Ancient art of Shandong displayed

2015-05-20 10:33:44

Ancient carved artworks from Shandong province are treasures of China’s cultural heritage. On Tuesday, an exhibition featuring the artifacts opened in Washington.

Texas police seek gang truce, end of bloodshed after deadly brawl

2015-05-20 09:23:44

Texas police asked rival motorcycle gangs on Tuesday to put aside their differences after a weekend brawl at a Waco restaurant that left nine people dead and 18 injured.

More than 450 scholars urge Japan to address history issues

2015-05-20 09:17:42

More than 450 scholars from around the world have signed an open letter that calls on Japan to address issues of its wartime past "with both words and action."

Charges filed against 170 motorcycle gang members in Texas

2015-05-19 16:41:12

About 170 members of rival motorcycle gangs were charged with engaging in organized crime Monday, a day after a shootout at a Texas restaurant that killed nine people and wounded 18.

Police want bikers off streets after deadly Texas shooting

2015-05-19 15:16:56

The local Harley Davidson dealership was closed, motorcycle riders were asked to stay off the roads and police snipers took to rooftops to watch Waco streets after a deadly gangland shooting caused many to cast a colder eye on bikers.

US signs new loan guarantee agreement for Ukraine

2015-05-19 10:40:30

The United States signed its second 1-billion-US-dollar loan guarantee agreement for Ukraine in support of the latter's efforts to stabilize the economy.

White House bans police from using certain military equipment

2015-05-19 10:02:19

US President Barack Obama on Monday banned the country's police department from using certain military-style equipment.

Li arrives in Brasilia to sign agreements

2015-05-19 00:33:39

Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Brasilia on Monday to sign agreements on infrastructure, energy and aviation that experts say could reach at least $100 billion.

Kerry confirms US-ROK alliance against DPRK

2015-05-18 14:12:07

US Secretary of State John Kerry and his the Republic of Korea's counterpart Yun Byung-se on Monday confirmed a firm US-ROK alliance against any threats from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) during their talks.

2 million more US chickens to be destroyed due to flu

2015-05-18 09:55:11

One of the largest US egg producers says it will destroy 2 million egg-laying hens in the central state of Minnesota due to a deadly bird flu virus.

Kerry wraps up Beijing trip

2015-05-18 07:27:16

President Xi Jinping told US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday as he wrapped up a two-day visit to Beijing.

US conducts raid in Syria, says it kills senior Islamic State leader

2015-05-17 06:14:10

American special operations forces killed a senior Islamic State leader in a raid in Syria, U.S. officials said on Saturday, an operation that marked a departure from Washington's strategy of relying primarily on air strikes to target militants there.