PARIS - The French capital's biggest aquarium has created a refuge for goldfish, providing a second life for any unwanted pets who might otherwise find themselves flushed down the toilet.
KUALA LUMPUR - Former radio DJ Chong Keat Aun, 40, is in rapt attention when he interviews elderly people for their life stories. And his listeners focus intently when he engages them on the airwaves.
SWEIDA, Syria - Hanin Jibai, 17, woke up one night to the sound of gunfire outside her house. Not knowing what was happening, she saw her mother holding a stick and fighting to prevent gunmen from breaking into their home.
BREST, France - The sight of a basking shark's brooding silhouette gliding through the waters off western France is more than just a rare treat for sailors - it is a boon for scientists trying to trace its secretive migrations across the globe.
KOLASIN, Montenegro - Couples twist across a wood floor to the melancholy sounds of tango music, swaying and swiveling in a dance that comes from far away.
UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations' Central Emergency Response Fund supported relief operations in 36 countries with more than $420 million dedicated to lifesaving actions for millions of people in need throughout 2017, according to a report issued by the fund.
Thanks to its famed coastal landscape and nature, great accommodation and celebrated wildlife, Australia is fast becoming the holiday magnet for savvy Chinese tourists, according to Tourism Australia.
To celebrate its first anniversary, Pan Pacific Beijing will host a cocktail party on the Monday evening.
While the majority of star-rated hotels in China continue to ban pets, a growing number of economy hotels and homestay service providers have begun to open their doors to man's best friend and other family companion animals.
US short-term accommodation rental service Airbnb Inc has hit a wall with its newest marketing scheme in China, after regulators objected to a promotion offering sleepovers on the Great Wall of China.
ISTANBUL/WASHINGTON - The United States has ruled out removing steel tariffs that have contributed to a currency crisis in Turkey even if Ankara frees a US pastor, as Qatar pledged $15 billion in investment to support a rise in the Turkish lira.
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