Optimism and caution from US ahead of Moon-Kim summit

WASHINGTON - The United States on Monday struck an optimistic but tough tone over the prospect of denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula, as the summit between Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in and top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un approaches.

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Apology for racism of the past

VANCOUVER - Hundreds of residents crammed into Vancouver's Chinese Cultural Center on Sunday to witness the city government's apology for decades of history of racism against Canadian citizens of Chinese descent.

Social media firms urged to better protect children

LONDON - Britain's Health Minister Jeremy Hunt threatened to impose new regulations on social media firms unless they do more to protect young people using their services.

Trump's travel ban faces US Supreme Court showdown

WASHINGTON - The first big showdown at the US Supreme Court over President Donald Trump's immigration policies is set for Wednesday when the justices hear a challenge to the lawfulness of his travel ban targeting people from several Muslim-majority countries.

Nude gunman kills four, hero snatches gun at waffle house

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - At least four people died when a nearly nude gunman opened fire at a Waffle House restaurant near Nashville on Sunday, and police were issuing murder warrants as they hunted for the suspect.

Facial recognition system in Japan to screen foreign visitors

TOKYO - The Japanese Justice Ministry plans to expand the use of a facial recognition system at Haneda Airport to four other airports.

World's biggest sperm bank issues donor warning amid low birthrates

BRUSSELS - The world's largest sperm bank has recently warned the European Union that access to donors must be improved to reinvigorate the continent's birthrates, media reported.

Queen celebrates 92nd birthday

LONDON - Britain's Queen Elizabeth attended a star-studded special concert on Saturday as the world's oldest and longest-reigning living monarch celebrated her 92nd birthday.

Mob Museum in Vegas lets visitors play police officer

LAS VEGAS - A home invader wearing a ski mask is holding a woman hostage in her bedroom. A police officer immediately starts giving verbal commands, ordering the man to let the woman go, but the intruder refuses and lunges toward the officer with a weapon in hand. The officer then raises her gun and shoots the man.

Avicii death at 28 a coming-of-age

NEW YORK - Rock 'n' roll had Buddy Holly, the psychedelic era had Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin and grunge had Kurt Cobain. Now electronic dance music has Avicii.

ROK, DPRK open hotline for leaders

The Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Friday opened a hotline of direct dialogue between the countries' leaders, the ROK's presidential office the Blue House said.