SHANGHAI, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- China launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai on Friday. Named after southwest China's Sichuan Province, the ...

BEIJING, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 4 pips to 7.1893 against the U.S. dollar Friday, according to the China Foreign ...

PANAMA CITY, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday reiterated the country's sovereignty over the Panama Canal in response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat ...

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- At least six people were killed and two others seriously injured in a traffic accident early Thursday in the western Mexican state of Michoacan, said the local town ...

LONDON, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Liverpool extended its lead at the top of the Premier League after coming back from a goal down to win 3-1 at home to Leicester City on Thursday. The last match on a busy ...

ATHENS, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Greece has been in the grip of a wet weather front named Elena since Christmas, causing traffic disruptions and flooding across the country, authorities said Thursday.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- At least eight people were killed and nine others still missing after a bridge collapsed in northeastern Brazil, the Brazilian Navy reported on Thursday. The bridge ...

The Daglung Horse Racing Festival -- a vibrant celebration of life, culture, and resilience. Dive into this timeless event ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Brazil international midfielder Andreas Pereira is close to joining Palmeiras from English Premier League side Fulham, according to widespread media reports.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil international striker Leandro Damiao has expressed a wish to return to Internacional as he seeks to retire at the club that launched his career.

Looking for a Barbie doll with a personal touch? Don't miss the handmade Guli dolls of Xinjiang! Meet the creator of these ...

NEW DELHI, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- Former Indian Prime Minister and veteran leader of India's main opposition Congress party Manmohan Singh died at 92 Thursday after a prolonged illness, health officials ...