Iran's president seeks closer ties

Japan's ex-PM criticizes militarism

China won't bow to Japan's demand on 'comfort women'

Militaries create bond with book exchange

13 executed over terror attacks, violent crimes in Xinjiang

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

Scientists finalize test platform for ultra-speed maglev train

Officials: Majority of foreign drugs sold online fake

Thai coup leader backed by king, warns citizens

Beijing urges Hanoi to 'stop all disruptions'

Beijing hospitals prepare for baby boom

North China gets early-warning system for quakes

Crewmen of S. Korea sunk ferry charged in drownings

Cats blamed for decline of marsupials

Tensions rise as fishing vessel sinks

Li's Britain journey 'to help build trust'

Chinese in Iraq feel rising pressure

Hundreds killed in Boko Haram attack

Universities fall short in recruitment of students

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

Top US school's offer puts young student into spotlight

238 killed in coal mine accident

Pope says Israel, Palestine must strive toward peace

Regional body to establish anti-terror unit

Life of Pi without CGI, in NE China

WHO report says Delhi has worst air pollution

China bans Windows 8 from govt computers

Li lands landmark deals in London

Beijing sees tenfold boost in collected pollution fees

24's return fuels hope for China's TV fans