President’s Xi and Obama have made much progress since the last Strategic and Economic Dialogue. They surprised the world in Beijing last November, announcing a deal on climate change that could set the stage for a global deal in 2015. But this year there have […]
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Since 2009, the United States and China have met annually for high-level talks to discuss a broad range of global economic issues. Known as the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, or S&ED, it’s a way for officials from both nations to participate in a comprehensive […]
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United Nations investigators on the 2014 Gaza conflict released a report on Monday saying that Israel and Palestinian groups may have violated the laws of war and called the international community to accelerate and intensify changes in policies regarding the use of explosive weapons.
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A cleaner, greener world may not only be good for the environment. There are also incredible benefits to public health and economic development, according to a new report from the Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change.
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The U.S. city of Charleston is known for its warmth and hospitality. And it’s people are now pulling together, even more than usual, in the wake of Wednesday’s church shooting, allegedly at the hands of a white supremacist. Nine people died.
Read More...In November last year, U.S. President Barack Obama announced that by 2025 he wanted to slash net greenhouse gas emissions by more than a quarter of their 2005 levels. At the same time, President Xi Jinping of China said CO2 emissions in China would peak […]
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In South Carolina this weekend, U.S. and state flags remain flying at half-staff in tribute to the nine people killed in the church massacre in Charleston. But one controversial flag has not been lowered – the Confederate flag, still flying on state capitol grounds. And […]
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China is being hit by some unusual weather, such as some regions experiencing heavy flooding and drought at the same time. Scientists say it heralds the return of the global weather event El Nino.
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Republican South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has called on the state legislature to remove the Confederate flag from the state capitol.
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NANNING, June 21 (Xinhua)- A controversial annual festival which puts dog meat on the menu in a small southern Chinese city has once again met with anger and protests from animal rights activists.
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Giant panda Kelin on Monday morning gave birth to twin female cubs at a panda breeding center in Chengdu City, southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
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China on Monday opened a new route along the Himalayan Nathu La Pass for pilgrims from India traveling to Tibet, to further promote religious exchanges between the two countries.
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Typhoon Kujira, the eighth typhoon of 2015,made landfall in south China’s Hainan Province on Monday evening.
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The Al-Jazeera journalist who was detained in Berlin on an Egyptian arrest warrant has been released from custody, a spokesman for the Berlin prosecutors’ office said Monday.
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Millions of people in China recycle electronic wastes for a living as level of e-waste grows in the country.
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KABUL, Afghanistan — A Taliban suicide bomber struck the entrance to the Afghan parliament on Monday and gunmen tried to storm the heavily guarded compound, setting off a gunbattle with police that left two people dead and at least 30 people wounded as lawmakers were […]
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High-level talks between China and the U.S. begin Monday in Washington, D.C. It’s the seventh time officials from the world’s two largest economies will gather to address tensions and find common ground on a whole host of issues.
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Hundreds of people packed a sweltering Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston for an emotional memorial service on Sunday just days after a gunman, identified by authorities as a 21-year-old white man, shot dead nine black church members.
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The top developers of video games unveil their newest gadgets and upcoming products in Los Angeles. The Electronic Entertainment Expo, E3, is an exclusive, industry-only trade fair that is closed to the general public.
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South Africa has overtaken Australia as the country with the highest incidence of skin cancer. Over-exposure to harsh sun increases cancer risk.
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Dragon Boat racing is a tradition that started more than a thousand years ago to commemorate Qu Yuan, an ancient poet who sacrificed for his country . In the eastern city of Hangzhou, some keen foreigners joined in the fun.
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Since the start of ISIL’s advance into northern Syria, the border crossing at the Turkish town of Akcakale has been known as a hotbed of insurgent activity.
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China urges more exchanges between young people in China and the U.S.. Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong made the remarks at an innovation-and-entrepreneurship competition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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The need for volunteers in social sectors of Chinese society increases, but a report from China’s charity sector shows fewer volunteering than global average.
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For years, Joshua Becker was distracted. He was surrounded by family and loved ones – the things in life that brought him joy and purpose. But it was his possessions that seemed to be the center of his attention. He remembers the feeling of need […]
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Minimalism is about living with less, simplifying your life, and finding happiness. But what about health benefits – can minimalism improve your physical body as well as your psyche?
