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Twenty years after the start of the Bosnian War, the trial against former Bosnian Serb Army Commander Ratko Mladic got underway at the ICTY in The Hague.

"Procedural mistake" made by prosecution

Mladic shows improved health: lawer

Greek judge appointed as head of caretaker gov't
05-16 21:25

Greek senior judge Panayiotis Pikrammenos was appointed on Wednesday as head of the caretaker government that will lead Greece to a second round of parliamentary elections.

Greek repeat elections to be held on June 17

Profile of Greek designate caretaker PM

UN observers returning after blast in south Syria
05-16 20:00

UN observers whose convoy were struck by a blast in Khan Sheikhoun near the southern Hama province a day earlier have departed from the area and are on their way back.

Syria's violence undermines UN mission

Attack on UN convoy in Syria confirmed

Indonesia may take more than a year to probe Russian plane crash
05-16 18:05

Indonesian senior official has said that investigation into the black box of Russian crashed plane may take up to a year.

Crashed Russian jet's black box incomplete

Investigators probe into Russian plane crash

•	French new Prime Minister Ayrault takes office

•	Abbas to resume statehood bid in UN

•	Dalai Lama apathetic toward loss of life

•	Moonrise Kingdom kicks off Cannes film festival

•	Americans see Obama as solid favorite

•	Merkel, Hollande agree to push on growth

China >>

Vice President stresses reality-based Party work

•	China to push forward equalization of public services

•	China Voice: Dalai Lama apathetic toward loss of life

•	China, Japan hold first round of maritime talks

•	China welcomes UN decision over Japanese "island" claims

Opinion >>

Germany, France to bridge differences on tackling debt crisis

•	Trust-building is key to resolving Iranian nuclear issue

•	Why Western leaders should refrain from meeting with Dalai Lama

•	Confronting some of the major criticisms of contemporary Sino-African ties

•	Military spending meets country's need

Entertainment >>

Competition line-up at 65th Cannes film festival

•	Lady Gaga arrives in Taipei for concerts

•	"Moonrise Kingdom" kicks off Cannes Film Festival

•	Moonrise Kingdom kicks off Cannes film festival

•	Graceful Zhao Wei covers Cosmo

Odd News >>

Polar bear's Yoga skill

•	Fantastic granny players around world

•	Bartending World Championship

•	Fabulous hats colletion

•	Top 12 weird museums around world

World >>

UN observers returning after blast in south Syria: mission chief

•	Israeli Interior Minister: "jail, expel" African migrant workers

•	Profile: Greek designate caretaker PM Panayiotis Pikrammenos

•	Mladic shows improved health: lawer

•	Greek judge appointed as head of caretaker gov't ahead of new elections

Culture & Edu >>

Attraction of Peking Opera

•	Red Fort in India

•	Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi

•	Art performances in Henan, China

•	China to showcase cultural heritage at biggest U.S. folklife festival

Sci & Tech >>

Facebook raises IPO price

•	Vietnam's 2nd satellite successfully launched into orbit: media

•	NYC unveils digital map to help job seekers

•	UNDP encourages carbon dioxide emission reduction in Vietnam

•	Russia successfully launches manned spacecraft to ISS

Travel >>

Exciting surfing event held in Rio de Janeiro

•	Direct flights connect Nanning and Taipei

•	Idyllic tour across Greece

•	Lujiazui finance and trade zone in Shanghai

•	Scenery of Dajiuhu Wetland in Shennongjia, C China

Business >>

Euro hits four-month low on Greek political uncertainties

•	Dubai financial supervisor, China banking regulator partner up

•	BHP not to spend 79 bln USD on growth projects

•	ADB raises 339 mln US dlrs in Clean Energy Bond sale

•	Will Californians favor taxing rich with sales tax hike for everyone?

Sports >>

Djokovic, Murray advance at Rome Masters

•	David Beckham joins five young people to bring the Olympic Flame to the UK

•	Leverkusen extends contract with coach duo

•	Sharapova, Kvitova off to winning start at Rome masters

•	Olympic and Paralympic Village receives seal of approval

Health >>

Genentech to test Alzheimer's drug in landmark prevention trial

•	New health data highlights noncommunicable diseases as top killer

•	Fake stewed pig ears pose health risks

•	Cambodia reports 1,500 cases of dengue fever-like CHIKV virus in last 12 months

•	Early biomarker for pancreatic cancer identified

Feature >>

Well-known Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes passes away in Mexico City

•	West Bank woman's tales of suffering never ends since the Nakba

•	China seek improvement, Canada warm up for Olympic berth

•	Palestinians mark 64th Nakba Day

•	Free U.S. heart treatment gives Chinese children future

Video >>

Greece coalition government talks still deadlocked

"Good exchange of views" on Iran-IAEA nuclear talks

Philippines travel industry faces sharp drop

Black box of Russian plane found

Wu: China sees the Netherlands as important partner in Europe

France ready for 65th Cannes Film Festival

Biz China Weekly >>

May 7 -May 13

Chinese price watchdog Wednesday cut gasoline and diesel prices for the first time since last October, which has fuelled mixed voices to reform current pricing mechanism for refined oil products.

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	Iran hangs assassin of nuclear physicist: report

	Palestinians, Israeli troops clash on "Nakba Day"

	Russia launches manned spacecraft to ISS

	Top 12 weird museums around world

	Obama campaign reaches out to women

	Moody's cuts 26 Italian bank ratings

	Obama to skip APEC summit in Russia