Deep-sea rig starts drilling

Foreigners face visa scrutiny

UN report sounds alarm to clean up oceans

Student sentenced for burning classmate

Water source in HK, Macao safe

Alien species a growing menace: experts

Leaders say violence in Syria must end

Victim of beating that sparked LA riots dies

Foreigners receiving more legal support

45 feared dead in Russian jet crash

Forbidden fruit leaves aftertaste for group of suspected thieves

Nation's farmers cater to taste for foreign foods

Court closes loophole used by illegal drug makers

A new frontier for China

Fake stewed pig ears pose health risks

Two charged in Chinese students' killing

Hu praises 'excellent performance' of crew

Trade agreement could boost relations

Credit rating stays despite slowdown

Report tracks China's growth

Putin's Israeli visit to focus on Iran

70 Chinese arrested in Nigeria freed

Tourists may get 3-day visit window

Software piracy declined in 2011

HK students aim for mainland universities

Flame for London Games lit in Greece

Food safety becomes national priority

Muslim Brotherhood's success in Egypt polls masks setback

Millions paid to milk scandal victims

Gubei community becomes center for cross-cultural links