Whitney Houston dies at 48
2012-02-12 10:19:46
Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Whitney Houston has died aged 48, a family spokesman said on Saturday. 
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Key facts about Whitney Houston
2012-02-12 15:01:10
Whitney Houston, regarded as one of the world's best singers, died on Saturday in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 48, on the eve of the Grammy Awards, the music industry's biggest honors.
Dream weddings
2012-02-12 07:53:34
The ambience is perfect. In a room filled with petals and blooms, Preston Bailey sits, ready to be interviewed. Soft romantic melodies tinkle in the air while wedding dresses and veils flutter softly in the background.
Panda man
in London
2012-02-05 08:24:19
Xie Jinbiao, a one-time teenage terror, is now a prominent post-1980s Chinese businessman who runs what is considered the only panda-themed toy and souvenir store in London.
Saleh arrives in US for medical treatment
2012-01-29 15:56:22
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh arrived in the United States Saturday for medical treatment, US State Department spokesman Noel Clay said.
New models needed for all: Zhu Min
2012-01-26 09:46:45
As the world is undergoing profound changes, to find new development models is a common task for both developed and developing countries, said Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.
Gingrich turns race upside down
2012-01-22 15:38:30
Newt Gingrich didn't just beat Mitt Romney in Saturday's South Carolina primary, the former House speaker kicked away one of the main pillars of his rival's election campaign.
World's top 10 S&T achievements in 2011
2012-01-17 22:32:55
Following are the world's top 10 science and technology achievements in 2011 unveiled Tuesday, as chosen by academicians with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering:
Michelle talks of chats with Obama
2012-01-12 07:09:50
US First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday said she talks candidly with her husband on key political issues, following the publication of a book that claimed she had clashed with top White House aides.
Jay-Z releases new song for daughter
2012-01-10 09:33:09
Rapper Jay-Z released a new song on Monday celebrating the birth of his baby daughter with Beyonce.
Romney wins Iowa caucus
2012-01-04 22:45:41
Romney edged out Rick Santorum, a conservative former Pennsylvania senator, by only eight votes in Iowa's caucuses, the first presidential nominating contest of 2012.
Argentina's president has thyroid cancer
2011-12-29 10:08:48
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, who will have cancer surgery next week, called for moderation from unions and big business on Wednesday in her first appearance since her illness was made public.