Michelin chef creates winter menu

Beijing foodies have something to look forward to, as two-star Michelin restaurant chef Mauro Colagreco has introduced a new winter menu at French restaurant Azur at the Shangri-La Hotel Beijing.

Marriott holds gala event for Yao Foundation

More than 1.34 million yuan ($200,000) was raised to support the Marriott Yao Foundation Hope Project at the Marriott International Charity Gala Dinner for the Yao Foundation, held last week at Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel.

Kempinski Lufthansa Center unveils BMW limousine lineup

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center is now offering premium mobility services with new BMW limousines.

Peninsula crisis tops Trump's agenda

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump will head to Asia on Friday, at a time when growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula show no sign of de-escalating.

Suspect admits killing Chinese student in US

The suspect in the fatal shooting of a Chinese overseas student has confessed to the slaying, which was the culmination of an interstate crime spree, according to University of Utah police.

Prosecutors ask for jail for Catalan separatists

MADRID - Spain's state prosecutor on Thursday asked a High Court judge to jail Catalan secessionist leaders pending an investigation over their role in the region's illegal push for independence, a source with knowledge of the matter said.

British govt in disarray over sex allegations

The fragility of the British government led by Prime Minister Theresa May has been emphasized by the resignation of defense minister Michael Fallon after he admitted behaving inappropriately with a journalist 15 years ago.

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Suspect says IS inspired NY attack

NEW YORK - The immigrant behind New York's worst attack in 16 years confessed to acting in the name of the Islamic State group and "felt good" about the killings, having planned an assault for a year, investigators said on Wednesday.

Argentina mourns death of its citizens

ROSARIO, Argentina - The country on Wednesday mourned the loss of five highschool buddies from the city of Rosario who were killed when a driver of a pickup truck plowed through a bike path in New York where they were celebrating the 30th anniversary of their graduation.

Climate of optimism ahead of talks

GENEVA - The head of the United Nations environment program said on Tuesday that the United States is likely to live up to the Paris climate deal despite President Donald Trump's planned pullout, because "all the big American companies" are working toward greener operations.

'Rage room' brings relief to stressed out Singaporeans

SINGAPORE - Bad day at the office? In high-pressured Singapore there is now a solution - a "rage room" that lets stressed-out people take a baseball bat to items ranging from glass bottles to televisions.