Toyota to Build Experimental Hydrogen Cell-Powered City
NEVADA (Kyodo) — Toyota Motor Corp. said it plans to build a fully sustainable prototype city in central Japan with its employees and those of its industry partners making up most of the resident population.
Wisconsin-Born Tennis Coach Takes Up New Life in Rural China
XINING, China, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — 8-year-old Li Jiarong never dreamed that one day she might be able to learn tennis in her remote Chinese hometown, sweating on the court like her idol Li Na. What's more incredible is that her coach is a foreigner.
Japan, Vietnam Vow to Uphold Rule of Law in South China Sea
HANOI (Kyodo) — Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh on Monday underscored the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation and the rule of law in the South China Sea, taking aim at China's militarization of outposts in disputed areas of the sea.
Hundreds Arrested for Starting Catastrophic Bushfires in Australia
CANBERRA (Xinhua) — Hundreds of Australians have been arrested for allegedly deliberately lighting Australian bushfires in only a matter of months.
Bolton Willing to Testify in Impeachment Trial If Subpoenaed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said he is “prepared to testify” if he is subpoenaed by the Senate in its impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, a surprise statement that bolstered Democrats in their push for new witnesses.
Pentagon Rejects Trump Threat to Hit Iranian Cultural Sites
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Monday distanced itself from President Donald Trump’s assertions that he would bomb Iranian cultural sites despite international prohibitions on such attacks.
Complaint Filed Over Retailers’ Total Ban on Plastic Bag
BANGKOK — A transparency activist on Monday accused retailers of taking advantage of consumers in stopping to give out plastic bags without offering them free alternatives.
Prayuth to Tackle Water Crisis in Face of Serious Drought
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — As Thailand faces water shortage and drought declared in 31 provinces, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has made clear to his government that he will head the command center in tackling drought, government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Sunday.
Two Pandas Born in Belgium Named ‘Panda Cub of the Year’
BRUSSELS (Xinhua) — Bao Di and Bao Mei, the two giant pandas born last year in the Belgian zoo of Pairi Daiza, have won the "Panda Cub of the Year" Gold Award.
Chinese, Russian FMs Discuss Iran Tensions Over Phone
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi exchanged views and coordinated stances with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a phone call late Saturday over the escalating tensions in the Gulf region.
