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North Korea Fires Missiles Near Japan

Jul 13, 2014 12:26 AM EDT

North Korea has launched two ballistic missiles in its eastern waters on Sunday, an outright breach of U.N. security resolutions, according the Japanese government.

North Korea Slams U.S. For Interfering in Korean Peninsula

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Jul 12, 2014 03:59 PM EDT

North Korea slammed the U.S. on Saturday after one of its warships arrived on South Korea's port, calling it a "reckless" act of "grave unpardonable provocation" intended to block the improvement of north-south relations.

Kerry Extends Afghanistan Visit to Ensure Peaceful Elections

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Jul 12, 2014 03:29 PM EDT

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry extended an unplanned visit to Afghanistan after talks with Afghan presidential candidates on Friday failed to resolve problems of alleged vote rigging, threatening to destabilize its already-fragile government.

Japan to ‘Respond Firmly’ If Provoked By China in Maritime Dispute

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Jul 12, 2014 07:53 AM EDT

Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera announced on Friday that it would "respond firmly" should China "disrupt the order" in contested waters in the East China Sea.

China Slams Australian PM For Praising Japan

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Jul 10, 2014 09:07 PM EDT

China's Xinhua News Agency rebuked Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott after the latter praised Japan's military prowess in World War II during his address to the parliament also attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday.

Taiwan Diplomat Fears 'Explosive' Conflict Between China And Japan

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Jul 10, 2014 08:30 AM EDT

A Taiwanese diplomat voiced concerns on Wednesday on heightening tensions between China and Japan's territorial dispute in the East China Sea, citing that the conflict may result in an "explosive" confrontation.

Chinese Activist Writers on House Arrest Ahead of Kerry's Visit

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Jul 09, 2014 11:50 PM EDT

China has put Tibetan activist writers including well-known authors Tsering Woeser and husband Wang Lixiong on house arrest, ahead of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to Beijing.

AMC Budgets US$600M to Provide Cushy Reclining Seats in Theaters

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Jul 08, 2014 11:21 AM EDT

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc will spend $600 million to revamp 5,000 of its theaters to feature fully reclining La-Z Boy type seats in an attempt to increase ticket sales and attendance.

U.S. Concerned Over Closed GSK-Linked Trial of American

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Jul 08, 2014 10:01 AM EDT

The U.S. voiced concerns on Friday over China's intentions to conduct a private trial of detained British investigator Peter Humphrey and his American wife Yu Yingzeng who were arrested last year for their work with GlaxoSmithKline.

HSBC Downgrades HK Stock Outlook Over Fears Of Pro-Democracy Campaigns

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Jul 08, 2014 07:53 AM EDT

HSBC cut its rating investment for Hong Kong on Monday over fears that the pro-democracy campaign could affect relations with China and subsequently hurt its economy.

Pot Institute to Offer Marijuana Classes Beginning Late August

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Jul 08, 2014 05:46 AM EDT

A new school that caters to providing cannabis knowledge and training in Natick, Massachusetts is targeted to open in late August to early September.

Ninja Roller Coaster Derails Leaving Riders Hanging 20 Feet Above Ground

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Jul 08, 2014 04:23 AM EDT

A roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles derailed on Monday night that left passengers hanging for nearly three hours with four injured.

Caffeine Back In Spotlight: Ohio Teen Dies From Overdose

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Jul 07, 2014 11:22 AM EDT

The death of an 18-year-old Ohio teen was revealed to be from a caffeine overdose.

China Commemorates Sino-Japanese War; Hits Back at Japan

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Jul 07, 2014 09:27 AM EDT

A 150-page signed confession by Japanese war criminal Fujita Shigeru was publicized by the Chinese State Archives Administration last Friday in time for the 77th anniversary of the Sino-Japanese War on July 7.

U.S. Firms Report Unfriendly Chinese Investment Regulations

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Jul 06, 2014 07:08 AM EDT

China was once considered a region with boundless potential for foreign investment. However, as it continues to grow and expand as one of the world's major economies, foreign firms are starting to experience difficulty maneuvering within its business sector.