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UN: China Produces New Synthetic Drugs Faster than can be Controlled
Charissa Echavez | | Jun 29, 2016 01:57 AM EDT |
United Nations is calling China's attention to its production of new kinds of synthetic drugs, which are allegedly proliferating way faster than can be controlled, Al Jazeera reported.
China to Ignore International Arbitration Court Ruling on South China Sea Case
Alec Regino | | Jun 05, 2016 12:10 PM EDT |
China announced on Saturday that it would ignore the ruling of the United Nation's Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on the case initiated by the Philippines over Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Syrian Aid Workers Pleading for Protection From Deadly Attacks
Kat De Guzman | | May 25, 2016 01:25 PM EDT |
Syrian aid workers have appealed to the international community for protection from deadly attacks as hospitals have been moved underground due to the continuous raids by militants.
Donald Trump Offers to Talk to North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un, Pyongyang Rejects
Kat De Guzman | | May 25, 2016 08:50 AM EDT |
Republican Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has revealed that he would like to engage with North Korea if he is triumphant in the polls. However, this idea is not being welcomed by Pyongyang.
Eight in 10 City Dwellers Worldwide are Breathing Unhealthy Air: WHO
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | May 12, 2016 07:44 AM EDT |
The report said contaminants in outdoor air cause more than three million premature deaths a year.
Google Unveils New Proposal of Creating 13 Professional Women Emoji
Ellie Froilan | | May 12, 2016 04:11 AM EDT |
Google has launched a new proposal detailing 13 new emojis that represent women in the world of work.
Baghdad Declares State of Emergency After Rebels Breach Green Zone
Rina S. | | May 02, 2016 08:30 AM EDT |
A state of emergency has been declared in Baghdad after its Green Zone was breached by supporters of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr and entered the parliament building on Sunday.
Severe Heat from Climate Change a Great Danger to Outdoor Workers
Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Apr 30, 2016 09:08 PM EDT |
The UN is bracing for an epidemic of heat related injuries.
Leonardo DiCarpio to World Leaders: "Which Side of History Will You Be On?"
Charissa Echavez | | Apr 23, 2016 11:40 AM EDT |
Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCarpio gave an inspiring speech before world leaders at the United Nations on Friday during the signing of the Paris climate change agreement.
China, US Commit to Ratify Paris Climate Change Agreement This Year
Charissa Echavez | | Apr 23, 2016 06:56 AM EDT |
China and the United States both committed on Friday to formally ratify the Paris climate change agreement by the end of the year, raising prospects of it being realized way earlier than expected.
China, US Take Lead to Bring Paris Climate Change to Force as Early as Possible
Charissa Echavez | | Apr 18, 2016 09:57 AM EDT |
The top two biggest carbon emitters in the world are taking the lead to successfully realize the Paris climate change accord earlier than its most optimistic projections.
United Nations to Choose Next Secretary General Through Job Interview
S Satapathy | | Apr 13, 2016 11:37 AM EDT |
For the first time in the 70 years history of the United Nations (UN), there will be an open engagement with candidates for the Secretary General job. The interview will last from April 12 to14.
UN Commends China for 'Strong Leadership' Over Climate Change Deal
Charissa Echavez | | Apr 10, 2016 06:44 AM EDT |
The United Nations has praised China for its "continued strong leadership" for supporting an international agreement to stop climate change.
China Faces Challenges of Declining Labor Force & Aging Population
S Satapathy | | Apr 01, 2016 10:33 AM EDT |
China's current demographic structure is severely distorted as the country now faces serious problems such as low fertility, an ageing society and gender imbalance. This may hinder economic development as well as social stability in the long run, labor experts warned.
China Urges UN Officials, Diplomats to Boycott Dalai Lama's Geneva Talk
Desiree Sison | | Mar 11, 2016 08:08 AM EST |
China has written letters to diplomats and the United Nations, reiterating Beijing opposition to a scheduled talk by the Dalai Lama in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday, due to his "separatist activities."
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