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.
Bieber says sorry for Yasukuni Shrine visit
Pop singer Justin Bieber apologized on Wednesday to those he offended by visiting Japan's Yasukuni Shrine this week.
Nobel winner Garcia Marquez dies 87
Garcia Marquez died at his home in Mexico City, where he had returned from a hospital last week after a bout of pneumonia.
Tropical cyclone threatens to impede search
A tropical cyclone threatened to hamper the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in a remote stretch of the Indian Ocean on Monday.
China to 'maintain self-sufficiency in food production'
Despite an expected increase in the country's food imports, China will maintain self-sufficiency in its main food crops.
Scans of Indian Ocean floor may be completed within week
The air, surface and underwater multinational search led by Australia is focused on data collected by a US Navy deep sea drone.
Beijing rolls out carpet for annual film festival
Domestic filmmakers and stars, including John Woo, Zhang Ziyi and Fan Bingbing, also attended the festival.
NYPD disbands Muslim-tracking unit amid concerns
The NYPD's Demographics Unit, conceived with the help of a CIA agent, assembled databases on where Muslims lived, shopped, worked and prayed.
Napoleon artifacts stolen from museum
A lock of Napoleon Bonaparte's hair and other "priceless" artifacts linked to the French emperor have been stolen from a museum in Australia.
Lanzhou admits to problems in water supply
The recent contamination of tap water in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province, has exposed weaknesses in the city's management.
William and Kate a smash at New Zealand cricket match
The Duchess and Duke of Cambridge faced off in a lighthearted match during the British royals' visit to Christchurch.