Death toll of Brazil's club fire rises to 238
2013-02-06 11:13:34
The death toll in Brazil's recent nightclub fire rose to 238 on Tuesday after a 20-year-old victim passed away in hospital, local authorities said.
Cost of living rises in cities across China
2013-02-06 07:31:01
Global index highlights expense residents of major urban areas face
Obama plans visit to Israel in spring: official
2013-02-06 04:07:35
US President Barack Obama plans to visit Israel this spring, his first trip to the Jewish state since taking office, a White House official said.
Obama pushes for govt spending cuts delay
2013-02-06 03:59:42
US President Barack Obama urged Congress to delay massive government spending cuts in the near term, saying government budget policies will have effects on US economic growth.
Policeman owning 192 homes sacked
2013-02-06 03:59:14
Authorities in Guangdong province on Tuesday sacked a senior policeman who allegedly owns 192 houses and has double national identity cards.
Experts slam US hacking accusations
2013-02-06 03:36:07
Chinese experts on Tuesday refuted latest accusations from the US side linking Chinese authorities to alleged hacking activities.
Index to ensure safety, reduce pollution
2013-02-06 02:33:13
Beijing weather authorities issued a firework index for the first time on Tuesday to ensure safety and reduce pollution, as sales of fireworks for Spring Festival started at 1,337 certified stores citywide.
Cold snap disrupts festival travel rush
2013-02-06 02:32:50
Bitterly cold weather is sweeping across the country, bringing dramatic temperature drops, heavy snow and strong winds, meteorologists said on Tuesday.
Rail passengers returning thousands of tickets
2013-02-06 02:32:50
More than 10 percent of the tickets bought could have been returned by the end of China's holiday travel rush this year, said rail officials.
Japan ups stakes in islands dispute
2013-02-06 00:58:00
Japan on Tuesday intensified the ongoing territorial dispute with China by setting up a new publicity office aimed at Diaoyu Islands-related propaganda issues.
Myanmar urged to strive for cease-fire
2013-02-06 00:57:39
Beijing on Tuesday urged Myanmar's government and ethnic Kachin forces to live up to agreements reached on Monday in China.
10 sentenced in 'black jail' case
2013-02-06 00:56:53
Chaoyang District People's Court has sentenced 10 defendants ― who included three minors ― for illegally detaining petitioners.