Journalists for 19th CPC National Congress attend tour along Central Axis of Beijing

The Press Center of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) organized a reporting tour along the Central Axis of Beijing on Thursday. Chinese and foreign reporters visited scenic attractions such as the Jingshan Park, Yongding Gate and the Olympic Tower. Full Story

Trump signs executive order to dismantle Obamacare, faces Democratic opposition

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order on Thursday to gut the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, after GOP-controlled Congress repeatedly failed to repeal or replace it. Full Story

• UAE decides to end mission of non-resident ambassador to DPRK
• Fukushima survivor submits evidence to UN over Japanese "human rights abuses"
• Colombian president pledges gov't to abide by FARC peace deal
• Iconic Jodrell Bank Observatory nominated as World Heritage Site
• Israel says Palestinian unity gov't not accepted unless Hamas disarms

• Differences remain between Hungary, Ukraine over education law
• Brexit talks in "disturbing deadlock" amid rising fears of "no deal"
• UN chief deeply regrets U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO
• Political stalemate in Kenya enters defining moment
• Palestinian rivals Fatah, Hamas sign reconciliation deal in Cairo

China’s auto sales climb 5.7%

China's auto sales rose 5.7 percent to 2.71 million vehicles in September from a year ago as momentum continued amid rising demand and strong economic growth. Full Story

• China's central bank injects funds into market via MLF
• China's goods trade volume up 16.6 pct in Jan.-Sept.
• China becomes world's largest ice cream producer
• IMF warns of debt in biggest economies
• Seat selection available for bullet train passengers

• Rental housing service available on Alipay
• China could sustain 6 pct growth rate in medium term: U.S. expert
• Chinese company helps write new chapter in Ukraine's Black Sea port
• China grants operating license to Tencent insurance agency
• Central China fair draws over 2,100 companies

Kate Beckinsale Alleges Harvey Weinstein Sexually Harassed Her as a Teenager

Kate Beckinsale is the latest actress to allege that Harvey Weinstein made unwanted sexual advances toward her. Full Story

• Chinese drone maker in TV animation partnership
• 10 Chinese orchestras to perform at Beijing Music Festival
• China's largest film studio listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange
• How the Harvey Weinstein scandal has become a nightmare for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
• This Is Us is making us really worried about Kevin

• Movie by five BRICS countries' directors previewed in north China
• Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow say Weinstein harassed them, too
• Obamas say they are ‘disgusted’ by Weinstein
• In Weinstein's downfall, a moment of reckoning for Hollywood
• Melania Trump slams Ivana for calling herself first lady

Del Potro rallies to beat Zverev in Shanghai

NO.16 seed Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina produced one of his best performances of the season here on Thursday, overcoming one-set defict to beat third-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 to reach the Shanghai Rolex Masters quarter-finals. Full Story

• Nadal, Federer on collision course in Shanghai
• Michael Jordan says NBA superteams make rest of league garbage
• Jeff Horn awarded Australian sport's top award after beating Manny Pacquaio
• Fluminense hold Rio rivals Flamengo to draw at Maracana
• Jeptoo's coach cleared of doping charge

• Strachan steps down as Scotland manager
• Fognini fined for sexist outburst
• Spain line up Portugal and Russia friendlies to start World Cup preparations
• Portugal, France into World Cup
• Ex-FIFA official Valcke testifies in ban appeal

U.S. to withdraw from UNESCO at end of 2018

The United States on Thursday informed the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) that it would formally withdraw from the organization on Dec. 31, 2018. Full Story

• Malaysia ramps up efforts to attract Chinese tourists
• Chinese portrait painting exhibition unveiled in Berlin
• Cholesterol byproduct boosts spread of breast cancer
• Israel to follow U.S., quit UNESCO
• Experimental Ebola vaccines induce year-long immune response in Liberia trial

• Caesarian section linked to obesity in mice study
• Typhoid cases reported in Fiji
• Chinese schoolboy becomes expert on breeding snails
• Americans rush to buy Szechuan sauce at McDonald’s across US
• Britain to train million first-aiders to help mental health sufferers