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Smog Yellow Alert: 13 Chinese Cites to Experience Heavy Smog Over The Weekend

Kwao Peppeh   | Oct 17, 2015 08:09 AM EDT

China's struggle with air pollution, which often climbs to hazardous levels, continues. The weather observatory has issued a yellow alert for smog expected to shroud about 13 Chinese cites. read more

800-Year-Old Historical Document Magna Carta Removed from Public Display at Beijing University

Charissa Echavez   | Oct 16, 2015 02:13 PM EDT

On the last minute, the historical Magna Carta was removed from public viewing at Renmin University in Beijing due to certain practicalities, as the per Foreign and Commonwealth office spokesperson. read more

Miracle! Little Boy Plunges from 8th Floor of Building and Survives

Staff Reporter   | Oct 15, 2015 08:56 AM EDT

This is happened in Changde, Hunan Province. A 3-year-old boy, Xiangxiang (anonymous), accidently plunges from the residential building’s eighth floor. When people found him, he seated in the bushes quietly and no injuries on skin. read more

Roaming Black Bear Killed in Chinese School Draws Criticisms from Netizens [VIDEO]

Kwao Peppeh   | Oct 13, 2015 07:29 AM EDT

Several Chinese netizens have criticized police officers in northeast China's Heilongjiang province for opting to shoot and kill a bear, which had broken into a local middle school on Monday. read more

Another Chemical Warehouse Blast Occurs in Tianjin Two Months After Explosions Killed 173

Kwao Peppeh   | Oct 13, 2015 06:17 AM EDT

A warehouse filled with alcoholic and chemical materials caught fire and exploded in Tianjin on Monday night. No casualties have been reported thus far. The incident happened just two months after twin blasts at the Tianjin warehouse left more 170 people dead. read more

Volkswagen Recalls Diesel Cars Sold in China to Correct Cheating Software

Benjie Batanes   | Oct 12, 2015 08:49 AM EDT

Car manufacturer Volkswagen announced on Monday that it is set to recall almost 2,000 of its diesel engine cars sold in China to correct a software that was purposely installed to fool emission testers. The largest European car maker had earlier admitted that millions of its vehicles sold worldwide were installed with the software more familiarly known as "defeat devices". read more

Man Wants to Jump Off Building - His Friend Brings Crabs and Wine to Allure Him to Give-Up Suicide Plan

Staff Reporter   | Oct 11, 2015 08:35 AM EDT

A 30-years-old man stood on a concrete slab outside his second storey apartment window for six hours shouting that he is going to jump from the building. Local policemen come to rescue him, but get refused to comply with them. read more

Gas Explosion at Restaurant Kills 17 People in Eastern China

Kwao Peppeh   | Oct 10, 2015 07:59 AM EDT

An explosion at a restaurant in Anhui province on Saturday has claimed the lives of at least 17 people. According to Chinese state media, the blast at the eatery in Wuhu city was caused by a gas cylinder. read more

One-Third of China's Young Male Smokers May Die From Smoking Related Disease

Benjie Batanes   | Oct 09, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

A health study published on Friday claims that one out of three Chinese male smokers in their 20s will likely die early from smoking related illnesses. Nonetheless, the researchers say that this gruesome statistic can be reversed if smokers can kick the deadly habit. read more

Thick Smog in Northern China Since Monday to Disperse by Wednesday Evening: Meteorologists

Kwao Peppeh   | Oct 07, 2015 07:32 AM EDT

The National Meteorological Center (NMC) has announced that a thick blanket of smog, which has covered several parts of northern China since the beginning of the week, will begin to dissipate by Wednesday evening. read more

Health Benefits Of Laughter And Humor You Never Knew

Antara Dutta Choudhury   | Oct 07, 2015 06:12 AM EDT

Laughter helps prevent heart diseases and improves mental and physical health. read more

Why Chinese Never Want To Skip Breakfast

Myraine Policarpio   | Oct 06, 2015 06:48 PM EDT

Why you shall always eat breakfast? It is indeed more than just a meal. read more

Youyou Tu: Chinese Woman Wins Nobel Prize for Science Alongside Irish and Japanese Scientists

Kwao Peppeh   | Oct 06, 2015 08:03 AM EDT

Three scientists in their 80s, who developed revolutionary cures for malaria and roundworm related diseases, were on Monday awarded with the 2015 Nobel Prize for Medicine. read more

Meet the 'Prettiest Bride' in China Who Tries To Save A Drowned Man

Myraine Policarpio   | Oct 02, 2015 05:01 AM EDT

Fall in love with this lovely bride who ruins her own wedding photoshoot to save a man's life. read more

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