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Trump hints at potential deal with China

[2018-04-11 08:10]

US President Donald Trump has toned down the threat of a trade war with China by indicating a possible deal to be reached between the two countries.

King of the jingle is cult star of Japan's railway

[2018-04-11 08:10]

TOKYO - Minoru Mukaiya is one of the world's most played musicians, with millions of people across Japan listening to his songs every day - but most of them don't even notice.

Homeless actors put crisis in the spotlight

[2018-04-11 08:10]

LONDON - In an anonymous east London back street, Cathy sat facing a housing officer, anxious to discover whether she will be given somewhere to live with her daughter, who is about to sit exams.

Jaw fossil belongs to monstrous marine reptile

[2018-04-11 08:10]

WASHINGTON - A jawbone fossil found on a rocky English beach belongs to one of the biggest marine animals on record, a type of seagoing reptile called an ichthyosaur that scientists estimated at up to 26 meters long - approaching the size of a blue whale.

Warning after chili eater feels heat in contest

[2018-04-11 08:10]

PARIS - Doctors issued a chili warning on Tuesday after a US man who ate the world's hottest pepper was struck by excruciating "thunderclap" headaches.

Strikes resume as unions test Macron

[2018-04-10 07:13]

PARIS - Travellers grappled with another crippling wave of transport strikes in France on Sunday, as train workers protested President Emmanuel Macron's economic reforms and a standoff between the government and rail unions hardened.

Traditional costume fever grips Thailand

[2018-04-10 07:13]

BANGKOK - Business is booming for Siri Seatea's traditional dress shop in Bangkok.

New measures issued to tackle stabbings, killings in London

[2018-04-10 07:13]

LONDON - A ban on the sale of the most dangerous corrosive products to under-18s and tough restrictions on online sales of knives were announced on Sunday by the Home Office, Britain's interior ministry.

Obesity among Asia-Pacific children a growing health crisis, study says

[2018-04-10 07:13]

KUALA LUMPUR - Obesity rates among children in Asia-Pacific are rising at a rapid rate, and more action is needed to encourage healthier lifestyles and ease pressure on fledgling healthcare systems, researchers said.

Japan alarm after errors in earthquake alert system

[2018-04-09 07:32]

TOKYO - On January 5, as Tokyo's commuters were struggling back to work after their long New Year break, blaring sirens from every phone pierced the sleepy atmosphere: "strong" earthquake coming.

Aviation ponders electric aircraft

[2018-04-09 07:32]

OSLO - Will we someday be able to fly without the guilt of causing environmental damage? A handful of firms and regulators hope that the electric revolution in cars will also take to the skies, helping the industry cope with an expected boom in travel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Actor nets millions from 'divorce auction'

[2018-04-09 07:32]

SYDNEY - Hollywood actor Russell Crowe's unusual "divorce auction" of personal items and movie memorabilia, including Gladiator props and a leather jockstrap he wore in Cinderella Man, exceeded expectations and raked in millions of dollars for the Australian star.

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