Grenfell survivors still traumatized

LONDON - Six months after a fire ripped through the Grenfell Tower apartment block in London, survivors are traumatized and bitter, saying they have been abandoned to their fate.

Travel mayhem in northern Europe

LONDON - The heaviest snowfall in four years in the United Kingdom caused travel mayhem on Sunday, while more than 300 flights were canceled at Germany's busiest airport and a ferry ran aground in the French port of Calais.

Missile-tracking drill among US, ROK and Japan

SEOUL - The Republic of Korea, the United States and Japan kicked off a two-day maritime exercise to track ballistic missiles possibly from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in waters near the Korean Peninsula and Japan, local media reported on Monday, citing Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Aussie city speakers to warn of attacks

SYDNEY - Dozens of loud speakers are being installed across Melbourne from Monday as part of a major security upgrade to warn people of terror attacks.

Potential for cooperation under initiative

Under the double circulation of global value framework, countries and regions that support the Belt and Road Initiative will have great potential for economic cooperation, according to an economic development report.

Anti-nuclear weapon campaigner receives 2017 Nobel Peace Prize

OSLO - The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, or ICAN, received the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize at an awarding ceremony on Sunday, for its efforts to give new momentum to the process of abolishing nuclear weapons.

US move adds woe to Mideast

CAIRO - The US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital has brought further misery to the already troubled Middle East, causing rising tensions in the region and a growing rift between the United States and its European allies.

Iraq holds victory parade after defeating IS group

BAGHDAD - Foreign leaders congratulated Iraq on Sunday following the prime minister's declaration of victory over the Islamic State group. Saudi Arabia said the achievement is a big victory against terrorism in the region and the United Kingdom applauded Iraq's security forces "for their courage and sacrifice".

Russian forces to start partial pullout from Syria

MOSCOW - Declaring a victory in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday visited a military air base in the country and announced a partial pullout of Russian forces from the Middle East nation.

New evacuations as huge California wildfire flares up

SANTA BARBARA, California - A massive wildfire that has already destroyed nearly 800 structures scorched another 23,000 hectares on Sunday, making it the fifth largest such blaze in recorded state history, as it ran toward picturesque coastal cities.

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Two ancient tombs found in cemetery

LUXOR - Egypt on Saturday announced the discovery of two small ancient tombs in the southern city Luxor dating back some 3,500 years and hoped it will help the country's efforts to revive its ailing tourism sector.