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Goat milk promises cheap cancer treatments: New Zealand scientists

Genetically modified goat milk has been used to create a new biotechnology process that promises cheaper anti-cancer drugs, New Zealand scientists said Wednesday.

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China captures 169,000 drug crime suspects last year

China captured 169,000 drug crime suspects last year, 60 percent of whom were under the age of 35, with nearly 90 percent having failed to finish middle school, according to a report released Wednesday.

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Rural China turns to frugal weddings, funerals

A nationwide austerity drive means minimalism is prevailing over lavishness as the latest fad during China's special occasions.

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Pain-killer linked to child behavior problems

Women who take a common pain killer during pregnancy could be exposing their child to the risk of developing behavioral problems, according to a New Zealand study on Friday.

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Australian cane toad venom can cure prostate cancer

Australian researchers have found that cane toad venom kills off prostate cancer cells while sparing healthy cells.

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New Zealand requires all imported cars to have anti-skid system by 2020

New and used road vehicles imported into New Zealand will be required to be fitted with an electronic stability control (ESC) anti-skid system by 2020, Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse announced Thursday.

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Vietnam bans import of used vehicles

Domestic automobile businesses will not be allowed to import used cars, carriers and special purpose vehicles that have been in use for five years or more as of Feb. 20, 2014, reported the Ministry of Industry and Trade on its website Friday.

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Russia rejects UN resolution under Chapter VII

The visiting Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that his country wouldn't accept any UN resolution adopted under the Chapter VII of the UN Charter, which paves the way to military action in some cases.