Countries sign pact to address water issues

Romney ekes out win in Ohio

Women deputies call for greater female voice

Capital aims for healthier, cleaner growth

Investment access set to widen

US, Philippines to hold joint military exercises

More Chinese get into swing of golf

Visitors flock to plant despite risk

Foreign ambassadors note strength of China's growth

Storms wreak havoc in Midwest US, killing at least 12

Aircraft carrier to begin service this year

'Control number of mainland births in HK'

Monks' radical moves in Tibet opposed

Texas school district embarks on widespread iPad giveaway

Guangdong govt vows to improve organization at grassroots level

Bookstores fight back with novel business ideas

Leaders, lawmakers discuss work report

New Zealand focuses on Eastern promise

Putin set for poll triumph

Despite ban, smoking is rampant in Internet bars

New media a powerful tool, says poll

Two girls commit suicide in pursuit of time travel fantasy

Online group buying to be regulated

US may share secret data with Russia

Satellite launch 'harmful'

Forced labor outlawed for people in detention

Taliban promises revenge against US

Chavez 'stable' following surgery

More farmers for next NPC

Foodies drive gourmet market boom in S. Africa