Separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine reported heavy casualties on Tuesday after a second day of fighting with government forces, as authorities in Kiev vowed to continue the military offensive "until not a single terrorist" was left.
For the third time in a row Lufthansa German Airlines has been voted "Europe's leading Airline" at the World Travel Awards – a commendation to the best of Europe's travel industry following a voting process involving 230,000 travel tourism and hospitality professionals worldwide.
Swiss International Air Lines has been named "Europe's Leading Airline Business Class" in the 2013 World Travel Awards – the third time in succession that it has garnered the distinction.
Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo has said that China's fast-growing economy can handle any economic difficulties.
Chinese diplomat touts benefit of Sino-Belgian ties
Belgium, a small country with state-of-the-art science and technology know-how, can play a bigger role in China's economic structural reform and grow economically by tapping into the Chinese market, China's top diplomat in the country said.
Rafa Nadal said it was hard to accept that Spain had failed in a third successive bid to host the Olympics and described the process as "tiring" for the country.
Spaniards reacted with disbelief and disappointment on Saturday after Madrid was eliminated as a possible host of the 2020 summer Games in the opening round of voting by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Ferrari Formula One driver Felipe Massa of Brazil drives during the third practice session of the Italian F1 Grand Prix at the Monza circuit Sept 7, 2013.
Belgium’s Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo told China Daily that he will increase Belgium’s economic ties and cooperation of high-tech and sustainable sectors with China during his first visit to the country as premier.
US President Barack Obama resisted pressure on Friday to abandon plans for air strikes against Syria and enlisted the support of 10 fellow leaders for a "strong" response to a chemical weapons attack.
Putin vows to help Syria in case of attack
UN chief opposes militarization in Syria
Obama arrives at G20 to push for Syria strike
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday described China as his country's strategic partner both in trade and cooperation.
Financial regulatory reform is one of the major priorities of the ongoing G20 summit in Russia's St Petersburg, due to its significance to global economic stability and sustainable growth.
Russia warned Friday the United States against any unilateral military strike on Syrian chemical facilities.