Reform can quell economic headwinds

The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in October 2017 advocated that China would be developed into a modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful by the middle of this century. But some in the United States consider China's resolve to develop itself into a prosperous and strong country as a matter of concern.

How AI can help decode human immunity

At a recent awards dinner I attended at the New York Academy of Sciences, James P. Allison told a captivated audience that his breakthrough cancer immunotherapy discoveries resulted not from focusing on cancer, but rather from his decades-long basic research to understand how the immune system works.

Cultural tolerance key to social harmony

During his just concluded visit to Russia, President Xi Jinping once again refuted the hypothesis of "clash of civilizations", according to which people's cultural and religious identities will be the primary source of conflict in the post-Cold War era. Instead, Xi reiterated that the global trend is one of cultural inclusiveness and diversity, which he had emphasized at the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations in May.

UK's May to quit as ruling party leader

LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May was expected to step down as leader of her Conservative Party on Friday, formally triggering the race for a successor who will try to finally deliver Brexit terms.

Mexico scrambles to slow migrants as Trump tariffs loom

WASHINGTON - Mexico scrambled Thursday to slow the flow of Central American migrants to the United States, as talks continued in Washington to head off US President Donald Trump's threat of potentially catastrophic tariffs on Mexican goods.

Japan plans carbon emission cuts

TOKYO - Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewable energy-as well as nuclear power despite the 2011 Fukushima reactor meltdowns.

Italian fishermen help recycle plastic waste

SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO, Italy - On a moonlit night off Italy's coast, fishermen are hauling in the usual catch: cuttlefish, red mullet and plastic waste. But this time, they won't throw the rubbish back.

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World marks D-Day in Normandy

British Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron joined hundreds of military veterans in commemorative services on the beaches of Normandy in Northern France early on Thursday morning, to mark the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings.

Battery maker says tariffs costly to US consumers

His company imports batteries produced in China with components from the United States, China and some other countries. After final assembly in the US, the batteries are sold to various end-users from original equipment manufacturers to the federal government.

Social Democrats win Danish election

COPENHAGEN - Denmark's opposition Social Democrats won Wednesday's general election after a campaign focused on concerns over the climate, welfare and immigration.

Prayut picked as new PM of Thailand

BANGKOK - Thailand's current Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was elected as the new prime minister of the country, President of the National Assembly Chuan Leekpai announced late on Wednesday.