Trump Heading to Switzerland as Impeachment Trial Reconvenes
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump’s historic impeachment trial is called to order in the Senate this week, he won’t be watching from inside the chamber or on television from the White House.
Rohingya Activists Rebuke Japan Envoy Over Denial of Genocide
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan-based Rohingya advocacy groups have accused Japan of siding with Myanmar's military over an ambassador's recent remarks denying genocide against the minority group.
Xi Says Wife Too Busy Preparing for New Year to Join Inspection Tour
KUNMING (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, exchanged greetings with tourists during an inspection tour ahead of the Chinese New Year.
Cult ‘Anointed by God’ Kills 7 in Panama Jungle
EL TERRON, Panama (AP) — Bibles rest on a wooden altar next to percussion instruments — a guiro and a drum — in the room where a religious sect allegedly forced a pregnant woman and five of her children to walk through fire in this remote hamlet.
Chinese New Year Festivities Begin in Belgium (Photos)
LIEGE, Belgium (Xinhua) — A multicultural festival was held in the eastern Belgian city of Liege during the weekend to greet the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival, a celebration also known as the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Malaysia Sends Back Trash, Says Won’t Be World’s Waste Bin
PENANG, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia has sent back 150 containers of plastic waste to 13 mainly rich countries since the third quarter last year, with the environment minster warning on Monday that those who want to make the country a rubbish bin of the world can “dream on.”
Japan Looks to Protect Intellectual Property in Wagyu Beef Cattle
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan's farm ministry on Monday proposed legislation to protect the intellectual property in fertilized eggs and sperm taken from Japan's famous wagyu beef cattle as concerns grow about overseas breeding efforts.
No Escape: Senators to Be Quiet, Unplugged for Trump Trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — No cellphones. No talking. No escape.
Harry, Meghan to Quit Royal Jobs, Give up ‘Highness’ Titles
LONDON (AP) — Goodbye, your royal highnesses. Hello, life as — almost — ordinary civilians.
Beijing Steps Up Garbage Sorting Campaign
BEIJING (Xinhua) — China's capital city Beijing is taking concrete steps to promote garbage sorting and has achieved tangible results as preparations for the official launch of a city-wide mandatory regulation taking effect in May enters the home stretch.
