US EUROPE AFRICA ASIA 中文
World

Cuba opens trade fair with 3,400 participants

[2017-11-01 07:12]

HAVANA - The 35th Havana International Trade Fair opened on Monday with 3,400 businesses and exhibitors from 70 countries in Havana's quest to attract foreign investment and diversify its economy.

Extreme weather caused $129 billion in losses last year

[2017-11-01 07:12]

PARIS - Extreme weather caused about $129 billion in economic losses last year, said a report Tuesday that warned the bill will keep climbing as climate change boosts droughts, storms and floods.

Credits roll on Spacey TV show

[2017-11-01 07:12]

NEW YORK - The fallout facing Kevin Spacey widened on Monday following an accusation that he allegedly made sexual advances toward a teenage boy, with Netflix pulling the plug on his hit show House of Cards and "deeply troubled" producers of the political thriller arriving on set to comfort cast mates.

San Francisco overtakes Big Apple as top restaurant location in US

[2017-11-01 07:12]

NEW YORK - The Big Apple has been usurped as the country's premiere gastronomic destination, at least in terms of the Michelin Guide's celebrated three-star ranking.

Iran speeds to save last 'mascot' Asiatic cheetahs

[2017-10-31 07:47]

GARMSAR, Iran - Iranian environmentalists have mobilized to protect the world's last Asiatic cheetahs, estimated to number just 50 and faced with the threats of becoming roadkill, a shortage of prey and farmers' dogs.

'Natural treasure' helping villagers pine for better life

[2017-10-31 07:47]

JALALABAD, Afghanistan - Extracting pine nuts is providing a lucrative and natural source of income for people living in the eastern regions of Afghanistan.

Cuba moves to stir coffee sector

[2017-10-31 07:47]

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba - The government hopes to revive the country's once-thriving coffee industry by offering attractive wages in harvest season and replanting old plantations with low yields.

Turning the tide to save Chile's favorite clam from overfishing

[2017-10-31 07:47]

LA SERENA, Chile - Long one of the country's favorite seafoods, Chile's macha clam has become a victim of its own popularity, with over-exploitation forcing authorities to ban clam fishing in all but a few areas to help stocks recover.

Teheran 'will keep producing missiles'

[2017-10-31 07:47]

TEHERAN - Iran will continue to produce missiles for its defense and does not consider that a violation of international accords, President Hassan Rouhani has said in a speech broadcast on state television.

China takes center stage with debut at Kentucky conference

[2017-10-31 07:47]

China studies are taking root in the Bluegrass State.

Syrian hostages who escaped Islamic State receive rapturous homecoming

[2017-10-31 07:47]

AL-QARYATAYN, Syria - Twenty six Syrian hostages who escaped from their Islamic State captors received an emotional homecoming on Sunday in the central province of Homs, witnesses and officials said.

Technicolor Thailand is back after year of mourning

[2017-10-31 07:47]

BANGKOK - Thailand officially ended a year of mourning for late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Monday, marking a return to colors for some after a monotone year during which many wore black from head-to-toe out of respect for their revered monarch.

Hot words
Video
Columns
Most Popular
Special
...
...