Turkey agrees to pause in Syria offensive

While Ankara stops short of calling deal a 'cease-fire', Kurds also back it

New Japanese emperor to proclaim ascension to throne

TOKYO - Japan's new Emperor Naruhito will formally proclaim his ascension to the throne next week in a ritual-bound ceremony, but the after-effects of a deadly typhoon will cast a shadow over proceedings.

Tyson bans drug for China pork pitch

Tyson Foods, a leading pork processor in the United States, said on Thursday it will ban the use of a drug that adds weight to hogs in order to expand its market share in China.

Trump choice fuels more conflict

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump will host next year's G7 economic summit of leaders from developed nations at his Florida golf resort, a move Democrats and others decried as more evidence of the president misusing his office for personal gain.

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China expresses concern over Syria amid Turkish offensive

China is "greatly concerned" over the situation in northeast Syria and is calling on Turkey to stop military operations there to avoid making the humanitarian situation worse, Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, said on Wednesday.

Five killed, dozens injured in Philippine earthquake

MANILA - Five people were killed and dozens were injured after a powerful earthquake hit the southern Philippines, authorities said on Thursday.

Sochi summit signals Russia's return to Africa

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin will host dozens of African leaders next week as the country seeks to foster its ties with the continent.

Abe's Yasukuni gesture angers Japan neighbors

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual offering to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Thursday in a move that drew a backlash from neighboring countries.

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US lawmakers urged to lay off HK

Some grassroots organizations in San Francisco are urging US legislators to stop interfering in the internal affairs of Hong Kong following Tuesday's passage of controversial bills in the House of Representatives.

35 foreign pilgrims killed in Saudi bus crash

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Thirtyfive foreigners were killed and four others injured when a bus collided with another heavy vehicle near the Muslim holy city of Medina, Saudi state media said on Thursday.