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North Korea Implements Mandatory Ebola Quarantine For All Incoming Travelers

Oct 31, 2014 02:26 AM EDT

North Korea joined the bandwagon of countries panicked by the Ebola crisis, with the reclusive nation reportedly implementing mandatory quarantines for people entering from any place.

New Jersey Officials Scramble To Finalize Protocols For Handling People From Ebola-Stricken Regions

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Oct 30, 2014 07:10 AM EDT

New Jersey officials scrambled on Wednesday to finalize the protocols for handling aid workers, patients and travellers entering the U.S. from regions affected by the Ebola outbreak, a source familiar with the situation said.

SAT Cheating Scandal Prompts Delayed Scores For China And South Korea

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Oct 30, 2014 04:14 AM EDT

A cheating scandal prompted the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to temporarily withhold the results of thousands of Chinese and South Korean students who took the SAT test on October 11.

Zambia’s Guy Scott Becomes Africa’s First White State Leader Since ‘94

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Oct 30, 2014 12:45 AM EDT

Zambia's Vice President Guy Scott on Wednesday became the first white leader of an African democracy in 20 years after President Michael Sata passed away in London on Tuesday.

Former PLA Commander Confesses To Taking Bribes -Xinhua

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Oct 29, 2014 04:55 AM EDT

Former People's Liberation Army commander Xu Caihou admitted he accepted large amounts of bribes in exchange for favors and promotions, state media announced.

Kim Jong Un Orders Execution Of 10 Officials For Graft, Watching South Korean Soaps

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Oct 29, 2014 02:07 AM EDT

Kim Jong Un, the leader of reclusive nation North Korea, executed 10 government officials charged of graft and watching South Korean television shows, a South Korean official's aide revealed.

China’s Xi Calls For Expansion Of Shanghai FTZ Scheme

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Oct 28, 2014 05:18 AM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for the expansion of the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone (Shanghai FTZ) scheme across the country the soonest possible time.

China To Establish Think Tank Focused On Governance

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Oct 28, 2014 03:50 AM EDT

China's President Xi Jinping wants to establish a new think tank that will focus on the country's efforts to modernize its leadership style.

Republicans Focus On Single White Women In Attempt To Defeat Democrats

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Oct 23, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Republicans this year have pushed more female candidates to run for Congress in a bid to appeal to single, white women and minority voters and gain traction over the Democrats

Photographers Charged For Illegally Using Drones To Take Aerial Photos In Beijing

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 23, 2014 04:43 AM EDT

Chinese authorities charged three photographers in Beijing for endangering public security after using an illegal drone in an attempt to take aerial photos of an airport in Hebei Province in December last year.

Ottawa Shooting Prompts Closure Of New Brunswick Legislature

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Oct 23, 2014 02:11 AM EDT

The deadly shooting of a soldier in Parliament Hill in Ottawa prompted New Brunswick to close its legislature to the public until further notice.

Jean-Claude Juncker Warns Cameron Against Restricting EU Migrants’ Freedom

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 22, 2014 11:42 PM EDT

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker warned UK Prime Minister David Cameron against restricting the EU migrants' freedom of movement, firmly saying he will not "compromise" on this matter.

China Eager For Iran To Reach Nuclear Deal

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Oct 21, 2014 05:44 AM EDT

China is eager for Iran to close an agreement with the six world powers who are involved in the nuclear discussions to comply with the approaching deadline to halt its uranium enrichment program.

China, Russia Hold Joint Police Drill To Boost Anti-Terror Capabilities

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Oct 21, 2014 05:28 AM EDT

China and Russia held a joint police drill on Monday to strengthen their coordination in combating terrorism in the area near their shared border.

CY Leung: Chinese Government Still Trusts HK

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Oct 20, 2014 09:04 AM EDT

Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying said Sunday that the central authorities of China still trust his capacity to handle the Occupy Central movement in the Special Administrative Region (SAR).