Thailand to Ring in New Year with Slight Coolness
BANGKOK — Cuddle up to your loved ones and count down into 2020 as a slight breeze cools your outdoor fair sweat – Thailand is expecting slightly cooler weather as the new year approaches.
Our Person of the Year 2019: Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
The tycoon-turned-politician’s pledges to combat the military’s influence as well as chronic inequality in Thai society struck a chord with millions of voters, especially the youth.
Families Still Hopeful for Polish Man, Thai Woman Missing at Sea
PHUKET — The families of a Polish man and Thai women who disappeared almost three weeks ago at sea in the south said they still have hope for their safe return.
Hong Kong Clashes Resume in Shopping Centers, Streets
HONG KONG (AP) — Clashes resumed in Hong Kong on Tuesday between police and anti-government protesters, some of them donned in Santa Claus hats, as the more than 6-month-long demonstrations look set to move into the new year.
Japanese Boy Band Arashi Tapped as Goodwill Envoy to China
CHENGDU (Kyodo) —The Japanese government said Wednesday that it has tapped popular Japanese boy band Arashi as a goodwill ambassador to promote cultural and sports exchanges with China ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Colleges for the Elderly Gain Popularity in Graying China
Heading back to school for further study and cultural enrichment is becoming a choice of many Chinese senior citizens.
Direct Train Christmas Gifts From China All the Way to Europe
FRANKFURT/HANGZHOU (Xinhua) — In the holiday season in December, people across Europe may have different ways to celebrate, but their celebrations have one thing in common: made-in-China products are increasingly making their most important festival merrier.
Pope Offers Hope Against Darkness in Christmas Day Message
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis offered a Christmas message of hope Wednesday against darkness that cloaks conflicts and relationships in large parts of the world from the Middle East to the Americas to Africa.
Manga “Attack on Titan” Global Circulation Tops 100 Millions
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The total circulation of popular Japanese manga series "Attack on Titan" in print and e-books has topped 100 million worldwide, publisher Kodansha Ltd. said Wednesday.
Notre Dame Rector: Fragile Cathedral Might Not Be Saved
PARIS (AP) — The rector of Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is still so fragile that there's a “50% chance” the structure might not be saved, because scaffolding installed before this year's fire is threatening the vaults of the Gothic monument.
