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Neil Armstrong, 1st man on moon

[2012-08-30 09:09]

American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man ever to set foot on the moon, died at the age of 82 on August 25, 2012.

Huangyan Island Situation

[2012-05-11 15:27]

Historical evidence and international laws strongly support China's sovereignty claim over Huangyan Island.

Putin sworn in as Russian president

[2012-05-07 16:36]

Vladimir Putin was sworn in on Monday as Russian president, starting his third term in the Kremlin following the two consecutive terms from 2000 to 2008.
Chinese president congratulates Putin

2012 Japan General Election

[2012-12-15 11:11]

DPRK rocket launch

[2012-04-12 15:39]

The DPRK announced last month that it intends to launch a satellite into space using the three-stage Unha-3 rocket between April 12 and 16 to mark the 100th birthday of former leader Kim Il-sung.

Google goggles

[2012-04-05 14:19]

Google Inc is getting into the eyewear business with a pair of thin wraparound shades.

Endangered animals call for attention

[2012-03-15 22:17]

A female snow leopard, an endangered species, rests in an open air cage at the Royev Ruchey zoo in Russia

Parliaments around the world

[2012-03-13 22:36]

Parliaments in Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

Doha 2012 UN Climate Change Conference

[2012-11-26 16:43]

The 18th session of the COP to the UNFCCC and the 8th session of the CMP to the Kyoto Protocol will be held from Nov 26 to Dec 7 in Doha, Qatar.

Kite festival kicks off in Thailand

[2012-03-12 21:44]

The three days event held to promote Thailand tourism annually from March 9-11.

Stars of skies at top air shows

[2012-02-21 12:15]

What are the world's best airplanes? Take off with our guide to air shows and jets.

Longest kiss sets world record

[2012-02-15 14:31]

What's the most precious gift on St. Valentine's Day? Giving him/her world's longest continuous kiss!