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Syrian army on Saturday wrested back control over several areas in Aleppo province and repulsed rebels' attack on a military airport at the outskirts of Aleppo.

Russia appeals for political transition

Syria talks confirm no military solution

New York declares public health emergency over flu epidemic
01-13 03:42

Governor Andrew Cuomo on Saturday declared a state of public health emergency for all of New York State, in response to this year's increasingly severe flu season. | Discuss

Flu likely waning in parts of U.S.

Eight flu deaths reported in Oklahoma

Zeman, Schwarzenberg advance to Czech presidential run-off
01-13 02:26

Former Prime Minister Milos Zeman and the current Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg advanced to the second round of Czech direct presidential election. | Discuss

Result of Czech presidential election's 1st round

•	China issues yellow fog alert

•	France not to give into terrorists' blackmail

•	Mubarak questioned over gifts from newspaper

•	Shipwrecked Costa Concordia still eyesore

•	Central African president dissolves government

•	UN official hails progress in Haiti since quake

China >>

Dense fog hits China's Changsha

•	Petrochemical leak pollutes Shanghai port

•	Labor unions to give more to needy workers

•	Beijing air pollution reaches dangerous levels

•	China issues yellow fog alert

In-Depth >>

Fatal landslide prompts disaster prevention

•	China, Egypt to enhance cooperation on irrigation: minister

•	News Analysis: Stable Chinese economy to boost global growth

•	News Analysis: China's economy to gather steam in 2013

•	News Analysis: Deadly terrorist attacks raise serious concerns on Pakistani elections

Entertainment >>

China final of 37th Int'l Miss Bikini Competition underway

•	Beyonce covers GQ Magazine

•	Pop singer Jay Chou promotes new album "Opus 12" in Taipei

•	Short-lived celebrity marriages in China

•	Yang Mi promotes film "Tiny Times" in Shanghai

Odd News >>

Spectacular red wave of dust storm in Australia

•	Six-stone sunfish found on British coast

•	12 killer whales trapped by sea ice in northern Quebec

•	Crazy wacky girls around world

•	We don't wanna grow up!

World >>

Hollande says to carry out Mali operation despite Islamists threats

•	Over 100 killed in fighting over Malian Town

•	Russia appeals for political transition in Syria

•	Karzai's visit to U.S. hits headlines

•	EU must change to keep Britain: British FinMin

Culture & Edu >>

Dancers of Russian State Bullet perform "Swan Lake" in NW China

•	Sceneries of Chinese ancient towns

•	Pianist Lang Lang performs in 2013 Nanjing New Year Concert

•	Handicrafts made of chrysanthemum stones in China's Hubei

•	Chinese people prepare for upcoming Spring Festival

Sci & Tech >>

First sparks of climate change seen in Australian infernos

•	Mongolia to launch dinosaur museum

•	EU opens center to protect people from cybercrime

•	Scientists unveil new nanotech fiber

•	Xinhua offers online reading service

Travel >>

People enjoy happly life at beach in Melbourne

•	Sceneries of Chinese ancient towns

•	8th Ulunggur Lake winter fishing festival kicks off in China's Xinjiang

•	Rime sceneries around China

•	Hong Kong lowers travel alert for Israel

Business >>

China-Britain trade in robust growth despite euro crisis, weak global economy

•	Chinese crude imports rise 6.8 pct in 2012

•	China's land sales hit 2.69 trln yuan in 2012

•	CSR wins Argentina train set contract

•	China's retail sales to accelerate in 2013

Sports >>

Li Na attends press conference of Australian Open

•	China sweep titles in Winter Swimming across Yellow River

•	Inter beat Pescara 2-0 in Italian Serie A

•	Mourinho says "things happened", but won't explain what..

•	Real Madrid produce stale performacne to bottom of table Osasuna

Health >>

New York State declares public health emergency over flu epidemic

•	Flu vaccination rates in U.S. children remain lower than expected: study

•	Flu likely waning in parts of U.S.: health agency

•	China to speed up traditional medicine standardization

•	Flu season peak expected for China's northern provinces

Forum >>

Sexiest celebrities on red carpet in 2012

•	Flower looks like monkey

•	Art of accumulation in China

•	Kung Fu cats!

•	Old time photos of Chinese beauties

Video >>

Hollande: Mali intervention worked so far

China confirms J-10 fighters over E. China Sea

Heavy smog shrouds Beijing for 3rd day

NY state declares public health emergency

More than 100 dead in Mali air strikes

Obama speaks on US war drawdown in Afghanistan

Biz China Weekly >>

Dec. 31 - Jan. 6

China's manufacturing sector remained flat while the non-manufacturing sector continued to improve in December, indicating signs of modest recovery in the world's second largest economy.

Columnists >>

	Obama on track to exit Afghanistan faster \| Discuss

	French president summons war cabinet \| Discuss

	Protesters call for closing Guantanamo outside White House

	Syria talks confirm no military solution to conflict

	12 killer whales trapped by sea ice in northern Quebec

	Greek parliament to vote on tax bill

	Alexandre Pato joins Brazilian club Corinthians

	NBA: Raptors crush Bobcats 99-78

	U.S. court delays trial of suspected mass shooter

	Flu likely waning in parts of U.S.: health agency