US-led airstrikes kill 40 in IS-held area of Syria, report says

BEIRUT - US-led coalition airstrikes on the last pocket held by Islamic State militants in Syria near the Iraqi border killed at least 40 people, mostly women and children, a war monitor and Syrian state media reported.

IN BRIEF (Page 11)

Trump: Report on killing expected soon

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said his administration will get a full report in the next two days about the death of a Saudi journalist, which has created a diplomatic conundrum for the president: how to admonish Riyadh for the killing yet maintain strong ties with a close ally in the Middle East.

May refuses to be 'distracted' from Brexit plan

LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday toppling her would risk delaying Brexit and she would not let talk of a leadership challenge distract her from a critical week of negotiations.

Upgraded bilateral project to play an important role in bay area

The Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City is getting bolder in its reforms and experimentation, following an official upgrade centering on its ambitions to be a world-class knowledge city, an outstanding source of innovation in the region and a global talent magnet.

US imposes sanctions over murder

WASHINGTON/RIYADH - The United States has imposed economic sanctions on 17 Saudi officials for their role in the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor sought the death penalty for five suspects in the murder.

British PM vows to press ahead despite political crisis

British Prime Minister Theresa May faced the public on Friday to defend her Brexit deal as she battles to salvage the agreement and her own political future.

Kim oversees testing of new tactical weapon

The latest news from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea indicates its determination to push forward the process of talks between top leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump, as Kim has overseen the testing of a new weapon and the construction of Sinuiju City, said a Chinese expert.

Abe visits Darwin, 75 years after WWII bombing

DARWIN, Australia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a historic visit to Darwin on Friday, 75 years after Japan bombed the northern Australian city, as the two countries cement ties.

IN BRIEF (Page 8)

List of missing tops 600 in California wildfire

PARADISE, California - The number of people missing in one of the US western state's deadliest wildfires soared to more than 600 on Thursday as the remains of seven additional victims were found by rescuers.

Hockney sells for $90m, smashes living artist record

NEW YORK - A masterful swimming pool painting by British legend David Hockney sold for $90.3 million in New York on Thursday, smashing a new auction record for a living artist.