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Charissa Echavez | Nov 23, 2015 06:22 AM EST
Tis the season to be jolly! A Hong Kong man bagged the 2015 best Santa Claus in the world title in Sweden's yearly competition. But the show was not over yet after the grand winner was declared, he surprised his girlfriend and spectators by making a marriage proposal live on TV! read more
Joy Anne Labarite | Nov 22, 2015 05:28 AM EST
China has pledged to provide $14.5 million tp support the search for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, Xinhua reported. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang disclosed on Saturday that China will give 14.5 million US dollars to help find the missing plane. The search for the plane is said to be the "costliest search mission in aviation history." read more
Daphne Planca | Nov 22, 2015 02:13 AM EST
Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is planning to take a two-month paternity leave to spend time with his daughter once she is born. read more
Charissa Echavez | Nov 22, 2015 04:21 AM EST
As one of the biggest job fairs was held in northeast China, women looking for employment raised concern over the recently mandated two-child policy. Over 40,000 jobs from more than 750 companies like Shougang and Toyota, were offered at the fair. read more
Charissa Echavez | Nov 21, 2015 10:29 AM EST
China's weather observatory posted a blue alert on Saturday for Beijing and nearby regions. The warning stated that a drop in temperature and heavy snowfall in these places is expected in the next few days. read more
Joy Anne Labarite | Nov 21, 2015 05:10 AM EST
Another tragedy has rocked China as a coal mine caught fire on Friday night, killing 21 workers. According to Xinhua News, the fire started at 11 p.m. at Xinghua mine in Jixi City, Heilongjiang Province. The mine is located near the border with Russia. read more
Charissa Echavez | Nov 21, 2015 04:29 AM EST
A Swiss farmer now has his own treasure-hunting story to share after uncovering a trove of fortune in his cherry orchard when his eyes caught on some shimmering green coins on a molehill. read more
Benjie Batanes | Nov 20, 2015 06:17 AM EST
Chinese security forces announced on Friday that they have killed around 28 members of a "terrorist" organization in the Muslim-populated region of Xinjiang. Beijing has accused Western governments of "double standards" after a US-funded radio station carried a report that Chinese authorities killed several suspected "terrorists" including women and children. read more
Charissa Echavez | Nov 20, 2015 07:14 AM EST
A boy has reportedly been expelled from a school in Henan province, China after 40 parents opposed his admission on the grounds that he is suffering from autism. Following the incident, Chinese netizens have reacted furiously of the government's inability to cater for the special needs of such children. read more
Joy Anne Labarite | Nov 20, 2015 09:55 AM EST
Instead of using sperm, a new scientific breakthrough has been made after Shanghai scientists created mice with only two eggs and no sperm, China Daily reports. read more
Joy Anne Labarite | Nov 20, 2015 09:41 AM EST
A Cathay Pacific plane in Hong Kong Airport raised alarm on Wednesday due to a passenger's unusual behavior. The passenger had reportedly refused to follow to the cabin crew's orders, Coconuts Hong Kong reports. read more
Elena Garcia | Nov 19, 2015 04:18 PM EST
A shocking footage has emerged of an unnamed Mongolian trade union leader setting himself ablaze during a press conference in protest against a proposed coal mine deal with China. read more
Joy Anne Labarite | Nov 19, 2015 11:15 AM EST
The death toll from a landslide in China's eastern province of Zhejiang is now at 38 on Thursday. Initial reports had confirmed nine deaths and 28 missing. read more
Joy Anne Labarite | Nov 18, 2015 06:56 AM EST
The death toll from a landslide in China's eastern province of Zhejiang has now been raised to 33 and 4 people are still missing as of 9 a.m. Wednesday. Initial reports had confirmed nine deaths and 28 missing. read more
Benjie Batanes | Nov 18, 2015 08:20 AM EST
Hangzhou officials have rented out a villa where former Taiwanese leader Chiang Ching-Kuo once took up residence. McDonald's set up shop in the ground floor of the property this weekend amid protests from Chiang's relatives and supporters. 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
