Kim's crossing begins buoyantly

The golden doors on the stately building swung open and Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, wearing a black Mao suit and surrounded by officials, descended the steps toward the border with the Republic of Korea.

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Chernobyl new hot spot for tourism

CHERNOBYL, Ukraine - Camera? Check. Sunglasses? Check. And a Geiger counter? Check. For a growing number of thrill-seekers visiting Chernobyl's radiation-contaminated lands the device is used to help navigate the site of what remains the world's worst nuclear accident.

Photos offer glimpse of old China

Striking images of Asia, offering a glimpse of the way people lived more than 150 years ago, have gone on display at an exhibition in London.

Thumbs-up for gamer grandmother

BUENOS AIRES - Like many women at her age, Isabel Martinotti, 82, is a doting grandmother. Unlike her peers, she is also an avid video gamer who has become an online celebrity in her native Argentina for handling a console with the dexterity of a teenager.

Philippines closes Boracay to tourists under high security

BORACAY, the Philippines-The Philippines shuttered its famous holiday island Boracay to tourists on Thursday for a six-month cleanup, which the government has imposed with a show of its security forces.

Wine output drops to 60-year low point

PARIS - Global wine output fell to its lowest level in 60 years in 2017 due to poor weather conditions in the European Union that slashed production in the bloc, international wine organization OIV said.

Human Rights Record of the United States in 2017

Editor's note: The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China on Tuesday published a document titled "Human Rights Record of the United States in 2017".

Chronology of Human Rights Violations of the United States in 2017

Report was released by the Information Office of the State Council, China's Cabinet, on Tuesday

City 'united in grief' after 10 killed in van attack

TORONTO - At least 10 people were killed and 15 others injured after a van plowed into a pedestrians on Monday in Toronto, Canada.

Call to save Iran nuclear deal as Trump and Macron get down to business

GENEVA - Russia on Tuesday urged a United Nations nuclear disarmament forum to show its support for the "fragile" Iran nuclear accord by signing onto a statement, co-written by China, backing the deal.

Another defeat for May as divisions brew over Brexit bill

LONDON - Britain's upper house of parliament handed the government its third defeat over Brexit in less than a week on Monday, voting down plans not to retain EU rights in national law before Britain leaves the bloc.