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11/21/2024 05:06:06 pm

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Des Cambaliza

New Google Maps Gallery Lets You Share Your Travels

he service extension aims to attract more people to add maps to Google's database.

placards

Philippines Absent In China's Expo, Ties Tested By Territorial Dispute

The Philippines is not attending China's trade show in Nanning, reports said, citing tense disputes in the South China Sea this year. The event is aimed at promoting China's trade ties with Southeast Asian countries.

Bernie Sanders

Sen. Bernie Sanders Challenges Hillary Clinton

United States Senator Bernie Sanders said he wants to challenge Hillary Clinton because all presidential candidates should be challenged, citing American issues that need debate.

Richard Burr

GOP Sen. Richard Burr Plans 2016 Bid, Amid Retirement Rumors

The office of United States Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) confirmed on Tuesday that the senator plans to run for a third Senate term in 2016, amid speculations of his looming retirement, according to a National Journal interview.

Netropolitan

Netropolitan or 'Facebook For Rich People' Launches; Only $9,000 to Join

The new social network site, Netropolitan, dubbed as "Facebook for rich people," launches on Tuesday and requires users US$9,000 a year.

Kim Jong Un

North Korea Has ‘The World's Most Advantageous Human Rights System’

North Korea on Saturday published a report saying the country has the "most advantageous human rights system." The report was to counter a condemning report by the United Nations ahead of the scheduled assembly on Tuesday to discuss human rights situation in the country.

Chinese bullet train

China Aims To Surpass Japan With Its Billion Dollar Investment In India

China aims to surpass Japan by scaling up investments in India more than what its rival committed.

U.S. troops

Republican Doubts Obama’s Ground Troop Strategy Against ISIL

House Homeland Security Chairman Mike McCaul questioned President Barack Obama's strategy of sending ground troops in Syria, reports said. In a TV interview, McCaul accused the White House of being unwise for not considering other nations' participation in terms of ground combat against the ISIL.

Hillary and Bill Clinton

'Hello, Iowa. I'm Back': Hillary Clinton's Iowa Return Stirs Presidential Bid Speculations

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's return to Iowa fueled speculations of her presidential bid in 2016. She told a crowd of Democrats at the annual steak fry fundraiser, "Hello, Iowa. I'm back."

Bernie Sanders

Sen. Bernie Sanders Thinks Of Running For President In 2016

United States Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) on Sunday said he is thinking of running for president in 2016, reports said.

 Ilham Tohti

Separatism Trial For Chinese Uighur Scholar Set On Wednesday

A Chinese minority Uighur scholar accused of separatism is set to go on trial on Wednesday in Urumqi, reports said.

HTC one camera

HTC's First Camera Similar to GoPro?

It's expected to be waterproof and suitable for extreme sports.

Iraqi civilians

Iraq PM Haidar al-Abadi Halts Bombing Of ISIL-Held Civilian Areas

Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi said in a conference on Saturday that he ordered the military to stop bombing civilian areas held by the Islamic State (ISIL).

Syrian rebels

Islamic State, Syrian Rebels Strikes Ceasefire Deal Amidst U.S. War Against ISIL

The Islamic State reportedly struck a ceasefire deal with moderate Syrian rebels, despite Syrian force's deepening alliance with the United States in its war against the ISIL. Brokered by Al-Qaeda linked Al-Nusra Front, the deal was aimed at targeting the Syrian government instead, reports said.

Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800

Malaysia Airlines Avoids Disaster By Turning Around

A Malaysia Airlines aircraft turned around after detecting an auto-pilot defect on Sunday, according to reports. The aircraft's captain aborted the flight to take a precautionary measure, reports said, citing the loss of two airplanes this year.

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