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Chinese Tourists Top Visitor In Toronto

Desiree Sison   | Feb 13, 2015 02:42 AM EST

The Chinese formed the bulk of tourists who visited Toronto last year at 230,000 visitors in 2014 read more

Man Who Found 17-Pound Gold Nugget In China Waits If He Could Keep It

Geann Pineda   | Feb 13, 2015 05:59 AM EST

A Chinese herdsman waits word from the government if he could get to keep the 17-pound gold nugget he stumbled upon in Altay range of northwest China. read more

Chinese Tighten Belt for Lunar New Year Celebrations

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 13, 2015 01:58 AM EST

Because of the slowdown in the Chinese economy, residents of China are being more austere for their celebration of the forthcoming 2015 Lunar New Year on February 19. read more

U.S. Federal Judge To Alabama Official: Issue Marriage Licenses To Gay Couples

Geann Pineda   | Feb 13, 2015 01:16 AM EST

A U.S. Federal judge has ordered an Alabama official to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples, in a move that will hopefully break a standoff. read more

China's 10 Killer Roads Identified

Marcel Woo   | Feb 12, 2015 11:02 AM EST

China's transport management authority has revealed the country's 10 most dangerous stretches of roads that saw 1,2013 accidents and 450 deaths last year. read more

More Countries Ban Selfie Sticks

Marcel Woo   | Feb 12, 2015 10:45 AM EST

Are you planning to bring selfie sticks in your travel abroad? Think again! Selfie sticks have increasingly become unwelcome in several countries on concerns that they could be used as weapons or compromise public safety. read more

Chinese Man to Spend Lunar New Year in Jail for Opening Plane’s Emergency Exit

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 12, 2015 09:12 AM EST

For opening the emergency door of a China Southern Airlines jet on Monday and acting as if nothing is wrong, a Chinese man will spend the Lunar New Year on February 19 in jail. read more

3 Ticketholders to Share US$564 Million Powerball Jackpot

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 12, 2015 04:06 AM EST

There are at least three people who just became richer by several hundred million dollars. They are the lucky ticketholders bearing the numbers 11, 13, 25, 39, 54 and Powerball 19 that were picked in the Wednesday draw of Powerball lotto. read more

Public Warned of Online Dating Scams Ahead of Valentine's Day

Geann Pineda   | Feb 12, 2015 03:42 AM EST

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned the public against online scammers who use online dating sites to search for their victims. read more

North Carolina Muslim Shooting Is A Hate Crime, Not Parking Dispute -Police

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 12, 2015 01:08 AM EST

North Carolina Police are supporting the theory of the father of two Muslims gunned by a neighbor thathe act goes beyond a fight over parking space, but is a hate crime. read more

Human Rights Watch Calls for Protection for Darfur Residents from More Attacks Amid Report of Systemic Rape of 200 Women

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 11, 2015 10:11 PM EST

In a span of 36 hours on Oct 30 through 31, 2014, over 200 Darfur women and girls were systemically raped by attacking Sudanese soldiers, the Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday. read more

Convicted Murderer Executed by Lethal Injection in Missouri

Marcel Woo   | Feb 11, 2015 08:04 AM EST

Missouri saw on Wednesday its first execution by lethal injection this year after the US court declined to intervene in the case of a man convicted of murdering young woman 25 years ago. read more

100 Cars Crash In South Korean Bridge; 2 People Killed

Marcel Woo   | Feb 11, 2015 07:43 AM EST

Foggy weather on a bridge near Incheon International Airport in South Korea triggered a 100-car pileup that killed two people and injured at least 65 others. read more

Shooting Near University of North Carolina Leaves Three Family Members Dead

Marcel Woo   | Feb 11, 2015 06:10 AM EST

Three family members were shot dead by a lone gunman at an apartment complex near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, authorities said Wednesday. read more

Teen Gets Fired Over Rude Tweets

Geann Pineda   | Feb 11, 2015 05:14 AM EST

A teenager got fired from her job at a pizza parlor right before she was set to begin due to a rude Twitter post. read more

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