We aren't the Real thing yet, Mourinho says after win

MADRID - Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho told the players and fans to tone down the euphoria after Saturday's 6-1 destruction of Racing Santander.

Crash 'totally my fault' admits Mark Webber

YEONGAM, South Korea - Australian Mark Webber insists he is still in the hunt for his maiden Formula One world championship despite crashing out of the rain-soaked Korean Grand Prix on Sunday.

Asiad flame arrives in Meizhou

MEIZHOU, Guangdong province - The Guangzhou Asian Games flame continued its tour in one of China's traditional soccer cities on Sunday, with former Chinese national soccer team head coach Zeng Xuelin joining the torch relay.

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Ross named NLCS MVP

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania - Cody Ross joked it was easy for San Francisco Giants fans to chant "Cody! Cody!" during his stellar postseason because his name was only two syllables.

Forum brings talents to Beijing CBD

A forum on international talents and regional development will be held in Chaoyang district Oct 30 as part of the Beijing CBD International Business Festival.

Chaoyang looks to strengthen international exchange

Chaoyang officials are seeking international talents in a bid to improve the Beijing district's regional competitive strength.

Lofty views, fine dining

It is easy to be wowed by the panoramic night scenes of Beijing as one gets seated at Grill 79, arguably Beijing's highest fine-dining restaurant. It is on the 79th floor of the recently opened 330-meter tall China World Summit Wing, which has 81 floors.

Best of Basque and Saint Sebastian

In the old concession area, a restaurant blooms with the taste of Spain. Shi Yingying savors the sunny cuisine.

Eat, drink and be merry

Oktoberfest comes late to Hong Kong but Donna Mah says the festivities are just as jolly as ever.

Grassy, fruity, spicy wild

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the few indigenous grapes of France, hence its name - "sauvignon" meaning wild and "blanc" referring to the white grape. Like its relative the Chardonnay, this was a grape used mainly as a base for blending French vintages, especially in the delicious dessert wines from Sauternes.