Guangdong Special: Guangdong paves the way for low-carbon growth

The provincial government of Guangdong signed an agreement with the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development in Guangzhou last year to turn Guangdong into the nation's first model province for developing a low-carbon economy and eco-cities by the year 2020.

Guangdong Special: Province sets ecological control line to optimize urban development

Guangdong's government is striving to improve its quality of growth by focusing on ecological protection in urbanization.

Bombings in Nigeria claim at least 118 lives

Back-to-back bomb blasts killed at least 118 people and wounded 45 in the crowded business district of the central Nigerian city of Jos on Tuesday, in an attack that appeared to bear the hallmarks of Boko Haram insurgents, emergency services said.

Egypt's Mubarak gets 3 years for graft

A Cairo court convicted ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak of embezzlement on Wednesday, sentencing him to three years in prison.

Sisi, a tough-talker but with smiles

Egypt's presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi may come across as a polished civilian after shedding his military uniform, but his brutal crackdown on opponents has raised fears of a return to autocracy.

Army gathers rival leaders for talks in Bangkok

Thailand's military convened crisis talks on Wednesday between warring political rivals, vowing to stop the kingdom from degenerating into another Ukraine or Egypt after imposing martial law to suppress months of bloody protests.

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Berliners to vote on fate of Cold War icon airport

Berlin's former Tempelhof Airport, a Cold War icon, has become its biggest green space, but a battle rages over its future, pitting developers against defenders of the slightly anarchic playground.

Rising seas threatening NASA launch centers

The rise in sea levels is threatening the majority of NASA's launch pads and multibillion-dollar complexes famous for training astronauts and launching historic missions to space, scientists said on Tuesday.

South African elephant park accused of cruelty

A South African animal rights group has accused an elephant park of cruelty after video footage emerged showing harsh training methods being used on baby elephants.

Russian army gets ready for withdrawal

Russia's Defense Ministry said on Monday its military units close to the border with Ukraine have started dismantling their camps in preparation for returning to their permanent bases, in line with an order from President Vladimir Putin.

Xi, putin gravely concerned

China and Russia issued a joint statement on Tuesday expressing "grave concern" over the political crisis in Ukraine and calling for dialogue to resolve the situation.