US Criticizes China’s Militarization of Disputed Waters
BEIJING — The Pentagon criticized what it called China's "continued militarization" of island outposts in the disputed South China Sea, where the Chinese air force landed long-range bombers for the first time, putting entire Southeast Asia within their range.
Trump, Kim Shake Hands to Open Momentous Summit
SINGAPORE — President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un kicked off a momentous summit Tuesday, with Trump declaring the two would have a "great discussion" and Kim saying they had overcome "obstacles" to get to this point.
Interpol President Reported Missing During Trip to China
PARIS — He left his home in Lyon, France, for a visit to his homeland, and then vanished – putting the International Criminal Police...
Stage Set in Nevada as Earthlings Arrive for Area 51 Events
HIKO, Nev. (AP) — The stage was set Thursday for music and other space-themed entertainment as Earthlings descended on the Nevada desert for events inspired by an internet hoax known as “Storm Area 51.”
Xi’s Myanmar Visit Expected to Boost Trade, Investment
NAY PYI TAW (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Myanmar is expected to lead to sustainable development in two-way trade and further strengthen bilateral cooperation, Myanmar's Minister of Commerce Than Myint told Xinhua on Thursday.
Japan Woman Cleared of Cruise Quarantine Tests Positive for Virus
TOKYO (Kyodo) — A Japanese woman who left the coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship earlier this week was confirmed to be infected after returning to her home in eastern Japan despite an initial negative test result, a local government said Saturday.
Ukrainian President Says Defense Is at a ‘Turning Point’
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian president said his country's defense against the Russian invasion is at a “turning point” and again pressed the United States for more help, hours after the Kremlin's forces reneged on a pledge to scale back some of their operations.
Half of Unmarried People Under 30 in Japan Do Not Want Kids: Survey
Around half of unmarried people under 30 in Japan have no interest in having children, a recent survey by a pharmaceutical firm showed, with...
Pledge to Probe People Pinned to Panama Papers
BANGKOK — Authorities today said they will investigate whether any resident in Thailand named in a recent massive leak of information about offshore assets has broken any laws.
Urine-Repellant Paint Tested in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - The city's main transit agency plans to try urine-repelling paint to combat smells and complaints about cleanliness.
