1 dead after stabbing spree in central Sydney; suspect arrested

SYDNEY - A woman was killed and at least two others were injured after a man brandishing a knife went on an apparent stabbing rampage in Sydney's Central Business District on Tuesday afternoon, Xinhua reported.

Japan 'bemused' over South Korea trade controls, minister says

TOKYO - Japan is "in the dark" as to why South Korea has downgraded Tokyo's trading status, its trade minister said on Tuesday, amid an intensifying trade war between the two neighbors and US allies in Northeast Asia.

Nine countries hope to tackle global challenges

The United Kingdom and China are among nine countries that have announced more than 100 million pounds ($121 million) in funding for projects that tackle social issues such as aging populations, climate change and infectious diseases such as Ebola and Zika.

Suspect in mosque attack filmed the shooting

OSLO - The man suspected of shooting at people inside a Norwegian mosque on Saturday, and of killing his Chinese-born stepsister, appeared in court on Monday with black eyes and wounds on his face and neck.

Worldwide recession fears growing

Sino-US trade jitters and fears of a worldwide economic slowdown sparked a stock market sell-off on Monday.

Bolton: US supports Johnson's Brexit plan

US National Security Adviser John Bolton said the Trump administration would support a no-deal Brexit if that is what it takes for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

Advocates decry new rule to deny green cards to many legal immigrants

US President Donald Trump's administration is rolling out immigration reform that would penalize legal immigrants living in the United States who rely on public assistance programs, such as food stamps or public housing, and prevent them from receiving a green card.

Russia to review 'foreign interference' in protests

The Russian lower house of the parliament council will meet on Monday to discuss foreign interference in the country's domestic affairs, particularly during the recent rallies in Moscow.

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Seoul drops Tokyo from 'white list'

South Korea said on Monday that it plans to drop Japan from its "white list" of countries with fast-track trade status from September, intensifying the trade rift between the two neighbors and US allies.

Expert hails China's contribution to international order and UN system

China is one of the most supportive countries of the international order and the United Nations system, and always opposes hegemony and power politics of all forms, said a Chinese expert.

Rescuers battle floodwaters as death toll of Myanmar landslide rises to 59

MAWLAMYINE, Myanmar - Myanmar troops and emergency responders scrambled to provide aid in flood-hit parts of the country on Sunday after rising waters forced residents to flee by boat and a landslide killed at least 59 people.