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Colorado Health Department Backs Out In The Proposal To Ban Marijuana-Induced Products

Oct 21, 2014 08:25 PM EDT

The Colorado Department of Health and Environment was requesting a full ban of marijuana edibles in consumer markets but immediately retreated when the news went public on Monday. Several state legislators made recommendations on restricting marijuana-infused products due to a number of deaths linked to the consumption of cannabis.

Texas Presbyterian Hospital Defends Itself Amid Negligence Issue

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Oct 21, 2014 05:39 AM EDT

Nurses and doctors working at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital defended the Dallas hospital during a press conference Monday against criticisms for the death of Thomas Eric Duncan, the first case of Ebola in United States.

2 African Countries Now Ebola-Free; Texas Surpasses Monitoring For 43 Cases

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Oct 20, 2014 11:19 PM EDT

Texas is technically Ebola-free, as of writing, while two countries in West Africa have successfully won the fight against the deadly virus.

China, United States Reps Convene Prior to Obama’s APEC Visit

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Oct 20, 2014 09:57 AM EDT

Official representatives from China and United States convene on Saturday in an in-depth discourse of intertwining issues a month prior to President Barrack Obama's visit to Beijing.

China Pilots Expanded Agricultural Reforms On Land Ownership And Irrigation

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Oct 20, 2014 08:53 AM EDT

Agricultural reforms in China are seeing the light of day as the government pilots for greater property rights allowing farmers to reap the benefits of advanced urbanization drive.

China And France Join Hands To Fight Ebola

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Oct 20, 2014 05:51 AM EDT

China is moving aggressively in the fight against Ebola, and with France joining the effort, the Chinese are confident they'd be well-prepared by the time the disease strikes.

Chinese Favor Big Screen Smartphone as Apple iPhone 6 Launches in China

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Oct 17, 2014 11:43 PM EDT

The Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus finally arrived in China on Friday weeks after its debut in the United States, but the number of customers waiting in line is surprisingly fewer than expected.

Republican Lawmakers Lobby Full Air Travel Ban Against Passengers From Ebola-Stricken Countries

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Oct 17, 2014 10:03 AM EDT

Republican lawmakers are lobbying for total air travel ban against anyone originating in West Africa until Ebola is controlled. But White House disapproves saying that there are more effective measures and the proposal will only lead to counter productivity.

New Zealand wins UN Security Council seat

New Zealand Wins Non-Permanent Seat At UN Security Council

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 17, 2014 06:10 AM EDT

New Zealand celebrates as Prime Minister John Key won a seat in the UN Security Council Friday on a close 145-193 vote race against Turkey and Spain.

Cambodia’s Convicted Khmer Rouge Genocide Leaders Face Second Trial

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Oct 17, 2014 03:53 AM EDT

The trial for two of the notorious leaders of Khmer Rouge regime responsible for the wide-scale Cambodia genocide from 1975 to 1979 resumed Friday at the UN-supervised court in Phnom Pehn.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on revising Ebola guidelines

CDC Overhauls Ebola Guidelines in Hopes to Reduce Infection

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 16, 2014 02:08 PM EDT

The United States federal guidelines are too lenient in containing Ebola cases in the country which posed more risks of contamination, experts from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.

At Least 100 Hikers Missing From a Deadly Nepal Snow Storm

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 16, 2014 06:09 AM EDT

More than 100 hikers are missing while 24 bodies were recovered after an avalanche and blizzard storm hit the popular climbing site, Annapurna Circuit, on Wednesday.

Chinese Newspaper Blasts Washington's “Badmouthing” in Moscow-Beijing Ties

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Oct 16, 2014 06:05 AM EDT

Several Chinese newspapers criticize United State's apparent "badmouthing" to strengthened ties between Russia and China. According to the newspapers, Washington casts unjustifiable doubts on the growing partnership because it fears that both are plotting plans to overtake world power.

China Takes Advantage Of Russia's Limited Economic Options

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Oct 15, 2014 12:03 PM EDT

As Russia continues to struggle with limiting favors from United States and Europe, China immediately comes to rescue with billions worth of investments to boost energy and transportation among other sectors. But critics said that the Chinese empire is taking advantage of weakening Russian economy to advance its political power in the international arena.

Hong Kong To Conduct Investigation As Tension Rises During Protest Clearing

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Oct 15, 2014 11:44 AM EDT

Hong Kong authorities announced in a press conference Wednesday that they will conduct investigations on the alleged violence against Occupy Central protesters during the Lung Wo Road clearing operation Wednesday morning.