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Civilians killed in airstrike; NATO admits error
2011-06-20 06:58
Libya's government said NATO warplanes struck a residential neighborhood in the capital Sunday and killed nine civilians, including two children. Hours later, NATO confirmed one of its airstrikes went astray.
Making kumis dairy: A day at the summer pasture
2011-06-19 10:44
Having brought their cattle to the area, local farmers milk their horses to make the local fermented drink "kumis", which they sell to supplement their income.
New breed: China's stylish new winners
2011-06-19 08:37
Chinese star power on the courts, pool and track is making the world sit up and applaud. These modern-day sports celebrities are not afraid to show off their individuality.
Chinese, Ukrainian presidents meet on ties
2011-06-19 08:02
Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yanukovich met Saturday evening to further deepen bilateral cooperation. Hu said "China is ready to work with Ukraine to promote bilateral cooperation and exchanges."
Three Gorges ship lock marks 8 years of operation
2011-06-18 21:27
The five-tier ship lock of the Yangtze River's Three Gorges Project has handled 400 million tonnes of freight after eight years of operation, China Three Gorges Corporation said in a statement Saturday.
Snapshots: The world in 24 hours, June 17
2011-06-18 15:58
Pageants pose in swimsuits at the Miss Universe Japan 2011 pageant in Tokyo June 17, 2011. Sales clerk Maria Kamiyama, 24, from Osaka won the contest and will represent Japan in the Miss Universe 2011 pageant in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Fathers across the world
2011-06-18 15:22
Collection of photos featuring fathers in different parts of the world.
When the levees broke . . .
2011-06-18 08:24
Wen congratulates first tuition-free teachers
2011-06-17 21:44
Armed forces show anti-terrorism skills
2011-06-17 15:51
All aboard for 10 hours of speed and surprises
2011-06-18 09:17
Day of the African Child marked
2011-06-17 20:59
Spanish town painted blue to promote Smurfs
2011-06-17 15:23
New era for Sino-Russian ties
2011-06-17 07:13
That's a fine pair of belugas
2011-06-17 10:41
Al-Zawahri succeeds bin Laden as al-Qaida leader
2011-06-17 06:55
Chilean students throng streets, gov't seen suffering
2011-06-17 03:52
E-paper
We will not give up search, Li vows
International hunt for missing airliner continues after fruitless six-day search