Notre Dame Cathedral celebrates first Mass since devastating fire

PARIS - The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris hosted its first Mass on Saturday, exactly two months after a devastating blaze that shocked the world, with priests and worshippers wearing hard hats to protect themselves against possible falling debris. Dressed in a white robe and helmet, Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit led the service, which was attended by just about 30 people - half of them clergy.

Getting to zero: Japan town aims to recycle all its waste

KAMIKATSU, Japan - Plastic, paper, metal? In Japan's Kamikatsu, sorting rubbish isn't that simple. Residents face a mind-boggling 45 separate categories for their garbage as the town aims to be "zero-waste" by 2020.

Debt financing to sustain fiscal spending

Economists expect debt financing to be the mainstay of China's fiscal spending, after the government saw monthly income decline in May for the first time this year.

Vodafone's 5G service in Spain uses Huawei gear

United Kingdom telecom operator Vodafone will launch its 5G network services in 15 Spanish cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, on Saturday in cooperation with Chinese tech company Huawei Technologies Co.

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Drainage nets draw global attention

It has been described as the "simple pollution solution", a sock-like net that fits over a stormwater drain outlet to collect rubbish before it enters a waterway.

Anniversary held to commemorate Norman Bethune

The legacy of Doctor Norman Bethune is being invoked at a time of strained ties between Canada and China.

Poll gives Joe Biden 13-point lead on US President Donald Trump

The latest Quinnipiac University poll shows US former vice-president Joe Biden leading President Donald Trump by 13 points nationally in a head-to-head matchup if they were up for election now.

Britain urged to keep dirty money out

British lawmakers want the nation's Financial Conduct Authority to have a larger role and stronger powers, so it can keep dirty money out of the London Stock Exchange.

Japan's Abe seeks to mend US-Iran ties

Iran welcomed Japan's support of a 2015 nuclear accord as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe paid a visit amid rising Iran-US tension and vowed to ease the nerves.

Cyclone Vayu batters fishing hub but veers away from Indian coast

VERAVAL, India - A "very severe" cyclone in the Arabian Sea battered an Indian fishing hub with heavy wind, wave and rain on Thursday and was forecast to still bring dangerous weather, even as it veered away from the western coast.

Saudi warns over Yemeni rebel attack

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia accused Iran on Thursday of ordering a Yemeni rebel missile strike which wounded 26 people at a Saudi airport and warned of "grave consequences".