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Players relive moments of 'ping-pong diplomacy'

Connie Sweeris was one of nine table tennis players who traveled to China at the end of the 31st World Championships 48 years ago, a trip that gave birth to the "ping-pong diplomacy" and paved the way for the re-establishment of United States-China relations.

After 50 years, battle to protect culture continues

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the UNESCO's 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property.

Troops deployed to battle Amazon fires

This year's fire season in the Amazon is igniting a global debate on climate change and deforestation while thousands of Brazilian troops battle the spreading fires.

Protesters gather on Biarritz for G7

As leaders of G7 descended on the French resort of Biarritz for their summit on Saturday, thousands of protesters were marching in nearby towns, accusing leaders of the rich nations of causing many global problems.

DPRK tests new 'super-large' multiple rocket launch system

Pyongyang has successfully tested a new "super-large multiple rocket launch system" under the guidance of its leader Kim Jong-un, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Sunday, amid "ever-mounting military threats and pressure offensive from the hostile forces".

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Toymakers lament tariffs' pending return

The delay on tariffs on some Chinese products has given US toymakers room to breathe, but many insiders warn that the industry's relief is temporary, and that consumers in the United States are still going to face heightened prices in 2020.

UK schools hit by rise in racism after EU referendum

Students with an Eastern European background have been subjected to increase racist bullying at English and Scottish schools since the United Kingdom's 2016 referendum on whether the nation should remain a member of the European Union.

Recent expedition reveals state of Titanic wreck

An international team of deep-sea explorers has revealed the rapidly deteriorating state of the Titanic, in the first expedition to the wreck in nearly 15 years.

Tel Aviv beaches fall foul in Israel's passion for plastic

TEL AVIV, Israel - In the early morning, when the only sound on Tel Aviv beach is the waves, Yosef Salman and his team pick up plastic debris left by bathers or cast up by the sea.

Global concern over Amazon fires escalates

BRASILIA, Brazil - Record-breaking forest fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest are dealing a heavy blow to Brazil and have evolved into a crisis arousing international attention.