 15,000 buildings were damaged in the earthquake, with some cultural relics in this region also damaged. "Almost the whole city is unusable," the mayor of L'Aquila was quoted as saying.

Officials said that about 200 aftershocks were registered after the fatal one, the majority of which were of low magnitude. A powerful aftershock occurred at 01:15 local time Tuesday (2315 GMT Monday).

Some 4,000 rescuers were at work and Italy will have access to the European Union's disaster fund, said Premier Silvio Berlusconi who canceled a trip to Moscow in order to visit the quake-hit area.


Three people cover themselves with a blanket as they take a rest in L'aquila, Italy, early April 7, 2009. The strong earthquake that hit central Italy on Monday has killed at least 150 people, injured some 1,500 and left around 70,000 homeless, Italian media reported on Tuesday.
(Xinhua)
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Cruzeiro wins 7-2, advances to semis

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 5 -- In a game that saw eight goals scored in the second half, Cruzeiro convincingly beat Tupi 7-2 on Sunday, reported the local media on Monday.

In the last round of play in the Minas Gerais state championship, the team needed to win in order to advance to the semifinals. Doing just that, they will face the winner of Democrata-GV and Ituiutaba.

The only goal in the first half came from Cruziero's Kleber, who scored three goals in Sunday's match. On a penalty call after Goncalves took down Marquinhos Parana in front of the goal, Klebertook the responsibility of taking the penalty kick and did not disappoint.

The second half saw a flurry of goals. Cruzeiro scored the first three goals of the half in the 9th, 18th and 25th minutes of the second half. Kleber, Ramires and Fabricio were the respective authors of the initial barrage.

Tupi was able to cut the lead down when they scored two consecutive goals. In the 25th minute of play, Noel crossed the ball towards the front of the Cruzeiro net. Cruzeiro's Fabricio attempted to head the ball out of bounds, but the ball deflected off the player's head and into his own goal.

In the 27th minute, taking command of a free kick, Hugo blasted the ball past the Cruzeiro defensive wall and into the back of the net.

Cruzeiro would add another three goal assault before the end. In the 29th minute, Ramires passed the ball off to a wide-open Kleber. Kleber took his time to control the ball and loft it over the diving Tupi goalkeeper.

In the 42nd minute, Marquinhos Parana crossed the ball to Ramires who headed the ball into the back of the Tupi net. Closing out the embarrassment, Marquinhos Parana scored in the 46th minute of the second half after taking advantage of a loose rebound in front of the Tupi net.

Before Cruzeiro begins their preparation for the semifinals of the Minas Gerais state tournament next weekend, they will focus their attention on their Libertadores Cup mid-week match against the Argentinean team of Estudiantes. Kleber will be unable to play in the game due to a suspension that he has to serve in the continental tournament.
(Xinhua)
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Chicago promotes Blue-Green Games

CHICAGO, April 6 -- Chicago 2016 Olympic bidding team told the visiting evaluation delegation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Moday that the city would host the most environmentally friendly games ever if Chicago gets the 2016 bid.

As Chicago continues to make its pitch for the summer Olympics, organizers are pushing a theme: the blue-green games.

Chicago's presenters say they are confident that Lake Michigan, the parks and overall environmental quality is helping Chicago shed the rust-belt image that some members of the international evaluation team had.

Robert Accarino, director of environment for Chicago 2016, said, "we focused on number one, renewable energy and reducing carbon footprint associated with the games here."

However, he said, renewable energy that we would use during the games has not been determined simply because the games still would be seven, eight years away from now.
(Xinhua)
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Robinho cleared of rape charges

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 6 -- The Brazilian soccer star playing for Manchester City, Robinho, was cleared on Monday from charges of rape dating back to January of this year.

After an initial investigation by the England police, the player's case of sexual aggression towards a university student was dropped.

The episode allegedly took place on January 14, 2009. The 18-year-old student claimed that Robinho had sexually assaulted her while in the VIP area of a local club. Robinho, through his agent, declared that no such incident had taken place.

However, complicating things for the player, the student had on her camera a picture of her alongside Robinho. He was ordered to cooperate with the investigation and offer a sample of his DNA.

The English police had plans of apprehending the player when all of the sudden he took a surprise trip to his native country. They player declared that he had come back to Brazil in order to get a check-up on a nagging injury.

With a great weight off his shoulders, Robinho hopes to concentrate fully in soccer.
(Xinhua)
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Australia's rugby player Mackay succumbs in hospital


Australia's Shawn Mackay scores a try against South Africa in their quarterfinal match in Commonwealth Games Rugby sevens in Melbourne March 17, 2006.

Mackay had woken up from a medically-induced coma last week and started communicating with doctors and family through blinking after undergoing surgery to his spine.

Mackay's parents, John and Leonie Mackay, and girlfriend flew to South Africa last week to be by his side.

Brumbies spokesman David Pembroke said Mackay's condition had taken a turn for the worse overnight before he passed away early yesterday.

"(The feeling in Canberra) is one of complete devastation," said Pembroke, adding that the players, who were flying back from South Africa, had yet to be informed.

"It was bad enough that he was injured, but for this to happen is just devastating, not only for the club but for the entire rugby community," he said.

"He was just a wonderful bloke to have as part of the team."

His death had come despite showing "positive signs of recovery," Brumbies Rugby CEO Andrew Fagan told the club's Website.

"Shawn contracted an infection of his bloodstream after his surgery. He deteriorated rapidly, and suffered a cardiac arrest from which he didn't recover," Fagan said.

"This is devastating news for his family and for all of us in the Brumbies community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time."

Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O'Neill said Mackay was "a credit to the game of rugby, and much loved by all who knew him."

Mackay, 26, was recruited by the Brumbies this season after spending the past five years playing rugby league in Sydney.

He was selected as a reserve for the Brumbies against the Sharks but came off the bench to play in his team's 14-35 loss in their Super 14 match last month.

He was struck by a car while returning to the hotel with teammates in the early hours of the morning.

The Brumbies defeated the Cheetahs 40-27 in their Super 14 match in Bloemfontein on Saturday, despite news of Mackay's condition clouding preparations.

Source: Shanghai Daily/Agencies
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