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China's Coolpad Smartphones Spy on their Owners

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Dec 19, 2014 06:08 AM EST

Coolpad has built a so-called backdoor that opens its devices to possible malicious attacks.

President Putin blames 'external factors' for Russia's economic woes

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Dec 19, 2014 05:25 AM EST

The Russian currency fell further against the US dollar following President Vladimir Putin's three hour, end-of-year news conference in front of a thousand journalists in Moscow.

Cuba President Raul Castro Seeks To End U.S. Trade Sanctions

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Dec 18, 2014 11:30 PM EST

Cuba's President Raul Castro has sought an end to U.S. trade sanctions after Havana and Washington DC started official negotiations on normalizing diplomatic ties.

Blind Boy's Walking Cane Replaced With Pool Noodle as Punishment

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Dec 18, 2014 11:08 PM EST

A Kansas City school took away the cane of a blind 8-year-old boy Monday and replaced it with a pool noodle as punishment for hitting a classmate, Fox4KC.com reported.

From joy to outrage, Florida's Cuban-Americans greet new U.S. policy

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Dec 18, 2014 08:26 AM EST

The United States decision to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba divided America's 1.5-million-strong Cuban exile community.

Asking The Hard Questions After The Attack

Sydney siege: Prime Minister Tony Abbott asks why 'madman' was not on ASIO watchlist

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Dec 18, 2014 05:37 AM EST

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has described the gunman responsible for the deadly Sydney siege as a "madman", and conceded systems to monitor and prevent the attack were not adequate.

Nawaz, Imran, military in the line of media fire

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Dec 18, 2014 05:35 AM EST

Following the Peshawar attack, the Pakistani English language press has unanimously insisted the Nawaz Sharif government take a tougher line against extremism and terror groups.

Ruble Woes Rattle Russian Markets, Buyers

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Dec 17, 2014 11:35 PM EST

Russian President Vladimir Putin faces a major new challenge after a catastrophic fall in the value of the ruble, which hit a new low Tuesday despite the Central Bank's desperate efforts to halt the selling. On the streets of Moscow, panicky consumers rushed out to buy home appliances before they became even more expensive.

PEGIDA Gets Thousands To Join Protests Agains Immigration In Germany

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Dec 17, 2014 01:32 AM EST

A new grass-roots movement that assails the German government for ignoring its fears of being overrun by Muslims and other immigrants attracted a record 15,000 marchers on Monday in the eastern city of Dresden.

Vatican Ends Probe Into 'Feminist' U.S. Nuns On Softer Tone

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Dec 17, 2014 01:03 AM EST

An unprecedented Vatican investigation of U.S. women's religious orders that alarmed Roman Catholic sisters when the inquiry began years ago ended Tuesday with a report signaling a softer approach under Pope Francis.

Chinese Banks Throw In iPhone, Mercedes-Benz Car To Attract Deposits

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Dec 16, 2014 07:52 PM EST

Chinese banks seek to drum up more business by turning to giveaways for deposits. On offer at one branch in Beijing: an iPhone 6 Plus or a Mercedes-Benz.

Hillary Clinton Likely To Announce Bid For Presidency In Spring Next Year

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Dec 16, 2014 07:37 PM EST

In the high stakes campaign to become President of the United States, timing is everything especially for Democrat frontrunner Hillary Clinton. Her advisers said she will most likely announce her decision in spring next year.

The Silk Railway: freight train from China pulls up in Madrid

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Dec 11, 2014 08:34 AM EST

A new rail record was made on Tuesday, when a train that left the Chinese city of Yiwu arrived at its final destination, Madrid, to make the world's longest ever rail journey, reports Xinhua.