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Death of a voice loved by millions

Luo Jing, veteran newsreader of CCTV who is known as the "voice of China", died in Beijing last Friday morning - two months after being diagnosed with lymphoma. He was 48.

Luo was adjudged one of CCTV's Best Presenters between 2004 and 2008. It is the highest honor for newsreaders in China.

Arsonist to blame for bus fire

Officials say the fatal bus blaze, that killed 27 people and injured 74 others in southwest China, could be the work of an arsonist.

The investigation team said it is believed someone had brought gasoline aboard the bus. While the bus uses diesel oil as fuel, gasoline traces were found from it.

Rescuers find body of US climber

The head of China's national climbing team joined other professionals in the search for two missing US mountain climbers Sunday, after the body of a famous climber was found on Mount Edger Saturday morning.

Jonathan Copp, 35, and his two teammates, Wade Johnson and Micah Dash, were scheduled to begin their climb on April 30 and return around May 28.

Terrorist threat targeted in China

Security for the nation's 60th anniversary celebrations is set to be tighter than during the Beijing Olympics. A massive anti-terror drill was launched Wednesday in regions around the capital. It is expected to cost millions of yuan and involve thousands of SWAT police.

The measures follow a series of suspected terrorist attacks around the nation. Security experts also ruled out some entry restrictions for foreign visitors.

News In-depth

Seven nations agree on UN DPRK sanctions

Seven nations agreed on Wednesday on a package of sanctions to punish the Democratic People's Republic of Korea or DPRK for its recent nuclear test and missile firings.

The compromise draft was submitted to the full Security Council by Susan Rice, the US ambassador to the United Nations, on behalf of the five permanent council members -- Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States -- plus Japan and the Republic of Korea.

The draft calls to prevent the transfer of any financial resources that could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear related activities. Diplomats said the 15-member Security Council was assured to adopt the text during a vote expected today.

China, US move toward clean technology deal

In the latest bilateral climate change talks that ended Wednesday in Beijing, China and the United States both promised to strengthen scientific cooperation in the fight against global warming.

The two nations made sure the talks were low-key and expectations were not too high. China will put in place carbon dioxide emissions targets for its economic and social development programs, the central government has promised.

Landslide victims to get payment

Families of victims of the landslide, which happened on June 5 and reportedly killed 35 people in Chongqing, will receive at least 200,000 yuan. It is the standard compensation payment for fatalities from negligent accidents.

Although officials with Wulong county said there was "no clear indication" human error caused the landslide, various local sources claimed excessive drilling and mining were to blame. As of Wednesday, 63 people are still missing and many are expected to be added to the death toll.

Other news

Donald Duck quacks his way to 75 years

Donald Duck of Walt Disney turned 75 years old last Tuesday.

From the beginning, cartoonist Walt Disney envisioned him as a foil to Mickey Mouse, his animated star created half a dozen years earlier. But at the end, Donald has appeared in 128 films, which is more than Mickey Mouse. He always seems to be short of cash going from one misadventure to the next. But no matter what - he goes on - which is why he is such a big hit with his fans.

（英语点津 Helen 编辑）

About the broadcaster:

Siberian-born Kristina Koveshnikova is a freelance journalist from New Zealand who has worked in print, television and film. After completing a BCS degree majoring in journalism, she won an Asia NZ Foundation/Pacific Media Centre award to work for China Daily website. Kristina previously did internships at ABC 7 News in Washington DC and TVNZ in New Zealand and has written for a number of publications, including The New Zealand Herald and East & Bays Courier.