Shangri-La gives back to the community in Tianjin

Shangri-La Hotel Tianjin is aiming to contribute and give back to the Tianjin community far beyond its renowned hospitality.

Beijing Ritz-Carlton hosting elegant teas, fashion shows

The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street, unveiled a new series of elegant afternoon teas named "From New York To Venice" on March 30.

African swine fever under control in China

The spread of decades-old African swine fever may have slowed down thanks to China's effective efforts, but is not yet in full retreat after bringing mixed fortunes to people of varied sectors.

Netanyahu looks to form right-wing govt

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to form a right-wing governing coalition on Thursday after securing victory in a high-stakes Israeli election, despite a strong challenge from a centrist alliance.

Modi favorite as giant election starts

Polls opened on Thursday in the first phase of India's general elections, seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party, as the scion of the Gandhi family told Indians that the country's "soul" was at stake.

Sudanese army removes president

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been removed from power and detained by the army, Defense Minister Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf announced on Thursday, Reuters reported.

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NY mandates vaccinations to contain measles

New York City on Tuesday declared a public health emergency in ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn because of a measles outbreak and ordered mandatory measles vaccinations.

Britons waste hundreds of millions of eggs each year

Overcautious Britons threw away more than 720 million eggs last year, mainly because of stringency about "best-before" dates.

France to cut taxes to appease 'yellow vest' protesters

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has called for quick tax cuts to appease the anger of "yellow vest" protesters across the country.

'Listeners' seeking to reduce suicides

TOKYO - All the phones at a Japanese suicide hotline office started ringing at 8 pm on a Friday night, precisely at opening time. The narrow room off a Tokyo back street was filled with the voices of those trying to help.

Last WWII 'Doolittle' raider dies

The last surviving member of a morale-boosting secret United States air raid that stunned Japan during World War II has died, Agence France-Presse reported.