Cats blamed for decline of marsupials
Small, furry marsupials such as the bandicoot, quoll and tree possum are in dramatic decline in northern Australia.
Top US school's offer puts young student into spotlight
A high school student in Chongqing became an Internet celebrity after he got accepted into a prestigious preparatory college in the United States.
Internet a key tool for drug traffickers
China continues to experience a rising wave of drug-related crimes, with the Internet serving as a key channel for the underground drug market.
Beijing sees tenfold boost in collected pollution fees
Hiked-up fees on polluting enterprises in Beijing have helped the city to rake in 88 million yuan so far this year.
Holiday sees fewer Chinese go to Malaysia
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has led to a decline in the number of Chinese tourists to Malaysia during the May Day holiday.
Yunnan's only panda perking up, thanks to TV, swing
Sijia, a giant panda who zookeepers feared was suffering from mild depression, appears to be feeling better.
Poor vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to tooth decay in toddlers
Women's low vitamin D levels during pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of cavities in the teeth of their toddlers.
Tread with care, Li urges China, US
Premier Li Keqiang urged China and the US to handle disagreements and friction carefully for mutual benefit and regional peace and stability.
Local govts get greater role over environmental issues
The new law will give local government bodies, especially environmental protection departments, increased supervisory duties.
Search for jet on ocean floor expands
Abbott said that the new search area, which spans 700 km by 80 km, could take six to eight months to completely examine.
New dorms in US take shape for more students
The academy aims to provide dormitory and shuttle service for Chinese students attending several local high schools.
Danish queen visits Nanjing memorial hall
Observers said the rare visit underscored the support from Denmark, also a victim of World War II.
China welcomes Palestinian reconciliation deal
China hailed a Palestinian reconciliation deal on ending a seven-year internal split, saying it will build Palestine's internal solidarity.
Wuhan water plants cleared to reopen after quality failure
Many residents worried after learning that the water suspensions were related to pollution found in the Hanjiang River.
Li applauds 24-hour bookstore
Pulling an all-nighter just got the highest endorsement - Premier Li Keqiang has put his weight behind Beijing's first 24/7 bookstore.