Waste Sorting Adopted in 237 Cities Across China
BEIJING (Xinhua) — A total of 237 cities at the prefectural level or above in China have adopted waste sorting schemes as the country continues to embrace the green lifestyle, authorities said.
Campus Survey Reveals Regret After Online Impulse Buying
BEIJING (Xinhua) — A survey has found that nearly 87 percent of college student respondents bought things they do not actually need online and 77.53 percent felt regret about it.
Hong Kong Residents Clear Barricades, Mourn Riot Victim
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — Despite escalating violence in Hong Kong, many residents have stepped out to clear road barricades and mourn a cleaner killed by rioters in a bid to say "no" to violence.
Hong Kong Police Storm University Held by Protesters
HONG KONG (AP) — Police breached a Hong Kong university campus held by protesters early Monday after an all-night siege that included firing repeated barrages of tear gas and water cannons.
Chinese Troops Join Hong Kong Cleanup as Protesters Retreat
HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese troops came out of the barracks in Hong Kong on Saturday — not to quell protests but to help clean up.
Video Shows Police Handed Gun to Clerk During Court Shooting
CHANTHABURI — Police on Friday said a policeman was placed under investigation after security camera footage revealed moments he handed his sidearm to a clerk during a deadly shooting incident on Tuesday.
Papal Visit: Pope Says He Seeks Friendship With Thai Buddhists
VATICAN CITY — The Pope on Friday night said he wished to forge friendships with Thailand’s Buddhists when he arrives in the kingdom for an official visit next week.
Colombian Priest in Thailand Translates Pope Welcome Song into Spanish (Video)
BANGKOK — To help Pope Francis and Spanish-speaking Catholics worldwide understand the theme song written for his visit to Thailand, a Columbian priest translated it into Spanish.
Frenchman Slips, Falls to Death at Koh Samui Waterfall
KOH SAMUI — A Frenchman fell to his death Thursday after falling off of a waterfall while trying to take a selfie.
Some Western Exchange Students Urged to Leave Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Several Nordic students at Hong Kong Baptist University are being moved because anti-government demonstrators are on the school grounds.
