China: Three Gorges Dam Prevents Catastrophic Flooding
China’s controversial Three Gorges dam project seems to be fulfilling one of its goals, after helping prevent catastrophic flooding on the Yangtze River.
Market Report - Asia Slips over U.S. Economy Concerns
In today’s market report… Asian stocks slipped as investor unease over the U.
Production Designer for “Avatar” Says Shen Yun is "Inspiring”
Emmy and Academy Award winner Robert Stromberg was the production designer for “Avatar” and “Alice in Wonderland.
Archäologen entdecken antike ägyptische Gräber
Dort wo in Ägypten die älteste Pyramide steht - die Treppen-Pyramide von Djoser - sind Archäologen wieder einmal fündig geworden.
Floods Test China’s Three Gorges Dam
China's massive Three Gorges dam may overflow as torrential rains swell the rivers that feed it.
Market Report - Asian Stocks Ease over U.S. Economic Recovery
Asian stock markets started the week lower, as worries about the US economic recovery grew Monday.
China: Falun Gong Practitioners Mark 11 Years of Persecution
Brussels, Belgium: Practitioners of the Falun Gong spiritual movement came from all over Europe to gather here on Saturday.
Amnesty International Condemns French Burqa Ban
A vote by French lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly in favor of banning the full face veil has been met with condemnation by Amnesty International.
Paris Celebrates Bastille Day
The French capital was alive with excitement and national pride as it celebrated Bastille Day.
Court Officials Arrested in Taiwan Corruption Scandal
It's the biggest corruption scandal in the history of modern Taiwan's judicial system.
Market Report - Asia Shares Weaker
In today’s market report… Asian stock markets remained under selling pressure Thursday.
NTDTV Wins Lawsuit Against Eutelsat
On June 16, 2008, NTDTV’s broadcast over China was suddenly cut off.
L.A.-Based Actors See Shen Yun
Big name stars like Priscilla Presley, and Sylvester Stallone’s parents, Frank and Jackie, (us-la0709-shenyun-stars) were among the celebs to walk the red carpet at Shen Yun in L.
Intelligent Bandage Innovation
A prototype medical dressing that could save children’s lives.
Berlin: Srebrenica’s Pillar of Shame
Artists in Berlin have built a mountain of shoes before the iconic Brandenburg Gate to mark the 15th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre of Muslim Bosnian men and boys.
Heavy Rains Continue to Batter Southern China
Torrential rain continues to batter southern China, triggering floods and landslides across the region.
Japan Faces Possible Credit Downgrade
Standard & Poor's and Fitch are warning Japan of possible credit rating downgrades, after an election humbling raised fears about the government's commitment to fiscal reform.
World Cup Defeat To Spain Causes Riots In One German Town
Fire and chaos in the streets of Germany after the country's World Cup team was knocked out of the tournament's semi-finals.
Switzerland: Solar Plane Lands After 26 Hours
After more than 26 hours in flight, the solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse comes in for landing.
Sotheby’s Auctions off Turner for $45 Million
A JMW Turner sold for a record $45 million U.
China: Flooding and Heavy Rain Plague
Days of heavy rain swept away a bridge in China's southern Fujian Province on Wednesday.
