BAGHDAD Christian Djoos Capitals Jersey , Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Monday ordered government forces to enter the oil-rich Kirkuk Province to step up the fight against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, national al-Iraqiya TV channel reported.


Iraq's Counter Terrorism Service, Federal Police forces and the 9th Armored Division have been deployed in some areas in Kirkuk, the report said.


Al-Iraqiya TV said the deployment process went smoothly, without interruptions.


Abadi Devante Smith-Pelly Capitals Jersey , who is also the commander-in-chief of Iraqi forces, asked government forces to cooperate with the local people and Kurdish force Peshmerga to maintain social stability and security in Kirkuk.


Located south of the Kurdish region, an autonomous region of Iraq, Kirkuk, with its rich oil resources, an airfield and a large Kurdish population has been controlled by Kurdish forces since the past few years. It is presently a disputed area between Iraq's federal government and the Kurdish region.


When the Kurdish region held a referendum on September 25 to determine if it should stay with Iraq or become an independent state Madison Bowey Capitals Jersey , Kirkuk took part in the ballot.


Kurds voted overwhelmingly in support of independence but the Iraqi government does not recognize the referendum. It has been repeatedly underlining the need for maintaining Iraq's sovereignty at a time when the fight against the IS militant group has seen considerable success.


On the day of the referendum, Iraq's parliament issued a slew of measures against the Kurdish region and demanded the prime minister redeploy security forces in the disputed areas outside the region.


The parliament also asked the federal government to regain control of the oil fields in the disputed areas.




TOKYO, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed mixed at the morning break on Friday as some investors opted to lock in gains made on the market's recent winning streak, although were conscious of the yen's appreciation and the upcoming release of key U.S. jobs data.


The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average edged down 4.10 points, or 0.02 percent, from Thursday to 16 Lars Eller Capitals Jersey ,956.06.


The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, rose 0.92 points, or 0.07 percent, to 1,369.97.


Notable gainers by the break comprised mining as well as glass and ceramic product-linked shares Jakub Vrana Capitals Jersey , but information and communication issues and pharmaceutical shares led issues that declined.


By Zhang Qian


BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhuanet) -- Tujia is an ancient ethnic group in China who call themselves “native dwellers.” Their worship of creation myths and white tigers is still evident in their songs, dances and home decorations.


The Tujia ethnic group has a population of over 8 million, and mainly lives in compact communities in the Wuling Range of western Hunan and Hubei provinces. There are also Tujia people scattered in Sichuan Province and other regions in China.


The Tujia people call themselves Bizika, which means “native dwellers.” Though their name suggests that they are natives, their exact origin is still uncertain. Some people trace their ancestry to the ancient Ba people. Others claim they come from the Wuman Authentic Jay Beagle Jersey , who moved to western Hunan from Guizhou Province, and another theory is that they came from Jiangxi Province at the end of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907).


In any case, the Tujias were a distinct ethnic group in western Hunan by the early Five Dynasties period, around the year 910. The Tujia ethnic group was officially recognized as one of the 55 ethnic groups in 1957 by the Chinese government.


Like many minority groups in China, the Tujia people believe in the power of ancestors and gods. White tiger worship is quite significant among the group as they call themselves “Offspring of the White Tiger.” The belief sprang from a legend about an ancient leader of Tujia defeating enemies and helping his people settle down. He gained respect and esteem of his people and he turned into a white tiger after his death.


Statues of white tigers can still be found in homes of most Tujia families as a protector. And the white tiger worship also can be seen in their wedding decorations and traditional dances.


The Tujia language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman group of the Sino-Tibetan language family, yet it is only used in a few areas today. Since there are no written version of the Tujia language Authentic John Carlson Jersey , the language of the Han is most often used among Tujia people.


Handmade cloth is used in the traditional dress of both Tujia women and men. The traditional cloth is woven by Tujia women in more than 100 colorful patterns.


Tujia women traditionally dress in jackets trimmed with lace and short, broad sleeves. They wear long skirts, and wrap their coiled hair in cloth. The women also love to adorn themselves with necklaces, earrings, bracelets and ankle bracelets.


Tujia men traditionally wear short jackets with buttons in front.


Songs and dance play an important role in Tujia culture as a way to tell epic sagas and creation myths, as well as expressing love and grief.


Baishou dance Authentic Braden Holtby Jersey , or hand dance, is one of the most popular dances of the Tujia ethnic group. The dance has a history of over 500 years. With its origin as a dance of triumph, the traces of war, hunting, farming and feasting can still be found among the 70 ritual gestures in the dance. Baishou dance is done in a traditional collective performance that Tujia people often present on festivals like at the new year.


Tujia girls traditionally welcomed their wedding day by crying, which could last from five days to a month beforehand. Usually Authentic Andre Burakovsky Jersey , the bride would not cry alone but be accompanied by her female relatives and friends. Tujia people judge a girl’s intelligence and virtue by how well she could sing crying songs at the wedding. The tradition gradually has faded, but. Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Cheap Authentic Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Free Shipping Cheap NHL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale Soccer Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap Soccer Jerseys China