Guardiola takes blame for Real rout

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has admitted he was at fault as the holder suffered a historic 4-0 drubbing in the Champions League semifinal, second leg to Real Madrid.

Ronaldo sets scoring record

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday broke the record for the most goals in a European Cup or Champions League season in his side's 4-0 semi-final second-leg victory over Bayern Munich.

Sterling's lifetime ban leads to uncertain future

While Donald Sterling's lifetime ban from the Los Angeles Clippers was greeted with widespread acclaim on Tuesday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver's decision raised a host of new questions for the owner's long-troubled franchise.

Monkeys and bananas campaign fruit of PR firm

Dani Alves' inspired moment of improvisation in defusing a racist gesture by picking up a banana and calmly eating it is becoming a social media phenomenon.

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Xi'an steps forward to help revive Silk Road

Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, is expected to play a bigger role in the Silk Road economic belt development strategy as a linking hub between China and Europe.

Visa-free policy well received by foreign travelers

International travelers and businessmen applauded Chengdu's 72-hour visa-free policy, which started in September 2013.

IP Week marks progress, challenges ahead in China

Jointly organized by 24 administrations, the 2014 China Intellectual Property Week began on Monday to support the World IP Day on April 26.

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April 23, Beijing

'Smark' kit brings services, medicine direct to the home

A smart medical kit set for release in October will provide Chinese households with a new approach to cheaper medicines and more convenient healthcare services.

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