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Syria stressed its rejection to a fresh proposal of joint Arab-UN forces to Syria, regarding the move as a blatant interference and an encroachment upon its national sovereignty.

China supports AL's mediation efforts

AL's plan difficult to be realized in short run

Pakistani Prime Minister charged with contempt
02-13 15:41

Pakistan's Supreme Court Monday formally indicted Gilani for contempt over his failure to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, Gilani's defence lawyer said.

Pakistan PM Gilani fate hangs in balance

Pakistan PM appears in court in contempt case

Greece needs bold actions to cure debt disease
02-13 19:21

Even though the austerity deal has paved way for the release of 170 billion U.S. dollars in rescue loans, it is still far from enough to cure the country's chronic debt disease.

Scuffles among protesters, police in Athens

Eurozone fails to agree to 2nd Greek bailouts

•	Turkmenistan's president wins re-election

•	Adele rules at Grammy event with six awards haul

•	Netanyahu says Abbas prefers Hamas, not peace

•	DR Congo air crash injures finance minister

•	"The Vow", with three other debuts rule box office

•	Wen urges economic reforms

China >>

Top Chinese political advisor meets Cambodian King

•	China calls for early resumption of dialogue over Iran's nuclear issue

•	Full text of Chinese Vice President's written interview with the Washington Post

•	China stresses people's rights in judicial handling

•	China says Harper's visit significant for ties

Opinion >>

For better Sino-US ties

•	Can reconstruction stoke up Japan economy in 2012

•	British drugmaker GSK aims high in emerging market

•	Philippines' tobacco control efforts face challenges

•	Greece needs bold actions to cure debt disease

Entertainment >>

Pretty examinees for entrance exam of Beijing Film Academy

•	Adele rules at Grammy event with six awards haul

•	Full list: 54th Grammy Awards winners

•	Grammy ceremony honors Whitney Houston with tribute

•	Silent movie dominates at British Academy film awards

Odd News >>

Animals in pink

•	Man makes rose bridal gown to propose to girlfirend in Guangzhou

•	"Gigantic termite" village in Iran

•	Animals' funny moments

•	Ram, doe to wed on Valentine's Day

World >>

19 Taliban surrender in western Afghan province

•	Turkmenistan's president wins re-election

•	Bomb threat suspect at Amsterdam airport arrested

•	Commonwealth team visits Maldives to probe power transfer

•	Palestinians consider upgrading UN status as peace talks stalled: sources

Culture & Edu >>

Drama "The First Valentine's Day of the World" staged at 9 Theatre in Beijing

•	China nominates Tianshan Mountains for UNESCO heritage bid

•	Valentine's Day in China

•	How to celebrate Valentine's Day

•	3D painting of love

Sci & Tech >>

Sub vessel to attempt record-setting dive

•	Stupa found in eastern Indian state Bihar could contain Buddha relics

•	New Vega rocket liftoff in Kourou, French Guiana: ESA

•	China helicopter passes cold weather flight test

•	CIA's website taken down by hackers: media

Travel >>

Everybody dance!

•	Tibet received 8.7 mln tourists last year

•	Singapore Airshow rides on Asia-Pacific travel demand growth

•	SWISS launches Beijing-Zurich flight

•	Swiss Int'l Airlines opens daily direct flight from Zurich to Beijing

Business >>

Greek parliament approves debt deal by large majority

•	China's forex transaction volume surges

•	China's economy to see soft landing

•	Asia needs to harmonize monetary and macro-prudential policies: BOK governor

•	News Analysis: China’s trade slumps in January, faces grim export outlook

Sports >>

Hantuchova retains Pattaya Open title

•	NBA superstars and their luxurious cars

•	Real Madrid beat Levante to move 10 clear in Spain

•	Liverpool apologize to Man. United for handshake refusal

•	Shanxi snaps Guangdong's season-longest winning streak

Health >>

17 foods that help expel toxin

•	2 in 5 in Singapore not mentally ready for babies: survey

•	Israeli researchers develop Malaria-fighting tobacco

•	Red Bull off shelf over additive fears

•	South Africa, Swiss company to produce cheaper HIV drugs

Feature >>

Love on the cheap for Valentine's Day

•	Air pollution level in Nepali capital bumps up

•	Trick cyclist

•	Love links

•	Charity initiatives pick up amid warming cross-Strait ties

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Video >>

US gets ready for Iran's attempt to close Hormuz

AL proposes UN participation in missions to Syria

US singer and actress Whitney Houston dies at 48

Chinese envoy Ma Zhaoxu visits Iran on nuclear talks

Protests continue in the Maldives

Violence continues in Homs

Biz China Weekly >>

Feb. 6 - Feb. 12

China's imports and exports fell in January from a year earlier as week-long holiday skewed the data amid weak global demand and a slowing domestic economy.

	Kaleidoscope: Police crack down on Porn globally

	U.S.singer Whitney Houston dies at 48

	Fancy stars' cover looks

	Winners of World Press Photo Contest 2011 announced

	Top 11 Chinese dream lovers for Valentine's Day

	Greek gov't approves debt deal

	Argentina, Britain spat over disputed islets

	NGOs case brings tension to Egyptian-U.S. ties

	CIA's website taken down by hackers: media

	Maldives to inquire into int'l allegation of coup