Australia's Abbott to scrap carbon tax
Abbott met with bureaucrats to go over his border security plans and said his first priority would be to repeal the unpopular carbon tax.
Hair thieves prey on Venezuelan women
They already endure staggering levels of street crime. Now, Venezuelans have something new to fear - muggers who chop off their hair.
Working-class students find low-budget education abroad
Low-cost programs in some European and Asian countries, costing no more than 100,000 yuan ($16,340) per year.
Abbott promises to focus on Asia if elected Australian PM
Australian election front-runner Tony Abbott vowed on Wednesday that Asia will be his main foreign policy focus if he assumes office.
Bank of America finally exits CCB
The American bank has been reducing its shares in CCB since 2009, gaining nearly HK$210 billion, 1.2 times its purchase costs.
Warning over lavish banquets
Officials nationwide have been warned not to spend public money on gifts such as luxury moon-cakes
Guideline issued to strengthen teachers' ethics
Drafted by the Ministry of Education, the guideline aims to establish a way to prevent teachers from breaching professional ethics.
Zhang Yimou to team up with schoolmate on new period drama
Zhang will co-direct a film about a legendary beauty from 1,400 years ago with Tian Zhuangzhuang.
US diverts Nimitz carrier group for possible assistance with Syria
It has not been assigned a specific mission and defense officials described the move as "prudent positioning".
Eurasian nations focus on Net
How to effectively regulate content on the Internet and manage new media have become major issues for China and other Eurasian countries.
Beijing prepares for September gridlock
Beijing's traffic authorities will use motorbikes and helicopters as part of a series of measures to tackle heavy traffic in September.
Fair brings Hami melons to Beijing
Beijing residents can expect to taste more fresh melons from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
Google executive to aid Xiaomi's growth
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said on Thursday that it hired a top executive from Google in a bid to boost its overseas business.
Rubber duck to float in Beijing
After touring 13 cities in 10 countries, a giant rubber duck will be in Beijing from September to October.
Zoos rethink matchmaking tactics for endangered species
Today, survival plans exist for more than 500 species, including cheetahs, Asian elephants and black-footed ferrets.