Lifeline thrown to city's bookstores
'Control number of mainland births in HK'
Syrian FM urges foreign journalists to respect rules
Texas school district embarks on widespread iPad giveaway
Putin's foreign policies likely to tilt toward Asia
Iran denies nuke activity at military site
Shanghai court postpones iPad decision
Anti-austerity protests fall flat in much of Europe
More US kids living in high-poverty areas
Foreign ambassadors note strength of China's growth
Iran stops sales of crude oil to UK, France
Australian PM knocks out rival, but not discontent
ROK, US launch annual drills despite warning
Gillard says she has colleagues' strong support
Deputy FM in Syria to urge end to violence
Expats fuel demand for domestic helpers
At least 7 killed in Afghan Quran burning protests
Comic collection could yield serious money
Two girls commit suicide in pursuit of time travel fantasy
Cracks near super tower prove unsettling
Investment to be stimulated
Yemen's Saleh to seek exile in Ethiopia
Aussie FM resigns in leadership spat
Foodies drive gourmet market boom in S. Africa
Flight delays decrease in 2011
Obama seeks to calm Iran fears
Despite ban, smoking is rampant in Internet bars
EU undeterred by threat on oil supply
Putin set for poll triumph
Self-immolation acts condemned by deputies