Zheng blazes her way into quarters

Chinese star outclasses Ukrainian and hopes to be joined by Li

Nadal ready for Murray in quarterfinals

MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal admits he must step up a gear to beat Andy Murray after blunting the power of giant Croatian Ivo Karlovic yesterday to set up an enticing Australian Open quarterfinal against the Scot.

Gibson's 3, James' D give Cavs win

CLEVELAND: The Cavaliers are down to their third point guard. Their fourth might be the best in the NBA.

IN BRIEF (Page 24)

Terrorism down, murder up in 2009

Despite a spate of recent high-profile violent crime in the city, the most serious types of lawlessness actually fell in Beijing last year to six incidents from 31 such cases in 2007.

New rules for city courtyard homestays

Foreign visitors are concerned that a government proposal to standardize services in courtyard house home-stays will weaken the original flavor of Beijing local life for tourists.

Badaling traffic control plan brings public doubt

All 17 designated parking zones serving the Badaling Great Wall will be closed from Oct 1 this year with a limit placed on all private vehicles moving within a set distance from the site.

Cyclists feeling squeezed in business district

Cyclists were confused yesterday after authorities closed the only bike parking near Guomao in the Central Business District (CBD).

Minor health issues worsen: Official survey

More sports and proper diet can treat most small concerns, experts say

Poisoning at shelter stuns advocate

An animal shelter that has been the scene of fighting and the theft of animals recently was rocked by tragedy on Friday when 19 dogs were poisoned.

Book discount rule accused of being illegal

An industrial regulation to safeguard the fair trade of books was slammed recently by two organizations for violating the Chinese Anti-monopoly Law.

Centers to offer respite from mental woes

People with mental health problems will be able to get the help they need more quickly and easily after Dongcheng district opens psychological counseling centers in each of its residential areas.