Curtains go down on 16 Broadway shows NEW YORK (AFP) - The curtain will descend on no less than 16 Broadway shows by the end of February as New York's theater district looks to China to help ride out a growing recession. World bids a relieved adieu to a rocky year SYDNEY, Australia - Fireworks exploded in a kaleidoscopic shower of light over Sydney's shimmering harbor Wednesday, as the world's first major city to ring in 2009 celebrated the end of a decidedly rocky year with cheers, beers and a sense of relief. Two more on trial in China milk scandal BEIJING (AFP) - Two more suspects in China's tainted milk scandal went on trial Tuesday, bringing to 17 the number who have faced court in high-profile proceedings over the nation's worst food safety case in years.
Jet Li: China ready for volunteerism 'explosion' HONG KONG - Jet Li said China is ready for an explosion of volunteerism amid its growing prosperity as he put aside his acting duties to discuss charitable efforts Wednesday at former President Bill Clinton's donor conference in Hong Kong.
Actress Zhang puzzled by China protesters HONG KONG - "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" star Zhang Ziyi has told Vogue magazine that she is puzzled by the protests against China's human rights record before the Beijing Olympics.