Politics

Alibaba Signs Deal to Develop Smart Cities in China

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 22, 2015 04:00 PM EDT

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has signed a deal with the Beijing municipal government to jointly develop so-called "smart city" initiatives to move public services online. read more

China’s Xi, Japan’s Abe Have Unannounced Meeting in Jakarta

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 22, 2015 02:25 PM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a surprise meeting today on the sidelines of the Asian-African Summit in Jakarta. read more

Greenpeace: China's Air Pollution Thins Out but Beijing Still Most Polluted

Ana Verayo   | Apr 22, 2015 10:04 AM EDT

A new study conducted by the Greenpeace East Asia in Beijing said China's air pollution levels for the first quarter of this year have fallen. read more

Egypt's Ousted Leader Mohamed Morsi Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison Over Protesters' Deaths

Geann Pineda   | Apr 22, 2015 07:54 AM EDT

An Egyptian court on Tuesday sentenced Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Morsi to 20 years in prison without parole for the killing of protesters during demonstrations in 2012. read more

Egypt's Ousted Leader Mohamed Morsi Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison Over Protesters' Deaths

Geann Pineda   | Apr 22, 2015 07:54 AM EDT

An Egyptian court on Tuesday sentenced Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Morsi to 20 years in prison without parole for the killing of protesters during demonstrations in 2012. read more

G.E.M. Tang Gets Told by the Audience to "Get Out of Showbiz!"

JM Javelosa   | Apr 22, 2015 07:32 AM EDT

G.E.M. Tang cannot seem to get a break. Hong Kong's newest diva was in Changsha for a concert, when some concert attendees brought signages with messages that said, "G.E.M. Tang, you are not a singer!" and "Get out of showbiz!" read more

DEA Chief Michele Leonhart Retires Amid Agents' Sex Scandal

Geann Pineda   | Apr 21, 2015 11:35 PM EDT

Embattled Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Chief Michele Leonhart is resigning amid mounting criticisms over her handling of the controversial sex scandal involving DEA agents. She is expected to leave the agency in mid-May. read more

Advertisement Ban On Baby Formula To Be Implemented In China To Promote Breastfeeding

Dino Lirios   | Apr 21, 2015 11:21 PM EDT

China is now thinking about implementing an advertisement ban on infant milk formula in a bid to tackle low levels of breastfeeding and attempt to turn the tables. read more

Philippines Reveals Aerial Photos Of China Construction Projects On Contested Spratly Island

Dino Lirios   | Apr 21, 2015 11:06 PM EDT

The Philippines has just released new aerial photographs that reveal China building large infrastructures on a heavily contested Spratly Island. read more

Solar Plane Completes 1,200km Flight to Nanjing in First-Ever Around-the-World Flight

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 21, 2015 03:47 PM EDT

Two Swiss pilots flew a solar plane nearly 1,200 kilometers across China yesterday to complete the latest stage of their record-setting around-the-world journey. They hope to be the first to circumnavigate the globe in a solar plane. read more

Senate Reaches Deal to Vote on Lynch Confirmation

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 21, 2015 04:00 PM EDT

U.S. Attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch will finally get a confirmation vote in the coming days after the Senate announced a deal that ends a weeks-long bitterly partisan impasse. read more

Senate Reaches Deal to Vote on Lynch Confirmation

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 21, 2015 04:00 PM EDT

U.S. Attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch will finally get a confirmation vote in the coming days after the Senate announced a deal that ends a weeks-long bitterly partisan impasse. read more

Actress Louise Lee Undecided on TV Offers After TVB Departure

Cybelle Go   | Apr 21, 2015 11:45 PM EDT

Actress Louise Lee, recently announced her resignation from TVB last month, stated that despite receiving a lot of career opportunities from other TV networks, she still remains undecided, according to Jaynestars News. read more

Elaine Ng Trying To Mend Relationship With Daughter Etta

Cybelle Go   | Apr 21, 2015 06:03 AM EDT

Elaine Ng, formerly linked to Hong Kong star Jackie Chan was previously arrested for a case of physical abuse. Elaine is now trying to mend her strained relationship with her daughter, according to Jaynestars News. read more

China Adds Solar Power in First Quarter That Rivals Whole of France's

Dino Lirios   | Apr 21, 2015 10:15 AM EDT

China has just added a significant amount of solar power to the country within the first quarter, matching all of France's own supply of solar energy. read more

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