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Kwao Peppeh | Sep 18, 2015 09:00 AM EDT
One of the highest ranking figures in China's petroleum sector has been removed from the Communist Party and all public posts after he was found guilty of corruption by investigators. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced on Friday that the case against Wang Tianpu has been handed over to prosecutors. read more
Kwao Peppeh | Sep 18, 2015 06:49 AM EDT
The United States has extradited one of China's most wanted fugitives to Beijing, officials announced on Friday. Experts say the move is a positive sign that both nations are willing to collaborate to combat corruption. read more
Benjie Batanes | Sep 17, 2015 12:07 PM EDT
Americans around the country including President Barack Obama have declared their support for a Muslim teenager in Dallas who was arrested on Monday after being suspected of bringing in a suspected explosive device to school. The “device” turned out to be a digital clock built by the teen. read more
Myraine Policarpio | Sep 16, 2015 08:57 AM EDT
Snapchat’s new animated selfie feature ‘Lenses’ now makes a hit over the web. read more
Benjie Batanes | Sep 15, 2015 09:24 AM EDT
A Delta State University professor committed suicide on Monday evening after killing two people. Police are yet to determined the motive behind the killings. read more
Kwao Peppeh | Sep 13, 2015 05:45 AM EDT
Thai authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a Chinese man in relation to the deadly explosion at Bangkok's Erawan Shrine last month, which led to the deaths of at least 20 people. This is the 12th arrest warrant issued by the Thai police following the bombing. read more
Benjie Batanes | Sep 12, 2015 12:56 PM EDT
Federal prosecutors announced on Friday that they are dropping all charges against an American-Chinese physicis university professor accused of stealing American patented technology. The U.S. government claims that it has received additional information, which merits the dismissal of the case. read more
Benjie Batanes | Sep 12, 2015 06:28 AM EDT
The local leaders of the Dayang New District in the Chinese city of Jinan have reportedly distributed notices on Monday threatening to kill dogs within the community if their owners do not get rid of them. Many observers have criticized the local government order for being too cruel. read more
Staff Reporter | Sep 12, 2015 05:12 AM EDT
Guo Meimei, a Chinese social media celebrity, has captured public attention again. This time, instead of by showing off her luxury Lamborghini car, her name appears on the trending topics of Weibo because of an illegal casino gambling she ran. read more
Benjie Batanes | Sep 11, 2015 12:33 PM EDT
President Barack Obama announced on Thursday that the United States will take 1,500 to 10,000 more Syrain refugees by 2016. The U.S. is facing international criticisms for not helping enough in the ongoing humanitarian crisis. read more
Benjie Batanes | Sep 11, 2015 12:23 PM EDT
Chinese journalist Liu Hu has told his media colleagues that he will continue to crusade against corrupt officials after serving a year in prison. read more
Benjie Batanes | Sep 10, 2015 12:02 PM EDT
U.S. federal documents revealed that the Department of Energy's various database has been successfully breached at least 159 times within the span of four years starting 2010. A number of government officials have expressed fears that virtual attackers may soon be able to take down the country's electric power grid. read more
Benjie Batanes | Sep 10, 2015 09:45 AM EDT
The promoter for American rock star Bon Jovi's first gig in China announced on Wednesday that the shows have been canceled. Although no specific reason were mentioned, international observers believe that Chinese authorities may have prevented the show due to the artist's music videos featuring scenes of the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and images of the Dalai Lama. read more
Benjie Batanes | Sep 10, 2015 08:18 AM EDT
A group of American scientists are exploring the remains of a Nazi German U-boat that was sunk more that 11 kilometers away from the U.S. coast. The five-day exploration, which began on Tuesday, is meant to uncover the effects of such wreckage on the world's oceans and seas. read more
Cara Yang | Sep 09, 2015 11:18 AM EDT
A college student has sued China's Ministry of Education over demonizing contents in textbooks regarding homosexuality, according to The Paper. This issue has sparked several discussions on Weibo, a popular Chinese social media site. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
