Iceland, the volcanic island, proudly describes itself as a cold country warming itself without burning coal.
China and Iceland signed agreement ranged from furthering Arctic cooperation to joining hands in marine and polar science and technology.
A China-Russia joint maritime drill is scheduled April 22 to 27 on the Yellow Sea.
A French aid worker was kidnapped by gunmen late on Saturday in Yemen's western port city of Hodayda, an official of the interior ministry told Xinhua.
People gave him flowers and birthday cards, and shared his birthday cake. He will be 448 years old two days later, if he is still alive.
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al- Maliki will arrive in Tehran on Sunday for an official two-day visit, the local satellite Press TV reported on Saturday.
Two observers have stationed in the central Homs province so far in order to monitor the implementation of the UN-backed cease-fire in the conflict-torn Syrian province.
Around 130 people were injured in passenger trains collision on Saturday in west side of Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands.
China on Saturday called on all the Syrian parties, including the Syrian government and oppositions, to fully cooperate with Kofi Annan.
Chinese and Russian warships gathered at the eastern Chinese harbor of Qingdao Saturday to prepare for a joint exercise, slated for April 22-27 in the Yellow Sea.
China should be cautious in loosening its monetary policy to avoid pushing up inflation, an expert said Saturday.
More inspection teams have been sent to investigate the incident of contaminated drug capsules and find out those held responsible, said the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) Saturday.