Fireworks workshop blast kills 5 in C China

WUHAN – The death toll from a blast at a fireworks workshop in Central China’s Hubei province has risen to five after rescuers retrieved the body parts of four workers, local authorities said Thursday. The…

Iran Urges West to Avoid Interference in Syria

TEHRAN: : “If pressures mount on Syria, Middle-East will move towards a devastating war!” Iran on Tuesday called on the western countries, specially the US, to keep out of the Syrian issue, and asked the…

Beijing gives new policy boost to Hong Kong

China’s Vice Premier Li Keqiang (center) waves to onlookers as he is accompanied by Hong Kong stock exchange Chairman Ronald Arculli (left) and Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang (right) on a visit to the…