Story Archive
2013-12-31
Some may still be held under separate criminal charges, a presidential spokesman says.
2013-12-31
After more than 12 years in US custody at Guantanamo Bay, three men are freed.
2013-12-31
They are subjected to interrogation and beatings at a local police station.
2013-12-31
Myanmar's ruling party votes in favor of changing the constitution to allow her to run for the country's top post.
2013-12-31
The Ministry of Labor increases announces a US$5 increase to a previous wage hike.
2013-12-31
The Ministry of Labor increases announces a US$5 increase to a previous wage hike.
2013-12-31
The management of a cutting-edge media group comes under fire for giving evidence against Guo Feixiong.
2013-12-31
A group of prominent rights lawyers says the country's parliament should ratify UN treaties to prevent further abuses.
2013-12-30
Hundreds of sites are closed amidst safety concerns for workers and property.
2013-12-30
Hundreds of sites are closed amidst safety concerns for workers and property.
2013-12-30
Two opposition organization members are released after 14 years in prison.
2013-12-30
The Tibetan refugee hospital has saved thousands of lives, supporters say.
2013-12-30
Beijing says those who died staged a 'terror attack' on a police station near Kashgar, fueled by religious extremism.
2013-12-30
The pardon is part of a bid to fulfill Thein Sein's vow to free all political inmates by the end of 2013.
2013-12-30
The two had taken part in protests opposing Chinese mining operations and challenging Beijing's rule.