World / highlights

US vice-president visits China

[2011-08-17 15:13]

A full coverage of US Vice-President Joe Biden's visit to China.

Sukhoi T-50 makes public debut

[2011-08-18 08:38]

A Sukhoi T-50 flies during a display at the opening of the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon at Zhukovsky airport outside Moscow August 17, 2011.

Woman mauled by chimp shows new face

[2011-08-12 09:20]

A US woman who underwent a full face transplant gets her new face.

World population hits 7 billion

[2011-10-29 15:55]

The world's population will reach the seven-billion mark on Oct 31, according to projections by the UN. It's a milestone, but also a wake-up call, a call to action.

Possessions of Bruce Lee to be auctioned

[2011-08-05 11:35]

Thirteen items belonging to the late kung fu legend Bruce Lee, including a hand-written letter and a fur-lined coat, are set to go under the hammer in Hong Kong at the weekend.

App finds restaurants using your smartphone

[2011-09-05 21:32]

Tired of digging through long-winded restaurant reviews to find a great meal? Next time, turn to your smartphone where personalized search engines will lead your stomach in the right direction.

FBI files reveal more threats to late Sen. Kennedy

[2011-08-02 10:52]

Newly released FBI documents reveal that threats against the late Sen. Edward Kennedy continued long after the assassinations of his brothers.

UK likely to recall James Murdoch on hacking

[2011-07-29 22:52]

British lawmakers said on Friday it was likely News Corp's James Murdoch would be recalled to clarify details about evidence on phone hacking he gave to a parliamentary committee, following claims his testimony was "mistaken".

Decorate your iPhone case with sushi

[2011-07-29 16:56]

The prices of the handmade food models vary from 2,000 - 4,000 yen ($26 - $56) in domestic and oversee markets.

Norway bombing, killing spree

[2011-07-26 17:54]

Norway has plunged in grief after the bomb blast and shooting spree on Friday killed 76 people.

Underwater wedding

[2011-07-18 14:36]

Mexican Karla Olivares-Sosa Ysunza and her husband held their underwater wedding ceremony in Punta Venado beach on July 17, 2011.

'SlutWalk' marches in Seoul

[2011-07-16 21:03]

100 protesters attended the SlutWalk protest march which became a movement of rallies around the world.