Emotional Rodman apologizes on return from DPRK
An emotional Dennis Rodman appeared to break down on Monday as he apologized on his return from a trip to the DPRK.
Shrinking of wetlands spurs call for regulation
Nearly 9 percent of China's wetlands have vanished over the past decade as urban development has increased.
Telemarketing scams targeting rich and famous on the increase
Telemarketing scams have become a growing problem in China, often targeting the rich and famous.
Apology letter showed goodwill toward China
In 2000, president Jiang Zemin met Sharon, then leader of Israel's Likud party, when visiting Israel.
China's icebreaker heads to open water
The stranded Chinese icebreaker, Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, broke through the Antarctic's heavy floes at about 6 pm on Tuesday.
'Jihad Jane' sentenced to 10 years for murder plot
A US judge on Monday sentenced a US woman who called herself Jihad Jane to 10 years in prison.
Illegal ivory stash destroyed
China has destroyed 6.1 metric tons of elephant ivory seized over the years, hoping to send a zero-tolerance message to poachers.
Director questions fine
Zhang Yimou has disputed an official calculation of his earnings used to determine a fine he is due to pay for violating the family planning policy.
Government orders TV anchors, guests to use Mandarin
News anchors and TV guests must speak in Mandarin and should avoid dialects and foreign languages.
Africa will remain important pillar of China's diplomacy
Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins his six-day tour of Ethiopia, Djibouti, Ghana and Senegal on Monday.
Diaper firms set to clean up with disposables
Propelled by the policy change, multinational companies in the baby diaper industry have embarked on expansion plans in China.
Warmest New Year's Day in Beijing for six decades
Beijing's warmest New Year's Day in decades saw people flood outdoors on Wednesday, the first day of 2014.
Beijing turns cold shoulder to Japan
Beijing has declared Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe "not welcome" by the Chinese people and said Chinese leaders won't meet him.
Tainted farmland to be restored
Farming of contaminated arable land almost the size of Belgium has been halted and the land will be rehabilitated to ensure food security.
14 killed in Russian bombing
At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured on Sunday when a female suicide bomber blew herself up in a train station in a southern Russian city.