Alumni pose for a group photo during a visit to their alma mater, on April 22, 2011. The centennial anniversary of Tsinghua University falls on Sunday. Full story
Syrian security forces fired bullets and tear gas Friday at tens of thousands of protesters across the country, killing at least 75 people in the bloodiest day. Full story
At a time when almost every commodity in China is getting more expensive, the dwindling cost of medicine is a rarity. Full story
The Beijing International Film Festival will kick off tomorrow. BIFF has lined up a number of solid movies. Full story
This weekend, however, has some great events. First and foremost is the Carrefour Wine Fair, which opens tonight. Find out more about the free event here. Full story
An explosion at a paper mill occurred Friday evening in Xinbei City of Taiwan, leaving at least 4 people dead and another 33 injured. Full story
The Potala Palace is undergoing renovations on a path leading to the palace. Full story
Senior CPC official Li Changchun arrived in Maputo for an official goodwill visit to Mozambique. Full story
Syrian security forces fired bullets and tear gas Friday at tens of thousands of protesters across the country, killing at least 75 people. Full story
At least 19 people were killed and over 40 others injured in a blast in Karachi, southern Pakistan, late Thursday night. Full story
The U.S. State Secretary Hillary Clinton said on Thursday that the U.S. seeks African Union's assistance on Libya. Full story
Bilateral trade between China and Malaysia is likely to reach US$100 billion within the next three years. Full story
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Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan was sentenced to 120 days in jail on Friday for violating her probation in a 2007 DUI case by taking the piece of jewelry. Full story
Angelina Jolie will be the new face of famed French designer Louis Vuitton. She signed a lucrative deal with Vuitton. Full story
Beyonce Knowles and her husband Jay-Z have been working hard in Paris to get her forthcoming album complete. Full story
The New Orleans Hornets didn't expect Pau Gasol to toss up a 3-pointer from the corner any more than the Lakers star's growing chorus of critics expected him to make it. Full story
Garrett Willis may have regained his putting touch at The Heritage. Full story
West Ham midfielder Scott Parker has been voted Footballer of the Year. Full story
There are other small ways, from saving water and electricity to reducing waste, to help the Earth and turn every day into Earth Day. Full story
The 14th Suzhou International Tourism Festival kicked off on Thursday in Luzhi Township of Jiangsu province. Full story
Apple and Google collect smartphone users' location information as part of their race to build massive databases, The Wall Street Journal reported. Full story
A transformer model featuring legendary general Guan Yu towers up on a street in Shenyang, April 20, 2011. Full story
The world's top car makers head to China this week for the Shanghai Auto Show. Full story
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