Flights fetch stranded Chinese in Bali

China sent flights to fetch Chinese travelers stranded on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali after a volcano erupted, the top civil aviation authority said on Thursday.

Anger in UK over reported Brexit divorce bill of $64 billion

LONDON - Brexiteers and europhiles reacted angrily to reports on Wednesday that the United Kingdom will pay up to 55 billion euros ($64 billion) to leave the European Union, putting pressure on British negotiators ahead of key talks.

Harry, Meghan to have May wedding at Windsor Castle

LONDON - The wedding of Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle will take place in May in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, a venue with royal associations going back centuries.

China urges comprehensive measures against terror

A Chinese envoy said on Tuesday that Beijing is firmly opposed to terrorism in all forms, as UN officials have warned that foreign terrorist fighters who are returning home or being relocated in third countries as a result of major military defeats of the Islamic State group pose a global threat.

Aussie state to legalize euthanasia in 2019

SYDNEY - Victoria on Wednesday became the first Australian state to legalize voluntary euthanasia. Legislation was passed by the Victorian parliament after more than 100 hours were spent debating the bill.

Ivanka Trump calls for closing gender gap in business

HYDERABAD, India - US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump kicked off a global business leaders' meeting in southern India on Tuesday, calling for better opportunities for women entrepreneurs battling heavy odds around the world.

Bali airport reopens amid fears

KARANGASEM, Indonesia - The airport on the Indonesian resort island of Bali reopened on Wednesday after an erupting volcano forced its closure, but the country's president said the danger had not passed and urged anyone within the mountain's exclusion zone to get out "for the sake of their safety".

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China's enduring support to Zimbabwe

HARARE - China has a long history of lending support to Zimbabwe in times of need. It has continued to provide unwavering support to the country in many areas of development including agriculture, energy, water and infrastructure.

Court says Park trial to continue without her

SEOUL - The trial of disgraced former South Korean president Park Geun-hye will proceed without her, a court said on Tuesday, following a hiatus of more than 40 days as she boycotted proceedings.

Japan's Sumo council calls for 'harsh punishment' for champion wrestler

TOKYO - The Yokozuna Deliberation Council has asked the Japan Sumo Association to hand out an "extremely harsh punishment" to "yokozuna" (grand champion) Harumafuji for an alleged assault on a junior wrestler, Kyodo News agency reported on Monday.

Graphic Australian video of Japanese whaling released

SYDNEY - Activist group Sea Shepherd on Tuesday released graphic video of Japanese fishermen harpooning whales in the Southern Ocean after a long battle with the Australian government to make the images public.