Europe may face economic setbacks

Europe is edging toward a crisis, as several of its largest economies face recession or a political crisis, analysts have said.

Drugmaker fined $572m for role in opioid crisis

The opioid epidemic in the United States has claimed many victims, and a major pharmaceutical company may be paying a hefty price for its involvement.

Brazil rejects G7 aid on Amazon fires

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in the Amazon, after the seven leaders concluded their summit on Monday in France's seaside town of Biarritz with a pledge of more than $20 million to combat the horrendous fires.

Johnson refuses to rule out suspending Parliament

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has refused to rule out suspending Parliament in an effort to force through a no-deal exit from the European Union. In response, Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said that in such a case, the United Kingdom would be at the "mercy" of the United States for a trade deal.

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G7 leaders struggle for breakthrough

G7 Leaders posed for a family photo in the French oceanfront town of Biarritz on Sunday evening as a sign of unity, but the meetings have been marred by sharp differences on key issues.

Warplanes dump water on Amazon as Brazilian military begins fighting fires

BRASILIA/PORTO VELHO, Brazil - Brazilian warplanes are dumping water on the burning forest in the Amazon state of Rondonia, responding to a global outcry over the threat to the world's largest tropical rainforest.

Iranian FM Zarif makes surprise visit to Biarritz

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stole the limelight on Sunday in France's seaside town of Biarritz, where G7 leaders were meeting for their 45th summit.

Sri Lanka braces for tourism recovery after blasts

With more Chinese tourists flowing in, Sri Lanka looks forward to a strong tourism bounce-back as it ends a four-month long state of emergency that followed the Easter Sunday terrorist bombings and opens more airports to international traffic.

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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.