Eastern China set for record-hot summers: study
By 2024, more than half of summers in eastern China will be as hot as in 2013, when the region was hit by a record-busting heatwave and devastating drought.
China's Li in Russia for Putin talks
Chinese Prime Minister arrived in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin as Russia is struggling with its most pronounced isolation since the end of the Cold War.
Kurd woman leading Kobane battle against IS: activists
A Kurdish woman fighter is leading the battle against Islamic State jihadists in the Syrian battleground town of Kobane.
Hong Kong leader says protests have 'almost zero chance'
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters have an "almost zero chance" of changing Beijing's stance and securing free elections despite more than two weeks of rallies.
Powerful typhoon churns towards Japan
Powerful Typhoon Vongfong churned towards Japan, injuring at least a dozen people as it pounded the southern Okinawan islands with ferocious winds and driving rain.
'Missing' Kim Jong-Un absent on key party anniversary
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un apparently missed a key political event, extending a month-long absence.
China court moves to tighten grip over 'disorderly Internet'
China's top court is putting pressure on Internet service providers to provide the personal details of Web users suspected of "rights violations".
Erdogan denounces Turkey protests as peace process 'sabotage'
Turkish President Recep vowed that the peace process with Kurdish rebels would not be derailed by "sabotage".
Hong Kong protesters vow to fight on as talks collapse
Crunch talks between Hong Kong democracy protesters and the government were called off .
HTC launches 'selfie' smartphone, new camera
Taiwan-based HTC unveiled its newest smartphone with high-resolution cameras on both sides to appeal to people who take "selfie" pictures.
Kazakh Zarina Diyas voted for WTA Rising Star in Singapore tournament
Kazakhstani tennis player Zarina Diyas has been voted for the WTA Rising Stars invitational tournament in Singapore.
Japan Nobel winner is salaryman who took on bosses
Japan celebrated three more Nobel prizes, including for a scientist remembered as the salaryman who stood up to a corporation -- and won.
Clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa ahead of Jewish holiday
Dozens of Palestinians protested against Jews visiting the flashpoint holy site ahead of a religious feast.
Woman survives 17 days lost in Australian rainforest
A woman missing for more than two weeks in a rugged Australian rainforest has stumbled out alive after surviving a chase by a crocodile and eating small fish.
Iran issues 'red lines' ahead of key nuclear talks
Iran's supreme leader reiteratedhis country's "red lines" in negotiations with world powers over its controversial nuclear programme.
Yemen names new PM, who is rejected by rebels
Yemen's president named his chief of staff as premier, a move rejected by Shiite rebels who overran the capital two weeks ago.
Strong 6.0-magnitude quake hits China's Yunnan province
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit southwest China's mountainous Yunnan province, killing at least one person and injuring dozens of others.
Nazarbayev speaks of Perestroika and Chinese reforms
During Samruk Kazyna Transformation Forum president of Kazakhstan has spoken about the defficiencies of Gorbachev's Perestroika and the successes of Chinese reforms.
Pope accepts 'unfaithful' British bishop's resignation
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a British bishop who stood down after admitting to an affair with a woman.
Two million Muslim pilgrims ending annual hajj
Two million Muslim pilgrims begin leaving the holy city of Mecca, concluding the annual hajj during which Saudi leaders lashed out at Islamic extremism.