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7th session of Standing Committee of 12th CPPCC National Committee opens
Yu Zhengsheng presides over the opening meeting of the 7th session of the Standing Committee of the 12th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing, China, Aug. 25, 2014.
Merkel: Ukraine crisis is hurting Germany´s economy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that the crisis in Ukraine was taking its toll on Germany, which suffered a surprise 0.2 percent contraction in the second quarter.
3 Chinese engineers kidnapped in Turkey
Chinese Embassy in Turkey has confirmed that three Chinese engineers have been kidnapped by militants from the Kurdistan Worker?? Party, also known as the PKK. Chinese and Turkish sides are cooperating to rescue them.
China »
26 bln yuan in aid to Tibet
Over the past 20 years, China has earmarked 26 billion yuan, that´s about $4.2 billion, to help with the development of the southwestern autonomous region of Tibet.
China clarifies citizens´ rights to sue government
China´s top legislature on Monday began to review a draft amendment which will make it easier for citizens to take the government to court.
Chinese female special forces feature in anti-terrorism drill
A multinational anti-terrorism military exercise has officially kicked off in North China´s Inner Mongolia region. There´s a special feature in this year´s training. And that is a team of Chinese female soldiers.
World »
Funeral held for Michael Brown in U.S. city
Funeral for 18- year-old Michael Brown shot and killed by police in Ferguson in the U.S. state of Missouri was held Monday morning at a Baptist church in St. Louis City.
Second live TV debate launched on Scottish independence referendum
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond and Better Together campaign leader Alistair Darling on Monday night launched their second live TV debate on the Scottish independence referendum in Glasgow.
French fighters join rebel stronghold in Donetsk
The president of the self-declared pro-Russian People´s Republic of Donetsk claimed on Sunday French military ´experts´ were joining separatist forces battling government troops in eastern Ukraine.
Business »
Germany?? Merkel backs Spanish minister to head Eurogroup
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy met in Spain on Monday, as part of Merkel?? visit to the country.
Guidelines out for emission tradings with free pricing in China
China?? State Council published on Monday a guideline to promote emissions trading. The pilot regions must set up rules for the purchase and trading of emissions rights by 2017 to roll out the scheme nationwide.
Disputes between economic paths split French administration
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls resigned Monday, reportedly due to economic policy differences between Valls??cabinet and President Francois Hollande.
Grassroots series: Tanzania tribe making money form selling unique ornaments
Grassroots series: Tanzania tribe making money form selling unique ornaments
China publishes video series on anti-Japanese war
The State Archives Administration has published a video series on the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to depict historical events and honor the Chinese fighting spirit.
Australian MP Clive Palmer apologizes for insulting Chinese
Australian politician Clive Palmer on Tuesday apologized to the Chinese embassy in Canberra for calling Chinese "bastards" and "mongrels" in a media interview.
Israeli war jets destroy 2nd largest residential tower in Gaza: TV
A series of powerful explosions wrecked the northern part of Gaza city after Israeli war jets struck a 14-floor residential tower with four heavy missiles, the pro-Hamas al-Aqsa Television reported.
