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Three Chinese people have died of the H7N9 bird flu, the state news agency Xinhua said on Tuesday, adding to a spike in cases this year. Two men, ages 76 and 52, died in southern Guangdong province on Monday, while a third patient passed away in eastern…

Feb 04, 2014

'Dead' baby wakes at Chinese funeral parlor before cremation

A Chinese baby boy who had been declared dead was saved from being cremated alive when he started crying at a funeral parlour, media reported Thursday.

Nov 21, 2013

Death toll from China flooding tops 100

Devastating floods at opposite ends of China have left 105 people dead and another 115 missing in recent days, state media said Monday.

Aug 19, 2013

China instructs popular bloggers to 'promote virtues'

Chinese Internet celebrities have been told to "promote virtues" by a leading official, state media said Sunday, after a singer sparked a free speech debate by venting about bombing government offices.

Aug 11, 2013

Third Boston Marathon bombing victim identified as Chinese national Lu Lingzi

A Chinese student has been identified as the third person to have died in the Boston marathon bombings.

Apr 17, 2013

China lead pollution poisons 160 children: report

BEIJING (Reuters) - Lead emission from factories and the natural environment in China's manufacturing heart of Guangdong has poisoned 160 children, Xinhua said on Sunday in the country's latest case of unfettered industrial toxins.

Mar 04, 2012