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China, Canada Quietly Hold Meeting To Mend Ties

Sep 03, 2014 12:01 AM EDT

Chinese and Canadian officials quietly held a meeting in Ottawa last week to discuss their strained ties, reports said. According to experts, China-Canada ties weakened in recent months and future plans between the countries may be affected.

Identity Theft In U.S. Health Care Industry Worst Among Others

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Sep 02, 2014 04:47 AM EDT

The health care industry in the United States experienced an alarming number of identity theft in 2013, according to Identity Theft Resource Center. Accounting for 44 percent of total data breaches in the country, the industry is finding ways to update its information security.

Protesters disrupt Deputy Secretary-General Li Fei's explanation on China's decision against democracy

Taiwan Regrets China's Control Over Hong Kong's 2017 Election

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Sep 01, 2014 09:22 PM EDT

Taiwan regrets China's decision on Sunday to control Hong Kong's 2017 election by limiting candidates to the ones they approve.

Five New Acrobatic Monkey Species Confirmed In Amazon

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Aug 31, 2014 11:06 AM EDT

Five new species of flying or acrobatic monkeys in the Amazon were recently confirmed by scientists, according to a study. The newbie "saki" monkeys had been previously identified, but were too elusive for scientific research.

China Warns Foreign Powers Against Interfering in Hong Kong

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Aug 31, 2014 10:59 AM EDT

China warned foreign powers against interfering in Hong Kong and using China's special administrative region (SAR) as a foothold to destabilize the mainland, officials said. The statement came just before Sunday's meeting on limiting the 2017 elections to pro-Beijing candidates.

Corbett Lags Behind In The Governor Race, New Poll Says

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Aug 30, 2014 08:33 AM EDT

Incumbent Governor Tom Corbett lags behind his Democrat challenger by a wider margin than two months ago, according to a forecast released on Thursday. Even the Republican voters are likely to vote for Tom Wolf in the November election, the report said.

ISIS Suitors Knocked On Women’s Doors, Leader Offers Marriage Grants

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Aug 30, 2014 05:01 AM EDT

Islamic State members reportedly have been knocking on doors of unmarried women in areas they control since July to ask for their hands in marriage, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights .

Jesse Benton Resigns From Sen. Mitch McConnell's Campaign Amid Iowa Bribery Scandal

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Aug 30, 2014 04:46 AM EDT

Jesse Benton resigned as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign manager amid questions of involvement in the Iowa bribery scandal. The decision came on Friday, two days after Kent Sorenson pleaded guilty of bribery with Ron Paul's (R-Texas) 2012 presidential campaign.

Republican Governor's Modified Medicaid Expansion In Pennsylvania Approved

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Aug 29, 2014 12:35 AM EDT

Federal regulators approved Pennsylvanian Governor Tom Corbett's modified and somewhat controversial Medicaid expansion proposal on Thursday.

Strong Japan Fences Make Good U.S. Neighbor Happy, But Not China

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Aug 28, 2014 11:01 AM EDT

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe believes the time is right to boost its military stance to face China as Japan plans to ease its post-World War II military restrictions.

Scott Walker Leads Tightest Governor Race By Small Margin

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Aug 28, 2014 03:00 AM EDT

The race for governor in Wisconsin is locked in a close fight between Republican incumbent Gov. Scott Walker and his Democratic challenger, Marquette Law School Poll reported on Wednesday.

Rebel Factions In Syria Seize Border Crossing With Israel

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Aug 28, 2014 12:26 AM EDT

Rebel factions in Syria, including Islamist and al Qaeda affiliates seized the only border crossing between Israel and Syria in Golan Heights, reports said. Experts believe that this development signifies a new dynamic in the regional conflict.

Social Media Discourages Debate, Study Says

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Aug 27, 2014 11:42 AM EDT

A research study revealed that social media discourages debate, especially when an opinion differs from what emerges to be the popular one. According to experts, this tendency has also become apparent in the offline world.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

New Turkey PM Wants To Restore The Ottoman Empire

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Aug 27, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

Newly-elected Turkish Prime Minister and former foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu expressed his vision of restoring the Ottoman Empire, reports said. His support for the ISIS reflects his vision of transforming the Middle East into a united region of Islamists.

Palestinians Celebrate As Gaza Cease-fire Holds

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Aug 27, 2014 06:13 AM EDT

Palestinians celebrated on the streets of Gaza after Israel and the Islamist group Hamas called on a ceasefire that was meant to end the war. According to reports, the ceasefire was mediated by Egyptian leaders.

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