Beijing blasts US human rights report as 'double standard'

Beijing slammed the US State Department's 2013 report on human rights practices on Friday, describing it as an example of "a typical double standard" and voicing strong opposition to what it said was interference in China's domestic affairs.

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Kiev raises alarm over Crimea siege

Russian-speaking armed men seize control of regional govt buildings

China looks to regional integration

With Nov gathering, Beijing to show its willingness to take on global initiatives

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APEC Events to be held on Chinese mainland

Report urges using APEC meeting to enhance trade deal

China and Southeast Asian countries can use this year's APEC meeting to promote an upgrade of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, which would further strengthen connectivity and reduce costs, officials and a research report said.

Washington to advance talks in investments treaty

The United States will work closely with China to push forward negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty and welcome Chinese investors in a wide range of industries, a senior US diplomat said on Thursday.

Yanukovych allegedly sighted in Moscow

A Russian news organization has reported that Ukraine's fugitive president, Viktor Yanukovych, has been seen in a Moscow hotel and is now staying in a Kremlin sanatorium just outside the city.

Thai PM faces negligence charges

Thailand's anti-corruption agency weighed charges of negligence against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Thursday as the leader of protests aimed at forcing her from power suggested a televised debate after weeks or refusing to talk.

Beijing dismisses report of planned S. China Sea ADIZ

Whether China sets up air defense identification zones depends on the extent of threats it faces from the skies, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

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Maduro seeks peace talks

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro sought to hold a "peace conference" on Wednesday in an attempt to end three weeks of deadly anti-government protests in the oil-rich but deeply divided country.