Chinese firm starts building full-sized Titanic replica
BEIJING: Construction on the world's first full-sized Titanic replica has started in China, a country with a well-documented fascination with the tale of the...
Major cybercrime network Avalanche dismantled in global takedown
Law enforcement agencies have dismantled a major cybercriminal network responsible for malware-based attacks that have been harassing victims across the globe for years. The...
A Subdued Vladimir Putin Calls for ‘Mutually Beneficial’ Ties With U.S.
MOSCOW — After the outpouring of euphoria among Russia’s political elite over the victory of Donald J. Trump, President Vladimir V. Putin on Thursday...
Putin: We won’t allow infringement of Russia’s rights, will decide our own fate
During his annual address to Russian lawmakers, President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow is ready for dialogue with its international partners, but will not...
First cargo train from China leaves for Karachi
China and Pakistan have launched a direct rail and sea freight service, with the first cargo train departing from Yunnan, an inland province in...
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25 November
"Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, public health pandemic and serious obstacle to sustainable development. It imposes large-scale costs on...
After G-20 summit, China sees India as partner to shore up global economy
Atul Aneja | Nov 21, 2016 Many participants of two-day brainstorming exercise proposed a pervasive economic engagement between China and India. Taking the cue from the...
China Unveils J-20 Stealth Fighter At Air Show
The fifth-generation warplane, which outwardly resembles the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor in service with the U.S. military, performed a series of maneuvers under overcast...
Ai Weiwei To West: Tackle China On Human Rights Whatever The Cost
Western governments should challenge China on human rights and stand up for their principles, dissident artist Ai Weiwei has said – lamenting the repression...
China’s Manufacturing Hits Two-Year High
HONG KONG -- Private and official surveys showed Tuesday that China's factory activity rose last month to its highest level in more than two...
China Eases Land Transfer Rules To Spur Larger, More Efficient Farms
China has relaxed rules to allow farmers to transfer their land rights to help promote more efficient, large-scale farms, amid an exodus of farm...
Russia Tells Rebels To Withdraw From Aleppo
Russia and the Syrian army have told anti-government rebels in Aleppo to leave by tomorrow evening, signalling an extended moratorium on air strikes in...