Lifeline thrown to city's bookstores

Elderly junkies find 'real freedom' at Dutch home

Al-Qaida, Taliban rift emerges

Yemen's Saleh to seek exile in Ethiopia

Despite ban, smoking is rampant in Internet bars

Cracks near super tower prove unsettling

'Control number of mainland births in HK'

Storms wreak havoc in Midwest US, killing at least 12

Human rights added to draft law

More US kids living in high-poverty areas

Aussie FM resigns in leadership spat

Two girls commit suicide in pursuit of time travel fantasy

Syrian FM urges foreign journalists to respect rules

Putin's foreign policies likely to tilt toward Asia

Women deputies call for greater female voice

Leaders, lawmakers discuss work report

Expats fuel demand for domestic helpers

Expats get wide range of services at new Pudong center

Guangdong govt vows to improve organization at grassroots level

More farmers for next NPC

At least 7 killed in Afghan Quran burning protests

Comic collection could yield serious money

Rapid-fire attacks kill 50 across Iraq

Investment to be stimulated

Iran denies nuke activity at military site

Australian PM knocks out rival, but not discontent

Romney ekes out win in Ohio

Putin set for poll triumph

Worker wakes up without left kidney

Program to champion rights of nonsmokers