NYC public housing losing the rat race

The New York City Housing Authority is the largest public housing system in the United States, and for years, its homes have been rife with mismanagement, leaky roofs, mold, broken elevators and faulty heating systems. Perhaps nothing is scarier to their 400,000 residents than rats.

California shooting leaves town in shock

What makes a "normal" young man pick up an assault rifle and carry out a killing spree? Larry Scettrini, a longtime Gilroy resident, couldn't understand what changed his neighbor into a relentless gunman.

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Water project will benefit over 600,000

Deep in the hilly woods of Sri Lanka, a water plant project is under construction by Chinese and local workers. By early next year, it aims to bring clean and safe water to 600,000 nearby residents.

Despite hiccups, Oregon's trade ties with China remain strong

The largest processor and marketer of hazelnuts in the United States says the industry is feeling the pinch of the US-China trade standoff.

Tea baked in clay ovens heats up Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - It's a cuppa like no other. Every evening in Islamabad a crowd arrives at Sanaullah's street stall to taste his "tandoori chai" - milk tea served in terracotta mugs, still hot from his traditional oven.

RV industry suffers sales decline due to tariffs

The truce between the United States and China in imposing new tariffs hasn't reversed the recreational vehicle industry's declining sales, and the slide is likely to continue, analysts said.

Abe unlikely to meet Moon in September

TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is unlikely to meet South Korean President Moon Jaein during the UN General Assembly in September, the Sankei newspaper reported, the latest sign of frosty relations between the key allies of the United States in Northeast Asia.

Diplomats recommit to saving deal

VIENNA - Diplomats from Iran and five world powers recommitted on Sunday to salvaging a major nuclear deal signed in 2015 amid mounting tensions between the West and Teheran since the United States withdrew from the accord and reimposed sanctions.

Main section of key bridge completed

VIENTIANE, Laos - With the concrete beam of the last span over Mekong River in place, the main section of Luang Prabang cross-Mekong River railway bridge was completed on Sunday, seven months ahead of schedule.

Attack on VP candidate's office kills 20

KABUL, Afghanistan - The death toll from an attack against the Kabul office of the Afghan president's running mate climbed to at least 20 people on Monday, an official said.

1 trillion trees would fight climate change

One of the most effective tools the world has against climate change is trees. And immediate action is in need to protect trees and plant new ones as China has been doing, said analysts.