New York's top court denies Trump's request to halt sentencing for hush money case

NEW YORK, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- New York State Court of Appeals on Thursday refused to halt the sentencing of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the hu…[More]

Explainer: What drives Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland?

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would not rule out using military or economic action to acquire …[More]

U.S. ships getting preferential rates "will lead to chaos": Panama Canal administrator

PANAMA CITY, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that U.S. ships get preferential rates "will violate the neutrality tre…[More]

Explainer: What to make of devastating wildfires raging in California

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Devastating wildfires are ravaging the Los Angeles area in Southern California, claiming lives and forcing tens of tho…[More]

Japan urges U.S. military to take actions to prevent sexual assaults in Okinawa

TOKYO, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Japan's top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday urged the U.S. military to implement preventive measures rega…[More]

Biden cancels trip to Italy over California wildfires

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden decided to cancel his scheduled trip to Italy to "remain focused on directing the full federal…[More]