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Geologists Confirm Twice as Many Unlinked Big Quakes in 2014

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 02, 2014 08:11 AM EDT

Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) found that the frequency of earthquakes more than doubled this year.

Ji Wenlin Kicked Out of CPC

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 02, 2014 06:29 AM EDT

Continuing its journey toward clean ranks, the Communist Party of China ousted a former aide to China’s retired domestic security tzar for taking “huge bribes” and committing adultery.

Starbucks Applauds Barista Who Stood Up for Breastfeeding Mom

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 02, 2014 05:40 AM EDT

Starbucks applauded a barista working at one of their branches for defending a breastfeeding mom against humiliation from a complaining middle-aged woman in Canada.

Statins Receive OK From Top Doctors

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 02, 2014 03:24 AM EDT

Twenty five years of research has proven that cholesterol-lowering statin pills pose no risk to health, according to top doctors.

Fake Shaolin Monks arrested for Swindling

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 01, 2014 08:10 AM EDT

Seven suspects were arrested after being caught impersonating monks and swindling over 160,000 yuan, or 25,787 dollars from over 100 tourists visiting the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province.

Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy March Gather Largest Crowd in a Decade

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 01, 2014 07:58 AM EDT

Thousands of demonstrators gather on Tuesday in Hong Kong’s largest park during the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule under a “one country, two systems” agreement for a pro-democracy rally reflecting surging discontent over Mainland China’s continuous interference.

Happy Married Life: Key to Reducing Heart Diseases

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 01, 2014 05:56 AM EDT

Recent studies by Pittsburgh scientists show that a happy married life may be the key in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, supporting earlier studies about links between marriage and cardiovascular disease.

China Denies US Claims of Unsafe Pet Treats

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 01, 2014 04:41 AM EDT

China disputes reports that dog and cat treats made in China caused 1,000 pet fatalities in the United States since 2007.

Kids’ Show Long-Time Star Rolf Harris, a Pedophile

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 01, 2014 03:59 AM EDT

British entertainer Rolf Harris faces up to seven years in jail after being found guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault upon the decision of the Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday.

Chinese ‘Brain Database’ to Aid in Curing Brain Diseases

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 01, 2014 03:34 AM EDT

Chinese scientists plan to develop a “brain database” in an attempt to identify indicators that may help in handling cerebral diseases and related disorders.

Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease victims in China

Hand-foot-mouth disease outbreaks reported in Beijing

Erika Villanueva |

Jun 30, 2014 08:14 PM EDT

An outbreak of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) surged in Beijing with over 2,600 cases per week was recorded from May 26 to June 22 according to the capital’s disease prevention center.

The CPC Cleans up its Ranks

Erika Villanueva |

Jun 30, 2014 09:57 AM EDT

The China Communist Party (CPC) is cleaning up its ranks on Monday following reports of expulsion of four of its members.

Miracle Baby Born while Mommy is Paralyzed From Stroke

Erika Villanueva |

Jun 30, 2014 08:34 AM EDT

A British woman miraculously gives birth to a healthy baby boy after a stroke paralyzed her a week before her delivery.

Victims of Suspected Honor Killings in Pakistan

Pakistani Girl Set On Fire for Rejecting Marriage Proposal

Erika Villanueva |

Jun 30, 2014 04:41 AM EDT

A teenaged girl was drenched in petrol and was set on fire in Pakistan after rejecting a man’s proposal to marry her.

Chinese Superstar Lin Dan Bags Aussie Open Title

Erika Villanueva |

Jun 30, 2014 01:41 AM EDT

Badminton Superstar Lin Dan wins the World Superseries Australian Badminton Open after he defeats Indonesia’s Simon Santoso with a score of 2-1 during their 75-minute men’s singles match on Sunday.

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