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Rescuers are risking their lives as they work to open roads and defuse the threat of barrier lakes in mountainous areas of China's Yunnan Province after a devastating earthquake.

Death toll in Yunnan quake rises to 589

Tough journey home to earthquake zone

Russia, UN call for humanitarian corridors in Ukraine
08-06 15:52

During an emergency UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Russia and the UN called for humanitarian aid corridors to be established in conflict-scarred eastern Ukraine.

UN says 285,000 displaced in Ukraine crisis

Heavy fighting kills at least 20 in east Ukraine

Second American with Ebola back in U.S.
08-06 16:15

The second American aid worker diagnosed with Ebola in West Africa was brought back to the United States for treatment Tuesday as international attention turned to the experimental drug both reportedly received as part of their treatment.

WHO to convene emergency meeting on Ebola

Liberia's Ebola death toll rises to 268

Commentary: Hiroshima in mind, peace in heart
08-06 15:07

It is a day for remembering the cruelty of war and praying for peace when people gathered in Hiroshima on Wednesday to mark the 69th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the Japanese city.

Hiroshima marks 69th anniv. of atomic bombing

•	China to punish Chrysler, Audi for anti-trust violations: official

•	Gaza ceasefire talks in process

•	U.S. general killed in Afghanistan

•	4.5-magnitude earthquake jolts off Taiwan

•	Is Israel thinking of genocide?

•	U.S. announces $30 bln to boost ties with Africa

China >>

Premier Li mourns quake victims, pledges relief

•	SW China quake toll rises sharply to 589

•	Chinese envoy urges int'l community to ease Ukraine situation

•	Worldwide condolences keep pouring in over Yunnan earthquake

•	China criticizes Japan's defense white paper

In-Depth >>

Commentary: "China threat" or "Japan threat" ?

•	China Voice: Japan's defense report defends military ambitions with old excuses

•	Commentary: Hiroshima in mind, peace in heart

•	Commentary: "China threat" or "Japan threat" ?

•	News Analysis: Japan ups rhetoric against China in white paper for military expansion

Entertainment >>

Actress Ma Sichun takes fashion photo shoots

•	Bea Hayden poses for fashion magazine COSMO

•	MingDow shoots for LEON magazine

•	Domestic films dominate China's box office

•	Stills of Nini's micro-film

Odd News >>

E China's city holds 1st 3D painting exhibition

•	Never try to cross highway guardrail

•	Courage! Photograph with most dangerous animals

•	Crazy photos in sky

•	Incredible food art by Anna Keville Joyce

World >>

Israel ground forces withdraw from Gaza Strip

•	Hamas fire rockets from crowded areas: Indian TV

•	Russia, UN call for humanitarian corridors in Ukraine

•	Hiroshima commemorates 69th anniversary of atomic bombing

•	Gaza conflict causes large children deaths, injuries: UNICEF

Culture & Edu >>

9 things you may not know about Start of Autumn

•	One in five Australian young people suffer cyber-bullying: study

•	12th Int'l Folklore opens in Lima City

•	Feature: Observing Ghost Month in Vietnam, past and present

•	Kite festival kicks off in N China's grassland

Sci & Tech >>

EU reduces fishing limits for endangered Baltic cod: media

•	China investigating Accenture in Microsoft probe

•	Midnight tweets domain of the depressed: Sino-Australian research

•	UN says LatAm agricultural greenhouse gas emissions doubled in 50 years

•	SpaceX to build commercial rocket launch site in Texas

Travel >>

Scenery of Jinggang Mountain

•	Tourists visit Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, NW China

•	Weather forecast for major Chinese cities, regions -- Aug. 3

•	Direct flight to link Kunming, Thailand's Samui

•	Shanghai skyscraper reaches 632m

Business >>

BMW reports profit surge in first half of 2014

•	Samsung, Apple agree to end patent disputes outside U.S.

•	China to punish Chrysler, Audi for anti-trust violations: official

•	New investment plans announced for Panama Canal

•	Portuguese gov't praises BES bailout decision amid outcry by opposition

Sports >>

Highlights of men's singles match at 2014 Rogers Cup

•	Juventus midfielder Romulo on Brazil radar

•	Rogers Cup faces multiple rain delays

•	Chile's coach to stay on till 2018 Russia World Cup

•	Process of F1 chief Ecclestone ended with 100-million-dollar offer

Health >>

Second American with Ebola back in U.S. for treatment

•	Argentina issues chikungunya virus alert

•	Myanmar denies occurrence of Ebola case in country

•	No confirmed Ebola cases in U.S., Philippines: WHO

•	WHO to convene emergency meeting on Ebola

Forum >>

Salzburg still alive with the Sound of Music

•	"China Mania" exhibition kicks off in Singapore

•	The story of firefighter Chen Jihang

•	Stockholm Pride Week 2014 kicks off in Swenden

•	San Diego Comic Con celebrates 45 years

Video >>

Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-1 in Miami final

Nanjing 2014: Existing venues to be used to cut costs

Iconic Australian steam train restored

Uganda politician to champion anti-gay law again

Liberia Ebola crisis affecting all sectors of society

Chrysler and Audi are investigated in China

Biz China Weekly >>

July 28 - Aug. 3

China's manufacturing activity quickened to the highest level in more than two years in July, reinforcing signs that the economy is firming up on government support policies.

	Premier Li mourns quake victims, pledges relief

	Israel agrees 72-hour cease-fire: reports

	Patient in New York tested for possible Ebola virus

	Commentary: "China threat" or "Japan threat" ?

	Libya's new parliament in motion amid turmoil

	China's service sector activity stagnates: HSBC

	Heads of state mark start of WWI in Belgium

	Bangladesh says 115 missing after ferry capsizes

	Britain's military jets escort passenger plane to Manchester Airport

	Egypt to dig new canal alongside Suez Canal

Special Reports >>

President Xi Jinping attends BRICS summit, visits Latin America

Malaysian passenger plane crashes in Ukraine

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