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Emperor Qianlong's seal was sold for $22 million.

China’s 18th Century Imperial Seal Sells for Record High $22M

An 18th-century imperial seal belonging to Emperor Qianlong was sold at Paris for €21m holds a record in the auction house. An unknown Chinese collector acquired the treasure after a long heated bidding war.

Robbers in Paris stole goods worth over $5.29 million from two Qatari women.

Qatari Sisters Latest Victim in Paris Robbery Attacks

Two Qatari sisters are the latest victims to be robbed and manhandled in Paris in what is now becoming a growing trend in the French Capital on Monday night.

Mallika Sherawat

Bollywood star Mallika Sherawat Tear Gassed and Beaten by Masked Men in Paris Near the Apartment where Kim Kardashian was Robbed

Bollywood star and model, Mallika Sherawat was reportedly tear gassed and beaten up by three masked intruders outside her Paris apartment.

Periscope

Periscope Used to Broadcast Live Suicide in France

In a disturbing application of technology, a 19-year-old French woman used live-steam service Periscope to film herself committing suicide near Paris on Tuesday.

Mariah Carey and Prince

Prince Honored By Mariah Carey In Emotional Performance at Paris Concert [VIDEOS]

Hours after news broke that music legend Prince had passed away, Mariah Carey paid tribute to the singer and her close friend with a teary-eyed performance during her concert at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris.

Climate Change Conference In Paris

Paris Climate Talk: Will This Agreement Solve Global Warming?

On Saturday, Dec 12, leaders from 195 nations reached a historic agreement. The agreement obliges all signatory countries to minimize greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. The agreement requires developed countries like the United States to abide to what was agreed upon, but surprisingly it excuses developing countries like China and India.

Security level heightened on terrorism-threatened cities like Geneva, Chicago and Toronto

Geneva, Toronto, Chicago on High Alert for Terror Attacks

Following the Paris attack that killed 130 people, threats of ISIS attacks are everywhere. Recently, cities like Geneva and Canada were allegedly placed on alert status for possible attacks from the militant group.

Planned Parenthood Shooting Suspect Appears in Court in Front of Relatives of Victims

Planned Parenthood Shooting Suspect Appears in Court

A gunman accused of opening fire and killing three people and injuring nine others inside a Planned Parenthood Clinic last week appeared in court on Monday and was told he would be charged with first-degree murder and could face death penalty.

Chinese President Xi Jinping To Challenge World Leaders To Do More In Fighting Climate Change In Paris Convention

President Xi to Challenge World Leaders to do More to Fight Climate Change at Paris Convention

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to challenge rich countries to transfer technology and capital to developing countries if world leaders are truly 'serious' about managing carbon emissions after 2020.

Paris Climate Change Summit

World Leaders Gather in Paris for Climate Change Summit

Following multiple terror attacks that struck Paris two weeks ago, world leaders flying into the city with heightened security amid an atmosphere of unprecedented positivity that a much needed climate change can be reached.

America Is Divided On Sending More Troops To Syria To Fight ISIS--Gallup Survey

Less Than Half of Americans Favor Troop Dispatch to ISIS Fight: Gallup

A majority of the American people appear to have had a change of heart when it comes to sending ground troops abroad to fight the ISIS and for now, the numbers appear to be divided evenly.

Travel Alert

US State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alerts Over Terror Attacks

With the Thanksgiving and Yuletide holidays coming and the recent spate of terror attacks and threats obtaining everywhere, the U.S. State Department on Monday issued a travel alert to all its citizens living or transiting across three continents.

David Cameron:The world to unite to fight ISIS

David Cameron: World Uniting to Fight 'Evil Threat' of IS

British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that the world is coming together in a bid to end the terrors caused by the Islamic State (ISIS). Speaking on behalf of his country on Monday alongside President François Hollande in Paris, Cameron said that the UK would do all that ispossible to help assist France attacks the jihadists in Syria.

Air France

2 US-to-Paris Air France Flights Diverted Due to Threats

Officials have reported that two Air France flights from the United States going to Paris have been diverted due to terrorism threats.

Tony Hung

Tony Hung Urges Nations to Kill ISIS

TVB host and actor Tony Hung is one of many Hong Kong celebrities who reacted on social media to the recent attacks in Paris. Hung posted an image on Instagram with an image that reads, "KEEP CALM AND KILL ISIS." He captioning the post with "To lessen violence, one must use more violence."

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