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ASEAN summit kicks off in Thailand with focus on multilateralism
The 35th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the related summits kicked off on Sunday with multilateralism and connectivity taking the center stage.
Sony sets 'Into the Spider-Verse' sequel for 2022
The inventive, animated Spider-Man remix "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" is getting a sequel.
Vietnamese turn to traffickers to help chase fortunes abroad
For many Vietnamese, a job in a Western European country is seen as a path to prosperity worth breaking the law. But the risks of doing so are high and the consequences can be deadly, as the discovery of 39 bodies in a truck in England last week proved.
Two koalas rescued in Australia bushfire but fate of 100s unknown
Two koalas were rescued from a fire-ravaged area of Australia's east coast Saturday but the fate of hundreds more remains uncertain with blazes still raging in their bush habitat.
At least 13 dead in car bomb in Syria border town: Ankara
At least 13 people have died Saturday in a car bomb blast near a market in a Syrian border town controlled by Turkish forces, Ankara and a rights watchdog said.
India to make second attempt of soft landing on Moon: ISRO chief
India will make its second attempt to carry out soft landing on the Lunar surface in the near future, said Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K. Sivan on Saturday in the capital.
Bolivia election audit chief makes surprise resignation
The head of an international body auditing Bolivia's disputed election results resigned unexpectedly on Friday, casting further uncertainty over a vote that sparked deadly riots and delivered President Evo Morales a fourth term.
Iran denounces U.S. new sanctions on construction sector
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said that the new U.S. sanctions against the country's construction sector indicate Washington's "weakness and failure."
South Africa to fund programs for survivors of gender-based violence
South Africa will spend R517 million on programs to care for and support survivors of gender-based violence, said President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Iceland livestreams 10-year-old cheeseburger
Snotra House, a hostel in Iceland, is displaying what they say the 'last cheeseburger sold by McDonald's in Iceland.
Leonardo DiCaprio meets 'leader of our time' Greta Thunberg
The Oscar winning actor - who has been widely criticized for his use of private jets despite his interest in environmental causes - said it was an 'honor' to speak with the climate activist, posting an image of the two of them together on Friday.
Loughlin, Giannulli to fight new charges in admissions case
"Full House" actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband are contesting the latest charges against them in the college admissions scandal.
Trump says Chad Wolf to be next acting DHS secretary
President Donald Trump on Friday said Chad Wolf, a longtime Homeland Security official, would be the new acting head of the department, the fifth person in the job for this administration.
Trump may face fight over planned move from NYC to Florida
Donald Trump a Florida man? Not so fast. Despite a stinging "good riddance" tweet from New York's governor, the president's home state may not let him go to Florida without a fight.
UK police believe 39 victims of Essex lorry deaths Vietnamese nationals
Essex police said Friday they believe the victims of the lorry container deaths are Vietnamese nationals. Now the police is working to progress the investigation and help identify the victims.
China-Uzbekistan relations enter golden period of rapid development: Premier Li
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday that in recent years, relations between China and Uzbekistan have entered a golden period of rapid development under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state.
Turkey begins joint patrols with Russia in northern Syria
Turkey started joint patrols with Russia in northern Syria Friday to verify whether Kurdish forces have withdrawn from a key border zone in compliance with a deal reached between the two governments.
More fires and evacuations in weary California
Californian firefighters tackled fresh and fast-moving wildfires overnight Thursday, making headway against a number of major blazes that have forced mass evacuations and power cuts.
Impeachment inquiry focuses on White House lawyers
The House impeachment inquiry is zeroing in on two White House lawyers privy to a discussion about moving a memo recounting President Donald Trump's phone call with the leader of Ukraine.
Xi speaks at symposium soliciting opinions on CPC draft decision from non-CPC personages
Xi Jinping presided over and delivered a speech at a symposium held on Sept. 25 by the CPC Central Committee to solicit opinions from non-CPC personages on a draft document.