More Chinese are given names in western style or just direct transliteration of Western names, according to a survey on the use of Chinese language.Such Western names as Lina, Lucy or Jenny are widely
TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegation and Iranian negotiators on Monday began their third round of talks over Iran's nuclear program, the official news ag
BAGHDAD, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Visiting French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said on Monday that his country is ready to help stabilize Iraq. “France is ready to play a role in the fighting agains
BEIJING, Aug. 21 -- The government is to establish its first database on the inspection and quarantine of imports and exports to keep producers up to date with the latest safety requirements, the coun
BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Ninety multinational companies are put on a list of industrial polluters published by the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, a Beijing-based Chinese non-govern
It seems that Hollywood celebrities are too busy to pick up the petty cash they're owed.According to a reporting the Palm Beach Post, the state of Florida has lots of unclaimed cash, stock refunds and
American actress/singer Mandy Moore is planning to move to France in a bid to lead a peaceful life.The 'License To Wed' star recently revealed that she is contemplating a shift to the European country
Special report: Tension escalates in Iraq·Ottri-Maliki talks concentrated on bilateral cooperation and means to enhance them.·Ottri said the visit of Maliki “will open new horizons of cooperation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- A U.S. military officer accused of abusing detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison pleaded not guilty to charges against him on Monday. Lieutenant Colonel Steven Jordan f
BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Five Chinese central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have signed an agreement with Australian Yilgarn Infrastructure Ltd. to jointly compete for a railway and port project