Ballmer: I don't want all of Yahoo

Microsoft Corp is not looking to bid to buy all of Yahoo Inc but is in talks about other types of deals with the US No 2 search engine, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said yesterday.

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Wenchuan Quake

Sounds from the scene

A chance encounter on a mountain road outside Chengdu is the one defining moment radio producer Art Silverman will never forget.

Soldier's wife found safe

At Jiangyou county, one of the worst-hit quake areas in Sichuan province, a pregnant woman walked out of a makeshift shelter - a large cement pipe draped with a tarp.

Animal victims gather attention

Amid ongoing rescue and relief efforts for Sichuan quake sufferers, the picture of a soldier saving a panting Pomeranian from the rubble has cast the spotlight on another side of the national disaster - the plight of animal victims.

Loyal dog helps save its owner

Sheer loyalty - that was how one dog saved the life of its owner buried in rubble after the quake.

Wenchuan Quake

Focus is on treating trauma

The mother of two appeared strangely cold and calm, shedding no tears. She seemed numb and wore a blank expression, as if all blood had drained out of her.

Victims get a needed helping hand, listening ear

"My family home was built in 2006. It collapsed in the earthquake. We lost everything, but luckily, my family members are OK," Long Jianmei sobbed.

Counseling road to recovery for deeply traumatized survivors

Chengdu doctors were finally able to treat a high school student for earthquake-related injuries after an hour of coaxing and calming.

Do's and don'ts of helping children

According to experts sent by the All-China Women's Federation to help children in quake-affected areas, extra care is needed to help these children. How they are handled today can seriously impact their ability to cope with their traumatic experiences in the future.