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Shootout gunmen identified

2011-01-06 08:17

The suspects in a rare shootout on Tuesday in East China's Shandong province, which killed three law enforcement officers, had criminal records.

Nanny shortage bites as holiday looms

2011-01-06 08:03

Even a huge jump in salaries cannot secure a housekeeper during the Spring Festival, the most important holiday in China for family reunion.

Cold snap sweeps China, traffic at a standstill

2011-01-05 20:11

Frozen weather sweeps through China, affecting traffic in the new year.

Snapshots: The world in 24 hours

2011-01-05 17:23

Snapshot photos capture the moments of events happened all around the world during the past 24 hours of January 4.

Fancy ice and snow sculptures cover Harbin

2011-01-05 17:01

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival will be officially launched on Jan 5.

Soldiers go topless in wintry drill

2011-01-05 15:43

Members of the Republic of Korea Special Warfare Forces hurl snow on their bodies during a winter exercise in Pyeongchang, the Republic of Korea, Jan 4, 2011.

Vice Premier Li Keqiang visits Spain

2011-01-05 11:45

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Madrid on Tuesday, kicking off his three-nation tour to Europe.Spain is the first leg of his three-nation tour, which will also take him to Germany and Britain.

European Edition