The lawmaker said he had managed to make it through an airport in Portland, Oregon, before realizing in mid-flight that he had a problem.

A whale that was discovered dead in Hong Kong waters may have died due to the actions of sightseers who flocked to see it when it was alive.

Relations between the U.S. and China have been increasingly strained over Chinese aggression - this is likely to make things worse.

The incident, termed by some news outlets as "a freak accident," was portrayed by the New York Post as the animal's "ultimate revenge."

More than 200,000 metric tons of frozen pork have been released from state-controlled food reserves as China struggles to meet the demand.

A Hong Kong man has been arrested for alleged sedition after paying tribute on his harmonica to Queen Elizabeth II.

A mother and wife died in the middle of an international flight last week, leaving her two children and husband behind on the plane.

The Vatican expressed 'concern' after retired Cardinal Joseph Zen was arrested for allegedly 'colluding with foreign forces.'

'As the Beijing Winter Olympics start on Friday, the world will be watching China and its actions both during and after.'

Customs and Border Protection agents seized 1,200 counterfeit driver's licenses from states including Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas.