Crowds cheer top court decision for gay marriage rights
The US Supreme Court first struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, which denied federal benefits to married gay and lesbian couples.
Foreign suspects accused of theft
Police have detained more than a dozen foreigners on suspicion of stealing clothing from well-known stores in Shanghai.
Purifier makers see thirst for cleaner water in China
Domestic and foreign water purifier suppliers are expanding in China, where households are feeling the pain of clean water shortages.
Asia mobile subscribers hit 1.5b in 2012
The number of individual mobile subscribers in the Asia Pacific region was 1.5 billion by the end of 2012.
US company boss trapped in office as union negotiates
Trade union authorities are mediating a dispute in which a US company executive is being held captive by his workers at a Beijing plant.
Carrefour source denies chain plans to exit market
France-based Carrefour SA, the world's second largest retailer by revenue, denied on Tuesday that it is considering selling its China business.
Orchard farmers stimulate Beijing's economy
Beijing orchard farmers are boosting the city's economy and job market by finding valuable uses for land under their trees, authorities say.
Snowden not on board flight to Cuba
After the NSA whistle-blower lands in Moscow, the big question is: Where is he?
'Proof of attacks'
According to reports, Snowden has already departed Hong Kong by air to Russia. The government of the Hong Kong SAR has issued a statement.
Suspect in shooting spree detained in Shanghai
Shanghai police have detained a 62-year-old man suspected of killing six people on Saturday night in Baoshan district.
7 injured at Beckham event
Witnesses said the lack of measures to keep onlookers outside the college and officers 'inability to direct the crowd were to blame.
Chinese telecom companies call on Myanmar
Chinese telecom companies are enthusiastic about Myanmar's efforts to boost its underdeveloped telecom market.
National English-speaking contest up and running
The 19th "21st Century - Coca-Cola Cup" National Speaking Competition, co-sponsored by China Daily and Coca-Cola China, began on Wednesday.
Obama appeals for nuclear cuts
US President Barack Obama said he wants to reduce deployed nuclear weapons by up to a third and revive negotiations with Russia.
G8 leaders seek deal to curb tax evasion
G8 leaders declared that governments must work together to close loopholes allowing corporate giants to avoid paying taxes in their home countries.