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Major meth ring rooted out in Guangdong raid

[2014-01-04 02:19]

A major production base for methamphetamine, commonly known as "ice", has been rooted out in Lufeng, Guangdong province, after police raided a village notorious for illegal drugs production for years.

The Lego version of Downton Abbey

[2014-01-03 08:28]

A devoted Downton Abbey fan Eric Stevens has recreated the British Edwardian drama out of thousands of Lego bricks.This is the first lego set made including both the famous abbey and its characters and was built by a fan of the British drama from the USA.

Powerful storm brings Arctic cold, snow to US

[2014-01-03 05:25]

The first major winter storm of 2014 bore down on the northeastern United States on Thursday with heavy snow, Arctic temperatures and strong winds.

Beijing sees little improvement in air quality

[2014-01-03 01:53]

Despite pledges in the last year to fight pollution, Beijing saw barely any improvement in air quality in 2013.

Police probe fire attack on Chinese consulate

[2014-01-03 01:03]

Police in San Francisco are investigating a possible arson attack on the Chinese consulate general on New Year's Day.

125th Rose Parade celebrated in US

[2014-01-02 09:56]

Rose Queen Ana Marie Acosta rides in the 125th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California Jan 1, 2014.

Cold doesn't dissuade 'Polar Bear Swimmers'

[2014-01-02 08:46]

People pose next to a polar bear costume worn by two participants in English Bay during the 94th annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver, British Columbia on Jan 1, 2014.

First photos of Liaoning battle group made public

[2014-01-02 01:09]

The Chinese navy released on Wednesday the first photographs of what many military observers believe is the Liaoning aircraft carrier battle group as the nation’s first aircraft carrier returned to its homeport of Qingdao, Shandong province.

US First Family out for shave ice in Hawaii

[2014-01-01 17:41]

US President Barack Obama greets well-wishers outside of Island Snow at Kailua Beach Center on Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013.

New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square

[2014-01-01 16:03]

Revelers fill Times Square during New Year's Eve celebrations in New York December 31, 2013.

Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners

[2014-01-01 10:29]

Israel released more than two dozen Palestinian prisoners convicted in deadly attacks against Israelis early on Tuesday as part of a US-brokered package to restart Mideast peace talks.

Revellers embrace the New Year at Great Wall

[2014-01-01 03:21]

A new year countdown ceremony was held at the Great Wall's section, attracting spectators from home and abroad.

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