Iran to fully launch Fordo nuclear enrichment facility
2012-02-13 04:00:43
Informed sources in Iran's capital Tehran said that Fordo nuclear enrichment facility will become fully operational over the next few days, local media reported Sunday.
Protesters encircle Greek parliament
2012-02-13 02:23:45
Tension is flaring in Greece as thousands of protesters encircled the parliament Sunday afternoon ahead of a crucial vote after midnight on the new debt deal reached with international lenders last week to avoid a Greek default next month.
Arabs ask UN to form joint force for Syria
2012-02-13 02:05:02
The Arab League Sunday called on the United Nations to form a joint UN-AL peacekeeping force for Syria, according to a resolution adopted by Arab foreign ministers in Cairo.
China to promote shale gas exploration
2012-02-12 23:39:41
The Ministry of Land and Resources said Sunday that China will increase efforts to explore shale gas in 2012, a move expected to help restructure the country's energy supplies.
Relief materials sent to blizzard-hit Tibet
2012-02-12 22:44:01
Rescuers are battling chilly weather and heavy snow to bring the much-needed help and supplies to those affected by the recent blizzard in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
149 Philippine families evacuated due to floods
2012-02-12 22:20:42
Hundreds of families were evacuated Sunday as a low pressure area brought more rains in southern Philippines resulting to flash floods, a senior government official said.
Premier Wen urges economic reforms
2012-02-12 20:49:48
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has pledged to use further reforms to solve problems with China's economic structure, unfair income distribution and corruption.
Head of Arab League's mission in Syrian resigns
2012-02-12 20:49:41
Chief of the Arab League (AL) observer mission in Syrian Moustafa al-Dabi has resigned, an AL official told Xinhua on Sunday.
Shipyard blast kills 3, injures 12 in China
2012-02-12 19:38:43
Three people were killed and 12 others injured, including one seriously, in a shipyard blast Sunday in east China's Jiangsu Province, according to local authorities.
Minister pledges economic, trade co-op with US
2012-02-12 18:07:39
China will continue to boost economic and trade cooperation with the United States in the future, Chinese Vice-Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said on Sunday.
Japanese emperor to undergo heart bypass surgery
2012-02-12 17:41:19
Japanese Emperor Akihito will undergo heart bypass surgery this week after a detailed examination found a heart problem had worsened.
China to deepen agricultural co-op with US
2012-02-12 16:59:40
The agricultural ministries of China and the United States will further enhance agricultural exchanges and cooperation, deepening mutual understanding and trust.