Unfair to accuse elderly of blackmail

SEVERAL DOMESTIC media outlets recently criticized an elderly Chinese tourist for "pretending" to be hit by the car of a Japanese restaurant and asking for 100,000 Japanese yen ($833) as compensation in late August. However, a few days ago it was proved the tourist had been hit by the car while taking pictures and was sent to hospital. Comments:

Shrimp scandal shows need for stricter supervision

SEVERAL TOURISTS who visited Qingdao, Shandong province, during the National Day holiday were charged 38 yuan ($6) a shrimp at a seafood stall. Such attempts to fleece tourists has stirred up heated discussion on the Internet. Comments:

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Mutual respect key to greater cooperation

After the Purchase Manager Index, seen as a barometer of the economy, fell to 47 in September for the first time this year and other disappointing data, aroused widespread speculation about a "hard landing" for China's economy, many worried that China's slowdown might have a negative effect worldwide.

Time to rethink the recipe for a global recovery

The world economy is bracing for its worst year since the global recession of 2009.

Nation's skies crowded with multiple air forces

Further discussions expected between United States, Russia as the risk of unintended conflict grows amid growing involvement

Russian jets hit Islamic State targets in Palmyra, Aleppo

Russian jets hit Islamic State targets in the Syrian city of Palmyra and the northern province of Aleppo, Syrian television said on Tuesday, quoting a military source.

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Assad says Russian action key to stability

Syrian president says terrorist forces must be crushed before political process begins, accuses West of fueling refugee crisis

IS destroys historic Arch of Triumph in Palmyra

Islamic State group jihadists have blown up the Arch of Triumph in Syria's Palmyra, the country's antiquities chief said on Monday, stepping up their campaign of destruction at the world heritage site.