Trump's visit 'boosted business'

The Chinese consul general in Houston, Li Qiangmin, has seen many economic benefits resulting from US President Donald Trump's trip to China last week.

Giant diamond sells for $34m

GENEVA - The largest D-flawless diamond to be put up for auction, mounted in a diamond and emerald necklace, sold for $33.7 million on Tuesday, including buyer's fees.

Entrepreneurs in India hope to meet Trump's daughter

NEW DELHI - A entrepreneurship conference that US President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, is attending in India this month has been flooded with applications amid deepening ties between India and the United States.

California gunman kills 4 in rampage

Lockdown saved children as the shooter tried to enter a school

Iran scrambles to aid quake victims

SARPOL-E-ZAHAB, Iran - Thousands of Iranians on Tuesday spent a third night in the cold as authorities scrambled to help those made homeless by a major earthquake that killed more than 530 people.

Platinum anniversary for royal couple

LONDON - Britain's Queen Elizabeth will add another landmark to her record-breaking reign on Monday when she and Prince Philip celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.

Butter shortage chills patisserie-loving soul

PARIS - There can arguably be no greater threat to the French way of life than a lack of butter.

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Trump, Duterte rebuilding ties

WASHINGTON - After a period of animosity between Washington and Manila, the leaders of the United States and the Philippines improved ties on Sunday and Monday. But experts said challenges remain.

Sumo shattered by champion's bottle assault claim

TOKYO - The highly ceremonial and ordered world of sumo was rocked on Tuesday as allegations emerged that one of the sport's worshipped grand champions smashed a beer bottle over a fellow wrestler's head.

Climate warning for UN heritage sites

BONN, Germany - Climate change imperils one in four United Nations-listed natural heritage sites, including coral reefs, glaciers and wetlands - nearly double the number from just three years ago, a report said on Monday.

Apology for past discrimination against Chinese

VANCOUVER - The government of the Canadian city has approved a plan to officially apologize for historical discrimination against the city's Chinese residents.