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Facebook Unveils Anonymous Login Feature

Apr 30, 2014 11:00 PM EDT

If you are one of those millions of Facebook users who are uncomfortable signing into applications because you are scared your personal information will be shared, Marck Zuckerberg is offering a solution.

Shanghai Disney Park Gets Additional US $800 Million

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Apr 30, 2014 11:51 AM EDT

The developers of Shanghai Disney Park, the first Disney theme park in mainland China, are spending an additional US $800 million to add more attractions on their theme park resort before the scheduled opening at the end of next year.

Blast Rocks Railway Station in Xinjiang

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Apr 30, 2014 10:12 AM EDT

An explosion rocked a busy railway station in Urumqi in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Wednesday evening, authorities told the official Xinhua News Agency.

Same Actors for Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Announced for New 'Star Wars'

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Apr 30, 2014 09:41 AM EDT

Film producer Lucasfilm has announced the cast list of the new Star Wars movie, which is set to be released in 2015, with a mix of new and old faces comprising what could be the biggest movie of 2015.

Microsoft's Xbox One To Be Released in China This Year

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Apr 30, 2014 09:09 AM EDT

After more than 10 years of being banned by Chinese authorities, video game consoles are now allowed to be sold in mainland China, with Microsoft announcing that its Xbox One will be available in the country later this year.

China's Banks Pass Stress Test

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Apr 30, 2014 08:31 AM EDT

China's banking system can withstand a huge drop in the country's economic growth or even a 400 percent rise in non-performing loans after the central bank said China's lenders have passed the stress test.

US Tornados Threaten Millions

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Apr 29, 2014 08:27 AM EDT

Millions of Americans are on high alert Tuesday as the devastating storm system that has triggered 50 tornado reports in 24 hours showed no signs of waning, with authorities fearing more destructive tornadoes could be formed today.

Nokia Names New CEO

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Apr 29, 2014 07:48 AM EDT

Four days after Microsoft announced that it now owns the devices and service business of Nokia for US $7 billion, the Finnish telecommunications giant announced today the appointment of its new chief executive officer.

Alibaba Buys Stake in Youku for US $1.22 Billion

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Apr 29, 2014 03:36 AM EDT

China's Internet giant Alibaba Group has once again showed the world its financial might after it announced the purchase of an 18.5 percent stake in China's biggest video site for US $1.22 billion.

Removal of US Shows Affects Lives of Chinese Followers

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Apr 29, 2014 03:18 AM EDT

A recent survey of 65,043 net users in China showed that the removal of the four popular American TV series from Chinese video sites have affected the lives of Chinese viewers who have been following the shows.

Obama Condoles with Tornado Victims

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Apr 28, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

United States President Barack Obama offered condolences to the victims of the two tornados that ripped through Arkansas and Oklahoma on Sunday.

Tornado Rips US States, 12 Killed

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Apr 28, 2014 02:46 AM EDT

At least 12 people have been confirmed dead while several others were injured when tornadoes hit the south-central United States on Suday, wiping out homes of an entire neighborhood, officials said.

118 Sentenced in Pyramid Scam in China

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Apr 27, 2014 12:33 PM EDT

A total of 118 people were sentenced to imprisonment of up to 10 years after they were found guilty of organizing a pyramid fund raising scam, state media reported on Sunday.

China's Industrial Profit Up in March

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Apr 27, 2014 12:13 PM EDT

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Sunday that China's industrial businesses have registered revenue of more than 1.3 trillion yuan (US $207 billion) in the first three months of this year, a 10.1 percent increase from a year ago.

Countries Ease Visa Rules to Attract Chinese

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Apr 27, 2014 11:50 AM EDT

With more than 100 million Chinese expected to travel abroad this year, an increasing number of countries have reduced their visa application procedures in order to grab a larger slice of the tourism pie, experts said today.