World's 'oldest' hippo dies at Philippine zoo

MANILA, Philippines - Bertha, believed to be the world's oldest hippopotamus, has died aged 65, the Manila zoo said on Monday, having beaten the typical lifespan for the mostly herbivorous mammals by decades.

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Experts hail China as champion of free trade

China's leadership in championing global free trade has helped global leaders reach wider consensus on building a win-win trade framework and fighting protectionism, which was expressed in the outcome document of G20 summit in Hamburg on Saturday, said international experts.

Paris climate deal is 'irreversible'

The leaders of G20 members, except US President Donald Trump, said on Saturday that the Paris Climate Change Agreement is "irreversible" in the communique released at the close of two-day summit in the German port city.

High temperatures spark wildfires in southern California

LOS ANGELES - Excessive heat hit southern California this weekend, with the high temperature in some areas reaching 42 C. This is also a tough weekend for 2,300 firefighters battling wildfires which have raged in much of the state and whose size exceeds records over past years.

Death toll in southern Japan floods rises to 18

TOKYO - The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Japan's south has risen to 18, officials said on Sunday, as rescue teams continued their search for survivors.

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A SIGNATURE STAY

Sanya, a coastal city known as "Hawaii of the East", has bred a number of brand-name hotels. But The Shanhaitian Resort Sanya, the first Autograph Collection hotel in China, located in the Dadonghai Bay, is exactly like nothing else.

Sanya-based hotelier shares his industry experience

Julian Wong, general manager of The Shanhaitian Resort Sanya, Autograph Collection and Sanya Marriott Hotel Dadonghai Bay, shares his expertise in the hotel industry with China Daily reporter Li You.

Hilton makes room for little ones with unique programs

Hilton has become the latest hotel group to provide specialized amenities and services for families traveling with children amid the trend of Chinese parents spending more and generously for children's vacations.

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Floods sweep south Japan, at least 2 dead, 18 missing

ASAKURA, Japan - At least two people have been killed and 18 others are missing in huge floods that are surging through southern Japan, with authorities warning hundreds of thousands of people to flee.