Conflict and drought ravage prized date palms across Iraq

BASRA, Iraq - Sweet Iraqi dates adorn tables in homes across the country, but the fruit tree and national symbol has come under threat from conflict and crippling drought.

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Globalization has reached a turning point

Ten years since the global financial crisis, the world economy seems to be moving toward stabilization, but the risks, rather than declining, have increased significantly

Innovation key factor in economic war of codependency

Codependency never ends well in personal relationships. Judging by the ever-escalating trade conflict between the United States and China, the same is true of economic relationships.

New measures reinforce combat readiness of elite squadron

Editor's note: China Daily is not authorized to disclose the name of the squadron in this story.

I want to be the very best

Editor's note: China Daily is not authorized to disclose the name of Ding's squadron.

Kashgar natives open homes, hearts to immersive travelers

A cursory glance at any guide to Kashgar will undoubtedly advise a stroll through the ancient city's labyrinthine alleys and loess mound mudstone buildings, and to take tea at a 100-year-old teahouse.

US NEGOTIATOR WHO WAS KEY TO CHINA JOINING WTO

Editor's note: This year marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of China's reform and opening-up policy. China Daily profiles people who experienced or witnessed the important drive.

New mechanism aims to save Iran nuclear deal

A legal entity will be set up within the European Union to facilitate legitimate financial transactions with Iran in an effort to save the 2015 nuclear deal after the United States withdrew from it and reimposed sanctions on Iran.

Russia boosts Syrian air defense

MOSCOW - Russia has announced new security measures to protect its military in Syria, including supplying the Syrian Army with an S-300 air defense system and jamming radars of nearby warplanes following the downing of a Russian plane last week.

Wang Yi lauds Mandela's contribution to peace at UN honorary event

Nelson Mandela's contribution to peace and reconciliation should be remembered forever, and his spirit will encourage more people to strive for peace, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a summit on Monday during the United Nations General Assembly's 73rd session.

Electrical implant helps paralyzed man in the US walk again

PARIS - Five years after he was paralyzed in a snowmobile accident, a man in the US has learned to walk again aided by an electrical implant, in a potential breakthrough for spinal injury sufferers.