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French President Francois Hollande signed the bill on gay marriage into law on Saturday after it was approved by the Constitutional Council on Friday.

French Senate approves bills on gay marriage

Hollande denounces homophobic violence

73 killed, 148 wounded in wave of attacks in Iraq
05-18 05:01

A wave of bombing attacks struck war-torn Iraq on Friday, leaving at least 73 people dead and 148 others wounded.| Discuss

UN urges Iraqi leaders to protect civilians

U.S. Treasury lifts sanctions on Iraqi bank

Ban regrets inability of chemical experts to visit Syria | Discuss
05-18 08:30

It is regrettable that experts investigating the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria have been unable to visit the country, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Friday.

Kerry to visit Middle East, Africa in late May

U.S. renews allegations of CW usage in Syria

•	Afghan President to visit India next week

•	5.7-magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran

•	60 injured in U.S. train collision

•	White House scandals: could Obama lose his mojo?

•	At least 20 injured as trains collide in NY

•	Dozens killed in Nigerian military strike

China >>

Top political advisor urges intl' ecological cooperation

•	Interview: China vows to play peaceful role in Arctic region development: Chinese embassador

•	Spain-born panda twins return to China

•	Official urges improving disabled lives

•	Top Chinese political advisor meets Greek PM

In-Depth >>

White House scandals: could Obama lose his mojo?

•	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

•	News Analysis: China wealth management sector shrinks

•	News Analysis: Congress allies to ensure passage of Philippine president's reform agenda

Entertainment >>

"Le Passe" premieres in Cannes

•	Cast members of movie "Bends" meet press in Cannes

•	Fan Bingbing attends Chopard-Party in Cannes

•	Global celebs' tattoos

•	Chinese female stars in cheongsam

Odd News >>

Over 1m jewellery theft at 66th Cannes Film Festival

•	Topless coffee shop in U.S.

•	Worrisome obesity

•	Unimaginable mistakes in daily life

•	Sleepy dogs

World >>

DPRK launches 3 short-range missiles

•	Hollande signs same-sex marriage law

•	Iran to allow inspectors in after protocol signed: diplomat

•	Abe's advisor Iijima returns, briefs his DPRK trip

•	Iran's Jalili vows not to abdicate nuclear right if elected president

Culture & Edu >>

NYC launches citywide event to showcase design of all disciplines

•	Painting show held in Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum

•	International Garden Expo opens in Beijing

•	2nd World Cultural Forum (Taihu, China) kicks off in Hangzhou

•	Feature: Chinese author mirrors rethink on expatriate dream

Sci & Tech >>

Photo collection of UAVs

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

•	Climate change alters global fishing landscape: study

•	Incredible world at night

•	Number of internet, cell phone users soars in Brazil

Travel >>

Most distinctive landscape and architecture

•	China's Mogao Grottoes to limit tourist flows

•	Zongfo Temple in SW China's Xishuangbanna

•	Sunrise scenery in Qinghai Lake

•	Foggy river in E China

Business >>

WTO chief-elect vows to make Doha Development Round advance

•	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

•	Telecom giants tap Internet potential

•	Exporters hit hard by rising yuan

Sports >>

Ding reaches quarterfinals at table tennis worlds

•	Williams reaches Italian Open final

•	Former Danish Olympic champion elected new world badminton chief

•	Atletico celebrate, while Mourinho looks back after Spanish Cup final

•	Former Real Madrid forward Baptista eyes Brazil return

Health >>

More provinces end H7N9 emergency response

•	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

•	China to combat illegal health food

Forum >>

Most charming moments of Beckham

•	Homosexuals kiss on Int'l Day Against Homophobia

•	Most popular restaurants and foods in NYC

•	Ten imaginable hybrid animals

•	Fan Bingbing suffers wardrobe malfunction

Video >>

60 injured in U.S. train collision

Obama: Military sexual assault threatens national security

Russia begins trial of suspected killers of 3 Chinese farm workers

5.9-magnitude quake hits NE Japan

Google unveils enhanced map services

53 killed by rain and floods in S. China

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