Brazilians more aware of breast cancer symptoms, survey finds

2014-10-06 03:22:31

Brazilians came in as the most confident group in recognizing some telltale signs of breast cancer, according to a worldwide survey on awareness of the disease.

Ebola patient in Dallas struggling to survive, says CDC head

2014-10-06 01:36:55

The first patient diagnosed with Ebola in the United States has apparently not received any of the experimental treatments for the disease, a top US health official said on Sunday.

Some protesters in HK decide to withdraw

2014-10-05 22:01:25

Some protesters decided on Sunday to withdraw from areas in Hong Kong as a good gesture for talks, while schools affected by the demonstration would resume classes on Monday.

Ebola could reach France and UK

2014-10-05 20:02:38

Scientists have used Ebola disease spread patterns and airline traffic data to predict a 75 percent chance the virus could be imported to France by October 24, and a 50 percent chance it could hit Britain by that date.

China's Xinjiang Corp marks 60th anniversary

2014-10-05 11:17:38

The Chinese government released a white paper Sunday detailing history and achievements made by the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) to mark its 60th founding anniversary, highlighting its role in maintaining social stability and enhancing border defense.

19 arrested over clash in Hong Kong

2014-10-04 18:23:58

The city's security authorities said 19 people were arrested on Friday when clashes broke out between Occupy Central protestors and anti-Occupy people.

Two Koreas to hold second round
of talks

2014-10-04 17:47:04

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea agreed to hold another senior-level dialogue with the Republic of Korea as early as in late October, Seoul's Unification Ministry said.

Li's European tour aims pragmatic cooperation

2014-10-04 09:56:18

Observers expect Premier Li Keqiang's upcoming trip could greatly promote the pragmatic cooperation between China and Europe and propel the Asia-Europe dialogue.

Services growth hits 8-month low

2014-10-04 07:51:48

China's declined non-manufacturing industries PMI indicates rising pressure for the government to introduce new stimulus methods.

Firmly safeguard rule of law in HK

2014-10-04 02:02:20

Democracy and the rule of law are interdependent, and a democracy without the rule of law will only bring havoc, says a commentary to be carried by Saturday's People's Daily.

Hong Kong chief calls for peace after clashes

2014-10-04 02:00:43

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying gave an urgent TV broadcast calling for peace after Occupy protesters clashed with anti-Occupy people in Hong Kong's two major commercial areas.

US job market improves remarkably as economy expands

2014-10-03 23:34:20

The US economy added 248,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate fell to 5.9 percent, the Labor Department said Friday.