Italy-France ties hit a low as protests go on

While the European Union is haunted by an uncertain Brexit less than 50 days away, its two founding members, France and Italy, are adding fuel to the fire with their escalated diplomatic spats.

Heat waves rocking Australia seen as climate change warning

The hottest month in Australian history, the worst floods in a region, coral bleaching and extended wild bush fires are among the already visible impacts of climate change, with more to come, a senior researcher said.

Evidence of bloody handprint found in alleged killer and kidnapper's apartment

Evidence of handprint-shaped bloodstains was found in the apartment of the man accused in the kidnapping and presumed killing of Zhang Yingying, a graduate student from China, said prosecutors.

Trump may not meet Khashoggi report deadline

WASHINGTON - The White House signaled on Friday it was unlikely to meet a deadline to report to Congress on whether it intends to impose sanctions on those responsible for the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, prompting an angry backlash on Capitol Hill.

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Chinese 'clock in' to develop good habits

A new year, lunar or otherwise, is traditionally a time to ponder some resolutions.

Campus newcomers set goals together

Some students from Tsinghua University launched a project in 2014 called Partnership Plan that aims to help students on campus develop new habits with others who have the same goal.

Key is self-discipline, not showing off

CHU ZHAOHUI: A SENIOR RESEARCHER AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES

Celebrating Spring Festival far out at sea

Chinese all around the world, from Beijing to New York, are donning red jackets, hanging red lanterns, and filling red envelopes with money in celebration of the Chinese New Year, one of the world's biggest festivals.

Families dig for relatives in the mud

BRUMADINHO, Brazil - Brazilian rescue teams have recovered the bodies of 99 people buried after the rupture last week of a tailings dam at an iron ore mine. More than 250 people are still missing and relatives at the disaster site are fast losing hope.

London hints 'extra weeks' for Brexit

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt told the BBC that "extra time" may be needed to finalize the legislation around the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union, known as Brexit, which is scheduled for March 29.

Dubai ranked world's busiest airport

Improved facilities and a better traveler experience helped Dubai International Airport rank as the top airport for five years in a row, with China among its fastest-growing source markets.