China poised for era of 'princelings' as old guard retire

As China's old guard walks towards the sunset, the country is poised for a new era of 'princelings' with a new pack of rulers, mainly offsprings of erstwhile Communist leaders, gearing up to take......

China celebrates National Day before major shake-up

Bracing for a once-in-a-decade power change, China's top leadership on Monday appeared relaxed during the 63rd National Day celebrations, as they laid floral wreaths at Hero's Monument in Tiananmen......

China's prez-in-waiting shows up amid rumours of illness

China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping made his first public appearance on Saturday after two weeks of a much-talked-about absence, putting to rest for the time being rumours about the vice......

Swedish footballer red-carded for farting during match

IMAGE: Referee Mark Heywood shows a red card (picture for representational purpose only). Photograph: Stephen Pond/Getty Images. A Swedish footballer has hit out after being sent off for breaking......