Young girl who tweeted from Aleppo asks Trump to help Syrian children

LONDON (Reuters) - The seven-year-old Syrian girl who gained a global following last year with her Twitter updates from Aleppo has written an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump asking him to...

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Japan doll maker offers mini Trump ahead of Girls Day holiday

TOKYO (Reuters) - A traditional Japanese doll modeled after U.S. President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows among some Tokyo shoppers ahead of "Girls Day", a holiday meant to celebrate the health and...

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China girlfriend rental app gets leg up from Lunar New Year demand

BEIJING (Reuters) - As millions in China head home to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday with their families, 24-year-old Luoluo is busy answering messages on a mobile app from desperate men...

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Ceausescu's bunker offers a window into Romania's communist past

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - The hermetically-sealed heavy steel door to the bunker of Romania's late communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu opens with a squeak, releasing a burst of cool air.

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Valentino showcases ethereal haute couture collection in Paris

PARIS (Reuters) - Valentino designer Pierpaolo Piccioli showcased his debut solo haute couture collection in Paris on Wednesday, presenting an ethereal spring/summer 2017 line.

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Wear high heels or go home - British report finds sexist dress codes rife

LONDON (Reuters) - You must wear shoes with heels 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) high at all times when you are at work. You must wear make-up and regularly re-apply it. You must wear tights, but not opaque...

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Lookalikes of Trump, North Korea's Kim grab Hong Kong by surprise

HONG KONG (Reuters) - It is a scene unlikely ever to become reality - American president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hugging and leaning in for a kiss on the bustling streets of...

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