Spielberg's Lincoln scoops 7 Golden Globes nominations
Steven Spielberg is hoping for Golden Globes glory for his political drama Lincoln on Sunday.
Nerve center at heart of Australian fires
As dozens of unpredictable bushfires break out in Australia's extreme heat, military-style operations are in full swing at a "nerve center".
More snow, cold forecast in south and northeast
Snow and rain will continue to sweep South China over the next three days, meteorological authorities said on Thursday.
Gunman opens fire on bustling street
One man shot another with a homemade gun on a bustling street in Changsha, capital of Hunan province, on Thursday, police said.
Yunnan coffee draws Starbucks, Nestle
Coffee industry giants such as Nestle and Starbucks have been increasing their purchases of Puer coffee.
Most civil servant recruits come from ordinary households
Ninety percent of civil servants in central government bodies have come from ordinary households in the past three years.
Australia braces as wildfires rage, temperatures soar
Australians were bracing on Monday for what officials warned could be the worst day of fire danger ever seen in the country.
Charities hit by lack of trust
Chinese philanthropic organizations have been losing credibility due to a lack of financial transparency, experts said.
White House considers far broader approach to gun control
The White House is weighing a far broader approach to curbing US gun violence than just reinstating a ban on assault weapons.
Crackdown urged on illegal black cabs in Beijing
Legal experts have urged Beijing police to crack down on the illegal trade in secondhand cars and rogue repair shops.
Father of Indian rape victim wants her named
There have been growing calls in India to name the victim. Politician Shashi Tharoor last week questioned the merit of keeping her anonymous.
Syria's Assad calls for national dialogue to end 'real war'
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denounced the opposition as "slaves" of the West in a rare speech on Sunday.
Train passengers book tickets early to beat the rush
Passengers will be able to book railway tickets for the Spring Festival holidays 20 days before their journeys.
Desk purchase request leads to school firings
The chiefs of three public schools in Guangdong province lost their jobs after it was revealed they had asked students to buy their own chairs and desks.
Old silk road friends
Visitors to Istanbul between now and early 2013 can savor China's rich history through two exhibitions.