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.