Canadian Maltais sets new world mark at women's short track 1,000m CALGARY, Canada, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Host favorite Valerie Maltais set a new world record of the women's 1,000 meters short track speed skating at the ongoing World Cup on Friday. She...
Olympic champion Liu knocked out of badminton Denmark Open ODENSE, Denmark, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Sixth seeded Juliane Schenk of Germany caused a huge upset beating second seed Li Xuerui of China, who won gold at the London Olympics, in two sets 21-19,...
Messi the best in the world: Brazil's Lula BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that Argentinean star and Barcelona FC striker Lionel Messi is the best one in the world. In an intervi...
Allegri never at risk, says Galliani MILAN, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has insisted that the Rossoneri boss Massimiliano Alleri was never in danger of being sacked despite the poor start of his side's campaign this s...
4 dead, 8 injured in van-truck accident in east China HEFEI, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Four people have been killed and another eight injured after a van hit an oil tanker head-on in east China's Anhui Province on Friday, authorities said. The accident hap...
China has full picture of coastal water resources BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- China on Friday officially concluded an eight-year-long national marine survey, giving the country a true picture of its coastal water resources. Launched by the State Oce...
Time to loosen family planning policy: think tank BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- China should consider adjusting its family planning policy, as structural problems have overtaken excessive growth as the most significant population-related problem, a go...
Senior leader launches high-end automobile production base BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Senior leader Jia Qinglin has officially launched a high-end production base for Beijing Automotive's Chinese branded automobiles. Jia, a member of the Standing C...
Work begins on major high-speed railway in western China XI'AN, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Construction work started Saturday on a major high-speed railway in China's western hinterland to promote local economic cooperation and development. The 643-km-long...
Obama, Romney Alter Campaigns in Face of East Coast Storm Facing a massive East Coast storm, U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney adjusted their campaigns for the White House Saturday to avoid torrential rains and strong...
Hurricane Sandy Bears Down on Eastern US Watches and warnings are posted up and down the U.S. east coast as Hurricane Sandy sets its sights on the Atlantic seaboard. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center say they do not expect Sandy to weake...
Berlusconi says to stay in politics after tax fraud verdict MILAN, Italy, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Saturday that he felt obliged to remain in politics after being unjustly convicted of tax fraud. Ber...
China promises to promote sustainable development SAN JOSE, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese official Thursday expressed here China's willingness and determination to work with the international community to promote sustainable development. Speaking at...
China calls for peaceful settlement of Iranian nuclear issue BEIJING, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- China has called for dialogue and negotiation to peacefully address the Iranian nuclear issue, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Thursday. At a regular p...
Lawmakers call for including non-governmental groups in social assistance BEIJING, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Lawmakers urged the government to encourage and support non-governmental organizations' efforts to offer social assistance at a panel discussion he...
