Japanese PM cancels visit to Yasukuni shrine Posted: 13 Apr 2015 10:25 PM PDT | Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has decided to cancel his visit to Yasukuni Shrine this spring. Analysts say it was due to Abe's concerns over his upcoming visit to the U.S. and the possible damage... | Views: 3 1 ratings | Time: 00:44 | More in News & Politics |
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Iraqi PM al-Abadi retires over 300 army officers Posted: 13 Apr 2015 10:26 PM PDT | Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has forced at least 300 Iraqi military officers working under the Ministry of Defense to retire, the media office of the prime minister announced Monday.... | Views: 15 2 ratings | Time: 00:42 | More in News & Politics |
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China to continue humanitarian aid to refugees Posted: 13 Apr 2015 08:55 PM PDT | As the conflict in Syria intensifies, millions of Syrians have fled to neighboring countries, including Jordan. On Monday, China said it will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to... | Views: 4 0 ratings | Time: 00:47 | More in News & Politics |
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Taliban overrun gov’t forces in NE Afghan, at least 18 dead Posted: 13 Apr 2015 08:55 PM PDT | Afghan officials say dozens of Taliban fighters, aided by foreign militants, have seized Afghan government checkpoints in a previously stable northeastern province. The Ministry of Defense... | Views: 1 0 ratings | Time: 00:49 | More in News & Politics |
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Saudi-led war planes strike Yemen’s Ibb province Posted: 13 Apr 2015 08:26 PM PDT | The Saudi-led coalition continues its airstrike campaign against Houthi militias and their allies in Yemen. The coalition has shelled a stadium and residential areas in the southwestern part... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:43 | More in News & Politics |
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U.N.: More than 120,000 evacuated due to airstrikes in Yemen Posted: 13 Apr 2015 08:31 PM PDT | A U.N. spokesman has said that the ongoing airstrikes in Yemen have caused more than 120000 people to be evacuated and re-located. At a daily briefing on Monday, U.N. spokesman Stephane ... | Views: 4 1 ratings | Time: 00:53 | More in News & Politics |
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Shenzhen school uniform collected by V&A museum Posted: 13 Apr 2015 06:48 PM PDT | A recent post on the online photo-sharing service, Instagram, shows a Shenzhen school uniform on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. According to the museum's official website,... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:59 | More in News & Politics |
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Body of monk well preserved 17 years after death Posted: 13 Apr 2015 06:47 PM PDT | 102-year-old monk, Wu Yunqing, passed away 17 years ago. His body was preserved under a crystal cover at the Lingquan Temple, in Shanbao Town, near Anyang, Henan Province. But surprisingly,... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:33 | More in News & Politics |
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World Bank cuts China’s growth forecast Posted: 13 Apr 2015 07:00 AM PDT | The World Bank, on Monday, lowered the two-year growth forecast for China to 7.1% and 7.0% for 2015 and 2016, respectively. The Washington-based lender said the Chinese government's measures. | Views: 9 0 ratings | Time: 00:36 | More in News & Politics |
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Food for thought at new Milan art exhibition Posted: 13 Apr 2015 08:55 AM PDT | A unique exhibition in Milan is giving visitors plenty of food for thought. This year, the 'Arts & Food' exhibition is focusing on the theme 'Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life'. The... | Views: 9 3 ratings | Time: 01:10 | More in News & Politics |
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Premier Li Keqiang meets U.S. business delegation in Beijing Posted: 13 Apr 2015 05:44 AM PDT | Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker in Beijing on Monday. Li said that both China and the U.S. need to improve cooperation in fields like infrastructur... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:46 | More in News & Politics |
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Premier Li Keqiang delivers keynote speech at AALCO meeting Posted: 13 Apr 2015 05:40 AM PDT | The 54th Annual Session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) opened in Beijing on Monday. Premier Li Keqiang has delivered a keynote speech, saying China will cooperate. | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 02:57 | More in News & Politics |
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Sino-Vietnamese meeting heralding a new era? Posted: 13 Apr 2015 05:22 AM PDT | After a rocky year, relations between China and Vietnam appear to be improving. Last week, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam paid a visit to China where he met with a... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 06:36 | More in News & Politics |
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DJ AJ - The toddler that’s become a viral hit Posted: 13 Apr 2015 05:16 AM PDT | Two-year-old AJ has taken the Internet by storm. The South African toddler has already gained a massive following on Facebook as the world's youngest DJ. Check out these awesome moves. | Views: 17 0 ratings | Time: 01:29 | More in News & Politics |
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China restricts visits from Shenzhen to Hong Kong Posted: 13 Apr 2015 11:28 AM PDT | China has limited the number of visits that residents of Shenzhen can make to neighboring Hong Kong, in a bid to curb traders who cross the border to buy goods. Shenzhen residents applying... | Views: 65 3 ratings | Time: 00:35 | More in News & Politics |
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China Startup: Smart solutions for home appliances Posted: 13 Apr 2015 04:29 AM PDT | A long time ago, a kettle gave James Watt the inspiration to create the world's first steam engine, and now the same instrument has been the catalyst for Mark Wang to revolutionize the entire... | Views: 9 2 ratings | Time: 01:53 | More in News & Politics |
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Hillary Clinton announces 2016 presidential bid Posted: 13 Apr 2015 02:07 AM PDT | Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has formally announced that she will enter the 2016 presidential race. Clinton, who lost the Democratic Party nomination to current U.S. President... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 02:05 | More in News & Politics |
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Massive protests against President Dilma Rousseff sweep across Brazil Posted: 13 Apr 2015 01:56 AM PDT | Sao Paulo residents have come out on the streets on Sunday to protest corruption in the government of President Dilma Rousseff. Thousands marched down streets, waving signs, and chanting slogans ... | Views: 16 3 ratings | Time: 00:36 | More in News & Politics |
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