China calls on U.S., Japan to stop remarks on Diaoyu Islands, South China Sea

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson called on the United States and Japan to stop making incorrect remarks on the Diaoyu Islands and the South China Sea on Friday。 Full Story

White House Chief Strategist Bannon steps down

The White House said Friday Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon will leave his job. "White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and Steve Bannon have mutually agreed today would be Steve's last day," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement. Full Story

• Far-right protests leave U.S. cities scrambling to balance safety, free speech
• Boston police arrest 27 people during protests
• Trump wishes Bannon well after parting ways
• Commander dismissed after US Navy ship crashed off Japan
• Wisconsin Foxconn bill clears first legislative chamber

• U.S. to honor Japan defense pact 'without reservation': Tillerson
• Fellow Republicans assail Trump after he defends Confederate monuments
• At least 18 nationalities among Barcelona attack victims
• US man sentenced to life for killing Chinese student
• 10-year-old India rape victim gives birth to baby girl

Icahn leaves post as Trump adviser on deregulation

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said Friday he is leaving his post as special adviser to President Donald Trump on regulatory issues. Full Story

• U.S. formally launches probe of China's IP practices
• China's home prices continue to stabilize on tough controls
• First listed bike-sharing company pedals to victory
• Researchers play music, turn smartphone into active sonar
• Chinese firms suffer from N.Korea sanctions

• Slowing China remains engine of global economy
• Air routes adjusted to leave world's largest radio telescope in peace
• Over 44 mln Germans employed in Q2: study
• China moves to standardize recycling industry
• Hong Kong's jobless rate remains at 3.1 pct from May to July

Big Bang Theory cast start S11 filming

Stars of The Big Bang Theory, including Kaley Cuoco, have marked the start of filming for season 11 with a fun behind-the-scenes snap. Full Story

• Katy Perry postpones 'Witness' tour
• 'Wolf Warrior 2' puts Africa in center of tourist map
• 'M:I6' shoot halted as star Tom Cruise breaks ankle in stunt
• Georgian movie wins best film at Sarajevo Film Festival
• Craig confirms he’ll play Bond again

• Indian police arrest four for ‘Game of Thrones’ leak
• Wang Feng opens up in intimate documentary
• Chinese blockbuster joins world top 100
• To enjoy the Chinese film Wolf Warrior II, shed your biases
• Is J Balvin’s ‘Mi Gente’ the new ‘Despacito?’

Australia and Iran in the final of FIBA Asia Cup

Australia and Iran will vie for the title of the FIBA Asia Cup after Australia overcame New Zealand 106-79 and Iran beat South Korea 87-81 Saturday. Full Story

• Spurs star Leonard arrives today on 1st China visit
• Beijing Olympic gold winning cyclist Samuel Sanchez gives positive drug test
• Nigeria appoints coaches for U20 women's football team
• China, Jordan out of FIBA Asia Cup
• Suarez injury adds to Barca's woe

• Number of athletes moving from track to marathon growing
• Li Lu wins women's Kayak single at Chinese National Games
• Durant says James ‘is Cleveland’ and Cavs ‘can’t trade a legend’
• Snooker China Championship: Higgins, Ding through
• Serena eyes ‘outrageous’ Australian Open return

Han dress fans show Chinese traditional coming-of-age ceremony

Fans of Han traditional dress wear the hairpin during a coming-of-age ceremony held in Xingtai, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 19, 2017. Twenty-six Han dress fans showed the Chinese traditional coming-of-age ceremony in the activity in Xingtai on Saturday. Full Story

• Chinese netizens praise new manga anime film for its 'hooray of Japan’s defeat'
• Study calls for protective measures against pig-to-person flu spread
• Chinese scientists reveal how itch turns into scratch
• Chinese artist holds exhibition in Kiev to boost cultural ties with Ukraine
• 6,000-year-old Neolithic remains discovered in central Istanbul

• New blood test spots tumor-derived DNA for early cancer detection
• Acupuncture, electrotherapy reduce opioid use after knee replacement
• Hong Kong's influenza activity continues to drop in past month
• Guangxi reports one imported dengue case
• Chinese university opens dorms to tourists