Preparations in Place for Pope’s Visit to Thailand: Vatican Source
BANGKOK — Arrangements are being prepared in expectation of an official visit to Thailand by Pope Francis this November, according to a Vatican source.
Pope...
Die-Hard Hong Kong Protesters Defend Tactics as Unity Cracks
HONG KONG (AP) — On a recent sweltering Saturday, a day now reserved for protest in Hong Kong, a demonstrator named Wayne stepped past...
China’s Lin Dan Suffers Earliest Exit at Badminton Worlds
BASEL (Xinhua) — Five-time winner Lin Dan suffered his shocking defeat at the World Badminton Championships as he was beaten in the second round by India's H.S. Prannoy here on Tuesday.
Trump Cancels Denmark Visit Because He Can’t Buy Greenland
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two days after he said buying Greenland wasn’t a top priority, President Donald Trump canceled an upcoming trip to Denmark, which owns the mostly frozen island, after its prime minister dismissed the idea.
15 Foreigners Awarded for Introducing China to the World
BEIJING (Xinhua) — A total of 15 foreign writers, translators and publishers won China's top publication prize for introducing China and Chinese culture to the world at a ceremony held on Tuesday.
Trump Admits China Policies May Mean US Economic Pain
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump acknowledged Tuesday his aggressive China trade policies may mean economic pain for Americans but insisted they’re needed for more important long-term benefits.
Are US Politicians Inflaming Tensions in Hong Kong?
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's remarks on Monday, the latest by Western politicians on Hong Kong, has drawn strong opposition from the Chinese side.
Marium, Through the Eyes of Those Who Knew Her
Marine animal rescuers have one adage: don’t get attached.
Whether it’s a beached whale or baby turtle, rescue crews know that naming animals or developing...
Court Rejects Premchai’s Ordination Offer, Sentences Him to Jail
BANGKOK — A criminal court on Monday found a construction mogul guilty of bringing unlicensed firearms to poach wildlife a year ago and sentenced him to six months in prison.
US President Tweets Pic of Trump Tower Looming Over Greenland
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is making light of his own idea of buying Greenland from Denmark, tweeting a doctored photo of Trump...
