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Britain Grant Scientist Approval to Genetically Modify Embryos in Experiment After Chinese Scientists' Attempt

Feb 04, 2016 05:56 AM EST

A stem cell scientist from London's Francis Crick Institute, Kathy Niakan, has been authorized to genetically modify human embryos in an experiment. This experiment will be similar to one that a group of Chinese scientists carried out a few months ago, which triggered a worldwide debate.

Cold Wave Experienced In Most Areas Of China

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Jan 24, 2016 10:13 AM EST

For the first time in a period of three years, snow is predicted in Shanghai. A cold wave in northern China has set the temperature to its lowest points in quite a long time.

Change in China's Beer Taste Attracts Brewing Giants

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Jan 24, 2016 09:46 AM EST

Chinese customers' taste of beer is changing. Before, consumers preferred local mass-produced beers, but nowadays, they choose to chug down imports and local craft beers.

Scientists Say White Skin May be Result of Genetic Mutation

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Jan 13, 2016 12:52 PM EST

A recent international study headed by Chinese scientists has revealed that the preference of people from China for white-colored (or pale) complexion may originate from a "defective" genotype.

Schwarzman Scholars to Study in China's Tsingua University

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Jan 11, 2016 11:08 AM EST

Stephen A. Schwarzman, chairman and co-founder of the Blackstone Group, has initiated a scholarship program in China's Tsingua University. The scholarship program has a goal of identifying potential leaders, who, according to Schwarzman, are "Your best guess as future leaders of the world."

Chinese Farmers Caught Illegally Planting GM Crop

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Jan 07, 2016 12:07 PM EST

Environmental group Greenpeace on Wednesday said that in China's northeast farmers are unlawfully planting and growing genetically modified corn.

US Presidential Debates Translated for Chinese Viewers

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Jan 04, 2016 10:00 AM EST

In the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, Yin Hao, together with about half a dozen volunteers, work late through the night. They make up an online network that works as translators. Their assignment is to post American presidential debates, but with Chinese subtitles.

China's Homeless Find Sanctuary at McDonald's

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Jan 04, 2016 08:57 AM EST

Across East Asia, 24-hour McDonald's have become a sanctuary for the downtrodden, providing a warm, dry place to sleep. In major cities in East Asia like Beijing, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, people that are shut out of shelter systems or disowned by their families can find a warm, dry, and cozy place to slumber every night.

Leonardo DiCaprio's New Film 'The Revenant' Will GIve You Chills

Eva Etha Marie Monares |

Dec 15, 2015 12:28 PM EST

Leonardo DiCaprio has starred in numerous astounding movies. But his latest movie, "The Revenant" will leave you amazed. The actor apparently faced a lot of difficulties while filing "The Revenant".

Paris Climate Talk: Will This Agreement Solve Global Warming?

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Dec 15, 2015 10:13 AM EST

On Saturday, Dec 12, leaders from 195 nations reached a historic agreement. The agreement obliges all signatory countries to minimize greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. The agreement requires developed countries like the United States to abide to what was agreed upon, but surprisingly it excuses developing countries like China and India.

Alibaba Buys Hong Kong Based Daily Newspaper

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Dec 13, 2015 11:02 AM EST

China's Internet giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has purchased The South China Morning Post (SCMP). SCMP is Hong Kong's biggest and most influential English language newspaper. The purpose of the decision is to uphold broad perceptions of China's global economic power growth.

Kim Jong-Un's Aunt and Uncle Fled to US and Own a Laundry Service

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Dec 13, 2015 10:36 AM EST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's uncle has narrated how the horror of Pyongyang's politics compelled him and his wife to move to the United States almost twenty years ago. North Korea's politics is lethal enough that even some members of the ruling family fled to other country.

Text Messages with a Period are Less Sincere, Study Says

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Dec 10, 2015 08:29 AM EST

A recent study has revealed that text messages with full stops (or periods) tend to be less sincere. Text messages like "I love you.", "lol.", "Lets go now." are examples of messages that do not contain genuine emotion.

ISIS Ideology Attracts Islamist Groups in South East Asia, Singapore's Defense Minister Says

Eva Etha Marie Monares |

Dec 10, 2015 08:13 AM EST

Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen has warned that the return of the Islamic State fighters is a "clear and present danger" to south-east Asian countries. Following the terror attacks in Paris, authorities in Asian countries have highlighted the threat that the region is under from battle-hardened locals in the Middle East, who could return to their home countries to plot terror attacks

New Mysterious Sound of Humpback Whales Could be Related to Mating

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Dec 09, 2015 10:33 AM EST

Humpback whales are known to be the gentle giants of the ocean. They are prominent because of their massive size. But a certain attribute of these whales that intrigued many marine biologists is the sound they produce.

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