Military searches for missing helicopter crew

TOKYO - Japan's military and coastguard were searching on Sunday for three navy personnel who went missing along with their helicopter in a night-time accident, a navy official said.

100th police officer killed in Rio state in 2017

RIO DE JANEIRO - The number of police officers killed so far this year in Brazil's crime-riddled state of Rio de Janeiro reached 100 on Saturday, local media reported.

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Nuo, Vbros launch new gym concept

A launch event for Nuo Fitness by Vbros took place at the Nuo Hotel Beijing on Aug 22, to introduce what is described as the 3.0 Third Space fitness concept for travelers.

Hilton partners with charity group to fund students' leadership training

Global hotelier Hilton has announced a partnership with the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation to provide leadership training and to fund projects that bring about positive societal change.

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Qatar restores diplomatic ties with Iran amid crisis

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Qatar restored full diplomatic relations with Iran on Thursday, disregarding the demands of Arab nations now locked in a regional dispute with the energy-rich country that it lessen its ties to Teheran.

Slain Mexican journalist's family demands justice

HUEYAPAN DE OCAMPO, Mexico - The family of the latest journalist murdered in the country demanded a full investigation on Wednesday, rejecting the government's account that he was merely in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Pork may be linked to hepatitis E in UK

LONDON - Pork products sold in a leading supermarket may have infected people in the United Kingdom with a form of hepatitis, according to a study by Public Health England.

'Living doll' fashion model turns heads

TOKYO - Meet Lulu Hashimoto, a "living doll" and the latest trend in Tokyo's fashion modeling scene.

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Within 24 hours, two wildly different speeches

RENO, Nevada - Within a 24-hour span, US President Donald Trump delivered one speech in which he tore into the media and members of his own party, and a second in which he called for national unity and love.