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.

Norwegian Special

Sino-Norwegian relations scaling new heights

A long-standing friend of the People's Republic of China, the Kingdom of Norway is now promoting bilateral relations to new heights, Norwegian Ambassador to China Svein O. Saether told China Daily prior to Norwegian Constitution Day to be celebrated on May 17.

Kingdom of Norway

Norway, a constitutional monarchy in Northern Europe, is comprised of western and northern parts of the Scandinavian peninsula as well as the northern territories of Jan Mayen and the Svalbard archipelago, Bouvet Island, Peter I Island, and Queen Maud Land in the southern hemisphere.

Business International

Planemaker returns to the black

European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co posted a first-quarter profit as its Airbus SAS unit, the world's largest commercial-aircraft maker, delivered more planes.