1.26 mln S China residents affected by Typhoon Son-Tinh HAIKOU, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Son-Tinh, the 23rd typhoon of the year, has killed one person and left another six missing in south China's Hainan Province, as well as affected over 1.26 mill...
New Yorkers Take Transit Woes in Stride NEW YORK Life regained some semblance of normalcy on Thursday for New Yorkers affected by superstorm Sandy, as public transportation started to come online and millions of people returned to work. But for those...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- With superstorm Sandy dissipating, U.S. President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney are on Thursday back on the campaign trail, trying to make up for the lost time as they dash towards the finish li...
USADA hails UCI's right decision in Armstrong case BEIJING, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Cycling's governing body UCI has made the right decision to strip Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency chief Travis Tygart said on...
Juninho reveals contact with Chelsea's Malouda about Brazil move RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil international midfielder Juninho has revealed that he has spoken to Chelsea's Florent Malouda in a bid to bring the midfielder to Vasco...
De Canio sacked by Genoa ROME, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Gigi De Canio has been sacked by Genoa after the Rossoblu squandered a two-goal lead in their 4-2 loss against Roma. Genoa were 2-0 ahead in the first 15 minutes on Sunday night, then desparately saw...
Last-minute goal gives Barca Champions League win MADRID, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- A last minute goal from Jordi Alba gave Barca three points from their Champions League match at home to Scottish champions Glasgow Celtic in a game that had looked destined...
Typhoon Son-Tinh wreaks havoc in south China BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Son-Tinh, the 23rd typhoon of the year, wreaked havoc in south China, damaging crops, flattening houses and forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. Influenced by...
China conveys condolences to U.S. over storm disaster BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday offered his deep condolences to his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama over the casualties and major property losses inflicted upon...
China to seek closer cooperation at Asia-Europe Meeting BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- China hopes to achieve more common understanding and closer cooperation at the ninth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said on...
Cold snap to freeze north China BEIJING, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- A cold wave will hit northern parts of China over the next two days with temperatures likely to drop by as much as 14 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country, the National Meteorologic...
Wozniacki beats Stosur for Moscow title MOSCOW, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Third seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark won her 20th career title by beating Australian Samantha Stosur 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 in the Kremlin Cup final on Sunday. The 11th-ranked Dane was pl...
Barca win chaotic game to remain 8 clear of Real Madrid MADRID, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona maintained their eight point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the BBVA Primera Liga table in Spain thanks to a thrilling anarchic 5-4 win away to Depo...
Inter beat Catania to maintain pressure on Juventus ROME, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Inter beat Catania 2-0 at home on Sunday to keep in touch with Italian Serie A pacesetters Juventus. Inter went ahead in the 28th minute when Antonio Cassano converted from...
Ronaldinho shines as Atletico Mineiro closes gap on Fluminense RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho was involved in all three goals as Atletico Mineiro closed the gap at the top of Brazil's Serie A championship with a 3-2 victory over Flumi...
