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Chinese Factory Wall Collapses, Killing 18

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May 11, 2014 09:14 AM EDT

Factory wall collapses in Qingdao killing 18 people and leaving three injured.

Gaza TV Teaches Children to Hate and "Shoot" Jews

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May 11, 2014 06:02 AM EDT

A Gaza television station operated by the Hamas is teaching children to hate Jews and to value acts of martyrdom such as blowing oneself up.

Olympic Committee Considers Moving 2016 Olympics to London Due to Brazil's Bad Planning

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May 11, 2014 01:38 AM EDT

Lack of planning and progress in Brazil cause officials to consider London as possible host for 2016 Olympcis

Michael Sam Drafted as First Openly Gay NFL Player

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May 11, 2014 12:37 AM EDT

Michael Sam is drafted to the National Football League's St. Louis Rams, becoming the first openly gay player to join the league.

Art by Chinese Artists Auctioned at New York Philanthropy Event

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May 08, 2014 08:14 AM EDT

Three Chinese artists featured in silent auction as part of New York Observer's second annual Young Philanthropy Event.

Fast-Food Workers' Strike Going Global in Over 150 Cities

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May 08, 2014 07:52 AM EDT

Fast-food workers frustrated by low wages are mounting an organized walkout next week in more than 150 cities across the globe.

Chinese Journalist and Other Activists Detained Ahead of Tiananmen Anniversary

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May 08, 2014 06:24 AM EDT

Beijing police announced Thursday that they have arrested and detained veteran journalist Gao Yu for leaking "state secrets" to foreign contacts.

US to Aid Nigeria in Rescue of 200 Kidnapped Girls

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May 06, 2014 10:43 PM EDT

The United States plans to sending a team of advisors to assist Nigeria in the rescue of 200 girls kidnapped last month.

Russia Writes Off 90 Percent of North Korea's Soviet-era Debt

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May 06, 2014 10:34 PM EDT

Putin signs off on agreement to forgive $10 billion North Korea debt. Deal is expected to facilitate building a gas line and rail line across North Korea and into South Korea.

Russia's Putin Makes Denial Of Nazi Crimes Illegal

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May 06, 2014 10:10 AM EDT

Putin signs three separate laws controlling criticism of USSR's role in WWII, denial of Nazi crimes, and censorship in the media.

Democrats Point To Benghazi Panel As Republicans' Attempt to Manipulate 2016 Presidential Elections

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May 06, 2014 10:03 AM EDT

Republicans call for a Benghazi panel, a move considered by Democrats to be an attempt at tarnishing the party's name and affecting Hillary Clinton's chances at election in 2016.

Chinese Teenagers Seen Walking Cabbages Not Depressed but Participating in Project by Artist Han Bing

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May 06, 2014 09:17 AM EDT

Han Bing art project has teenagers walking cabbages at last weekend's Midi music festival. Han releases statement rivaling original belief that youth used cabbages to deal with depression and loneliness.

Guangzhou Train Station Knife Attack Hurts 6

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May 06, 2014 09:10 AM EDT

At leats six people were injured in a knife attack at a train staion in Guangzhou, the latest of a series of knife attacks in China this year, local media reported Tuesday

China Sweeps World Team Table Tennis Championship

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May 06, 2014 02:23 AM EDT

China swept the men's and women's titles at the table tennis world team championship at Tokyo's Yoyogi Gymnasium Monday, overcoming the shock upset of world and Olympic champion Zhang Jike.

Acer Founder Stan Shih Announces Retirement

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May 05, 2014 03:23 AM EDT

Stan Shih, the founder of the Taiwan-based computer brand Acer, announced Sunday that he plans on retiring as chairman of the company, barely six months after he returned to launch various reforms within the company.