Syria visit may heal war wounds

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's visit to Syria could pave the way for the country to be accepted back into the Arab world after divisions caused by the civil war, said a Chinese expert.

Japan mulls visa test exemptions for workers

Japan plans to exempt visa tests for educated foreigners and open 100 support centers for foreign workers, Japanese media reported.

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US policy on Africa 'shows contempt'

Washington's new Africa strategy that was rolled out last week shows contempt for the inalienable right of African countries to seek funding and technological support from other nations, while stoking hostile and groundless accusations against China and Russia, analysts said.

Arrests and demands continue but French protests lose momentum

The concessions made by French President Emmanuel Macron and the warning following a terror attack in Strasbourg failed to stop the "yellow vest" protesters from demonstrating for the fifth consecutive Saturday across the country.

Budget head picked as chief of staff

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has picked budget director Mick Mulvaney to be his acting chief of staff, ending a chaotic search in which several top contenders took themselves out of the running for the job.

As Brexit muddles along, Trump roots for full break from Europe

WASHINGTON - As Britain's divorce from the European Union stumbles ahead, hardliners pushing for a full break are finding support in one foreign capital - Washington.

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Yemeni govt, rebels reach truce on port

RIMBO, Sweden - Yemen's warring parties have agreed to a ceasefire on a vital port in a series of breakthroughs in United Nations-brokered peace talks that could mark a major turning point after four years of devastating conflict.

EU rebuffs May's plea over Brexit deal

BRUSSELS - European Union leaders have rebuffed a plea by British Prime Minister Theresa May to help her sell her Brexit deal to the UK parliament, warning that she must set out exactly what she wants - and announcing they would step up contingency plans in case the deal collapses.

French MPs told of Tibet's achievements

PARIS - A delegation of China's National People's Congress briefed French legislators and local officials on the great achievements in Tibet's socioeconomic development during a visit to France from Sunday to Thursday.

Solemn event in Canada recalls Nanjing Massacre

Leaders from Asian communities, representatives from the provincial government and opposition parties as well as young people gathered at Queen's Park in Toronto, Canada, to observe the 81st anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre on Thursday.