Japan's Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers as they celebrate the monarch's 76th birthday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo 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.
Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker pose after their interview with APTN over their role in the film Did You Hear About The Morgans, at a central London hotel, Dec. 11, 2009.
List yours here and tell us where it originated from.Someone thought it originated from Shanghai language,so maybe it's a Chinese word.
