Nursing homes reject childless couple
Ten nursing homes in Beijing, led by a nonprofit organization, have agreed to put aside 500 beds for elderly people who have lost their only child.
Clinton remains coy about 2016 White House run
Outgoing US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sidestepped questions in a television interview this week about whether she will run for president in 2016.
Air quality a hot topic
Air pollution has been one of the hottest topics in Shanghai's two sessions this year, as residents breathed the most polluted air.
Major floods hammer northern Australia
Two people were missing and the body of a third person was recovered from raging floodwaters as severe storms pounded northeastern Australia.
China seeks summits on fugitives
The Ministry of Public Security is working to set up an annual high-level meeting with US judicial officials in a bid to catch and return more Chinese fugitives.
Mobile war to follow battle of the tablets
Is Microsoft Corp's tablet Surface good enough to challenge the iPad? It is an absurd question if you simply compare sales volume.
Yunnan looks to boost trade with neighbors
Promoting trade and business relations with our southern neighbors has proved, and will continue, to be a major driver of the province's growth.
Iconic Empire State Building dazzles with 1,200 new lights
The 1,200 newly installed lamps now illuminating the skyscraper's famous spire have brought the most visible change to the Art Deco building.
Beijing vows cleaner air
The capital will pay more attention to PM2.5 to improve air quality and make the city more livable.
Myanmar promises to keep its border safe
Myanmar pledged to maintain peace and security on its border with China when President U Thein Sein met visiting Chinese officials in Yangon on Saturday.
Snow brings travel delays as it clears the air
Snow, which fell in most parts of northern China over the weekend, will continue on Monday, according to weather authorities.
DPRK allows foreigners to bring cell phones
Foreigners visiting the Democratic People's Republic of Korea can now take their own mobile phones into the country, media reported on Sunday.
British PM to spell out EU membership plan
British PM David Cameron is set to deliver his hotly anticipated speech about his plans for Britain's membership in the European Union this week.
Tougher penalties to put taxi industry on right track
According to new rules, cabbies now face a ban of up to three years for foul play - or a lifetime ban in extreme cases.
Argo sparks debate over historical accuracy
Iran's announcement that it will make its own film to counter the "distorted" thriller Argo is fueling a debate about historical accuracy.