Trump calls Vegas attack 'act of pure evil'

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Monday described the mass shooting at a Las Vegas music festival as "an act of pure evil".

Deadliest shootings in US history

LONDON - British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said he was "horrified" by a shooting incident at an outdoor music festival on the Las Vegas Strip that left at least 50 dead and injured more than 400 wounded.

US biology trio share Nobel Prize

STOCKHOLM - The Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine was awarded to three United State's scientists from on Monday for discoveries about the body's daily rhythms.

Bagels, pretzels and 'Boo!' tell Nobel science

STOCKHOLM - What do a pretzel and a scream have in common? They've all been used to explain to the public the highly complex scientific research honored with Nobel Prizes.

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Development of China's Public Health as an Essential Element of Human Rights

Following is the full text of a white paper on public health released on Friday by the State Council Information Office.

Reason must prevail during Tillerson's talks

Symbolism matters on diplomatic occasions, and it will during the planned visit of US President Donald Trump to China later this year. Plenty of thought is no doubt being devoted to it, and plenty of endeavors will be underway to make sure his visit is successful, even fruitful.

Tackle frauds targeting tourists

At a time when the managers of scenic spots are bracing for swarms of tourists from across the country during the National Day "Golden Week" holiday, it has been revealed that some businesses in popular scenic spots have been charging tourists exorbitant prices for goods they peddle in a deceptive way.

Progress in protecting human rights

Editor's note: China has made many achievements in protecting human rights over the last five years. Five experts share their views with China Daily. Excerpts below:

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EU's trade initiative could boomerang

Every year, the Paris-based OECD publishes its Foreign Direct Investment Regulatory Restrictiveness Index, which measures statutory barriers against foreign investment in over 60 countries and regions. Every year, the European Union comes out as the world's most open economy.

Safety will still be top concern for airlines

Editor's note: From Oct 1, airlines will have the right to decide for themselves whether passengers can use personal electronic devices during flights. Two experts share their views on whether the airlines will or will not lift the ban with China Daily's Zhang Zhouxiang: