Search for Turkish quake survivors enters 3rd day

2011-10-26 11:53:57

Turkey clung to hopes on Wednesday of finding survivors under rubble three days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 459 people, and the government finally requested foreign help to shelter thousands of homeless families.

Experts: Boost mutual trust with Japan

2011-10-26 07:40:55

Prominent policymakers and think tanks from China and Japan on Tuesday vowed to boost trust in political and security affairs and public diplomacy.

DPRK sets basis for talks

2011-10-26 07:15:53

In a meeting with Vice-Premier Li Keqiang, DPRK top leader Kim Jong-il said the country hopes that the Six-Party Talks will "be restarted as soon as possible". Li meets with S.Korean president

Land deal between SL, China firm called off

2011-10-25 20:49:36

A controversial $500-million investment deal from a Chinese company has been called off in Sri Lanka, a government minister said here on Tuesday.

Japanese nurse sentenced to death for drug trafficking

2011-10-25 17:50:36

A Japanese nurse was sentenced to death by hanging in Malaysia on Tuesday for drug trafficking,

Vietnam to hold singing contest with China

2011-10-25 17:47:18

The final round of the 2nd Vietnam-China Friendship Singing Contest will be held in Vietnam's Ha Long City in northern Quang Ninh province on November 12-13.

130 Cambodian workers faint after inhaling pesticides

2011-10-25 13:44:24

At least 130 garment workers were hospitalised on Monday after they fainted due to the inhalation of pesticides.

S Korea says to closely watch risks in Chinese economy

2011-10-25 11:15:56

South Korea planned to closely watch Chinese economy's potential risk factors given the nation's heavy dependence on the world's No 2 economy, the central bank said Tuesday.

US won't cut forces in Asia: Pentagon

2011-10-25 09:36:54

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta ruled out troop cuts in Asia as part of US belt-tightening as he arrived in Japan on Monday.

Five new members elected to UN Security Council

2011-10-25 09:08:28

The UN General Assembly on Monday elected Azerbaijan to a two-year term on the UN Security Council, making it join Pakistan, Morocco, Guatemala and Togo as the five new non-permanent members.

DPRK efforts to restart Six-Party Talks lauded

2011-10-25 07:17:36

China reiterated its support for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's efforts to improve relations with the United States and the Republic of Korea.

Don't use force in boat incident, FM tells Seoul

2011-10-25 06:54:05

China on Monday demanded that South Korea must not resort to force during its law enforcement process, saying it would keep a close eye on its detention of three Chinese fishing boats and their crews.