Kenya holds historic election
To ensure safety and order, more than 99,000 police officers have been deployed across the country.
New department devoted to food safety
Chen expressed confidence that such a plan, which would help realize seamless supervision of food safety, will be passed by the legislature very soon.
Finger-pointing continues as automatic US budget cuts kick in
The president said the cuts will cause "a ripple effect across the economy" that will worsen the longer they stay in place.
Advisers get down to business
From 2008 to 2012, the CPPCC organized more than 500 in-depth studies, focusing on the economy, people's livelihood and regional development, he said.
Tech giants say time is right for smart watches
Move over smartphone, the intelligent watch is set to take your spot as the latest hi-tech trend.
Major US dailies now for sale
Some of largest and most storied US metropolitan newspapers are up for sale, in a sign of the turmoil facing an industry.
Major US oil spill heads to trial
But the trial attorneys for the federal government and Gulf states and private plaintiffs hope to convince the judge that the company is liable for much more.
Singapore jails 4 Chinese bus drivers for strike
Four Chinese bus drivers charged with instigating and inciting an illegal strike in Singapore in November were sentenced to six to seven weeks in jail on Monday.
Argo tipped as Hollywood counts down to Oscars
Bigger stars, more music and edgier comedy are on the menu for Oscar ceremony, when the most coveted awards in the movie industry are handed out.
Australia celebrates Spring Festival with overseas Chinese
Sydney Town Hall was the city's hottest spot for Chinese on Sunday night, as it hosted a Spring Festival gala performed by Chinese artists.
Plan to tackle Internet addiction
China will develop its own criteria for diagnosing Internet addiction in young people this year, in the hope of reducing the growing trend.
Terracotta Warriors exhibit to open in US
Ten life-sized Terracotta Warriors from China will be a central part of an exhibition in San Francisco that opens on Friday.
Capital to expand public transportation
Beijing is planning to further develop its public transportation network, and 46 percent of residents are expected to travel by subway and bus this year.
Crazy English founder appeals settlement
Li Yang, founder of the Crazy English education company, has lodged a legal challenge to his divorce settlement, accusing his ex-wife of domestic abuse.
Weapons makers see major sales drop
Arms sales by the 100 biggest weapons makers fell in 2011 - the first time since the mid-90s - as economies slowed.