Synthetic drugs pose new challenge

Obama hits back in Russia 'hot mic' row

UN's Ban pushes Annan Syria plan

Japan deploys interceptors for launch

First US Marines arrive in Australia

US plane makes emergency landing after pilot rant about bomb

US urged to stop meddling over Tibet

BBC TV teaches children yi, er, san

Fishing bans imposed on Pearl, Yangtze to help declining stock

China gets serious about seatbelt use

Sydney Harbour Bridge turns 80

Parents of slain Florida teen criticize info leaks

Satellite fueled up for launch

Taxis get subsidy to soften fuel hike blow

Ultrasound gender test gang busted in Hubei

Translation errors cause disputes over contract terms

US may share secret data with Russia

Obama's incumbency vs Romney's hurdles

Scalded woman fighting for life

Pandas show interest, but fail to mate at zoo

Half of cooked meat tested substandard

Fake monks busted by Buddhist students

Soldiers in Mali seize power after attack on palace

Obama vows to pursue nuclear cuts with Russia

James Murdoch: 'I could have asked more questions'

15 dead as train collides with taxi in India

School shooting suspect 'planned to kill' again

Obama to stress security alliance in Seoul visit

Online group buying to be regulated

New media a powerful tool, says poll