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U.S. targets $4 bln EU goods for potential tariffs over aircraft dispute
The U.S. government on Monday proposed punitive tariffs on additional 4 billion U.S. dollars of EU goods amid their dispute over aircraft subsidies.
DPRK, U.S. start peace era via Panmunjom summit: S. Korean Moon
South Korean president said on Tuesday that the DPRK and the United States "actually" ended their hostile relations and started a new peace era through the Panmunjom summit.
U.S. Toy Assoc. "relieved" new tariffs on Chinese imports suspended
The U.S. Toy Association was "relieved" at Washington's decision to halt additional new tariffs on Chinese imports, the association said Monday.
Trump, Macron discuss Iran, DPRK over phone
U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday discussed over phone issues concerning Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the White House said.
Japanese whalers bring home 1st commercial catch in 31 years
It was the first commercial hunt since 1988, when Japan switched to what it called research whaling after commercial whaling was banned by the International Whaling Commission.
Buffett giving annual stock gifts worth $3.6B to 5 charities
Investor Warren Buffett disclosed a donation of $3.6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to five foundations on Monday.
Iran "playing with fire" by breaking uranium stockpile limit: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran is "playing with fire" after Tehran announced that it had surpassed the limit of the low-grade enriched uranium stockpile under the Iran nuclear deal.
Facebook mail site evacuated after possible sarin scare
A Facebook mail facility near company headquarters was evacuated Monday after a routine check found mail possibly containing the nerve agent sarin.
Trump says delayed raids on illegal immigrants to start soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the delayed 10-city raids on illegal immigrants will begin after the July 4 holiday.
NASA's Hubble telescope captures stellar fireworks show
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an ongoing fireworks show in the universe which started 170 years ago when a doomed super-massive star went through a titanic celestial outburst.
OPEC agrees to extend output cut till March 2020
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agreed here on Monday to extend the output cut till the end of March 2020.
Iran says low-grade enriched uranium stockpile exceeds 300 kg
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that Iran's low-grade enriched uranium stockpile has exceeded 300 kg, official IRNA news agency reported.
Moscow Zoo launches live webcast of pandas
The Moscow Zoo on Monday launched on its website an around-the-clock live broadcast of two giant pandas that arrived from China in late April for a 15-year scientific program.
German armed forces helicopter crashes, killing one
A helicopter of the Bundeswehr, the unified armed forces of Germany, crashed in Lower Saxony, killing at least one person and serilously injuring another, the German armed forces confirmed on Monday.
Seychelles Minister on China: 'We have trust in everything that we do.'
During a sit-down interview, Xu Yawen with China Plus had a talk with Ambassador Maurice Loustau-Lalanne, Seychelle's Minister for Finance, Trade, Investment, and Economic Planning.
Pakistan hands over list of 261 Indian prisoners: Foreign Ministry
The Pakistani government on Monday handed over a list of 261 Indian prisoners in Pakistan to the High Commission of India in the capital Islamabad, said a statement from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
EU summit for top jobs suspended until Tuesday
Preben Aamann, the spokesperson of European Council President Donald Tusk, tweeted Monday that Tusk had suspended the European Union summit to pick nominees for the bloc's top positions.
34 killed, 68 injured as blast rocks Kabul, Taliban claims responsibility
Up to 34 people have been confirmed dead and 68 injured people have been taken to hospitals after a powerful blast rocked Kabul in the morning rush hour on Monday. Taliban militants have claimed responsibility.
Adopted Chinese children learn about China with American parents
More than 20 children adopted from China and their American parents gathered at the residence of Chinese Consul General in Houston Li Qiangmin on Saturday to learn about China.
10 people dead after plane crash in U.S. state of Texas
Ten people were killed Sunday after a plane crashed shortly after taking off at an airport in the U.S. state of Texas.