Scientists finalize test platform for ultra-speed maglev train

Life of Pi without CGI, in NE China

Tensions rise as fishing vessel sinks

Gas deal supplies energy diversification

Decoding China

Beijing sees tenfold boost in collected pollution fees

Comfort women history may enter UNESCO archives

52 websites probed for publication of porn, violence

Bombings in Nigeria claim at least 118 lives

North China gets early-warning system for quakes

Militaries create bond with book exchange

Hunger Games' three-finger salute used to oppose coup in Thailand

Regional body to establish anti-terror unit

Top US school's offer puts young student into spotlight

Rare stamp sets record at New York auction

Banks told to act more quickly on home loans

Beijing urges Hanoi to 'stop all disruptions'

Thai coup leader backed by king, warns citizens

49 deals cement partnership

Poor vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to tooth decay in toddlers

Malaysia, Vietnam hit as tourists head for East Asia

China bans Windows 8 from govt computers

Chinese in Iraq feel rising pressure

238 killed in coal mine accident

US envoy seeks Chinese backers for key projects

Satellite data on MH370 released

Nobel winners aim to inspire Chinese youth

Brazilian leader backs spending on World Cup

Modi to boost ties with China

Crewmen of S. Korea sunk ferry charged in drownings