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Tea and wine, and the twain shall meet

During one of his visits to Europe, President Xi Jinping referred to tea and wine as beverages symbolizing the difference and compatibilities between Chinese and European cultures. Indeed, a cross-civilization perspective better reflects the new dimension of China-Europe relations in recent years.

Saudi Arabia intercepts new Yemen rebel drones: coalition

Yemeni rebel drones targeting a civilian airport in southern Saudi Arabia were intercepted on Thursday, a Riyadh-led military coalition said, as the Iran-linked group steps up attacks on the kingdom.

Honduras probes fishing disaster after 27 die

Honduran authorities said Thursday they are investigating the causes of an accident in which at least 27 people died after their fishing boat sank off the Caribbean coast.

Sudan generals, protesters reach agreement on new ruling body: mediators

Sudan's ruling generals and protest leaders reached an agreement on the disputed issue of a new governing body Friday, mediators said, in breakthrough talks aimed at ending the country's months-long political crisis.

China’s trade to enter contractionary territory

Iran condemns detention of oil supertanker in Gibraltar

Iran on Thursday condemned the "illegal interception" of one of its oil tankers in Gibraltar where authorities said they suspected it was carrying crude to Syria in violation of EU sanctions.

Southern California rocked by strongest quake in two decades

Southern California was rocked by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake Thursday morning, the US Geological Survey said, with authorities warning that the temblor, the largest in two decades, might not be the day's last.

Von der Leyen to present EU 'vision' within fortnight

German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen, nominated to lead the European Commission, said Wednesday she would present her "vision" for the bloc's executive body within a fortnight.

North Korea says US 'hell-bent' on sanctions despite Trump-Kim meeting

North Korea complained on Wednesday after the United States sent a letter urging countries to send back North Korean workers as President Donald Trump was inviting Kim Jong Un to hold talks.

Mexico launches 'permanent deployment' on Guatemala border

The Mexican government on Wednesday began a "permanent deployment" of federal forces along the Suchiate River on the border with Guatemala to prevent the entry of migrants, a senior officer said.

Sudan protesters, generals resume talks over civilian rule

Sudan's protest leaders and ruling generals resumed talks on Wednesday over forming a new governing body, the first such negotiations since a deadly crackdown on demonstrators last month.

US federal judge blocks indefinite detention of asylum seekers

A federal court in Seattle blocked a Donald Trump administration policy Tuesday that allowed asylum-seekers to be detained indefinitely without giving them a chance to be released on bail.

DR Congo leader says unrest in northeast 'attempted genocide'

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi described bloodshed in a volatile northeastern province as an "attempted genocide" on Tuesday, after a wave of violence that has killed scores of civilians and forced tens of thousands from their homes in less than a month.