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US Consular Official Shot in Guadalajara, Mexico

Gunman at Large After Shooting a US Consular Official in Mexico

Jan 08, 2017 08:28 PM EST

Mexican authorities are seeking for a gunman disguised as a female nurse who shot a US consular official on Friday night in the western city of Guadalajara, prompting the FBI to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to the suspect.

Chinese employees now prefer cleaner work environment over compensation

Chinese Employees Prefer Better Air Quality Over Work, Compensation

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 26, 2015 10:57 PM EST

With the hazardous and increasing smog levels in Beijing, employees seem to no longer chase after high compensation, promotions or career growth. Many are now opting out of the office, thus forcing employers to allocate budget to install air filtering systems.

Western Embassies Issues Security Warning in Beijing

Western Embassies in Beijing Issue Warnings About Possible Threats to Their Nationals During Holidays

Desiree Sison |

Dec 25, 2015 06:23 AM EST

Western embassies in Beijing issued warnings to their respective citizens on Thursday about possible security threats during the holiday period, prompting Beijing authorities to step up security in the Chinese capital.

Over 2000 Companies in China to Suspend or Slow Down Production

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 22, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Following the succeeding 'red alert' status issued by Beijing, authorities have ordered over 2000 factories to suspend or minimize production. The memo was issued just a few days after alert level was raised again.

Chinese Authorities Raise Smog Alert Level At Its Second Highest In Beijing This Year

Chinese Authorities Raise Smog Alert Level to Second Highest in Beijing This Year

Desiree Sison |

Nov 30, 2015 08:06 AM EST

Chinese authorities have raised the smog alert level to the second to the highest so far this year in the nation's capital Beijing.

US Shuts Embassy in Yemen

Marcel Woo |

Feb 11, 2015 12:42 AM EST

The United States has suspended its embassy operation in Sana, the capital of Yemen, due to uncertain security situation in the city, US State Department Spokesman Jen Psaki said.

Obama's Foreign Policy in Libya Gets Republican Criticism

Christl Leong |

Jul 27, 2014 12:43 AM EDT

As the fighting in Libya approached its capital in Tripoli, Washington scrambled to withdraw its personnel from the embassy, earning Republican criticism for its weak foreign policy in the region.

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.