Severe pollution hits Indian capital

Visibility below 200 meters as air quality index reads over 400

Death toll from Vietnam storm climbs to 69

DA NANG, Vietnam - The country released water from seven dangerously full reservoirs on Tuesday, just days before a meeting of Asia-Pacific leaders and after a typhoon killed nearly 70 people.

Malaysia expects China to 'take the lead'

KUALA LUMPUR - As the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting is to be held in Vietnam later this month, experts in Malaysia hope that the summit could push for greater economic ties and expect China to take the lead.

Spanish judge issues arrest warrant for sacked Catalan leader

MADRID - Sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has said that he was willing to cooperate with Belgium's Justice system. "We are ready to fully cooperate with Belgian court regarding the EU arrest warrant delivered by Spain," Puigdemont wrote on Twitter on Saturday.

27 dead as typhoon batters Vietnam

DANANG, Vietnam - At least 27 people have died and nearly two dozen are missing after Typhoon Damrey barreled into Vietnam, authorities said on Sunday, damaging tens of thousands of homes and submerging highways days before the country welcomes world leaders to the APEC summit.

New York marathoners undaunted by deadly truck attack

NEW YORK - This week's deadly truck attack in New York could not deter blind Japanese runner Toshiaki Ito from joining 50,000 fellow competitors in the city's marathon on Sunday.

IN BRIEF (Page 11)

Making The Mundane Extraordinary

Beijing has a complex character, and it can take time to get to know and appreciate all its many different aspects. But if you are on a short visit, time is something you just don't have enough to become familiar with the city.

Michelin chef creates winter menu

Beijing foodies have something to look forward to, as two-star Michelin restaurant chef Mauro Colagreco has introduced a new winter menu at French restaurant Azur at the Shangri-La Hotel Beijing.

Marriott holds gala event for Yao Foundation

More than 1.34 million yuan ($200,000) was raised to support the Marriott Yao Foundation Hope Project at the Marriott International Charity Gala Dinner for the Yao Foundation, held last week at Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel.

Kempinski Lufthansa Center unveils BMW limousine lineup

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center is now offering premium mobility services with new BMW limousines.

Peninsula crisis tops Trump's agenda

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump will head to Asia on Friday, at a time when growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula show no sign of de-escalating.