Topic: Shenyang

Is Boston Marathon bombing suspect in custody?

A law enforcement official says a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing is in custody, reports the Associated Press. But the US Attorney's office told The Boston Globe that there is no suspect, no arrest.

Tale of 'Bob': Does outsourcing new software pose cyber security risk? (+video)

Many US companies hire foreigners to build new software for their computer networks – a practice that may raise their risk of cyberattack, some experts warn. Even firms that do not outsource software development may find an occasional employee doing it on the sly, as in the case of 'Bob.'

Yao Ming retirement risks NBA profile in China

Yao Ming's expected retirement comes at an already difficult time for the NBA, with the 2011-12 season in jeopardy due to a dispute between teams and the players' union.

High-speed rail speed claim in China faked

High-speed rail: A deputy chief engineer at the ministry, told the financial magazine Caijing that the trains' maximum operating speed should be 300 kph rather than the originally targeted 350 kph.

North Korean plane crash in China is shrouded in mystery

North Korean plane crash in China has experts wondering what happened: Soldiers have defected amid food shortages, but pilot defections have been extremely rare.

Siberian tigers "starved to death" in Chinese Zoo

Reports said 11 Siberian tigers starved to death having been fed nothing but chicken bones at a Chinese zoo.

Lead poisoning scandals highlight China's lack of oversight

Parents protest as tests show more than 2,000 children affected. Two new cases show that pollution regulations are often not enforced.

India wary as China conducts biggest "long-range" war games

India's Navy chief says his military is no match for China's growing forces.

US consumer confidence flat, better than abroad

Why security is tighter in Beijing

Measures include checkpoints around the city and missiles by the Olympic stadium.