Immediately after the earthquake in China, people turned to their cell phones for text messages. They received news reports and communicated with family members using the cell phones. Last year, Chinese people sent nearly a thousand texts per cell customer. more...
The death toll in China's Sichuan province continues to rise after this week's devastating earthquake. Orville Schell, director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at the Asia Society, says China's rapid economic development has meant substandard construction in the region, which may have contributed to the quake's damage. more...
As expected, Sen. John McCain won Tuesday's GOP presidential primary in Nebraska — although some Republicans registered their dissatisfaction with the presumptive GOP nominee by backing Congressman Ron Paul. As his Democratic rivals battle it out, McCain has been conserving energy, making about one campaign appearance per day. more...
China's government is airlifting aid to areas devastated by Monday's earthquake. Meanwhile, in Myanmar, victims of a cyclone that hit more than a week ago have yet to receive help — and on Wednesday, there are reports that another cyclone is developing in the region. more...
In France, a controversial bill that would have cleared the way for planting genetically modified crops was voted down in parliament Tuesday. The vote is being viewed as a surprising setback for President Nicolas Sarkozy. more...
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