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Weekend falls ease drought

2011-02-28 08:33

The recent widespread rain and snowfalls in northern China, which are expected to end on Monday night, have eased severe drought in some of China's major wheat-growing areas.

Chinese rescuers work in Christchurch after quake

2011-02-27 09:02

Chinese rescuers work on the rubble of the CTV building in central Christchurch following Tuesday's earthquake Feb 26, 2011.

UN resolution on Libya 'possible' on Saturday

2011-02-26 07:56

The UN Security Council is set to consider a draft resolution on Libya on Saturday and an action is "possible" against Tripoli at a time "there is a sense of urgency" among the 15 Council members.

Prince William, Middleton visit St Andrews

2011-02-25 21:23

Prince William and Kate Middleton returned to the place where they met and fell in love.

Beijing embraces third snowfall within a month

2011-02-26 12:54

Beijing embraces this winter's third snowfall within a month.

Over 2,200 Chinese evacuees set to leave Libya

2011-02-26 00:48

More than 2,200 Chinese construction workers on Friday endured a hazardous 70-kilometer dash to reach a chartered Greek ferry waiting to evacuate them from the deadly chaos in Libya.