Patient with 'Ebola-like symptoms' admitted to Conn. hospital

2014-10-17 03:05:39

Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut was evaluating a patient with "Ebola-like symptoms" on Thursday and will likely know within 24 hours whether the person has the deadly disease.

Talks with HK protesters could start next week

2014-10-17 02:57:34

Talks with student protest leaders may be started by the Hong Kong government as early as next week to discuss political reform in the city. University heads may help mediate the discussions.

The tenth Asia-Europe meeting opens in Milan

2014-10-16 21:24:38

The tenth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) opened in Milan, Italy on Thursday under the theme of "Responsible Partnership for Growth and Security."

Blue Ocean to add 2 rigs for offshore

2014-10-16 11:45:56

Blue Ocean Drilling Limited (BOD), a drilling company dedicated to operating a fleet of premium offshore rigs, has recently entered into contract with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) in China for the construction of two new platforms.

WWII photos evoke lasting bond

2014-10-16 11:45:56

When memories can take people back to where a timeless piece of history took place, people can come to believe that the glorious history of our forefathers will never die.

US CEOs wish trade treaty a priority

2014-10-16 07:05:32

Leaders of major American companies are urging US President Barack Obama to make a US-China Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) a top priority when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month.

China singled out for 'important' role in Africa's development

2014-10-16 06:31:52

China plays a big role in African development and helping certain African countries with delocalizing its industries, said Ibrahim Mayaki, head of the New Partnership for Africa's Development.

Obama holds Ebola meeting

2014-10-16 05:56:20

Barack Obama convened a high-level meeting about the Ebola outbreak after abruptly postponing a political trip in what was a sign of growing concern about the deadly virus. Factbox: Ebola cases in the US

Exporters lower sights for sales at Canton Fair as woes persist

2014-10-16 05:12:34

Lower overseas demand will likely continue to exert pressure on Chinese exporters in the months ahead, as exhibitors met fewer potential buyers at the fair.

'Main course' still ahead, Li says

2014-10-16 04:58:20

Premier Li Keiqang said the main course of Sino-Italian cooperation is yet to come and the $10 billion in deals being signed on Tuesday were merely the appetizer

HK leader says protests hatched for more than year

2014-10-16 04:43:11

Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said that the "Occupy Central" movement was not initiated by the masses, and spontaneous acts indicated that the organizers had no control over the crowds.

Premier Li sows the seeds for farming

2014-10-16 04:31:51

China will substantially expand a program to offer more funding and technical support to help developing nations boost their agricultural growth.
'Main course' still ahead, Li says