Vigilance as deadly Ebola rages in DR Congo

Improved security and access to medical personnel have slowed the transmission of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo after months of a raging epidemic, according to the World Health Organization.

Nearly 100 killed in central Mali village attack

BAMAKO, Mali - Nearly 100 people were killed in a gruesome overnight attack on a village in central Mali, in the latest violence to strike the fragile region, officials said on Monday.

BRI not a 'debt trap' but a boost for world economy

Accusations that China's infrastructure financing under the Belt and Road Initiative, or BRI, are causing huge debts to countries involved and pushing them into a "debt trap" are absolutely wrong, reports and analysts have pointed out.

Chinese firms still open to investment in US

Chinese companies are still committed to growing their businesses in the United States, and are waiting for a thaw in the trade dispute between the two countries, according to a survey report released on Monday.

Jeremy Hunt leads in race to be next PM

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has emerged as a surprise leading contender in the race to replace Theresa May as leader of the Conservative Party and British prime minister.

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True friendship between sister cities

A friend in need is a friend indeed. And according to a South Korean mayor, this is an apt description of his city's relationship with South China's Guangzhou.

Abe set to visit Teheran on mediation mission

TOKYO - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to visit Iran this week on a rare diplomatic mission, hoping to ease tensions between Teheran and Tokyo's key ally Washington.

Trump defends Mexico deal over migrants as criticism continues

STERLING, Virginia - With his threatened Mexican tariffs now on the back burner, US President Donald Trump was looking to claim victory even as some of his Democratic presidential challengers criticized him for overselling a deal that mostly ramps up existing efforts.

More Sinabung eruptions possible

KARO, Indonesia - Indonesian officials warned on Monday that more eruptions from an active volcano on the island of Sumatra are possible after it emitted a huge column of ash, causing panic among residents.

Race to replace May gets underway

With British Prime Minister Theresa May having stepped down as Conservative Party leader on Friday, the race to be the United Kingdom's next leader began in earnest on Monday, with several of the main contenders launching their campaigns.

Xi greets new Kazakh leader

President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on Monday to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on his election as the president of Kazakhstan.