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Dog Spared From Euthanasia Gets New Home On Christmas Eve

Vittorio Hernandez   | Dec 25, 2014 09:39 PM EST

If the Obamas spared two turkeys from death during Thanksgiving Day, for Christmas, the Best Friends Animal Society saved a pet dog from death and cremation. read more

Christian Pilgrims Celebrate Christmas Eve Mass at Manger Square

Vittorio Hernandez   | Dec 25, 2014 06:47 AM EST

Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal, the most senior Roman Catholic clergy in Bethlehem, celebrated the Christmas Eve mass on Wednesday night at Manger Square, believed to be the place where Jesus Christ was born, attended by pilgrims from different parts of the world. read more

China In Need Of Millions Of Brides Immediately

Riley Grant   | Dec 28, 2014 10:45 PM EST

Before a single man in Handan, China marries a local girl, he is required to have around US$64,000 as his proof that he could provide for the home and the other required gifts for his future bride. That is normally the price range that farmers earn working in this town. read more

Chinese Students Use Luxury Cars to Sell High-End Apples

Qi Qin   | Dec 24, 2014 09:15 PM EST

In the University of Ningbo in China, students are using luxury cars to sell luxury apples. read more

FDA's 1-Year Celibacy Rule For Blood Donation Offends Gay Rights Groups

Lui Francisco   | Dec 25, 2014 09:29 PM EST

The U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) decided to allow gay and bisexual men to donate blood, provided that they abstain sex for a year. The gay rights community found this offensive and wanted the "de facto lifetime ban" to just take effect. read more

Storm to Hit America's East Coast., Will Cause Travel Pains Christmas Week

Lui Francisco   | Dec 24, 2014 01:21 PM EST

The Christmas week is going to be a wet one in the U.S. as meteorologists forecast heavy rain and high winds from a large storm soaking the eastern half of the country. read more

Islamic Calligraphy Exhibit Showcases Different Talented Chinise Artists

Riley Grant   | Dec 28, 2014 10:38 PM EST

Different Chinese artists held an exhibition to showcase Islamic calligraphy on December 26, Friday in Islamabad's Gallery6. The exhibit was called "Revered calligraphy by Chinese," and it showed the unique artwork collection of Asad Raza, who is also an Islamic Arts consultant. read more

Beijing Expected to See Boost in Winter Tourism with 2022 Olympics Bid

Cory Doyle   | Dec 23, 2014 02:32 PM EST

"A variety of winter sports facilities will be built in Beijing and the surrounding areas. We believe they will become new attractions for the city even in tourism low seasons during winter," read more

Ex-Aide Of President Hu Jintao Faces Corruption Charges

Desiree Sison   | Dec 23, 2014 04:22 AM EST

Former aide of Hu Jintao faces corruption charges read more

Judge OK's Oklahoma's Lethal Injection Protocol

Jose Mario Fuderanan   | Dec 23, 2014 02:47 AM EST

Oklahoma resumes executions after federal judge rules lethal injection protocol is constitutional read more

French Villa Given As Bribe To Disgraced Chinese Senior Official For Sale

Kat De Guzman   | Dec 23, 2014 02:48 AM EST

The disgraced Chinese senior official identified as Bo Xilai was given a French Villa as a bribe is now being advertised to be sold at 6.95 million Euros or US$8.52 million. read more

Another Christmas Car Attack In France, Third Attack In Just Three Days

Kat De Guzman   | Dec 23, 2014 02:46 AM EST

A man has again plowed a van into a Christmas market where dozens of shoppers were in the area located in Nantes in Western France on Monday and it has resulted to injuring around ten people. read more

Athletic Shoe Envy Likely Cause of Death 16-Year Old in Dayton Mall Shootout

Vittorio Hernandez   | Dec 23, 2014 02:05 AM EST

A mall shopper, who shot a 16-year-old boy outside the Miami's Dayton Mall on Saturday, possibly bought a pair of athletic shoes on sale that the teener wanted to buy but arrived at the shopping center too late. read more

Wayward Truck Kills 6 Christmas Shoppers In Glasgow

Jose Mario Fuderanan   | Dec 23, 2014 01:37 AM EST

A wayward garbage truck wreaked havoc in downtown Glasgow, Scotland on Monday, killing six people and wounding at least 8 others. read more

Ex-Tower Hill Headmaster Faces 50-Year Prison Term In Child Porn Case

Vittorio Hernandez   | Dec 22, 2014 11:15 PM EST

While the former headmaster of a prestigious and expensive Delaware prep school denies he looked at thousands of child porn images on his iMac, 54-year-old Christopher Wheeler admits no one else had access to his computer. read more

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