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Soldiers of People's Liberation Army inside tanks at drill in Beijing. July 22, 2014.

China To Raise 2015 Defense Budget By 10 Percent

Mar 05, 2015 04:54 AM EST

Despite a slowing economy, the central Chinese government has decided to raise its defense budget by 10 percent from last year.

Actor Eddie Murphy & partner Paige Butcher attend SNL's 40th Anniversary show in New York. Feb. 15, 2015

Chinese Version Of 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) Set To Be Produced

Arlene Lim |

Mar 04, 2015 11:09 PM EST

After four decades of being a very well-known weekend show on U.S. television, "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) will now have a Chinese version.

Protest vs. killing of a homeless man by cops in Los Angeles, March 3, 2015

Los Angeles Eyes Use Of More Body Cameras For Cops Following Skid Row Shooting

Arlene Lim |

Mar 04, 2015 08:10 AM EST

The investigation into the death of a homeless man, who was shot by an officer in Los Angeles city's Skid Row, is bringing a new perspective on the use of body cameras worn by police officers while they are on duty.

CPPCC Opening Ceremony in Beijing, March 3, 2014 (File)

Tap Water, Not Bottled Water, Served At China's Biggest Political Meeting

Arlene Lim |

Mar 04, 2015 08:04 AM EST

Participants of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's biggest political gathering, have not been given free bottled water or any single-use personal items, as the government holds true to its drive against luxurious spending.

China's Shenzhou-9 manned spacecraft, June 9, 2012

Report: China's Space Program Will Block U.S. Military Communications

Arlene Lim |

Mar 03, 2015 08:27 AM EST

China is developing space technologies that are meant to block military communications of the United States, in a bid to weaken the capability of the US to win conflicts.

Hyundai Recalls 200K Elantras Over Steering Defect

Arlene Lim |

Mar 03, 2015 08:23 AM EST

Hyundai is pulling over 200,000 of its Elantra sedans out of the market due to defect in steering wheel.

Protests being held in Yuen Long District in HK vs. Mainland Traders

13-Year-Old Anti-Chinese Protester Among 3 Dozens Arrested in HK

Arlene Lim |

Mar 03, 2015 05:55 AM EST

Hong Kong police have arrested about 38 persons, including a 13-year-old boy, involved in confrontations that erupted at a weekend anti-Chinese protest aimed at shoppers from mainland China.

Prince William tours the Forbidden City in Beijing, March 2, 2015.

China Pokes Fun At Prince William

Arlene Lim |

Mar 03, 2015 05:09 AM EST

The last time the British Monarchy came to China, some controversies were stirred after they were caught making remarks that offended the Chinese sensibilities. After almost 30 years, as China takes on a more important role in the global stage, it is the country's turn to poke fun at visiting Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge.

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski speaks at Democratic Nat'l Convention in North Carolina, Sept. 5, 2012.

Longest Serving U.S. Legislator Announces Retirement

Arlene Lim |

Mar 03, 2015 03:19 AM EST

The longest serving woman in the history of the United States Congress is stepping down. Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski, who has worked in the Capitol Hill for 38 years, has announced she is ready to retire. Mikulski is 78 years old.

Chinese Envoy Defends Russia In Ukraine Crisis

Arlene Lim |

Mar 02, 2015 11:29 PM EST

A Chinese diplomat has taken the cudgels for Russia as the latter faces harsh criticisms and pressure from Western countries for backing the rebels in Eastern Ukraine.

Prince William (2nd R) tours the Forbidden City in Beijing, March 2, 2015.

Prince William Arrives in China

Arlene Lim |

Mar 02, 2015 08:38 AM EST

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has arrived in Bejing, China. Britain's Ambassador to China Barbara Woodward and China's ambassador to the United Kingdom Liu Xiaoming met him at the Beijing Airport.

Roof Collapses On A Skating Rink in Canton, Massachusetts, Feb. 28, 2015.

Skating Rink Roof Collapses in Massachusetts

Arlene Lim |

Mar 02, 2015 07:46 AM EST

Several skating rinks in Massachusetts in the United States have been closed in the recent weeks, over fear of roof collapse, due to build up of heavy snowfall.

A man casts his vote in Estonia's parliamentary elections, March 1, 2015

Pro-Russian 'Center Party' In Estonia Beaten In Polls

Arlene Lim |

Mar 02, 2015 05:56 AM EST

Estonia's ruling center-right Reform Party won the most votes in Estonia's general elections last Sunday, defeating a pro-Russian party in a close fight.

U.S. Sec. of State John Kerry (L) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R), Rome, Dec. 15, 2014.

Kerry Attempts To Ease Tension Over Netanyahu's Upcoming Speech In U.S. Congress

Arlene Lim |

Mar 02, 2015 05:12 AM EST

Just before Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers his speech condemning the American nuclear talks with Iran, US Secretary of State John Kerry makes an attempt to ease the tension by saying that the US deserves the "benefit of the doubt" as negotiators.