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China and South Korea Sign Free Trade Agreement to Remove 90 Percent Tariffs in 20 Years

Eana Maniebo   | Jun 01, 2015 02:13 PM EDT

China and South Korea finally signed a bilateral Free Trade Agreement on Monday that will gradually remove more than 90 percent tariffs on selected imported goods in 20 years. read more

18 MERS-Infected South Koreans Triggers Panic; President Scolds Health Officials’ Incompetence

Althea Serad   | Jun 01, 2015 08:13 AM EDT

The number of MERS infection cases in South Korea have risen to 18 on Monday. read more

Australia Ignores China’s Air Defense Zone Over South China Sea; Countries Must Sign Code Of Conduct; What Is China’s Response?

Althea Serad   | Jun 01, 2015 06:52 AM EDT

Australia has decided to join the United States and other involved nations in fighting China’s sovereignty over the South China Sea. read more

Almost 2,200 Killed In India’s Worst Heatwave; Rain Brings Little Relief As Intense Heat Continues; What Caused Heatwave?

Althea Serad   | May 31, 2015 11:19 PM EDT

Almost 2,200 have been killed since the India heatwave mid-April, despite expected relief from rain over the weekend. The thundershowers this Sunday brought little relief, as intense heat is set to continue for the next four or five days, said weather officials. read more

Two Dozen People Being Treated After Live Anthrax Accidentally Sent To US And South Korea Labs; What Can Happen?

Althea Serad   | May 28, 2015 09:34 AM EDT

The U.S. military reportedly shipped live anthrax samples accidently to a total of nine states in the United States and one in South Korea, leaving over two dozen people infected. Those who have been in contact are now going through precautionary treatment after getting infected by the deadly bacteria. read more

Ford Recalls Over 440,000 Cars After Accidents Reveal Faults

Camille Harthy   | May 28, 2015 01:16 PM EDT

Ford Motors Company has issued two safety recalls on Wednesday that will affect up to 442,314 cars. The recall, which has been described as the first and biggest recall by the car manufacturer in North America, stems from a potential issue with the electrical power steering in certain Ford models. read more

WW2 Bomb Discovery in Germany Prompts Evacuation of 20,000 People

Camille Harthy   | May 28, 2015 02:27 PM EDT

About 20,000 people were evacuated in the German city of Cologne's after an approximately 70-year-old bomb was found in the city. read more

Air Force Pulse Weapon Takes Cybersecurity to Another Level

Camille Harthy   | May 28, 2015 01:46 PM EDT

The U.S. Air Force pulse weapon is making waves across the tech and cyber security industries as a weapon that could change the way we look at cyber warfare. read more

Japan to Become a Solar Super Power in Asia by 2030

Eana Maniebo   | May 27, 2015 11:26 AM EDT

A group of companies and stakeholders in Japan believes that the country will become a solar super power in Asia in fifteen years' time. read more

US Capitol Evacuated: Kitchen Exhaust Fan to Blame

Camille Harthy   | May 27, 2015 01:35 PM EDT

Hundreds of Congress staffers and tourists were forced out of the U.S. Capitol building on May 26 after two alarms in the Capitol went off. read more

'Elphie' Goes Viral; Elephant Takes Selfie With Tourist’s GoPro

Althea Serad   | May 27, 2015 09:09 PM EDT

Christian LeBlanc, 22, from Canada, went to see the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand earlier this year. Little did he know, he would become famous after an elephant borrowed his GoPro and took an “elphie” during his trip. read more

Supply Surplus of Chinese Steel Met with Anti-Dumping Probes

Eana Maniebo   | May 27, 2015 07:39 AM EDT

As China's steel exports rose to 32.7 percent year-on-year from January to April 2015, Europe and several other countries like Canada, Peru, and Brazil have decided to launch investigations into claims that both China and Russia have been dumping steel products to get rid of surplus inventory. read more

India Heat Wave Kills More Than 1,000; Hottest Temperatures Reach 49 Degrees Celsius

Althea Serad   | May 27, 2015 01:03 PM EDT

The heatwave in parts of southern and northern India has reportedly claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people in just weeks, according to officials Tuesday. Unfortunately, it is expected to endure for a couple more days in the remaining week. read more

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