Russians attend celebration to mark Orthodox Christmas
2013-01-08 16:20:22
A man dressed as Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost), the Russian Santa Claus, leads people to dance during a celebration on Orthodox Christmas at Sokolniky Park of Moscow, capital of Russia, on Jan 7, 2013.
A class of her own
2013-01-08 14:53:52
A woman's struggle to educate her intellectually disabled grandson inspires her to start a special education school.
She left her heart behind in Tanzania
2013-01-08 14:20:42
At the beginning of 2012, a volunteer project transported Cao Jingyi from China to Tanzania, where she made friends with dozens of orphans.
His best friends here are four-legged
2013-01-06 11:38:19
For Christopher Barden, 45, the best time of the day is when he visits his dog shelter, where dozens of animals bark to express joy and leap on him for attention and affection.
Being gay in China
2013-01-06 11:08:06
In both Chinese history and literature, homosexuality was open and tolerated.Pederasty, the erotic relationship was already prevalent around the time of the Yellow Emperor.
Pursuing Perfection
2013-01-06 10:54:49
It's a long hard road to culinary success if you want to go the Michelin-honored path, especially if you are young and eager.
Eat the right food on Xiaohan
2013-01-06 10:17:14
Xiaohan is the 23rd solar term, literally means "Slight Cold".
Starry-eyed learning
2013-01-05 10:02:30
Unconventional courses offered by some Chinese universities have upset the traditionally sensitive, but I say education should tickle the mind rather than cram one's brain with textbook knowledge.
Online cupids
2013-01-04 13:30:13
China's young singles under pressure from parents and family to get married are increasingly turning to websites to find Ms or Mr Right.
Every dog has its day for dinner
2013-01-04 10:09:34
Serving pets with specially made food is an increasingly popular trend among young owners. More personalized pet foods are available to mark special occasions.
Made in China
2013-01-04 09:48:05
Drawn to Beijing by talk of rapid economic development, Spanish scientist Mario Lanza has found freedom, opportunity and a place to call home
Coming up with your Chinese name
2013-01-04 07:45:51
When I first arrive in Beijing, I feel like I am drowning in the language. The written characters are utterly foreign to me and I strain my ear to distinguish between the spoken tones. My head spins. I can barely pronounce the name of the neighborhood where I live.