Debate over accident shows 'crisis of trust'

A "crisis of trust" fueled a heated discussion over now-disproved reports that a Chinese woman intentionally threw herself in front of a foreigner's motorbiketo extort money from him. Full Story

France adopts bill to penalise prostitutes' clients

French lawmakers on Wednesday approved a controversial bill that will make the clients of prostitutes liable for fines starting at 1,500 euros ($2,000). Full Story

• S.Korea to conduct naval drill with U.S., Britain
• Suicide bombing kills 20 in Yemeni capital
• Biden and granddaughter visit Beijing bookstore
• David Cameron: Teach UK pupils Mandarin
• Obama says he's not allowed iPhone for 'security'

• U.S. gathers data on cellphone locations globally
• Biden stresses trust in relations with Beijing
• Cameron urged to return the looted treasures
• Japan seeks to improve ties with S.Korea
• Russia needs Arctic presence to guard against U.S. threat

China Mobile 'big winner' in 4G

China Mobile Ltd, the nation's biggest telecom operator by subscribers, is likely to be the biggest winner in the domestic telecom market competition after receiving both a fourth-generation (4G) network license and the Chinese government's permission to run fixed-line network businesses. Full Story

• Chinese stocks retreat on 4G news
• China warns banks against use of bitcoin
• China Rongsheng flags full-year loss
• Qihoo, Tencent tussle again
• 4G era closer after granting of licenses

• Baidu founder moves to top of billionaires list
• US unveils lucky money notes for China's Year of the Horse
• Value-added tax reform expands
• Huawei putting US on hold
• China retailers face saturation, e-commerce challenges

Paul Walker cause of death revealed

"Fast & Furious" actor Paul Walker died from multiple injuries in a weekend car crash, the Los Angeles County coroner said on Wednesday, as Universal Pictures suspended production of the seventh installment in its lucrative car racing film franchise. Full Story

• Obama family plans Hawaii vacation
• Coming home: A tribute to Paul Walker
• Nigella tells UK court she took cocaine
• Arnold Schwarzenegger in China's Xi'an
• MJ's family to seek new trial in death lawsuit

• Singer Katy Perry named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
• Autopsy results for Paul Walker may come Tuesday
• Barbie Hsu pregnant with first child
• Zhang Yimou's 3 children born before he married
• Gov't confirms birth violations of Zhang Yimou

Suarez fires Liverpool as Arsenal, Chelsea, City win

Liverpool's Luis Suarez showed his devastating ability to act as a one-man wrecking ball with four goals in a 5-1 demolition of Norwich City as Arsenal's forgotten man Nicklas Bendtner jogged a few memories in the Premier League on Wednesday. Full Story

• Pacers beat Jazz 95-86
• Suns end Rockets' six-game home winning streak
• Brazil deploys 3,600-strong security force for WC draw
• Phelps: "If I feel like coming back, I could"
• British olympic diver dating US screenwriter

• FIFA to extend deadline for three World Cup stadiums
• 2014 World Cup ball unveiled
• Qingdao sets pace as Clipper Yachts breach s. ocean
• Diver Tom Daley reveals gay relationship
• British Olympic diver Daley dating a guy

Expert says asking questions is a learning process

Despite Shanghai students’ stunning performance in a global student assessment, a local educational researcher said yesterday that traditional teaching methods have to be done away with. Full Story

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• Zhusuan listed as World Intangible Cultural Heritage
• Education reform to help students

• Abacus on UNESCO list
• Cameron visits Tang dynasty poet's cottage
• Cameron urged to return the looted treasures
• Mo Yan stresses sinology in translation work
• Shanghai students top global ranking