Banks told to act more quickly on home loans
Top US school's offer puts young student into spotlight
Brazilian leader backs spending on World Cup
Gas deal supplies energy diversification
North China gets early-warning system for quakes
Life of Pi without CGI, in NE China
Nobel winners aim to inspire Chinese youth
Poor vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to tooth decay in toddlers
Beijing urges Hanoi to 'stop all disruptions'
WHO report says Delhi has worst air pollution
Yunnan's only panda perking up, thanks to TV, swing
Regional body to establish anti-terror unit
Holiday sees fewer Chinese go to Malaysia
Tensions rise as fishing vessel sinks
Militaries create bond with book exchange
Cats blamed for decline of marsupials
Officials: Majority of foreign drugs sold online fake
Rare stamp sets record at New York auction
Li's Britain journey 'to help build trust'
24's return fuels hope for China's TV fans
Iran's president seeks closer ties
Internet a key tool for drug traffickers
Comfort women history may enter UNESCO archives
Crewmen of S. Korea sunk ferry charged in drownings
Beijing sees tenfold boost in collected pollution fees
Scientists finalize test platform for ultra-speed maglev train
Hunger Games' three-finger salute used to oppose coup in Thailand
US envoy seeks Chinese backers for key projects
China won't bow to Japan's demand on 'comfort women'
Universities fall short in recruitment of students