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China and U.K. Rebuild Bilateral Relations

Jun 17, 2014 12:28 PM EDT

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's four day visit to Britain which began on Monday will focus on three main priorities and is expected to tighten bilateral relations and boost economic cooperation.

Three Sentenced To Death for Tiananmen Square Gate Attack

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Jun 16, 2014 04:36 PM EDT

Three people linked to the deadly attack in Tiananmen Square last October that resulted in the deaths of two innocent bystanders were sentenced to death on Monday.

Whooping Cough Epidemic Hits California

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Jun 16, 2014 04:15 PM EDT

California's Department of Health (CDPH) declared on Friday that pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has reached epidemic levels in the state.

Pro-Russian Rebels Shoot Down Ukraine Army Transport Plane, 49 Killed

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Jun 16, 2014 02:09 PM EDT

A Ukrainian military transport plane was shot down by pro-Russian separatists early Saturday morning, killing all 49 people on board.

Thousands of LGBT's flocked to Tel Aviv's 16th Annual Gay Pride Parade, June 13, 2014.

Israel Celebrates Its Annual Week-Long Gay Pride Parade

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Jun 14, 2014 04:35 AM EDT

More than 100,000 people flocked to the streets of Tel Aviv, Israel's coastal commercial capital, on Friday to celebrate the launch of the week-long 16th Annual Gay Pride Parade on Friday.

Thousands of Cambodian Workers Flee Thailand Amid Harsh Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants

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Jun 13, 2014 09:32 PM EDT

Thousands of Cambodian workers voluntarily cross the border in Poipet, Banteay Meanchey after Thai army General Prayuth Chan-ocha announced last week that the country planned to better regulate its workforce by providing more work opportunities for its citizens and warned illegal workers of their unwelcome status in the country.

Ruby Dee Dies At 91 Leaving Behind A Legacy As An Actress And Activist

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Jun 13, 2014 01:55 PM EDT

Award winning actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee died on June 11 at her home in New Rochelle, New York, according to her representative, Michael Livingston. She was 91.

Police Raid Sewol Ferry Owner In Massive Manhunt

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Jun 13, 2014 01:44 PM EDT

The search continues as South Korean police raid an Evangelical Baptist Church in Anseong for suspected owner of Chonghaejin Marine, operator of the Sewol ferry that sank in April with some 304 passengers - most of them children who were presumed to have drowned.

Two More Women Found Hanging from Trees in India; Woman Gang Raped by Police

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Jun 13, 2014 09:17 AM EDT

Two more women were found hanged on trees in Uttar Pradesh, India, while another alleges that she was gang raped in a police station.

Harrison Ford Rushed to Hospital after Accident on Star Wars VII Set

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Jun 13, 2014 09:17 AM EDT

Veteran actor, Harrison Ford, 71, was brought to the hospital after a hydaulic door had fallen on him on set of the Star Wars: Episode VII set.

Study Finds New Drug That May Be Effective Against Cancer

Christl Leong |

Jun 12, 2014 08:30 AM EDT

A new pill may be effective against fighting off all cancers and preventing them from coming back, a new study finds.

2014 FIFA World Cup Kick Off Extravaganza: A Tribute to Brazil

Christl Leong |

Jun 12, 2014 08:19 AM EDT

The FIFA World Cup will kick off with performances from about 600 artists including gymnasts, capoeira performers, stilt walkers and trampolinists. The extravagant event is expected to be watched by some 61,000 fans and 1 billion home viewers, not to mention 12 heads of states and UN's Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon.

Toyota Recalls 2.3 Million Vehicles for Defective Airbags

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Jun 12, 2014 04:55 AM EDT

Toyota recalls some 2.3 million vehicles globally after autombile safety systems manufacturer Takata had warned that further repairs of defective airbags may be needed.