China seen as future air-con battleground amid globe warming

China could become one of the key markets for the next generation of air conditioning technology as the challenges of global warming grow ever bigger.

Turkey, US kick off patrol mission in Syria's Manbij

ANKARA - Turkish and US armies have started a patrol mission in the northern Syrian town of Manbij, Turkish leadership announced on Monday.

US, ROK will suspend of military drills

The suspension of an annual military drill between the United States and the Republic of Korea is a show of good faith but uncertainties still remain as details concerning the suspension have yet to be revealed, experts said.

Toll rises to five after Osaka quake

TOKYO - The death toll in a powerful earthquake that rocked Japan's Osaka on Monday has risen to five, with around 370 injured, officials said on Tuesday, urging vigilance against landslides ahead of heavy rains.

Chinese proposal to promote India ties

NEW DELHI - China-India relations could be promoted with the help of "Five Cs" - communication, cooperation, contacts, coordination and control, Chinese Ambassador Luo Zhaohui said on Monday.

Audi boss arrested in diesel probe

FRANKFURT - Audi chief executive Rupert Stadler was arrested on Monday in connection with parent company Volkswagen's "dieselgate" emissions cheating scandal, with prosecutors saying they feared he might try to suppress evidence.

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Colombia's president-elect seeks unity after final vote

BOGOTA - Ivan Duque of the right-wing Democratic Center party won Colombia's presidential election on Sunday, claiming almost 54 percent of the vote in the runoff poll, the National Electoral Council said.

1 dead, 22 injured as gunfire erupts at New Jersey arts festival

NEW YORK - A suspected gunman was shot dead and 22 people were injured on Sunday after a dispute among rival gangs erupted into gunfire at an all-night arts festival in Trenton, New Jersey, officials said.

Historic deal signed on name dispute among neighbors

SKOPJE - Macedonian Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov and his Greek counterpart Nikos Kotzias signed on Sunday the final agreement on the name dispute settlement and the establishment of a strategic partnership between the two countries.

Taliban refuse truce extension as attack claims at least 18 lives

KABUL - The Taliban refused to extend their ceasefire beyond Sunday night, dampening hopes for peace after jubilant scenes over the Eid holidays in Afghanistan.

France causes third of Europe delays

PARIS - Hindered by strikes and outdated equipment, French air traffic control is responsible for a third of aviation delays in Europe, Le Parisien newspaper said on Monday, citing a senate finance committee report.