Tour bus crash kills at least 3 in California
2013-02-04 15:30:23
At least three people were killed after a tour bus flipped and crashed in Yucaipa, San Bernardino County in southeastern California Sunday evening, local media reported.
Last Chinese American to exit Obama cabinet
2013-02-04 14:33:37
When Barack Obama became the first African-American president in 2009, he also impressed the 1.3 billion Chinese by appointing Stephen Chu and Gary Locke, two Chinese Americans, to his cabinet.
Fidel Castro votes in general elections
2013-02-04 13:56:51
Cuban former president Fidel Castro voted at the general elections held Sunday to decide the members of the national parliament and those of provincial assemblies, the official media reported Sunday.
20 killed in S Philippine clash
2013-02-04 12:24:08
Twenty people died while hundreds were displaced following a clash between members of a Muslim rebel group and al-Qaida linked militants in the Philippines.
John Kerry reaffirms commitment to Mideast peace
2013-02-04 09:46:01
New US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday reaffirmed his commitment to pursuing peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
Former US Navy sniper killed
2013-02-04 09:13:15
Chris Kyle, the former US Navy SEAL sniper who was responsible for 160 kills during his career, was shot and killed with another man at a gun range. 
Man charged of killing 'most lethal' American sniper
Xi battles to help the poor
2013-02-04 02:44:30
Top leader Xi Jinping recalled his tough rural years during a visit to an impoverished village on Sunday, in a move analysts said reflects the leadership's will to mingle with the grassroots and to combat poverty.
Investors home in on urban growth
2013-02-04 02:44:12
China's urbanization drive will create "appealing" business opportunities for US investors, a leading Chinese trade promoter said.
Steady economic growth continues
2013-02-04 02:44:12
China's non-manufacturing businesses strengthened for a 4th month in January, fueled by the accelerated consumption of retail goods and a growing number of construction projects.
Cambodia mourns a king
2013-02-04 02:42:48
The flags on roadsides are at half-staff. Black ribbons frame the King Father's official portrait at the airport and in hotels.
Emerging nations not just along for the ride
2013-02-04 02:42:48
Emerging economies are not "free riders" and will continue to play a more active role in international affairs, a senior Foreign Ministry official told a global security forum on Saturday.
350 seized in food safety check
2013-02-04 00:18:06
Chinese police have seized 350 suspects involved in 120 food-related criminal cases since a crackdown on food-related crimes began last month.