8 killed in Central China blast
2011-04-27 22:07:58
Eight people died and 17 others were injured in a blast that ripped through the homes of coal mine workers and nearby villagers in Central China's Henan province Tuesday evening, a local official said Wednesday.
Chinese handicrafts bring blessings to royal wedding
2011-04-27 21:58:56
As the clock ticks down to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the British royal family's taste for fine Chinese craftsmanship has prompted several artists to carve out blessings for the prominent new couple.
Older father helps young daughter in need
2011-04-27 21:16:59
Chong Xiaoyan, a 13-year-old girl with learning difficulties, looks outside the window of her home in a village in East China’s Anhui province on April 21, 2011. The girl cannot speak or understand what other people say. She is taken care of by her 65-year-old father, who has severe stomach trouble. They live on 1,800 yuan (about $276) a year from subsidies.
Reckless driver arrested for leaving 5 dead
2011-04-27 20:23:46
A truck driver in central China was arrested Wednesday on a charge of endangering public safety after his reckless driving left five dead and six injured.
5 children drowned in East China
2011-04-27 20:19:02
Five children drowned in a river in East China's Anhui province Tuesday afternoon, local authorities said Wednesday.
'Angry Birds' find a cousin in ancient China
2011-04-27 15:18:14
Over-night fame of celebrity personators now enters the Web age. An obscure Chinese antique is now an Internet sensation, simply because of its stunning resemblance to the Angry Birds.
Turbine of Three Gorges starts water filling test
2011-04-27 08:33:13
The No 32 underground turbine launched a water-filling test on Tuesday, starting the debugging of this unit. If the test goes well as planned, the turbine will be operating starting in May. Three of all six underground generators at the Three Gorges will be operational by this summer.
Guangzhou high-rise building catches fire
2011-04-27 12:22:30
A high-rise building in downtown area of Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong province, caught fire Wednesday morning.
Eight die in central China dorm blast
2011-04-27 11:10:24
Eight people died and 17 others were injured in a blast that ripped through a worker's dormitory Tuesday evening in Pingdingshan City, central China's Henan Province, according to the city's government.
All 8 miners found dead in flooded shaft
2011-04-27 10:19:46
Eight miners who were trapped in a flooded pit in SW China's Guizhou were found dead Tuesday. And the end of a three-day rescue is just the start of bereaved families' undying woes.
Dedicated craftsman makes toys of joy
2011-04-27 08:02:47
When talking to a Chinese about windmills, the first comment you will most likely hear will not be about the giant machines used to capture wind power. Instead, you will hear stories about a simple colorful toy and happy memories of the old times, when toys were a luxury.
Gang murders man then sues for compensation
2011-04-27 08:35:33
An arrest warrant was approved on Tuesday for nine members of a gang who killed a mentally-disabled man and then used his death as a pretext to extort money from a mine boss.