Quake in northern Italy kills 6

Rivals to rest on Fourth of July break

HK students aim for mainland universities

Li calls for closer ties with Australia

Water source in HK, Macao safe

New standards for fuel to reduce pollution in city

Court closes loophole used by illegal drug makers

Leaders say violence in Syria must end

US seeks China's nod for sanctions against DPRK

Putin's Israeli visit to focus on Iran

Millions paid to milk scandal victims

Nation's farmers cater to taste for foreign foods

A new frontier for China

Muslim Brotherhood's success in Egypt polls masks setback

Military to strengthen ties with US

Victim of beating that sparked LA riots dies

Foreigners face visa scrutiny

Hu praises 'excellent performance' of crew

Hu urges G20 to safeguard fragile recovery

Alien species a growing menace: experts

Asians top immigrant group to US

Public bike rental wheels into Beijing

45 feared dead in Russian jet crash

70 Chinese arrested in Nigeria freed

Replica of London Games torch to be sold in China

Foreigners receiving more legal support

Fake stewed pig ears pose health risks

Curtain goes up in Cannes

US apologizes for discriminatory laws

Tough stance proposed against driving, drugs