Israeli aircraft strike sites in Gaza

GAZA - Israel struck Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip on Sunday before dawn after Gazan militants fired rockets at Israel, the Israeli army said, breaking a three-day de facto ceasefire.

80 plastic bags found in dead whale's stomach

BANGKOK - A whale has died in southern Thailand after swallowing more than 80 plastic bags, officials said, ending an attempted rescue that failed to nurse the mammal back to health.

Cuban parliament to draft new constitution on updated law

HAVANA - Cuba's National Assembly of People's Power on Saturday began drafting a new constitution that will provide an updated legal framework for the ongoing economic transformation in the island nation.

Egypt's Sisi sworn in for second term

CAIRO - President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in on Saturday as the President of Egypt for a second term until 2022, state-run Nile TV reported.

Hawaii evacuees leave homes as fresh lava flow cuts off roads on Big Island

PAHOA, Hawaii - National Guard troops, police and firefighters ushered the last group of evacuees from homes on the eastern tip of Hawaii's Big Island early on Saturday, hours before lava from the Kilauea volcano cut off road access to the area, officials said.

US isolated as dispute roils G7 meeting

WHISTLER, Canada - Group of Seven finance ministers ended their annual meeting on Saturday with US allies united in condemning Washington's protectionism, calling on President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to impose punishing metal tariffs.

NATO launches E. Europe exercises

VILNIUS, Lithuania - Around 18,000 troops from 19 mostly NATO countries began annual US-led military exercises in Poland and the Baltic states on Sunday to boost combat readiness on the alliance's eastern flank.

China, EU pledge to enhance ties

China and the European Union pledged to strengthen strategic partnership through upholding multilateralism and fighting for a cooperative global order against protectionism.

UK remembers London Bridge attack victims on 1st anniversary

LONDON - Britain held a national minute of silence on Sunday, one year on from the London Bridge terror attack that killed eight people and injured dozens more.

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Outbound tourism continues to expand

GUANGZHOU - The island of Islay in Scotland is likely to see an influx of tourists from China, though it has few famous museums or luxury shopping centers.

W Suzhou incorporates historic city's ancient heritage, modern art

W Suzhou Hotel in Jiangsu province showcased its brand appeal with a special opening ceremony in late May, attracting more than 1,000 participants rejoicing in the gala night.