Issue 2102/2012
IBTimes Tuesday 7th February, 2012
The long awaited traditional Lantern Festival was celebrated with a lot of pomp and splendor last Monday, Feb. 6. It is the 15th and final day of the Spring Festival celebrations, end of the Chinese New Year festivities. It is said that the holiday evolved from an ancient Chinese belief that celestial spirits could be seen flying about in the ligh...
More than 100 tornados were reported overnight Sunday as a massive storm system ripped through the central United States, killing at least five people in Oklahoma.
Three children were among ...
Do you agree with U.S. President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage?
I am very grateful to the assistance of the American Embassy and the promise of the Chinese government for protection of my rights as a citizen over the long term. I am very gratified to see the Chinese government has been dealing with the situation with restraint and calm.
Chen Guangcheng
The Chinese human rights activist was speaking after landing in the United States after his flight from Beijing.
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