World War II-Era Bomber Crashes; At Least 7 Reported Dead
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (AP) — A World War II-era plane with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical...
How the Visually Impaired Enjoy China’s National Day Celebrations
GUANGZHOU (Xinhua) — With the help of audio description given by volunteers, visually impaired people in south China's Guangzhou "watched" live broadcasting of China's National Day celebrations on Tuesday.
Empire State Building Illuminated for China National Day
NEW YORK (Xinhua) — New York City's landmark Empire State Building was lit with a light show on Monday night in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
QR Codes and Credit Cards Now Accepted on Some Bangkok Buses
BANGKOK — Commuters can now pluck out their smartphones or contactless credit cards to pay for fares on more than 3,000 state-owned buses, the...
Here’s Pope Francis’ Schedule for His Thailand Visit
BANGKOK — Pope Francis will have an audience with His Majesty the King, meet PM Prayuth Chan-ocha, and holds two masses in Bangkok when he visits the capital next month, Vatican representatives said Wednesday.
Netizens Angered by Motorcade Traffic Woes
BANGKOK — Commuters frustrated with police’s traffic blockade during Tuesday’s evening rush hours are taking to social media to air their complaints.
Laotian Ex-Royalty Whips Up Croissant and Macaron with Passion in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Some of the best croissants and macarons in Bangkok are actually made in a small café run by a French of royal Laotian descent.
China Turns to Clean Coal as It Struggles to Curb Emissions
BEIJING (Xinhua) — Gao Xiang and his colleagues never picture coal as black cloud billowing from smokestacks or a sooty remnant of the Industrial Revolution.
North Korea Fires Missile Days Before Resuming US Talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, in a display of its expanding military capabilities hours after saying it would resume nuclear diplomacy with the United States this weekend.
Day of Rage: Hong Kong Protesters Throw Acid at Cops, Smash up Shops
HONG KONG (Xinhua) — The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Wednesday strongly condemned rioters for their extreme violent acts in various districts across Hong Kong on Tuesday.
