Consumer spending for Mother's Day could...

WASHINGTON, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Consumer spending for Mother's Day 2019 could hit a new high in the United States, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said on Wednesday. According to the survey rel

Australia on high alert for ANZAC Day wa...

SYDNEY, April 24 (Xinhua) -- In light of recent terror attacks, Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day commemoration services across Australia feature a heavy police presence, a New South W

UN chief underscores multilateralism ahe...

UNITED NATIONS, April 23 (Xinhua) -- "Strengthening multilateralism means strengthening our commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and building a safer, more just world for future

Mongolia celebrates World Book Day

ULAN BATOR, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia held various activities to celebrate the annual World Book Day which falls on Tuesday. "The World Book Day have been widely celebrated across the country in

Britain to celebrate 75th anniversary of...

LONDON, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Around 300 World War II veterans, all in their 90s, are to be saluted in June to mark the 75th anniversary of the famous D-Day landings. Britain's Ministry of Defense (Mo

Earth Day 2019: Since 1979, the earth lo...

Today is Earth Day, an annual event that takes place on April 22. Since 1970, when the first Earth Day was celebrated, the special day has been focusing on world environment protection. This year's t

Chinese folk orchestra to hold May Day c...

BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- The China Coal Mine Art Troupe folk orchestra will hold its 18th May Day concert at the National Library Art Center on April 29 and 30.Musics including "On The Hopeful F

UN family marks Chinese Language Day in ...

ADDIS ABABA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- United Nations staff on Friday marked the Chinese Language Day with an aim to promote Chinese language and culture inside the premises of the UN Economic Commission

Cyprus marks Int' Day for Monuments with...

NICOSIA, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Cyprus marked the International Day for Monuments and Sites on Thursday by offering free guided tours to hundreds of tourists to its most important archaeological sites

Greek culture minister heads tour for ch...

ATHENS, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Greece is working to bring its youth closer to cultural heritage and pass on to next generations the message of its promotion and protection, Greek Minister of Culture an