Cradle of civilization
Greece’s credit rating upgrade to attract more investors from China
Greece's credit rating upgrade by two of China's agencies will attract more Chinese investors to Greece, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China Xiao Junzheng said at an event in Athens on Monday.
China upsets Japan to win women's Asia Cup title
Giant center Han Xu sank 26 points as China stunned five-time defending champion Japan 73-71 Sunday to win its first women's Asia Cup basketball title in more than a decade.
New York Liberty's Han also made 10 rebounds and two assists at Sydney Olympic Park while fellow superstar Li Meng poured in 17 points to hand world number two China's its 12th crown and first since 2011.
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Greece, Japan and maritime disputes – Analysis
As Greece’s maritime dispute with Turkey heats up, Athens is finding more and more common ground with Tokyo
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6 Athens bars for delightful spring nights in the city
The six spots offer a good reason to be in Athens
10 Most Famous Greek Temples: Parthenon
No visit to Athens is complete without a visit to this temple
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Unseen face of Ani in eastern Turkey being unearthed
The ancient city of Ani in eastern Turkey, which is called the cradle of civilizations, has been undergoing archaeological excavations. Click through for the story in photos...