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Will China's Modern Couples Want a Second Child?

Oct 30, 2015 06:07 AM EDT

China has abolished its one-child policy, allowing married couples to have a second child, but not too many are keen on jumping on the baby boomlet bandwagon that the government has pulled up before them.

Herpes Simplex Virus Present in Nearly Four Billion People Under 50

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Oct 29, 2015 05:00 AM EDT

Around two-thirds of the world population are infected with herpes simplex virus, prompting the World Health Organization to issue a health advisory to protect children from becoming infected with the incurable disease.

Prince Harry at Invictus Games 2016 US Launch

Prince Harry Launches Invictus Games 2016 With Michelle Obama

Desiree Sison |

Oct 29, 2015 04:00 AM EDT

Prince Harry has joined first lady Michelle Obama in his U.S. visit to promote and officially launch the 2016 Invictus Games that will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida in May.

Persian Gulf Cities Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Mecca Will be Too Hot for Humans

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Oct 28, 2015 08:55 AM EDT

Environment and health experts warn that metropolitan areas in the Persian Gulf will soon be uninhabitable unless drastic measures will be taken to arrest the situation.

US Bans e-Cigarettes on Checked Airline Baggage

No More e-Cigarettes in Checked Airline Baggage - Feds

Desiree Sison |

Oct 28, 2015 05:00 AM EDT

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a ban on all e-cigarettes and similar electronic smoking devices in the checked baggage of airline passengers and crew members.

China's Land Reclamation Activities In Spratly Destroying Maritime Resources

China's Land Reclamation Activities In The Spratlys Destroying Maritime Resources

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Apr 15, 2015 07:15 AM EDT

The Philippines has warned China that the latter's ongoing land reclamation projects in the Spratly Islands have destroyed hundreds of acres of coral reef, affecting the livelihood of states surrounding the sea.

China Releases Five Detained Women's Rights Activists Amid International Outrage

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Apr 14, 2015 06:48 AM EDT

Five women's rights activists detained for weeks have been released by Beijing police Monday after prosecutors decided not to press charges.

Corruption Trial Of Chief Of Oil Company Shows Link To More Top Corrupt Officials

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Apr 14, 2015 06:44 AM EDT

A former chief of China's biggest oil company went on trial for corruption charges with the prosecution publicly linking his alleged corruption activities with the country's top retired security official.

China In Talks With Nepal About Railway Line Extension Under Mt. Everest

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Apr 10, 2015 08:15 AM EDT

China is in talks with Nepal about the former's plan to extend a railway line under Mt. Everest that will link the country to Nepal.

China, South Korea Chastise Japan Over Revised Textbooks

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Apr 09, 2015 05:48 AM EDT

China and South Korea were angered over Japan's new textbooks claiming ownership of disputed islands and downplaying its past atrocities during the second Sino-Japanese war.

China Slams Hillary Clinton Tweet Calling For the Release Of Five Activists

China Slams Hillary Clinton Tweet Calling For Release Of Five Women Activists

Desiree Sison |

Apr 08, 2015 06:42 AM EDT

Chinese officials fired back at Hillary Clinton for her controversial tweet calling for the release of the detained five women activists.

China Faces Health Risk As Pfizer Pulls Out Vaccine Product

Desiree Sison |

Apr 03, 2015 06:15 AM EDT

China is at a high risk of shortage of treatment for pneumonia after it failed to renew Pfizer's license to market its product, Prevenar.

China Condemns U.S. Jet Landing In Taiwan

China Condemns Landing Of U.S. Jets In Taiwan

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Apr 03, 2015 05:00 AM EDT

China reportedly flew off the handle after two United States military fighter jets made an emergency landing in Taiwan on Wednesday in what military analysts said was a rare contact between the militaries of the U.S. and the democratic island.

China Building 'Great Wall of Sand' on Disputed Waters: U.S. Navy Commander

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Apr 01, 2015 05:50 AM EDT

China has aggressively expanded its hold on the South China Sea despite the competing claims of countries on the disputed waters

China Admits Economy Is Hurting

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Mar 31, 2015 05:20 AM EDT

China has admitted that its economy is hurting with the country's growth rate experiencing a rough slowdown that significantly needs a major intervention