DPRK, US open direct talks in Geneva

2011-10-24 19:12:50

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States opened their second round of direct talks in Geneva on Monday morning.

Thailand shores up capital in floods

2011-10-24 08:39:44

Thailand's capital was braced for more flooding on Sunday as water levels rose in some of Bangkok's northern suburbs and troops raced to fortify defense walls to protect two key industrial zones.

Pledge to play major role for Korean peace

2011-10-24 07:47:06

Vice-Premier Li Keqiang started a three-day visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which was widely believed to be significant for regional peace and development.

Co-op key to improving China-Japan ties

2011-10-24 07:06:12

Former state councilor Tang Jiaxuan said China-Japan relations can develop only through cooperation and properly resolving sensitive issues.

China calls for global perspective on Sino-US ties

2011-10-24 06:48:57

China and the US should take a global view and strategic, long-term perspective when framing the bilateral relations, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Zhang Yesui said here on Sunday.

285 Indian girls shed 'unwanted' names

2011-10-24 06:40:40

More than 200 Indian girls whose names mean "unwanted" in Hindi have chosen new names for a fresh start in life.

Turkish observatory estimates up to 1,000 dead

2011-10-23 22:22:07

A powerful earthquake which shook southeast Turkey on Sunday may have killed up to a 1,000 people as it triggered the collapse of dozens of buildings across the region, media reported the Kandilli Observatory as saying.Photos

Turkey PM's office says life lost in earthquake

2011-10-23 22:09:25

An earthquake in Southeast Turkey on Sunday had caused loss of life, said the office of Turkish Prime Minister.

50 reported injured in Turkey quake

2011-10-23 21:03:29

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit near Van in southeastern Turkey on Sunday and media reported 50 people had been injured.

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Turkey

2011-10-23 19:52:55

An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale jolted eastern Turkey on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Flood death toll in Thailand reported at 356

2011-10-23 15:44:22

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation on Sunday reported that 356 people were killed in flood-related incidents while two missing.

12 killed by speeding train in India

2011-10-23 10:28:29

At least 12 people were killed and 10 critically injured by a speeding train in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh Saturday evening at a manned railway crossing, reported local media Sunday.