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The Chinese government on Tuesday released a white paper detailing the progress made in human rights in 2012, underscoring citizens' rights to a clean environment and the expression of opinion.

China issues report on US human rights record

U.S. police identify suspect in Mother's Day shooting
05-14 21:00

Police said Monday they have identified a suspect in the shooting spree at the Mother's Day parade in New Orleans on Sunday that injured 19 people.| Discuss

19 injured in US Mother's Day shooting

China urges Philippines to thoroughly investigate, explain shooting
05-14 21:23

A Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tuesday that China hopes the Philippines will conduct a thorough investigation into the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine Coast Guard that occurred last Thursday.

Taiwan asks Philippine response in 72 hours

Philippines admits to killing Taiwan fisherman

Syria suggests joint investigation into blasts in Turkey |Discuss
05-14 21:01

The Syrian government on Tuesday suggested forming a Turkish-Syrian team to probe the recent deadly explosions in a Turkish border town.

Syrian refugees in Turkey exceed 193,000

13 detained in Turkey over deadly bombings

•	UNSC condemns deadly car bombing in Benghazi

•	S.Korea proposes talk offers with DPRK

•	Angelina Jolie has double mastectomy

•	China's power consumption rises 6.8 pct in April

•	"Iron Man 3" stays atop China's box office

•	NDRC deputy head dismissed

China >>

Top political advisor stresses steady promotion of cross-Strait ties

•	Palestinian official calls for adding China to Mideast Quartet

•	State councilor meets with Russian presidential rep

•	Chinese vice premier meets with UN official

•	Chinese VP holds talks with Venezuelan president, top lawmaker

In-Depth >>

Bulgaria can hardly form gov't after parliamentary elections

•	Feature: Miracle Bangladeshi seamstress' 17-day death-escape battle

•	Xinhua Insight: Real-name whistleblowing fuels China's online anti-corruption efforts

•	News Analysis: Former Philippine President Estrada back in politics as Manila mayor

•	News Analysis: Central banks rush to cut rates, but China stands firm

Entertainment >>

Jakarta Fashion and Food Festival continues

•	Supermodel's bikini shoots

•	"Iron Man 3" stays atop China's box office

•	France-China Film Festival kicks off in Paris

•	Quietly elegant girls dress in nude color to present Summer romances

Odd News >>

Who is sexiest man in women's dress?

•	Hilarious moments in life

•	Suspected Coca-Cola recipe appears on eBay

•	Creepy tattoos make you speechless

•	Funny photos in daily life

World >>

50 dead,146 injured in bombing near Turkey's border with Syria

•	Syrian refugees in Turkey exceed 193,000

•	13 detained in Turkey over deadly bombings near Syrian border

•	At least 58 missing as boat capsizes off Myanmar western coast: official

•	S.Korea proposes talk offers with DPRK on Kaesong issue

Culture & Edu >>

Life of orphan students in Yushu

•	Sexual revolution with Chinese characteristics

•	Asian languages priority for Australian kids

•	"Bike Week" starts in Los Angeles

•	Vietnamese young women's life style

Sci & Tech >>

Beautiful aurora borealis seen in 37 degrees below zero

•	Population of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys grows

•	Earth's inner core spins at changing speed: scientists

•	Birds reveal cost of climate change

•	Workplace injustice leads to stronger sense of taste: study

Travel >>

Tulip blossom in NE China

•	Dubai hotels gear up for more Chinese visitors

•	Scenery around Lake Nam Co in SW China's Tibet

•	Surge in Chinese spending compensates for fall from New Zealand's traditional markets

•	Scenery of Lake Namco in China's Tibet

Business >>

Eurogroup approves 7.5-bln-euro bailout tranches for Greece

•	Volkswagen sales up on demands from China, North America

•	BMW recalls cars over airbag defects in China

•	China's Internet giants in acquisition spree

•	Chinese shares close lower amid gloomy economic prospects

Sports >>

French PSG cancels celebrations after clashes erupted

•	Corinthians to sign Chile midfielder

•	Roberto Mancini sacked as manager of Manchester City

•	Coach Santana sacked by Bahia

•	FIFA names 10 Confederations Cup referees

Health >>

New coronavirus outbreak causes uneasiness: experts respond

•	Sri Lanka stops meat imports after WHO bird flu warning

•	People with depression show disrupted brain “clock”

•	Haitian government warns public of cholera risk

•	China uses space technology to modify artificial heart

Forum >>

China Garden Expo gearing up for visitors

•	"UFO" spotted in several cities across China

•	Jolie had double mastectomy

•	12000 rubber ducks swim for contest

•	Astronaut covers "Space Oddity" from space

Video >>

Diplomats slash Iran-IAEA talk expectations

32 Chinese fishing boats arrive in Nansha islands

18 rescued in Yangtze River boat collision

US president meets UK prime minister

Taiwan fishermen protest over shooting

UNSC condemns Turkey bombings

Biz China Weekly >>

May 6 -- May 12

Economic date in April suggested China’s policymakers to continue fine-tuning policies to support the tepid economic recovery.

Columnists >>

	To lose weight or get heart broken?

	9-meter long "monster" washed up on NZ's coast

	China may postpone IPO resumption: report

	Campus Queen Contest in Japan

	At least 17 injured in Mother's Day shooting in U.S.

	Argentine ghost towntown resurfaces after 25 years under water

	Turkish PM blames Syria for border bombings \| Discuss

	Pakistan's Sharif invites Indian PM for oath-taking

	China's industrial output up 9.3 pct in April

	Nadal triumphs at Madrid Open