Prosecutors called on Monday for heavy punishment for former Chongqing Party chief Bo Xilai because of his lack of remorse, as the court completed the high-profile corruption trial.
Beijing says it hopes Singapore can play a constructive role for peace and stability in the region, as it welcomes the country's prime minister who has been caught in a media storm recently for his China-related remarks.
Former Chongqing Party chief Bo Xilai on Sunday denied the charge of abusing power to cover up a murder case involving his wife and to sack a police chief without proper procedures, as the high-profile trial entered its fourth day.
The United Nations said on Sunday its experts would start their probe of an alleged Syrian chemical weapons site on Monday.
Fallen senior official Bo Xilai rejected his wife's testimony, saying that she is "crazy" and "always tells lies" on Friday, the second day of a high-profile public trial.
Beijing on Friday denounced Tokyo's ploy of using the media to hype a plan to hold a leaders' meeting on the sidelines of an international summit.
Opinions divided on proposal to reduce exam pressure on students
Former senior official Bo Xilai denied bribery charges against him during the first day of the high-profile court hearing on Thursday.
With live micro blog updates, news conferences and special treatment for reporters, the public trial of Bo Xilai is expected to become a landmark proceeding for the level of judicial transparency it has demonstrated, law professors say.
Heavy rain may worsen flooding in many parts of the country before the end of August, challenging the country's already severe flood control situation, officials said.
$5 billion in deals include China's aid for protection of animals in Africa
New steps to enhance military cooperation and exercises
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