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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in New Delhi Sunday afternoon, kicking off an official visit to India, the first leg of his maiden foreign trip after he became China's premier in March.

Li's India trip to boost co-op, mutual trust

Li's trip highlights multi-faceted diplomacy

DPRK fires short-range missile into East Sea: media
05-19 17:08

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday fired a short-range missile into the East Sea, Yonhap News Agency said quoting a Seoul military official.

DPRK launches 3 short-range missiles

DPRK urged to return to negotiating table

International meeting on Syria to be held soon: U.N. chief
05-19 21:21

An international conference on Syria will be held soon following consultations with the U.N. Security Council permanent members, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Sunday.| Discuss

Assad welcomes Russia-U.S. understanding

Syrian troops reach central al-Qussair city

Winning ticket for 590-mln-dollar Powerball jackpot sold in Florida
05-19 15:12

A winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of 590.5 million U.S. dollars, lottery officials said late Saturday.| Discuss

New Jersey man wins 338-mln-USD jackpot

Searching for $337 mln U.S. lottery winner

•	Israel to return settlement's land to Palestinians

•	Taiwan probe team slams Philippines' capricious treatment

•	Two Mossad, CIA "spies" executed in Iran

•	China issues alert for rainstorms in south

•	Pakistan holds re-polling after rigging claims

•	Hollande signs same-sex marriage law

China >>

Chinese premier starts official visit to India in maiden foreign tour

•	Thousands in Taiwan protest nuclear power project

•	Tajik president arrives for China visit

•	High court review for rape victim's mother

•	Chinese premier arrives in New Delhi for official visit

In-Depth >>

China vows to play peaceful role in Arctic region development

•	Central China ideal for industrial transfers: experts

•	Closer ties between China, India to add extra glamour to BRICS

•	News Analysis: Australian dollar drops below parity with U.S. dollar mainly due to U.S. positive gains

•	Commentary: Chinese premier's India trip to evince Beijing's unwavering pursuit of better ties

Entertainment >>

"Jimmy P. Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian" premieres in Cannes

•	Photocall for film "Borgman" at 66th Cannes Film Festival

•	Leehom Wang holds solo concert in Hangzhou

•	Fan Bingbing's dress flies up at press conference of Jackie Chan's "Skiptrace"

•	Singer Sandy Lam holds solo concert "MMXIII" in Tianjin

Odd News >>

Adorable meeting of kangaroo and four-year-old girl

•	Creations of super lazy fellow

•	Funny animals' tender kisses

•	Topless coffee shop in U.S.

•	Worrisome obesity

World >>

Pakistan holds re-polling after election fraud claims

•	International meeting on Syria to be held soon: U.N. chief

•	Israel to return settlement's land to Palestinian owners

•	UN chief urges DPRK to return to negotiating table

•	Two Mossad, CIA "spies" executed in Iran: state TV

Culture & Edu >>

Annual Dance Parade kicks off in New York

•	Improved teaching aids TCM understanding

•	Chinese cultural relics have lovely features

•	Graffiti designed by two college graduates in China's Nanchang

•	Party queens in New York nightlife

Sci & Tech >>

U.S. X-47B drone completes catapult launch from aircraft carrier

•	Vietnam successfully tests flights of unmanned aircraft

•	Bloomberg snooping scandal alerts China on data security

•	Stunning animal images of 25th National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

•	5,000 city users to put 4G services to the test

Travel >>

Tourists visit the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

•	Scenery of Changbai Mountain in NE China

•	China Tourism Day and 3rd Western China Tourism Industry Expo open in Chongqing

•	Blooming azalea attracts visitors in NE China

•	Most distinctive landscape and architecture

Business >>

Cyprus further relaxes restrictions on banks

•	Bangladesh's July-April exports hit nearly 22 bln USD

•	Greece to buy 142 ships from China

•	News Analysis: Australian dollar drops below parity with U.S. dollar mainly due to U.S. positive gains

•	5,000 city users to put 4G services to the test

Sports >>

Snapshots of IAAF Diamond League Athletics meet in Shanghai

•	China's paddler Li Xiaoxia triumphs in her third attempt

•	Li Xiaoxia wins women's singles champion at table tennis worlds

•	Defending champion China on winning start at Sudirman Cup

•	Defending champion China on winning start at Sudirman Cup

Health >>

Foods that good for teeth

•	CAS provides psychological intervention for quake-hit survivors in SW China

•	H7N9 more likely to transmit among humans than other bird flu

•	Singapore's first H1N1 flu vaccine starts clinical test

•	Yellow fever vaccination booster dose unnecessary: WHO

Forum >>

Goodbye, David Beckham!

•	Funny animals' tender kisses

•	Lost in translation: Hilarious signs in China

•	Avoid wearing like this as a walking joke

•	French "Spider-Man" successfully climbs Bailong Elevator

Video >>

Beckham bids tearful farewell

Assad: Syria's future is up to Syrian people

DPRK launches 3 short-range missiles

Myanmar president makes landmark US visit

Analysis of DPRK's missile launch

Taiwan accuses Philippines of lack of cooperation

Biz China Weekly >>

May 6 -- May 12

Economic date in April suggested China’s policymakers to continue fine-tuning policies to support the tepid economic recovery.

Columnists >>

	Xi meets Greek PM, calling for stronger partnership

	U.S. slaps sanctions on Syrian ministers, airline \| Discuss

	Beckham decides to retire after the season

	33 dead, 12 missing in S China storms

	CIA chief in Israel to discuss situation in Syria

	Morsi, Abbas discuss internal-Palestinian reconciliation

	Hollande suggests changes in Europe on economic revamp

	Mosque blasts leave 20 killed, 50 injured in NW Pakistan

	Turkey detains major suspect over deadly bombing

	Federer, Djokovic and Nadal advanced to quarters in Rome