The Japanese parliament passed a bill on Saturday that would pave the way for the nation to formally open its doors to foreign blue-collar workers amid severe labor shortage. Japan's…

Churchill Arms, a centuries-old pub in London is adorned with over 90 Christmas trees and 21,500 lights in its recent festive makeover. Named after Winston Churchill's grandparents who were regular…

Paris police have fired tear gas on a group of yellow-vested protesters trying to march on the French presidential palace and are pushing them back with shields. Crowds of protesters…

In 2014, the Chinese government announced a package of over 170 major water conservation projects. Since then, some substantial progress has been made. 132 projects have been started, and 23…

The awards ceremony for a national art contest for children with disabilities has taken place in Beijing, with the young artists competing in various activities, such as painting, calligraphy, dance…

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Thursday night awarded the 2018 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery At Sea to Chinese diver Zhong Haifeng. Zhong is a rescue diver from Guangzhou…

Liuzhou is the largest industrial hub in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is home to iron and steel smelters, as well as machinery and automobile manufacturers. Once one…

Chengdu University is teaching students how to properly climb a tree using professional equipment as part of the school's leisure sports major, reports the Chengdu Economic Daily. Currently there are…

China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Saturday that some 2,177 people from 10 provinces had been held accountable in the country's latest round of environmental inspection. By Thursday, inspection…

Software robots using artificial intelligence technology are being used to make automated telemarketing calls in China. But questions are being raised as to whether this technology is a useful innovation…