UN official calls for action to counteract Islamic State

The Jordanian prince taking the helm of the UN's human rights office urged the world on Monday to set as its first priority bringing a halt to the gruesome and conjoined conflicts in Iraq and Syria.

Two Japanese politicians disavow neo-Nazi links

Two newly promoted Japanese politicians sought on Monday to distance themselves from allegations of extremism after pictures emerged of them posing with the leader of a Japanese neo-Nazi party.

Study takes issue with 'banality of evil' theory

What prompts ordinary people to commit acts of evil?

Unionists to unveilproposal to counter Scottish independence

Those who want to keep Scotland in the UK were gearing up on Monday to mount a counterattack as buoyant nationalists claimed they had the momentum ahead of next week's referendum on independence.

Iranian supreme leader undergoes prostate surgery

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has successfully undergone prostate surgery, Iranian state television said on Monday in a rare public report on the state of his health.

Moscow and Washington to discuss 1987 arms treaty

Russian and US officials will meet in Moscow on Thursday to discuss a 1987 arms control treaty whose future could be in doubt.

IN BRIEF (Page 12)

Silk Road initiatives take the spotlight as trade fair opens

China's initiatives in building a Silk Road Economic Belt and a modern Maritime Silk Road will bring huge benefits to global investment and trade, participants at an international business symposium said.

Innovating into an exposition for world investment

With its unremitting efforts to explore and innovate, the annual China International Fair for Investment and Trade is on the track to become a "world investment exposition", said the event's organizer.

US chamber: More than $2 billion in CIFIT deals

The American Chamber of Commerce in South China delegation is expected to seal investment deals worth $2.5 billion at the 18th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, Harley Seyedin, president of the chamber, said on Sunday.

Xinjiang bolsters efforts to reap rewards from fair

The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region expects to receive more investment opportunities thanks to its role as the Guest Province of Honor at the 18th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, said Zhang Yuzhong, an official from the Xinjiang commerce department.

Exhibits, services ready as CIFIT opens in Xiamen

Investors and opportunities to be matched at trade fair