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.

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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.

Sony profit rises on asset, stock sell-off

Sony Corp, the world's second-largest consumer-electronics maker, reported profit rose more than it projected after selling buildings, chip-making assets and shares of its financial unit.

Euro's glass remains half-empty

Ten years ago this month, the leaders of the European Union named the 11 countries that would merge their currencies into a single unit as a step toward transforming the region's political and economic tapestry.

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