Palestinian rivals agree to end internal split for reconciliation

GAZA - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah Party and its rival Hamas movement agreed on Sunday to reconcile, form a unity government and prepare for the general parliamentary and presidential elections, an official Hamas statement said.

Asians set to be largest migrant group in US

SINGAPORE - The "model minority" is on its way to becoming the majority. Asians are projected to become the largest immigrant group in the United States by 2055, overtaking Hispanics.

As Norma nears Mexico, Maria becomes new threat

MEXICO CITY/HAVANA - Hurricane season roared on as Jose threatened heavy surf along the US East Coast, Tropical Storm Norma was set to brush Mexico's resort-studded Baja California Peninsula, and Tropical Storm Maria formed in the Atlantic and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane before slamming some already-battered Caribbean islands.

Reports say Japan PM Abe eyes snap election this year

TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering calling a snap election as early as next month to take advantage of an uptick in approval ratings and disarray in the main opposition party, domestic media reported on Sunday.

Police arrest 2nd man over bombing

LONDON - A second man has been arrested over Friday's bombing of a London commuter train that injured 30 people and Britain remained on its highest level of alert on Sunday with soldiers helping provide security.

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Perfect Getaway From The Concrete Jungle

There are just a few places in the world where one can really leave all of life's worries behind.

Break out the beer, Oktoberfest Beijing is here

Beer lovers mustn't miss out on the Oktoberfest Beijing 2017, which will enable them to enjoy authentic Bavarian beer brewed on-site and delicious Bavarian cuisine.

Head chef Paulo joins Ritz-Carlton team

Chef Paulo De Souza, the newly appointed executive chef of The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street, believes that dinner is like a conversation with guests. It should go up and down, rise and fall, giving some space, and create a dialogue.

Toward greater progress along the path of human rights development with Chinese characteristics

The past five years since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in November 2012 have seen an extraordinary journey by China. The CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as its core has led the people across the country in achieving tremendous progress in all fields, including the protection of human rights in China.

Shared future for mankind discussed at UN conference

GENEVA - Experts attending a side-event of the ongoing 36th session of the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday highlighted the right to development and voiced support for the idea of closer co-operation between countries during their discussion.

Malaysia fire blocks lone exit, 23 dead

KUALA LUMPUR - A blaze at a religious boarding school in the Malaysian capital killed 23 people on Thursday, most of them teenage boys who cried for help from barred windows, officials and witnesses said.