Philippine police say casino attacker was indebted gambler

MANILA, Philippines - The lone suspect behind a deadly attack on a casino and shopping complex in Manila was a heavily indebted Filipino gambling addict, police said on Sunday, bolstering their claim that the assault was not terrorism-related.

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Hotels Focus On Chinese Tourists' Needs

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is launching its Xiang Ju initiative, a new business strategy that focuses on guests from the Chinese mainland and their specific needs.

Domestic airline rises to Belt and Road's call

Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines has operated more than 270 flights between Shanghai and Prague since the flight route connecting the two cities opened.

Hilton Dali has service at its heart

As Dali, a popular tourist destination in Yunnan province, develops itself into an international tourism zone, Hilton Dali Resort & Spa is riding high on the city's tourism promotion campaign to attract more guests.

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China offers hand to grieving Afghans

China strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, President Xi Jinping said in a condolence message sent to his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Thursday.

Election gamble may fail as polls hint at close finish

The United Kingdom general election is looking increasingly hard to predict after the Prime Minister Theresa May made a series of errors and appeared ill at ease during campaigning.

11 soldiers killed in 'friendly fire' strike

MANILA - Philippine military airstrikes aimed at Islamist militants in the southern city of Marawi accidentally killed 11 soldiers and wounded seven others, defense and military officials said on Thursday.

Colossal rocket-launching plane rolls toward testing

SAN FRANCISCO - A colossal aircraft capable of launching satellite-toting rockets into space is closer to testing, having been rolled out of a hangar in the desert, its creators said on Wednesday.

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Bomb blast kills at least 80, wounds hundreds

KABUL - China has joined a chorus of international condemnation after a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital Kabul left 80 dead and more than 350 wounded.