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U.S. Ambassador to Israel said the U.S. military has completed the necessary preparations to launch an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities if international sanctions and diplomacy fail.

Trust-building key to Iranian nuclear issue

Iran asks world powers to avoid pressure policy

Mladic trial indefinitely suspended
05-17 20:35

The trial against former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic has been indefinitely suspended due to procedural mistakes.

Mladic trial opens in The Hague

"Procedural mistake" made by prosecution

Pakistani President to attend NATO summit
05-17 19:55

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will attend the 25th NATO Summit in Chicago on May 20-21 at the invitation of NATO Secretary General.

Pakistan set to unblock NATO supply line

Afghanistan to top agenda of NATO summit

Greek caretaker gov't sworn in
05-17 16:57

The Greek caretaker government, which will lead the country to the second round of national polls in June, was sworn in Thursday morning.

Greek repeat elections to be held on June 17

Greek caretaker prime minister sworn in

•	Confronting some of the major criticisms of contemporary Sino-African ties

•	Kremlin sees Russia-U.S. relations reset

•	Assad warns against "sowing chaos" in Syria

•	France unveils new gov't lineup

•	Russia's manned spacecraft docks with ISS

•	Pakistan set to unblock NATO supply line

China >>

Premier: China to boost cooperation with UNDP

•	Senior leader stresses development, stability in Xinjiang

•	China in close contact with DPRK on seizure of fishermen

•	China calls for consistent diplomacy from Philippines

•	FM spokesman: China opposes EU aviation emissions levy

Opinion >>

Recession-hit Italy to see weaker economic growth

•	African mediator struggles with time to persuade Khartoum, Juba to resume negotiations

•	Investments up, stocks tumble in the Philippines

•	UN reform should be based on comprehensive solution package

•	There's more to life than money

Entertainment >>

Star-studded red carpet of 65th Cannes Film Festival

•	Photocall for "Mystery" at Cannes Film Festival

•	The Sun's top 30 sexiest men

•	Chinese actor Tong Dawei going global

•	Lady Gaga arrives in Taipei for concerts

Odd News >>

Most eccentric therapies around world

•	Fantastic granny players around world

•	Bartending World Championship

•	Fabulous hats colletion

•	Top 12 weird museums around world

World >>

UN observers under attack on way back to Damascus

•	Russia to block inclusion of Syria, Iran in G-8 declaration

•	Mladic trial indefinitely suspended due to prosecution mistake

•	Iran warns Google against using alternative words for Persian Gulf

•	U.S. ambassador to Israel: talks preferred, but "ready to strike Iran"

Culture & Edu >>

Equisite root-carving art works exhibited in China's Fujian

•	War-torn Kabul museum presents cultural relics to visitors

•	Chinese artist dedicates sculpture to honor Chinese railroad builders

•	Confucius in the 21st century

•	Equisite root-carving art works exhibited in China's Fujian

Sci & Tech >>

Facebook increases IPO size due to strong demand

•	S. Korea set to launch multipurpose satellite

•	Russia's manned spacecraft docks with ISS

•	Vietnam's 2nd satellite successfully launched into orbit: media

•	NYC unveils digital map to help job seekers

Travel >>

Agri-tech Israel 2012 kicks off in Tel Aviv

•	Regular flights launched between Seoul, China's Shijiazhuang

•	Direct flights connect Nanning and Taipei

•	Idyllic tour across Greece

•	Lujiazui finance and trade zone in Shanghai

Business >>

World Bank chief says eurozone needs funding for reforms

•	Chinese stocks rebound Thursday

•	S.Korea's Eximbank raises 100 bln yen through samurai bond sales

•	Consumer confidence in China highest in seven years: Nielson

•	Japan's GDP expands in January-March

Sports >>

Roger Federer advances at Rome Masters

•	Chinese Olympic medallist Li Ning eager to participate in Olympic Flame Handover ceremony

•	Olympic Flame reaches Acropolis, on eve of handover ceremony

•	Cuban ace hurdler Robles to compete in U.S. for first time

•	Barcelona's Alves to miss cup final with broekn collar-bone

Health >>

9 foods that make you cool off in summer

•	Singapore scientists discover way to "starve" cancer cells

•	New health data highlights noncommunicable diseases as top killer

•	Fake stewed pig ears pose health risks

•	Cambodia reports 1,500 cases of dengue fever-like CHIKV virus in last 12 months

Feature >>

Teacher a role model

•	West Bank woman's tales of suffering never ends since the Nakba

•	China seek improvement, Canada warm up for Olympic berth

•	Palestinians mark 64th Nakba Day

•	Free U.S. heart treatment gives Chinese children future

Video >>

China's first aircraft carrier completes 6th sea trial

French President Hollande appoints moderate cabinet

Syrian President Assad warns against "sowing chaos" in Syria

China to expand the Beidou satellite navigation service

Jury of Cannes Film Festival arrives to begin work

First private spaceship to dock with ISS

Biz China Weekly >>

May 7 -May 13

Chinese price watchdog Wednesday cut gasoline and diesel prices for the first time since last October, which has fuelled mixed voices to reform current pricing mechanism for refined oil products.

	Dalai Lama apathetic toward loss of life

	"Moonrise Kingdom" kicks off Cannes Film Festival

	Mladic trial opens

	Fishing ban to start in South China Sea

	Obama congratulates LA Galaxy at White House

	Iran, IAEA to resume talks next week

	Merkel, Hollande agree to push on growth

	Syria's violence extends its reach

	Why Western leaders should refrain from meeting with Dalai Lama

	Djokovic, Murray advance at Rome Masters