As Rio de Janeiro prepares for next year's Olympic Games the city , known for its beauty as well for its gap between rich and poor, is changing. As part of an attempt to integrate Rio, the government opened and artificial beach in Rio's poor north zo...
Britain will try to encourage high-spending Chinese tourists to visit the country by introducing a two-year multiple-entry visa. The UK government said the visa rules changes are looking to cash in on the expanding wealth of China's middle classes. C...
South Koreas tourism industry was hit hard by the MERS--Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome--outbreak in June. But Chinese tourists have been flocking back to the country since September. The South Korean government says Beijings flexible response to th...
Northwest China's beautiful Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region seems to attract most of its visitors during these autumn months, just before the harsh winter sets in. Chinese people just love to head out west this time of the year, so what is the big d...
Russia's dispute with Turkey is leaving tourists out in the cold. Since Moscow banned package tours to Turkey, Russians hoping for some winter sun are trying to find an alternative. And the ban is also affecting Russian tour operators who now need to...
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Cuba has seen a surge in the number of US tourists. This comes after the US further eased travel and trade restrictions with the country Tuesday, just days before a historic visit to the island by President Barack Obama. These streets bear no secrets...
In the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks are fighting for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, ahead of this game against the Denver Nuggets, the Mavs were in ninth place, half a game back of the Houston for the last seed. And with on...
With not long to go until the Rio Olympics, many are still wondering about who will be in charge of Chinas mens national basketball team. The current boss, Gong Luming, is in contract talks with the Chinese basketball association and it is unknown wh...
China hopes of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia were given a huge boost Tuesday night, as it beat Qatar 2-0 in a crucial Asian Group C qualifier. Chinese players react during a game against Qatar in Xian on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Af...
The people of Cuba are in for some Satisfaction! British rock band The Rolling Stones have arrived in Cuba to give their free outdoor concert. The event will close the curtain on a historic week when the nation experienced rapprochement with the Unit...
The two-week Indian festival of Holi - also known as the Festival of Colors - involves hugs and frolic to celebrate the beginning of Spring. But there's a spiritual element too - a time to end conflict and repair ruptured relationships. Around 30 exp...
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