Libyan rebels take border post
2011-04-21 19:35:11
A Libyan rebel leader claims that opposition forces have taken control of a post on the Tunisian border near a former rebel-held town.
UN celebrates Chinese Language Day
2011-04-21 17:29:14
The UN celebrated Chinese Language Day Wednesday with a series of activities.
Pop star declared Haiti president
2011-04-21 13:42:14
Michel Martelly, a Haitian popular singer known by the stage name "Sweet Micky," was officially declared the earthquake-devastated country's next president.
Bodies tossed into wells in Nigerian riots
2011-04-21 07:57:45
Post-election riots in northern Nigeria left many dead, thousands displaced and hundreds wounded on Tuesday.
Oscar nominee killed in Libya
2011-04-21 09:27:01
Two Western photojournalists, including an Oscar-nominated film director, were killed Wednesday in the besieged city of Misrata.
UN chief: More nuclear accidents are likely
2011-04-21 09:26:34
The world must prepare for more nuclear accidents on the scale of Chernobyl and Fukushima Dai-ichi plant.
FM: Brazil supports Cuban reforms
2011-04-21 09:13:10
Brazilian Foreign Minister said that the government is following the recent changes in the structure of the Cuban Communist Party.
UN: Darfur peace in 'crucial phase'
2011-04-21 08:48:08
The peace process concerning the status of the war-ravaged Sudanese region of Darfur has entered a "crucial phase.
Fear on the horizon at dawn of a nation
2011-04-21 08:42:54
China Daily reporter Zhang Haizhou and photographer Cui Meng visited the disputed Sudanese border region of Abyei.
Land hit by Libyan mortar shells
2011-04-20 16:28:38
Tunisia's Defense Ministry says four mortar shells from fighting in neighboring Libya have hit Tunisian territory.
Libya vows to fight foreign ground troops
2011-04-20 14:39:00
Libya Tuesday pledged to fight any foreign ground troops landing on its soil.
Mubarak responsible for killing protesters
2011-04-20 10:31:47
Egypt's fact-finding committee's report held Mubarak ultimately responsible for killing the protestors during January 25 uprising.