Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Saturday that his mother suffered a cerebral hemorrhage when she saw the shoe-throwing incident at Cambridge University on TV last year.

Like many other Beijingers, Ji Lin takes the bus or subway, especially on days when his car is not allowed on roads under the capital's vehicle restriction scheme.

In its toughest response in three decades to US arms sales to Taiwan, Beijing announced over the weekend that it would curtail military exchanges with Washington, and sanction US companies involved, and warned of severe harm to bilateral ties.

China's population is 1.3 billion, of which approximately 300 million are Internet users. But an online poll to solicit public opinion on a date for "national tourism day" has received a staggering 4.2 billion votes, giving rise to speculation that local governments are "forging fake support" for their recommendations.

1. Which team will win the 2010 World Cup?

Bermuda abandoned the traditional red carpet welcome in favour of a pink coloured greeting for the Queen when she arrived in the Atlantic paradise islands.

Visiting US President Barack Obama said here on Monday that he need to know more about China.

"I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. I love it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords and harmonies." --Napoleon Bonaparte

Twelve people were killed and up to 31 injured in two shootings Thursday at Fort Hood Army Base in Killeen, Texas, the U.S. Army said.

The blaring cavalcade of world leaders whisking through the streets of New York has been a fall rite for 64 years, with one leader often thrusting himself above the din - a role played this year almost inevitably by Libya's leader, Col. Muammar al-Qaddafi, making his first appearance despite 40 years in power.

Good morning. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to address you for the first time as the 44th President of the United States. (Applause.) I come before you humbled by the responsibility that the American people have placed upon me, mindful of the enormous challenges of our moment in history, and determined to act boldly and collectively on behalf of justice and prosperity at home and abroad.

OVER the last 60 years, Chinese young people have come a long way.

Beijing's Military Parade Village - the temporary home of the military troops who will perform in the upcoming National Day parade - opened its gates to foreign media for the first time on September 10.

“There were some unpleasant incidents happening between China and Australia recently and I’m worried about my life there,” said Yu.

A massive celebration in Tian'anmen Square on Oct. 1, at which President Hu Jintao will give a keynote speech, will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.