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South Africa's ruling ANC cruising to a win in national vote
The ruling African National Congress is coasting to a comfortable lead in South Africa's presidential and parliamentary elections with 83% of the vote counted.
U.S. nuke envoy says door remains open for DPRK's return to negotiations
Stephen Biegun, U.S. special representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea affairs, said Friday that the door remained open for the DPRK's return to negotiations.
Frenchman savors triumphant barrel crossing of Atlantic ocean
A 72-year-old Frenchman arrived on the Caribbean island of Martinique Thursday to celebrate crossing the Atlantic in four months carried by the currents in a custom-made barrel.
Burlington Arcade celebrates 200th anniversary
An artificial intelligence (AI) industrial alliance dedicated to "resources matchmaking" has been formed in Shanghai as the city gears up to become a global pioneer in the AI practices, China Daily reported Friday.
BBC radio presenter sacked for 'racist' royal baby tweet
British broadcaster Danny Baker was on Thursday fired by the BBC after tweeting a picture of well-dressed couple holding hands with a chimpanzee in a suit, tagged with the caption "royal baby leaves hospital".
S.Korea sees DPRK-fired projectiles as short-range missiles
The South Korean military saw the projectiles fired by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Thursday as short-range missiles, Newsis news agency reported Friday citing a defense ministry official.
Mexico City bans disposable plastics
Mexico City's legislature voted Thursday to ban businesses from buying, selling or giving their customers disposable plastics, a major shift for a sprawling capital that is awash in them.
Ban it like Beckham: Phone costs soccer star right to drive
David Beckham has been banned from driving for six months for using a mobile phone while behind the wheel of his Bentley.
Top DPRK leader guides strike drill on western front: KCNA
Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), guided the strike drill of defense units of the Korean People's Army in the forefront area and on the western front on Thursday.
Trump taps Shanahan as U.S. defense chief
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to nominate Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan as the Secretary of Defense, the White House said on Thursday.
San Francisco to celebrate Chinese Railroad Workers Day
May 10 has been named as Transcontinental Chinese Railroad Workers Day in San Francisco in honor of the historic contributions made by the tens of thousands of Chinese workers of the First Transcontinental Railroad.
Typo on Aussie $50 brings blushes for central bank
Red-faced bank bosses in Australia admitted to an embarrassing error Thursday, revealing their state-of-the-art $50 note had a typo.
European powers urge Iran to continue implementing commitments under nuclear deal
The European powers said on Thursday that they strongly urge Iran to continue to implement its commitments under the nuclear deal and reject any ultimatums.
Brazil court sends ex-president back to jail during probe
Former Brazilian President Michel Temer was ordered to return to jail by a federal judge Wednesday while he is investigated in several cases of alleged corruption.
DPRK fires 2 projectiles believed to be short-range missiles: Seoul
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired off two projectiles, believed to be short-range missiles, eastward from its northwestern region Thursday afternoon, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Trump notifies Congress to designate Brazil as Major Non-NATO Ally
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday formally notified U.S. Congress his intent to designate Brazil as a Major Non-NATO Ally, according to the White House.
159 U.S. lawmakers urge Trump administration not to impose auto tariffs
A bipartisan group of 159 U.S. lawmakers wrote to National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow on Wednesday, urging him to advise President Donald Trump against imposing tariffs on imported cars and car parts.
U.S. soybean growers urge Trump to quickly make a deal with China
American soybean growers have urged the Trump administration to rapidly conclude its trade talks with China following the announcement by President Trump of a planned increase in tariffs on imports from China.
3 Chinese nationals injured after plane skids off runway at Myanmar's airport
The Chinese embassy in Yangon confirmed that three Chinese nationals were injured after a passenger plane of the Biman Bangladesh airlines skidded off the runway at Myanmar's Yangon International Airport.
Prince Harry and Meghan name 'dream' son Archie
Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan on Wednesday announced their new "dream" son's name is Archie, hours after showing him off to the world for the first time.