S. Korea postpones college exam after quake

SEOUL - Authorities took the unprecedented step of postponing nationwide college entrance exams after a rare magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit the southeast on Wednesday, sparking alarm in the country that seldom experiences significant tremors.

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Turkey closer to its own space agency

ANKARA - As a regional player, Turkey has set its sights on space. An ambitious program will constitute the backbone of a special agency which should be launched next year to determine policies and strategies in space and aviation technologies.

Social media suicide in Japan spotlight after 'Twitter killer'

TOKYO - The grisly beheading of nine people lured by a suspected serial killer after tweeting suicidal thoughts has sparked debate about the use of social media in Japan, which has one of the world's highest suicide rates.

Trump's visit 'boosted business'

The Chinese consul general in Houston, Li Qiangmin, has seen many economic benefits resulting from US President Donald Trump's trip to China last week.

Giant diamond sells for $34m

GENEVA - The largest D-flawless diamond to be put up for auction, mounted in a diamond and emerald necklace, sold for $33.7 million on Tuesday, including buyer's fees.

Entrepreneurs in India hope to meet Trump's daughter

NEW DELHI - A entrepreneurship conference that US President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, is attending in India this month has been flooded with applications amid deepening ties between India and the United States.

California gunman kills 4 in rampage

Lockdown saved children as the shooter tried to enter a school

Iran scrambles to aid quake victims

SARPOL-E-ZAHAB, Iran - Thousands of Iranians on Tuesday spent a third night in the cold as authorities scrambled to help those made homeless by a major earthquake that killed more than 530 people.

Platinum anniversary for royal couple

LONDON - Britain's Queen Elizabeth will add another landmark to her record-breaking reign on Monday when she and Prince Philip celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.

Butter shortage chills patisserie-loving soul

PARIS - There can arguably be no greater threat to the French way of life than a lack of butter.

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