The Religion of Peace Targets The Olympics

China has thwarted two terrorist plots against the Olympics, and the game are still months away.

I blame George Bush, or global warming. Take your pick.

Where in The World Is Al Gore?

Fully 10 percent of China's forestry resource have been destroyed by snowstorms in just the last 3 weeks.

Where in The World Is Al Gore?

Is he giving a speech in China?

Millions remained stranded in China on Monday ahead of the biggest holiday of the year as parts of the country suffered their coldest winter in a century.

Freezing weather has killed scores of people and left travelers stranded before the Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival -- the only opportunity many people have for a holiday all year.

It has also brought China unwanted negative publicity six months before the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

President Hu Jintao chaired an emergency Politburo meeting on Sunday for the second time in a week to discuss rescue efforts.

"We have to be clear-minded that the inclement weather and severe disaster will continue to plague certain regions in the south," said a statement issued after Sunday's meeting. "Relief work will continue to face challenges, posing a tough task."