Former PM underlines role of China, Russia

RHODES, Greece - International influence is shifting from West to East and "we must build peace with new responsible stakeholders", former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin said on Friday, underlining the crucial role of China and Russia in world affairs.

Baby-feeding rooms 'dirtier than toilet lids'

SEOUL - Baby-feeding rooms in two of Seoul's most crowded subway stations are filthier than toilet bowl lids in nearby public restrooms, a lawmaker said on Sunday.

Eleven hurt as car crashes in London

LONDON - Eleven people were injured on Saturday when a car mounted the pavement and ploughed into pedestrians near London's Natural History Museum, leading to the driver's arrest, although officials ruled out a terrorist link.

Hurricane Nate floods streets as it slams US Gulf Coast

NEW ORLEANS - Hurricane Nate slammed into the Mississippi coast on Sunday with destructive winds and torrential rains that flooded streets and highways throughout the region as the fast-moving Category 1 storm made landfall.

Accra gas station blasts kill six people

ACCRA, Ghana - Six people are known to have died from gas explosions in Accra, Ghana National Fire Service spokesman Billy Anaglatey said on Sunday.

Philippines to extradite NY plotter to the United States

MANILA - A Filipino suspect in a thwarted jihadist plot targeting New York's subway and Times Square will be extradited to the United States, the Philippine justice secretary said on Sunday.

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Flights, Camera, action: Chinese couples strike a Pose

Under a rare blue summer sky on London's Westminster Bridge, Lin Jiachun poses in a flowing white lace gown and windtossed veil with her fiance Song Da.

Fengyang drum dance gets new lease on life

About three dozen college students, most of whom are juniors and sophomores, have been busy preparing for an annual campus performance to welcome the incoming freshmen.

Art form inspires student audience

When I was a freshman in 2015, the performance given by former art troupe members really amazed me.

Developers shift their focus to theme parks

Evergrande Group, a major real estate company based in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, has launched a series of theme parks, aiming to diversify its business.

Chimelong set to ring in series of positive changes

Chimelong Group, one of the leading leisure tourism and hotel services operators based in Guangdong, will expand its business by building more facilities in the province, according to a senior executive.