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While many are fervently in pursuit of “the American Dream,” Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus are advocating for something different – the individual dream. Not one filled with things, but experiences.
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How much do you throw away each year? How about each day? The numbers are mind boggling. But what if the waste you produced in a single year fit into a quart size jar? That’s what one family of four is doing.
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The Chinese Women’s football team takes to the pitch in about two hours, hoping to reach the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup. After escaping their difficult group stage, China has returned to the place where the tournament kicked off – Edmonton, Alberta. There, they […]
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In Guyana, the newly-elected government faces challenges in fighting poverty and corruption.
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Summer officially begins on Sunday in the northern hemisphere. But, in the United States the wildfire season is not waiting for the calendar. Sparked largely by a drought in the west, several states are already battling fires. In Arizona, a 1,400 hectare brush fire, that […]
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More than a ton of illegal ivory confiscated by U.S. law enforcement was crushed and reduced to powder, in a major step to eliminate a poaching crisis that is wiping out elephants in the wild.
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It’s collateral damage caused by ongoing global conflicts. The United Nations estimates a record 60-million were living as refugees in 2014. But, on this World Refugee Day, the UN says those seeking shelter outside their countries are being shut out of others.
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This week Thailand confirmed its first case, putting more pressure on the Republic of Korea to do more. So far, the outbreak has killed 24 and infected more than 160 in just a month.
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People prayed, dropped colorful flowers and wrote inspirational notes on Saturday at the black church where nine people were fatally shot earlier this week at the end of a Bible study meeting.
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An Afghan family returning to their home after fleeing a possible military operation struck a roadside bomb Saturday in the country’s south, killing at least 12 of them and wounding eight, authorities said.
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The Chinese celebrate Dragon Boat Festival on May 30 this year. In the lunar calendar, the festival occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month, so the festival is also commonly called the Double Fifth.
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One of China’s leading research universities is teaming up with a U.S. university in a $40 million venture backed by tech giant Microsoft.
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The phrase “Internet plus” has become one of the hottest buzz-words in China media since Premier Li Keqiang first mentioned it three months ago. So it shouldn’t surprise anyone that it’s also been a hot topic at the Shanghai TV and Film festival this year. […]
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Moscow reassured foreign investors that it is on course tackling its economic crisis despite Western sanctions and international isolation. President Putin praised Russia’s relations with China at the International Economic Forum in St Petersburg and said Russia is committed to providing profitable conditions for its […]
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In Colombia, one governor is making education the center of his development plan. His initiative has received international attention, even winning last year’s prestigious Guangzhou award which highlights urban innovation.
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E.U. officials have been holding further crisis talks on Greece and the European Central Bank has also increased emergency lending to the country as what is beginning to look like a run on the country’s banks gains momentum.
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Hundreds of Syrians are returning to the border town of Tal Abyad from Turkey after Kurdish fighters drove out Islamic State militants. Women, elderly people and children have been seen carrying their belongings across the border. The Kurdish victory in Tal Abyad is seen as […]
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The Muslim Brotherhood has called on Egyptians to go out in the streets, to express their anger at the death penalty verdict handed to former President Mohamed Morsi and other Brotherhood leaders. This comes after Morsi’s lawyer appealed a 20-year prison term.
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Mexico’s government is set to put into effect one of the most controversial aspects of its education reform package: a standardized test to evaluate teachers.
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The U.S. Conference of Mayors included Tacoma Washington Mayor Marilyn Strickland who is urging the U.S. Congress to pass its “fast track” trade bill.
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The relationship between China and the United States came under the spotlight at a forum just held in Beijing. The Lanting Forum is a platform for communication between the goverment and public sectors. This year, officials from the foreign, finance and education ministries spoke about […]
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The 2015 Dragon Boat Festival will take place on June 20. Across China and Asia, people will race dragon boats, eat glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves, and make scented perfume sachets as talismans for good luck. Here’s a breakdown of the festival:
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Top teams from around the world battle it out at the Women’s World Cup football tournament in Canada. The Women’s World Cup football tournament kicked off in Canada earlier this month. Twenty four of the best teams in the women’s international game are taking part. […]
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The Hong Kong government has accused the opposition pan-democrats of voting against the wishes of the majority of Hong Kong’s people. Many are now saying they hope politicians will put aside differences and concentrate on the economy and other social issues in the following years.
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