Society

China Denies US Claims of Unsafe Pet Treats

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 01, 2014 04:41 AM EDT

China disputes reports that dog and cat treats made in China caused 1,000 pet fatalities in the United States since 2007. read more

Edward Snowden Looks to Extend Asylum in Russia

Katie Collom   | Jul 01, 2014 04:31 AM EDT

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has submitted official documents looking to extend his asylum in Russia for another year. read more

Kids’ Show Long-Time Star Rolf Harris, a Pedophile

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 01, 2014 03:59 AM EDT

British entertainer Rolf Harris faces up to seven years in jail after being found guilty of 12 counts of indecent assault upon the decision of the Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday. read more

Former Tinder Exec Sues for Sexual Harassment, Discrimination

Katie Collom   | Jul 01, 2014 02:43 AM EDT

Former Tinder executive Whitney Wolfe is suing the company for supposed sexual harassment and discrimination after she was called a "whore" in front of other employees by co-founder Justin Mateen. read more

Paralympian Oscar Pistorius Declared Mentally Fit When He Killed Model Girlfriend

Kristina Fernandez   | Jul 01, 2014 12:25 AM EDT

Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympic runner, was declared mentally fit when he killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's day 2013. read more

Man Sets Himself on Fire at Tokyo Intersection in Protest Against Japan’s ‘Collective Self-Defense’ Plan

Christl Leong   | Jun 30, 2014 03:09 PM EDT

A man set himself on fire at a bustling Tokyo intersection on Sunday in an apparent protest against Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plan to ease Japan's military deployment limits. read more

Miracle Baby Born while Mommy is Paralyzed From Stroke

Erika Villanueva   | Jun 30, 2014 08:34 AM EDT

A British woman miraculously gives birth to a healthy baby boy after a stroke paralyzed her a week before her delivery. read more

China Top Court Assigns Senior Judge to Lead Environmental Tribunal

Staff Reporter   | Jun 30, 2014 04:24 AM EDT

The Supreme People’s Court of China appoints Senior Judge Deng Xuelin to handle environmental cases and lead its newly established Environmental and Resources Tribunal. read more

Hand-foot-mouth disease outbreaks reported in Beijing

Erika Villanueva   | Jun 30, 2014 08:14 PM EDT

An outbreak of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) surged in Beijing with over 2,600 cases per week was recorded from May 26 to June 22 according to the capital’s disease prevention center. read more

Henan Grannies Stir Peace with their Naked Plea

Erika Villanueva   | Jun 28, 2014 04:01 AM EDT

Four Henan grannies stripped down in protest in front of the US Embassy in Beijing at 10 AM yesterday with grievances over their activist sons and daughters’ rights written all over their bodies. read more

SPC to Set up Environmental Tribunals

Erika Villanueva   | Jun 28, 2014 03:37 AM EDT

Insider says that the Supreme People’s Court of China is thinking about creating a tribunal to hear complicated environmental disputes and resolve increasing pollution problems in the country. read more

A Beautiful Woman Must Have a "Perfect Nose" to be Truly Beautiful

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 28, 2014 01:40 AM EDT

The slightly upturned nose of American actress Scarlet Johansson has the ideal shape. read more

China Security Bureau Offers Bigger Rewards for Anti-Terror Whistleblowers

Andy Vitalicio   | Jun 27, 2014 10:13 PM EDT

More Chinese cities have announced bigger rewards for citizens providing information leading to the arrest of suspected terrorists. read more

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