Chengdu

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 has shaken Southwest China. At least 13 people have died in Sichuan province, the BBC reported.

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern China on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey.

The quake hit around 43 kilometres (26 miles) southeast of the city of Kangding in Sichuan province at a depth of 10 kilometres, the USGS said.

There were no immediate reports of any casualties.

Tremors were felt in the nearby megacity of Chengdu, a resident told AFP.

"Greece - A 365-Day Destination," a 3:36 minute film submitted by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) took the first prize for Europe at the second international video competition being run by the United Nations World Tourism Organization's (UNWTO) 22nd general assembly in Chengdu, China.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has submitted a film showcasing the country's natural, historical and cultural assets in the second international video competition being run by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

For centuries it was just a legend, that a vast trove of treasure had spilt into China’s Minjiang River as a battle raged upon its banks. Turns out, it was true.
More than 10,000 individual items of gold and silver have been recovered from the bottom of the river as it winds its way through Sichuan Province.

The year of 2016 is about to come to an end. It was a year of full of tragedy, suffering and conflict. But it also had moments of hope and inspiration. From the U.S. presidential town hall debate to the Rio Olympics – the award-winning photographers of Reuters have really captured it all.

CHENGDU - Serbia's Viktor Troicki is through to the semi-finals of the ATP tennis tournament in Chengdu, China, after defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) on Friday.

Troicki, who won the match after an hour and a half of play, is now 2-2 head-to-head against Anderson.

CHENGDU - Serbia's Viktor Troicki is through to the quarter-finals of the ATP tennis tournament in Chengdu, China, after beating Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

Troicki won after an hour and 48 minutes of play and is now 2-5 head-to-head against Baghdatis.

He will next face Kevin Anderson of South Africa.

The prize money in Chengdu is 840,915 dollars.

CHENGDU - Serbia's Dusan Lajovic has ended his campaign at the ATP tennis tournament in Chengdu, China, after losing to third-seeded Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 in Round 2 on Wednesday.

Dimitrov won their first-ever encounter after 91 minutes of play.

The prize money in Chengdu is 840,915 dollars.

CHENGDU - Serbia's Viktor Troicki is through to the second round of the ATP tennis tournament in Chengdu, China, after beating young Norwegian Casper Ruud 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) on Wednesday following a rain delay.

The match had been interrupted on Tuesday as Troicki lead 6-3, 3-2.

The Serbian won the match after a total of 78 minutes of play.