It was the first official news of the fall of Paris.
Some of the children affected were just a few months old, the official news agency said.
CHINA's official news agency, Xinhua, usually prefers to play down the extent of any public protest.
As the Chinese official news information program, Xinwen Lianbo is well-known for its steady and serious style.
The official news agency, Sana, said two soldiers had been killed in Rastan, and that troops had seized arms.
As Chinese around the world grieved for the victims of the quake, official news reports indicated that the casualties may now include relief workers.
A quick scan of official news releases and student newspaper reports found lower admission rates this year at several prominent colleges and universities.
Thee changes will need to be approved by the legislature's Standing Committee, but China's official news agency says the goal is to encourage more people to start their own businesses.
"Some websites have exploited loopholes in laws and regulations," Cai Mingzhao, a deputy chief of the State Council Information Office, said in a report on an official news website.
