Israeli-Arab Issa Kassissieh, dressed as Santa Claus, stands near Christmas trees handed out by the Jerusalem municipality, near the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem's Old City December 23, 2009.[Agencies]
Family members of the victims of a drunken driving fatality in Nanjing last June have sought the death penalty for the alleged perpetrator, with one calling yesterday's life term "too lenient".
Once considered part of the realm of youngsters, cartoons and graphic novels have suddenly hit China's mainstream culture as the country realized their potential for profit.
The celebration of Christmas has become increasingly popular in China. Language Tips helps you find out more about the joyful holiday.
Jessica Alba shops at Marie Chantal on December 22, 2009 in Los Angeles.
List yours here and tell us where it originated from.Someone thought it originated from Shanghai language,so maybe it's a Chinese word.
