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.

German firms and city officials seek to boost trade with China

China and Germany will strengthen cooperative ties in manufacturing as industrial cities in both countries are seeking mutual investment opportunities.

UK, EU negotiators continue to work on striking Brexit deal

Negotiators from both the United Kingdom and the European Union continued to seek a Brexit divorce deal on Wednesday as the clock ticked down to an EU summit on Thursday and Friday where such an agreement might be ratified.

US farmers 'cautiously optimistic' over trade deal

US farmers, pork producers and politicians are "cautiously optimistic" that there will be a resolution in the tit-for-tat trade dispute between the United States and China after US President Donald Trump announced a deal had been struck "in principle".

Tibetan delegation visits European Parliament

BRUSSELS - A Tibetan delegation of the National People's Congress, or NPC, China's top legislature, visited the European Parliament from Sunday to Tuesday.

Russia moves to mediate between Syria and Turkey

It has been a week since Turkey began its attack on Syria, and the situation is changing daily, with Russia now trying to mediate in the conflict.

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Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey

The United States on Monday announced a series of sanctions targeting Turkey's economy in a bid to restrain the country's assault on Kurdish fighters and civilians in Syria.

Mozambique votes in test for recent peace deal

Polling stations in Mozambique opened early on Tuesday morning as the country participated in presidential, parliamentary and provincial elections.

Intercontinental missiles feature in Russian military drills

Russia's military will test-fire intercontinental missiles to ensure its nuclear-equipped forces are combat-ready as part of massive exercises that began on Tuesday, the country's Defense Ministry said.

EU's Barnier says deal 'still possible' with London as Brexit deadline looms

The European Union's chief negotiator Michel Barnier has said a Brexit deal is "still possible" this week despite it becoming more difficult to reach an agreement between Brussels and London.