China

Premier Wen visits snow-coated Xinjiang

Premier Wen Jiabao has visited the northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which has been hit by the worst snowfall in six decades. Wen Jiabao promised to take effective measures to help people through the difficult period.

World

Power in need---
Power supplies short across Europe

As a result of the cold snap, Europe is being forced to battle gas and power shortages.

Severe weather warning---
Britain issues severe weather warning as storms batter UK

Britain´s Meteorological Office has issued a severe weather warning, as more thick snow blankets much of the UK.

Traffic breakdown---
Eurostar breaks down again

A number of Eurostar services have been put on hold, after yet another train breakdown.