Why reclining seats are vanishing from airplanes
The airplane seat recline button -- so controversial that it inspired an entire micro-industry of devices to stop the passenger in front leaning into your space.
Mystery of why Roman buildings have survived so long has been unraveled, scientists say
The majestic structures of ancient Rome have survived for millennia — a testament to the ingenuity of Roman engineers, who perfected the use of concrete.
China's crackdown on tech giants is 'basically' over, top official says
China's heavy-handed crackdown on tech giants is coming to an end and the country's economic growth is expected to be back on track soon, according to a top central bank official.
Kyiv dismisses Russia's claim hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers killed in Kramatorsk attack
Ukrainian officials on Sunday dismissed Moscow's claim that a large number of Kyiv's soldiers were killed in a Russian attack last week in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine.
Chinese military stages large-scale military exercises around Taiwan
China sent 28 warplanes across the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Sunday as Beijing conducted its first large-scale military exercises around the island this year, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said.
Pakistan to seek $16 billion to rebuild flood-hit country at UN conference
Pakistan and the United Nations are holding a major conference in Geneva on Monday aimed at marshaling support to rebuild the country after devastating floods in what is expected to be a major test case for who pays for climate disasters.
Q&A: Can international tourists visit China?
Some potentially good news for travelers hoping to visit China in 2023.
US Coast Guard returns 273 migrants intercepted off Florida Coast to Cuba
The US Coast Guard says it repatriated 273 Cuban migrants Sunday after intercepting a number of boats off the Florida coast on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Protesters rally across North America on 3rd anniversary of Iran's downing of Flight PS752
Protesters across North America rallied together Sunday to mark the third anniversary of Iran's downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752) and demand justice for the victims and their families.
Emmanuel Macron presses ahead with pension reform as French discontent swells
French President Emmanuel Macron's government will attempt to revive his economic reform drive and score a major political victory this week with a launch of the pension system's overhaul in the face of vehement trade union opposition.