British PM's fresh start goes stale in lackluster reshuffle

If Theresa May, the British prime minister, intended to use this week's cabinet reshuffle to assert her authority and inject new energy into her administration, the result has been to further diminish her standing and make it less likely that her government will be able to deliver the Brexit deal it wants.

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Hollywood in call for change

Winfrey says 'time is up' for abusive men at Golden Globes

Terracotta Warriors draw army of admirers

China's Terracotta Warriors, a marvel of the world, have attracted more than 68,000 visitors to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond since its opening in November.

Remains of baby reveal Asia link to Native Americans

NEW YORK - The remains of an ancient infant who died about 11,500 years ago in what is now the northern US state of Alaska is providing better evidence that all Native Americans can be traced back to the same population that emigrated from East Asia, a new study has revealed.

Age of anxiety for Japan's former 'herbivores'

City and town hall ceremonies, shrine visits and wild parties. With laughter and tears, Japan's 20-year-olds celebrated after officially becoming adults on Monday.

Pandas get Finnish names before arrival

HELSINKI - A pair of giant pandas have been given local, snow-themed names ahead of their arrival in Finland in mid-January.

Trump hits back at author's accusations

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected an author's accusations that he is "mentally unfit for office" and said his business career and election victory showed he is "a very stable genius".

Tourist rise targeted as Myanmar mulls overhaul

YANGON - Myanmar is considering an overhaul of its sustainable tourism industry, with an emphasis on creating new routes and attractions and to combine innovation with its abundant natural resources.

Big homes boost for small Texas town

The future looks promising for both Cleveland, Texas, and the McKinley Development Co Inc at the beginning of 2018.

Priceless Japanese fish make a splash

KAZO, Japan - Handreared for their color and beauty, koi carp have become an iconic symbol of Japan that can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars and are becoming more popular elsewhere in Asia.

Germany, Turkey move to heal ties

BERLIN - The foreign ministers of Germany and Turkey on Saturday held meeting in the German city of Goslar, in a bid to seek reconciliation after two years of tensions.