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US, China Accuse Each Other of Human Rights Violations

S Satapathy   | Apr 15, 2016 12:33 PM EDT

In a strongly worded note, China hit back at the US' "Annual State Department report on human rights around the World" that criticised Beijing's severe clampdown on lawyers. This report published by Washington discussed human rights violation and policies in 199 countries, with specific focus on serious right violation in the Middle East countries. read more

Russia to Spend $200,000 to Preserve Lenin's Body

S Satapathy   | Apr 15, 2016 11:54 AM EDT

The Russian government will spend close to 13m roubles ($200,000) to preserve communist leader Vladimir Lenin's embalmed body, which is on display. read more

Beijing Claims Jurisdiction Over Taiwan Deportees from Kenya

Girish Shetti   | Apr 15, 2016 11:02 AM EDT

China on Wednesday said that group of Taiwanese citizens deported from Kenya are wanted in mainland China for serious charges, claiming complete jurisdiction over the Taiwanese deportees. read more

Japan Hit by Earthquake, Buildings Collapse [BREAKING]

Iesha javed   | Apr 14, 2016 04:31 PM EDT

Southern Japan has been hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 at today. Several buildings have reportedly collapsed while the meteorological department has ruled out the danger of a Tsunami. read more

US Secretary of State John Kerry Visits Hiroshima Bombing Memorial Site

Iesha javed   | Apr 15, 2016 08:16 AM EDT

US Secretary of State John Kerry paid a visit to the Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial site on April 11. The visit is quite significant since this WAs the first official visit by such a high level US official since the atomic tragedy, seven decades ago. read more

South Korea President Park’s Party Routed in Parliamentary Elections

S Satapathy   | Apr 14, 2016 09:47 AM EDT

President Park Geun-hye got a striking political setback as South Koreans denied her conservative party a majority in the recently completed National Assembly election. read more

Kenya Deports 77 Chinese Suspects, Including 45 Taiwanese, to Mainland China for Telecom Fraud

Jenia Cane   | Apr 13, 2016 08:32 PM EDT

A total of 77 Chinese suspects, including 45 Taiwanese, were deported by the Kenya police to mainland China reportedly because of telecom fraud. read more

Chinese 3D Printer Remains Popular in U.S., Europe, Attract Visitors at NYC Design Show

Jenia Cane   | Apr 13, 2016 05:20 PM EDT

If someone is talking about 3D printer, one major manufacturer that would come to mind is the Chinese. read more

Iran’s Parliament Withdraws Cash Subsidies to 24 Million People

S Satapathy   | Apr 13, 2016 03:45 PM EDT

Iran's parliament passed a legislation on Wednesday to suspend cash subsidies to 24 million people in the country, enraging President Hassan Rouhani. read more

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. read more

China Reacts to G7’s Stand on Disputes Involving East and South China Seas

Jenia Cane   | Apr 12, 2016 10:20 PM EDT

China aired its side on Tuesday relative to the strong opposition against provocation in East and South China Seas made by the foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies. read more

China Tells G7 Nations to Keep out of Territorial Dispute

S Satapathy   | Apr 12, 2016 09:51 AM EDT

China showed its disagreement over the statement by foreign ministers of Group of Seven (G7) after a meeting in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, calling for restraint in disputed waters in the South China Sea. read more

Hillary Clinton Warns China Over Rising Steel Production

Girish Shetti   | Apr 12, 2016 07:46 AM EDT

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton has warned China against its decision to support overcapacity in steel production, adding that she will take stern action against the country's dumping policy if she is elected as US President. read more

China Reports 11th Zika Virus Case; 7-Year-Old Girl Infected

Jenia Cane   | Apr 11, 2016 10:09 PM EDT

China has reported its 11th case of Zika virus as a seven-year-old girl tested positive on Thursday. read more

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