THE Olympic torch, which had been passing through China with little trouble after protests at several relay stops abroad, had to be put out because of an over-enthusiastic crowd, state press said today
THE confirmed death toll from China`s earthquake has risen to 32,477, the state-run Xinhua news agency said today, citing the Government`s disaster relief headquarters
A 53-year-old man was pulled from the rubble of China`s earthquake in the devastated town of Yingxiu today after surviving for 148 hours in the latest miracle rescue story, state media said
Rare condition ... Indonesian man Dede Koswara was dubbed "Tree Man" because of the bark-like growths on his hands and feet / AFP
