BEIJING (Reuters) - Heavy rain has flooded most streets in the southwestern Chinese tourist city of Kunming and forced the closure of its airport after water submerged the runway and part of the terminal, state media said on Wednesday. More »
BEIJING - An officer wounded in a knife attack at a police station in Shanghai has died, raising the death toll from the violent rampage to six, police said Wednesday. More »
BEIJING - The United Nations wants to strengthen its partnership with a rising China, U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday during a visit to Beijing focused on global challenges such as food security and soaring energy prices. More »
BEIJING - The body of a teenage Chinese girl, whose mysterious death prompted rioting in the country's southwest, will be buried after a third autopsy has been conducted, state media reported Wednesday. More »
BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese man angry at the demolition of his property blew up a government office on Wednesday, injuring 12 people, local media and an official said. More »
BEIJING - China has issued safety guidelines for new schools to be built in areas hit by a devastating earthquake amid widespread anger over poorly constructed schools that collapsed during the May temblor, killing many children. More »
BEIJING - China will require karaoke bars and discos to install transparent partitions in private rooms and ensure staff avoid skimpy clothing starting Oct. 1 as part of a campaign against drugs and prostitution. More »
BEIJING - Lavish fireworks, colorful dancing by ethnic groups and performances portraying 5,000 years of Chinese history are among the highlights of the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony, state media reported Wednesday. More »
BEIJING (AFP) - - The death toll from a coal mine accident in northwestern China rose to 18 on Wednesday with the discovery that 16 missing miners had died, state media said. More »
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's government has told discos, karaoke bars and other entertainment venues to install windows in private rooms and ensure staff dress modestly from Oct 1 as part of an effort to crack down on prostitution and drugs. More »

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