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Obama made a commitment to Abe that the disputed Diaoyu Islands fall under U.S.-Japan security treaty, but the commitment would become a risky war trigger at Abe's hands.

Right-leaning Japan becomes U.S.'s liability

Death toll rises to 171 in S.Korean ferry disaster
04-24 20:22

Death toll from a sunken South Korean ferry rose to 171 on Thursday, but bodies recovered from the ship grew at a slower pace.| Discuss

Body of third Chinese passenger found

Prosecutors raid ferry's owner house, offices

U.S. should press Kiev to fulfil responsibilities: Russia
04-24 21:35

The United States should use its influence to make the Ukrainian authorities fulfill their commitment of the Geneva agreement on Ukraine, Lavrov said Thursday.| Discuss

U.S., Russia remain on different pages

Ukraine formally requests critical IMF funding

3 American doctors killed in attack in Afghan hospital
04-24 19:45

An Afghan security guard opened fire in a hospital in the capital Kabul, reportedly killing three American doctors on Thursday.| Discuss

Air raids kill Taliban commander in E Afghanistan

•	Reconciliation deal hailed by Palestinian factions, irks Israel, U.S.

•	Search for missing Malaysian aircraft continues

•	U.S., Japan leaders vow to enhance bilateral ties

•	China's Sina.com hit by ban after porn offense

•	CSTO chief says Russia, NATO confront directly

•	China taps corporate investment to fuel growth

China >>

Chinese president welcomes Danish Queen in Beijing

•	China, U.S. should respect each other, say Premier Li

•	Chinese military backs naval encounters code

•	China's Sina.com hit by ban after porn offense

•	China notes Japanese military activity near Diaoyu Islands

In-Depth >>

Commentary: Trouble-making Japan poisonous to U.S. long-term interests

•	Commentary: Obama's defense commitment would be war trigger for Abe

•	News Analysis: Abe, Obama hail bilateral alliance but TPP progress sluggish

•	Commentary: Misreading Obama's commitment over Diaoyu islands is dangerous

•	News Analysis: ASEAN economic integration in 2015 draws conflicting views in Philippines

Entertainment >>

4th Beijing Int'l Film Festival ends

•	Adrien Brody attends press conference for "Third Person" in Beijing

•	Film "The Great Hypnotist" premieres in Beijing

•	Celebs attend 18th China Music Awards in Macao

•	China Graduate Fashion Week kicks off

Odd News >>

Cute penguins

•	Striking scenes of lion killing warthog

•	7 most mysterious snake islands on Earth

•	Hybrid animals

•	Incredible scenery of "Rotten Sea"

World >>

U.S., Japan leaders vow to enhance bilateral ties

•	U.S. should press Kiev to fulfil responsibilities: Russia

•	Death toll rises to 171 in S.Korean ferry disaster

•	3 American doctors killed in attack in Afghan hospital

•	Moscow blames West for "hysterical" anti-Russian campaign

Culture & Edu >>

Mexican writer Poniatowska receives Cervantes Prize

•	Chen Chengbo Art Exhibition held in Beijing

•	Blue diamond to be auctioned in Geneva

•	World Book Day commemorated across World

•	"Mobile bookstore" seen in Sofia, Bulgaria

Sci & Tech >>

Tesla debuts in Shanghai amid delivery controversy

•	Scientific gene therapy breakthrough provides music for the deaf

•	Amazon rainforest survey could improve carbon offset schemes: study

•	U.S. spacewalkers replace failed backup computer on ISS

•	China developing Linux-based OS after Windows XP shutdown

Travel >>

Night view of ancient town of Fenghuang

•	Tulip flowers blossom in Beijing

•	China to further develop village tourism

•	Beautiful view of Hengchun Township in China's Taiwan

•	Well-known Hengchun Township, China's Taiwan

Business >>

China issues five-year treasury bonds

•	Chinese banks continue net forex purchases

•	China Focus: China's automobiles geared for growth despite slowdown

•	PetroChina profits down 4.8 pct in Q1

•	Sinopec announces financial consultants for opening-up move

Sports >>

Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich 1-0 at UEFA Champion League

•	Olympic champion Sun Yang has ban lifted, splits with long-time coach

•	Time for cool nerves in Spain

•	Rockets fall to Blazers in game 2

•	Cruz Azul win CONCACAF Champions League

Health >>

Ear implant may help regrow auditory nerves: study

•	H1N1 flu kills 24 in Thailand in 2014

•	Saudi Arabia reports 11 new MERS coronavirus cases

•	16.7 pct melanoma cases diagnosed too late in Malta: report

•	Breastfeeding lowers risk of chronic inflammation: study

Forum >>

First 24-hour bookstore opens in Beijing

•	Canadian photographer wins Picture of the Year

•	Bird's eye view: What the world looks like

•	Anne Hathaway, Nigel the Cockatoo spar over “Rio 2”

•	Best selfies of funny cats

Video >>

China starts to formulate its next five-year plan

Obama: US-Japan treaty applies to Diaoyu Islands

Multinational exercise held off eastern China coast

Fatah, Hamas announce Palestinian reconciliation deal

Prosecutors detain three more crew members of ROK sunken ferry

Malaysia approves int'l investigation team of missing fight MH370

Biz China Weekly >>

April 14 - April 20

China's 7.4 percent economic growth in the first quarter has dismissed fears about a possible "hard landing" of the world's second-largest economy, as some pessimists predicted.

	Death toll rises to 159 in sunken ferry disaster

	Syria denies using toxic materials in battles against rebels

	Syria announces first presidential candidate

	Another U.S. warship enters Black Sea

	Obama kicks off Asia tour to reinvigorate focus on Asia

	U.S. calls on DPRK to refrain from "provocation" as Obama starts Asia tour

	China holds multi-country maritime exercises

	China's military requires tightened secrecy

	Russia to build Glonass stations in 36 countries

	Sandstorm hits NW China's Gansu

Special Reports >>

MH370 ends in southern Indian Ocean: Malaysian PM

South Korean passenger ship capsizes

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