May pushes back parliamentary Brexit vote again

British Prime Minister Theresa May has pushed back the date for Parliament's next vote on her proposals for the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union to one of the last dates possible, March 12, provoking despair from business leaders, politicians and leading EU officials.

Venezuelan border returns to 'absolute calm' after intense day

Venezuela's border with Colombia was calm on Sunday, after an intense day over the attempted delivery of unauthorized foreign aid, a top official said.

Okinawa referendum rejects relocation for US base

The residents of Japan's southwestern island region of Okinawa in a referendum have rejected a relocation plan for a US military base, increasing pressure on the central government to change its stance that the facility will be built regardless.

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Pope to address summit over pedophilia

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis was set to address the Catholic Church on Sunday at the close of a landmark Vatican summit on a pedophilia crisis that has devastated lives in countries across the globe.

'For crown. For country': Beauty boot camps key to pageant dominance

MANILA - Rodgil Flores casts a stern taskmaster's glance as grimacing young women in bikinis stride across one of the mirror-walled studios that is central to making the Philippines a beauty pageant juggernaut.

Tanzania students embrace Chinese-language studies

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - For young Eglon Matto, Chinese language holds the key to his professional career in future.

Smile: Some airliners have cameras on seat-back screens

Now there is one more place where cameras could start watching you - from 30,000 feet (9,140 meters).

Adventure invigorating villages

Experts called for "rational use" of old rural buildings at a recent forum in Beijing, exploring ways to preserve cultural heritage while revitalizing the rural economy.

Chinese tourists spurn shopping to sample culture in US travels

WASHINGTON - It has become fashionable for Chinese tourists to travel to the United States during the Spring Festival holiday and immerse themselves in culture.

Cannabis becomes new 'green gold rush' in US

It's known by multiple names - marijuana, weed, pot and cannabis. But a new one could be "moneymaker" after legal sales of the drug in 2017 reached $8.5 billion in the United States and $9.5 billion worldwide, experts said.

Ex-ambassador: 'Fanciful' to suggest Brexit not factor in UK Honda closure

Britain's former ambassador to Japan has said it's "fanciful" to think Honda's decision to close its plant in the United Kingdom had nothing to do with Brexit.