2019: The year in photos

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top images of 2019. Together these tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak,......

Hu's regime watches all

Sixteen years since the bloody crackdown on Tiananmen Square, China's grip on dissent has tightened under the leadership of President Hu Jintao, disappointing those who hoped he might represent a......

China releases videos showing evidence of terror attacks

For the first time, China released videos showing how Islamic militants are using the internet to incite terror activities in the country that has witnessed a series of attacks, including one at......

Chinese intellectuals suggest ways to tackle Tibet

Leading Chinese intellectuals and writers have released a petition that suggests twelve ways to deal with the Tibet crisis. The petition, which indicates a major shift in the intellectual scene of......

Prannoy Roy plans to take NDTV global

Three nights a week, Prannoy Roy anchors the main, 9 o'clock news on India's top-rated English-language news channel, NDTV 24x7. He's every bit the trusted, reassuring news presenter, right down to......

Phelps passes Spitz with golden eight

Is Phelps the greatest Olympian? Have your say! Michael Phelps won an Olympic record-breaking eighth gold at one Games on Sunday in Beijing to beat fellow-American swimmer Mark Spitz's seven from......