LONDON, June 4 (Xinhua) — With at least seven people killed and 48 others injured, and three attackers shot dead by police, London’s emergency services and politicians reacted Sunday to the latest attack on the British capital. British Prime Minister Theresa May held a meeting in Whitehall of the country’s emergency service as the major […]

CAPE TOWN, June 4 (Xinhua) — The South African Presidency on Sunday denied allegations that President Jacob Zuma owns a palace in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The story by the Sunday Times newspaper about Zuma owning a palace in Dubai “is a fabrication”, presidential spokesperson Bongani Ngqulunga said in a statement. “President Zuma does […]

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) — Leaders and foreign ministries of some countries around the world on Sunday condemned the terrorist attacks in London, expressing condolences to the bereaved families, and pledging solidarity to fight terrorism. European Union: “Following latest London incidents with horror. Thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Please stay […]

DAMASCUS, June 4 (Xinhua) — The Syrian army and allied fighters on Sunday captured the last Islamic State (IS) stronghold in the eastern countryside of the northern province of Aleppo, a monitor group reported.

TOKYO, June 2 (Xinhua) — A government survey showed on Friday that the Japanese population dropped at fastest pace in 2016, with less than 1 million babies born while over 1.3 million people died. According to a report released by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, a total of 976,979 babies were born in […]

BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) — Major countries across the globe have appeared steadfast to advance shoulder to shoulder in their continuous fight against climate change, despite U.S. decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, a landmark global pact reached between 195 countries in 2015 to curb global greenhouse gas emissions. “As of today, the […]

BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) — The U.S. decision to quit the Paris climate deal has met with widespread opposition at home and around the world, being criticized as “disappointment” and “mistake” amid vows to commit to the global fight against climate change. “As of today, the United States will cease all implementation of the nonbinding […]

TOKYO, June 2 (Xinhua) — Japan’s lower house of parliament on Friday passed a bill enabling Emperor Akihito to step down and pass his duties over to Crown Prince Naruhito. The abdication bill states that the public understand and sympathize with the wishes of the Emperor and says that his abdication should come within three […]