By Agencies

US President Barack Obama sparred with Russia's Vladimir Putin over how to end the war in Syria on Monday during an icy encounter at a G8 summit where divisions over the conflict eclipsed the rest of the agenda.

By Agencies

New president says result is 'a victory over extremism' 

By Agencies

Embassies locked down, alerts issued 

By Zhao Yanrong

China's Foreign Ministry asks mine workers to adhere to local laws 

By Agencies

Demonstrators chant 'Government, resign!' as riot police withdraw 

By Li Lianxing

Vice-premier calls on nations to set goals