The market has been shut from January 1. Speculations are rife that the pneumonia-causing virus is contagious and commonly spread through coughing, sneezing and other bodily fluids.

Around 44 suspected cases owing to an unknown virus were reported in the month of December.

An 80-year-old man in China almost escaped death after accidentally swallowing dentures while eating pancakes.

In the biggest shocker so far in international play, Marcello Lippi quits as China's coach.

The most common tradition for celebrating the New Year is by watching the ball drop with the people you love. However, that isn't everybody's norm. Check out these top 35 strange and unique New Year celebrations.

Pepe Aguilar and his sister Dalia Inés opened up about what they knew of Aguilar's son José Emiliano, after he was caught smuggling four people across the Mexico-U.S. border.

Six totally crazy problems caused by China's extreme birth control policies

Rousseff joined Obama in climate deal, signalling end of spying row

A new railway would cross the Andes and the Amazon, connecting Brazil to China through ports in Peru

Ever heard your professor say that there are no extensions in the "real world?" An extension of talks in Switzerland may have brought a degree of peace from Europe to Central Asia.

Live round by round results of the Pacquiao vs. Algieri fight.

Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring against undefeated Chris Algieri on Saturday in Macao, China.

Ron Artest is starting his Chinese Basketball Association in style, Panda Style, Artest (otherwise known as Metta World Peace), will change his name to "The Panda's Friend" and wear some bizarre sneakers on the court next season. Check out the new shoes here and tell us if you would wear them yourself. Read More.

Former Atlanta Hawks center, Gustavo Ayon of Mexico, is an NBA free agent who currently has not signed with a team. Ayon admitted recently that he most likely will not play in the NBA next season and more than likely is set to play in Spain or China.

Yalu, the psychic Asian elephant has been predicting every game from a zoo in Jinan. Up next for Yalu? Spain over Chile.

With sessions 7 and 8 up next, find out when and where to watch Day 5 of men's Olympic curling from the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

2014 will be the Year of the Horse: Here are Five Ways to Celebrate The Chinese New Year.

A Mexican federal official, who was not authorized to speak on the record, told the Associated Press that cartels "extort the merchandise from mining companies and then export it through legal companies, or they rob trucks full (of ore) that later turn up in a legal manner."

Plants vs Zombies 2 has shown up on the Chinese Android market. Does this indicate that the U.S. will be seeing the second installment to "PVZ 2" soon?

Apple has sent invitations for a second media event, on Sept. 11, but it's only for Chinese publications and journalists.

The iPhone 5C release may boost sales in China, making Apple the No. 1 smartphone company in the emerging market.

Visitors feel cheated when so-called lion began barking.

Knife attack in China leaves 36 dead, some allege attack an act of protest by marginalized communities.

Enrique Peña Nieto is on the spotlight again after attempting to welcome China president Xi Jinpig in Mandarin and failing, letting everyone believe that he mispronounced Jinpig's name.

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Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto went so far as to speak of a "brotherhood" between the two countries.

Newborn baby flushed down sewer pipe is rescued alive by firefighters in China.

Vice President Yuanchao's visit to Argentina and Venezuela is the first by a high-ranking official since the new administration of China was inaugurated last March.

Million dollar rat-meat ring was busted by Chinese Officials, rat, fox and mink meat being sold as mutton in markets.

After state media attacked Apple for its "incomparable arrogance," Tim Cook has apologized for the offending policies and vowed to improve customer service in China.