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Abe reiterated his assurance that Japan would use all available means to secure the safe release of Kenji Goto, who is still held captive by IS militants.

Japan says IS hostage video "likely authentic"

Over 4,000 flights canceled as blizzard approaches U.S. Northeast
01-27 01:21

More than 4,000 flights were canceled Monday as a potentially historic snowstorm is going to sweep across the U.S. Northeast and dump up to 3 feet (90 centimeters) of snow in the coming day.

•	Sons of Egypt's Mubarak released in corruption charges

•	Moscow strives for Ukrainian peace process

•	China cuts retail oil prices

•	World nuke energy center shifts to Asia

•	Cross-Strait economic talks scheduled for Jan. 29

•	China's 2015 GDP growth forecast at 6.8 pct: UBS

China >>

China vows to back Pakistan's anti-terrorism efforts

•	Xi offers condolences to Malawi over serious flooding

•	China seeks opinions on government work report

•	Chinese vice president meets former European Commission president

•	China congratulates Greek left-wing party on election victory

In-Depth >>

China Focus: Boy's death reflects lack of qualified village doctors in China

•	Xinhua Insight: Coordinated momentum needed for area surrounding capital

•	Xinhua Insight: Story unveiled of the "highspeed railway kingdom"

•	News Analysis: Impeached former Thai leader faces possible custodial sentence

•	Commentary: China-India relations little impacted by Obama's visit

Entertainment >>

Actress Angelababy becomes 1st brand endorser for Baidu

•	"American Sniper" tops North American box office for second time

•	Actors Chen Kun, Song Seung Heon pose at Paris Fashion Week

•	Actress Angelababy becomes 1st brand endorser for Baidu

•	Review of actor Chen He's 13 years love marathon

Odd News >>

Doggy doggy!

•	Don't touch my moustache!

•	Yummy hot pots around world

•	Pets blessed at Church of Saint Anthony in Spain

•	"Blue Tears" wonder found in Hong Kong

World >>

Sons of Egypt's Mubarak released in corruption charges

•	U.S. pledges 4 bln USD to enhance trade with India in 2 years

•	Over 4,000 flights canceled as blizzard approaches U.S. Northeast

•	Suspected Boko Haram militants go on rampage in northern Nigeria

•	Commentary: Tampering with Murayama Statement will lead to evil consequences

Culture & Edu >>

Bike ride held to mark 480th anniv. of founding of Lima

•	Workers make Laba congee for traditional chinese holiday

•	Urban art comes to Brazil

•	World heritage: Lahore Fort in Pakistan

•	Snowfall hits Tashkent in recent two days

Sci & Tech >>

Egypt King Tut's beard "randomly" glued back on: experts

•	IAEA Director General attends talk in Singapore

•	U.S. patents reveal "technological arms race" in Wall Street: New Zealand study

•	NASA releases image of supernova remnant SNR 0519

•	China's online population reaches 648 mln

Travel >>

World culture heritage: Jiayu Pass in NW China's Gansu

•	Weather forecast for major Chinese cities, regions -- Jan. 26

•	Weather information for Asia-Pacific cities

•	Enjoy waterfall at Sangihe Islands in Indonesia

•	UK travel agency launches website to promote Botswana's tourism

Business >>

China CNR announces major contracts

•	Ifo Business Climate Index in Jan. rises for third consecutive month

•	China crude oil reserves down 4 pct

•	China's 2015 GDP growth forecast at 6.8 pct: UBS

•	Hong Kong stocks close lower by midday

Sports >>

Murray beats Dimitrov 3-1 at 2015 Australian Open

•	Williams sisters semi on track at Australian Open

•	Analysis: Defensive record holds S. Korea in good stead for Asian Cup final

•	Defensive record tags S. Korea favorite for Asian Cup final

•	Australia aim to end UAE's dark horse run in Asia Cup

Health >>

Here's what you should really be eating for breakfast

•	Virtual reality therapy improving lives of stroke survivors: New Zealand scientists

•	Guangdong reports two more human H7N9 cases

•	Taiwan bans poultry killing at slaughterhouses

•	World Leprosy Day: A glimpse of leprosary in NW China

Forum >>

Bike ride held to mark 480th anniv. of founding of Lima

•	Rehearsal for India's Republic Day parade held in New Delhi

•	Guests attend "Dalian Night" reception during WEF meetings in Davos

•	Evening dress finals of 63th Miss Universe Pageant in Miami

•	China's folk artist creates papercuttings with intricate designs

Video >>

Falling living standards shifts Greek view

ROK: Will not agree to DPRK conditions for talks

Protests against Abe's handling of hostage crisis

17 killed in protests on Egypt uprising anniversary

Anti-bailout Radical Leftists win Greek election

US, India conclude landmark civilian nuclear deal

Biz China Weekly >>

China's subway manufacturer inks landmark U.S. deal

China CNR Corporation Limited, a leading manufacturer of locomotives in China, announced a subway export contract with the United States on Monday.

	Putin accuses Kiev of silence in response to Moscow's peace proposals

	Best photos of the week (Jan. 18 - Jan.24)

	Third panda dies from virus in NW China

	10 Chinese missing in fishing boat collision off S. Korea

	U.S. to continue talks with Cuba to restore diplomatic ties

	Brussels Motor Show kicks off in Belgium

	Chinese Premier returns to Beijing from Switzerland

	Video shows IS-held Japanese hostage killed

	Snowfall hits most parts of N China's Shanxi

	North China to see intermittent smog