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S Satapathy | Apr 26, 2016 10:07 AM EDT
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 21 countries, including six in Africa where the disease burden is high, have the potential to be malaria-free by 2020. Almost 400,000 people have died from this mosquito-borne diseases. read more
Charissa Echavez | Apr 26, 2016 08:56 AM EDT
China Construction Bank (CCB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with International Enterprise (IE) Singapore on Monday to provide financial support to both Singapore and Chinese companies in the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) infrastructure projects. read more
Rina S. | Apr 26, 2016 10:38 AM EDT
US reported 1.5 percent decline in its new home purchase in the month of March. According to data released by the Commerce Department, new home sales for the month stood at 511,000, down from 519,000 in February. read more
Som Patidar | Apr 25, 2016 08:44 AM EDT
President Barack Obama on Sunday turned down North Korea's unusual proposal to suspend nuclear tests if U.S. stops joint military exercises with South Korea. read more
Som Patidar | Apr 25, 2016 08:11 AM EDT
Chinese dissident leader Dolkun Isa blamed China for the cancellation of his Indian visa. New Delhi cancelled the visa of Uyghur leader on Monday, citing Interpol's red corner notice against him as the reason. read more
Girish Shetti | Apr 25, 2016 07:59 AM EDT
Ahead of his state visit to Beijing, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday criticized China over its military and maritime expansion in East and South China Sea, saying that world is "greatly worried" over its provocative actions in disputed maritime territories. read more
Desiree Sison | Apr 25, 2016 08:10 AM EDT
US President Barack Obama urged China to put more pressure on North Korea in the wake of the recent submarine-launched missile conducted by Pyongyang last week, raising tensions in the peninsula. read more
Desiree Sison | Apr 25, 2016 08:08 AM EDT
China will start reclamation work at one of the contested islands in South China Sea later this year which will include the construction of an outpost and an airstrip to enable its air assets to extend their reach over the international waterway, Chinese maritime experts said. read more
Charissa Echavez | Apr 25, 2016 10:12 AM EDT
China's average middle-class family earns nearly 52,000 yuan ($8,000) lesser compared with their American counterparts, but China's income growth is dwarfing US families. read more
Som Patidar | Apr 24, 2016 08:23 AM EDT
North Korea reportedly test-fired a ballistic missile from an underwater platform off its eastern coast on Saturday. read more
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. read more
Charissa Echavez | Apr 23, 2016 09:18 AM EDT
China is wooing India to establish high-speed railways (HSRs) on other proposed routes, saying that it is equipped with the technology and expertise that can be beneficial for India's economy and people. read more
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. read more
Som Patidar | Apr 23, 2016 07:19 AM EDT
A state-owned Chinese company is moving ahead with plans to build multiple floating nuclear power plants that can provide stable electricity to offshore projects. read more
Som Patidar | Apr 23, 2016 07:57 AM EDT
China dismissed reports on Friday about additional troop deployment at the North Korean border. The Ministry of National Defense issued a statement saying that the relevant reports are inconsistent with the facts. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
