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UK, U.S. want ambitious trade deal after Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday that she and U.S. President Donald Trump wanted an ambitious trade agreement after Brexit.
China and Russia to deepen cooperation on tourism
Authorities from both China and Russia have revealed plans to increase cooperation in tourism.
Achievements made in China-Russia energy cooperation
China and Russia are said to be strengthening cooperation in energy, which has become major driving force for bilateral economic ties.
4 killed in mass shooting in north Australia
Four people were killed in a shooting incident in Australia's Northern Territory (NT), local police said on Tuesday evening.
Japan's Abe, acting U.S. defense secretary hold talks on defense, security
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks Tuesday with U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan spanning issues of defense and security.
Trial of Zhang Yingying's case begins with jury selection
The trial of Brendt Christensen, accused kidnapper and killer of visiting Chinese scholar Zhang Yingying at the University of Illinois in 2017, began on Monday at a federal courthouse.
At least one person injured in shooting at shopping mall near Los Angeles
A shooting occurred Monday afternoon at a shopping mall in Torrance, a city located 35 kilometers south of Los Angeles downtown, and at least one person was injured, police said.
Boeing CEO hopes to return grounded 737 Max aircraft to service by year's end
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said Monday that the company is planning to return globally grounded 737 Max aircraft to commercial service by the end of this year, CNBC reported.
Swedish court rules against detaining Julian Assange
A Swedish court ruled on Monday that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not be detained for alleged rape, the country's prosecution authority said.
U.S. president in UK for state visit as protests planned
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in London on Monday to start his three-day state visit to Britain as widespread protests against him are set to take place.
NASA name campaign for Mars Rover draws millions
NASA has received close to 6 million names since launching a program looking for just 2 million names of people around the world to be added to a memory stick which will be attached to the 2020 Mars Rover mission.
Fourteen injured after Japan driverless train goes wrong way
Fourteen passengers were injured after an driverless five-car train in suburban Tokyo went in the wrong direction and crashed into a buffer stop, Japanese police said Sunday.
Boeing warns of potential wing problems in some 737 aircraft
Boeing is telling some airlines flying its 737 model to replace a part on the planes' wings, a move that could affect more than 100 aircraft.
U.S. ready for unconditional talks with Iran: Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in Switzerland on Sunday that Washington is ready for unconditional talks with Tehran, according to a press release issued by the State Department.
India rescuers search for missing climbers on Himalayan peak
Rescuers on Sunday were trying to find eight mostly foreign mountaineers who went missing while attempting to scale India's second-highest mountain, an official said.
U.S. retailers to raise prices as tariffs loom
U.S. retailers have voiced concern that the latest round of tariff hikes on Chinese goods and possible future increases of tariffs on more Chinese imports will force them to raise prices.
Temperature crosses 50 degrees Celsius in some parts of India
The India Meteorological Department has issued warning of severe heat wave conditions in isolated pockets in north India, particularly in states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and union territory Chandigarh.
U.S. requests visa applicants to provide social media info in security screening
The United States is now requesting nearly all visa applicants to submit their social media information in stepping up the security screening of prospective immigrants and travelers.
China makes proposal on enhancing defense cooperation in Asia-Pacific
China on Saturday made a three-point proposal on enhancing defense cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region at the Shangri-La Dialogue being held in Singapore.
Virginia Beach gunman identified as "disgruntled" city employee
Police on Saturday identified the gunman behind a multiple-death shooting at Virginia Beach as a long time city employee, and his two .45 caliber pistols have been purchased legally.