UK central bank plays it safe with chief
[2019-12-26 00:00]The building housing the Bank of England in London's financial district is traditionally known as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, and in the new year there will be a new man in charge of the United Kingdom's central bank.
Syrians' peace dreams dashed again
[2019-12-26 00:00]As one year makes way for another, people in Syria are still denied the peaceful life they have been craving for so long. Instead, they have witnessed yet more violence and bloodshed from the country's interminable conflicts that stem from a mix of decades-old power struggles and competing interests
Fukushima water plan sparks fears over safety
[2019-12-26 00:00]Concerns have been expressed in China and South Korea over a proposal by the Japanese government that may see massive amounts of radioactive water from the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant dumped into the Pacific Ocean.
Thousands stranded as typhoon hits Philippines during holiday
[2019-12-26 00:00]MANILA－Typhoon Phanfone barreled into the central Philippines on Tuesday, bringing "violent winds" over Eastern Samar and Leyte provinces, the Philippine state weather bureau said.
Harbin ice sculptures warm Moscow hearts
[2019-12-26 00:00]Russian people are entranced by the ice sculpture masterpieces from Harbin, Heilongjiang province, which currently adorn the parks and streets of Moscow.
UK to go into next stage of Brexit talks
[2019-12-26 00:00]Britain's position outside the European Union will be marked when London co-hosts the next stage of Brexit negotiations with Brussels after Jan 31.
High tech provides real-time Santa track
[2019-12-26 00:00]PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, United States－Depending on which country they're from, the kids may ask about Father Christmas, Papa Noel, Saint Nick or Santa Claus.
In Rwanda, opioids are a solution
[2019-12-26 00:00]BUSHEKELI, Rwanda－It was something, the silence. Nothing but the scuff of her slip-on shoes as Madeleine Mukantagara walked through the fields to her first patient of the day. Piercing cries once echoed down the hill to the road below. What she carried in her bag had calmed them.
Dongguan bets on innovation-driven development to get ahead
[2019-12-25 00:00]Runners from around the world recently gathered in Dongguan, in Guangdong province, to compete in the 17th Asian Marathon Championships and the Dongguan International Marathon 2019 on Sunday.
Boeing faces questions on firing CEO
[2019-12-25 00:00]Boeing's firing of Chief Executive Officer Dennis Muilenburg is a needed first step in restoring the company's credibility, as reflected by the market's favorable reaction on Monday, yet it raises questions about top management's long-term strength in a competitive field, analysts said.
Europeans grow wary of their old partner
[2019-12-25 00:00]The European Union and the United States, which have long championed shared goals, have increasingly been drifting apart as evidenced by disputes over issues ranging from security to trade in recent years.
