The Green Dam filter that has caused much controversy over the last week may not be a "compulsory" addition for computers. Cui Jia of China Daily reports:The authorities are only requiring PC makers to include the porn-filtering software, the Green

Deng Yujiao, the waitress who fatally stabbed a government official after he made sexual advances towards her, went on trial and was charged with causing injury with intent. From Reuters, via Washington Post:A Chinese waitress who killed a government official

Liuzhou improv jazz ensemble, via expatriategames.

From AP: China has called the latest collision between Chinese and U.S. naval vessels an accident, but many of the elements echo previous altercations that have raised concerns that China's navy is growing increasingly aggressive in its patrols of the

From China Daily: By the end of the year all criminals sentenced to death in Beijing will receive a lethal injection instead of being executed by gunshot.A lethal injection site has been built next to the city's No 1 detention

For about a week myself and other personal injury lawyers were waiting to see the President's speech to the AMA in Chicago, IL today. For about a week there have been concerns that Obama would advocate limitations on medical malpractice

Telegraph View The Government's inquiry into the Iraq war is a longoverdue opportunity to discover what went wrong.

Telegraph View The proposed new funding system for Scotland is surprisingly bold.

Telegraph View: Israeli prime minister's acceptance of Palestinian statehood may not be a breakthrough but it is progress.

Telegraph View Sir Paul McCartney's Meat Free Mondays leave a nasty taste in the mouth.

Telegraph View: Lord Rogers should remember that noone likes a sore loser.

Looking forward to taking your children 'home' for the summer? Visiting Britain may not be top of the childrens' wish list.

Lack of confidence in the financial markets is making tangible enjoyable assets increasingly attractive. Just make sure you get expert advice before taking the plunge.

The Queen has joined the "grow your own" revolution after creating a vegetable plot at Buckingham Palace.

A British woman fell 200m to her death while hiking in the Dolomite mountains in northern Italy it has been reported.

The wife of Stephen Mallon the British holidaymaker left fighting for his life after being thrown off a 25ft balcony in Spain said on Saturday that the whole family was "traumatised" by the incident.

A younger friend told me that the purpose of Facebook is to 'keep in touch with people you don't want to keep in touch with'. So why bother wonders Simon Heffer.

Seven people have died in clashes in Tehran after an "unauthorised gathering" following a mass rally over alleged election fraud Iran's state radio reported.

Public spending will have to be cut regardless of which party wins power George Osborne the shadow chancellor has said.

PM faces accusations of an "establishment stitchup" after telling MPs investigation will be held behind closed doors.