Japan fighters, US bombers conduct exercise off the Korean Peninsula

TOKYO - Two Japanese fighter jets and two US bombers conducted a joint exercise off the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, Japanese Defense Minister Fumio Kishida said.

Venezuela set to elect Constituent Assembly

CARACAS, Venezuela - Anti-government protests continued on Saturday, trying to derail a national vote to be held one day later to elect a 545-member National Constituent Assembly tasked to rewrite the constitution for Venezuela.

178 smuggled migrants rescued from truck in Mexico

COATZACOALCOS, Mexico - Scores of Central Americans being smuggled to the United States were rescued on Saturday from an abandoned truck in Mexico, a near-tragedy with chilling similarities to a deadly incident last week in which 10 would-be migrants to the US perished.

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'Small' Langham plans to be a big player in luxury market

In an industry where acquisitions and mergers are happening more frequently than ever, with the approach being adopted by some of the biggest players, Langham Hospitality Group, with a history dating back to 1865, believes in the power of being small.

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Chinese tourists' appetite for long-haul trips stays strong

A growing number of Chinese outbound tourists are seeking farther destinations and travel longer to gain diverse experiences, according to an overseas travel report.

Jerusalem tensions spark UN concern

UNITED NATIONS - Recent developments in East Jerusalem dominated the monthly UN Security Council session on the Middle East on Tuesday, with members voicing concern over the risk of more violence.

After IS, Mosul rebuilds mosques and monuments

MOSUL, Iraq - Faisal Jeber arrested and interrogated suspected Islamic State militants during the battle for Mosul. Now he is taking up a new fight that could be just as crucial to the city's future.

Dog's chance for subway strays

MEXICO CITY, Mexico - They found Jamai wandering on the tracks of the Mexico City subway, his ear nearly torn off and a terrified look in his eyes.

Rabbits hitch a ride to escape New Zealand floodwater

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Three wild rabbits managed to escape rising floodwaters in New Zealand by clambering aboard a flock of sheep and surfing to safety on their woolly backs.

Sailor home with solo record

SYDNEY, Australia - An Australian sailor returned to her home in Queensland on Tuesday evening after becoming the first woman in history to circumnavigate Antarctica solo.