China's Great Wall Crumbling Due To Weather, Tourism And Theft: Report
A preservation society for the Great Wall of China is warning that entire sections of it are falling into severe disrepair and are close to collapse.
US Supreme Court Ruling On Gay Marriage Prompts 'Unprecedented' Debate In China, Gives Hope To Gay Activists
Chinese activists say the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage has led to unprecedented debate in both traditional and social media — but has provoked strong criticism too.
Russia’s Secret Hypersonic Nuclear Missile Yu-71 Can Breach Existing Missile Defense Systems: Experts
Russia’s new Yu-71 hypersonic missile is said to have a maximum speed of about 7,000 mph.
High-Speed Trains In China: New Traction System To Enhance Bullet Train Speeds To Over 310 MPH
Engineers reportedly completed the development of the new traction system in 2011.
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Fifty Countries Sign Up To China-Led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, In Diplomatic Victory For Beijing
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Euro, Stocks Slide On Looming Greece Default
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'Jurassic World' Earns $1.24 Billion Worldwide, Bolstered By Strong China Box Office Performance
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Iran Foreign Minister Returns To Tehran, Nuclear Deal Not Likely To Conclude By Deadline
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European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said, however, that tough days lay ahead as a self-imposed June 30 deadline nears.
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There has been a great deal of skepticism towards TTIP in Germany, Europe's largest economy, where media coverage has focused largely on protests from anti-globalization groups.
Taiwan Water Park Fire: Number Of Injured From Formosa Fun Coast Park Blast Rises To 516
Almost 200 people are now in intensive-care units, and at least eight have life-threatening injuries, after colored powder sprayed on revelers caught fire at a concert.
North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un Likely Executed Architect Before Unveiling Shiny New Pyongyang Airport [PHOTOS]
Construction of an international terminal was paused around the same time six government officials disappeared.
Kerry, Zarif See Hard Work Ahead As Nuclear Talks Begin
With a self-imposed deadline approaching on Tuesday, both sides emphasized that major obstacles remained to finalizing a deal.
Chinese Mayor Sacked After Official Dies Of Excessive Alcohol Consumption
An investigation into the business dinner attended by Xiang Shuguang, mayor of Yongzhou city, and other officials, found that the party cost about $1,200.
China Says Giving Up South China Sea Claims Would Shame Ancestors
A Chinese official says other countries are encroaching on the nation's historical claims to a wide swath of the South China Sea.
China Cuts Interest Rates Again To Support Economy
The interest rate cuts will help stabilize growth, adjust structures and lower social financing costs, the country's central bank said.
North Korea Threatens US With 'Tougher Countermeasures' Over Human Rights Criticism
A U.S. report published this week branded North Korea's human rights record as "among the worst in the world," with public executions, political prison camps and torture.
Russia To The Moon: Lunar Mission Planned For 2029-2030, First Time Since NASA's Apollo
Russia has planned a lunar mission for 2029-2030, but the mission is not seen as a technological race with the U.S., which is targeting Mars.
France Bans Uber After Violent Protests By Taxi Drivers
French President Francois Hollande condemned the violence, but said that the French Uber app "should be dismantled and declared illegal."
Bullying In China: String Of Viral Videos Showing Children Abusing Peers Puts Issue To The Fore
Several videos posted online of children being bullied by their peers have prompted calls to strengthen China's child protection laws.
China Stocks Plummet As Investors Stampede Out Of The Market
The key CSI300 index fell 7.9 percent while the Shanghai Composite Index lost 7.4 percent.
Hong Kong's Pro-Beijing Lawmakers Rocked By Gaffes, Scandals
The president of the city's Legislative Council has faced calls to step down, after leaked WhatsApp messages showed him apparently colluding with pro-Beijing lawmakers.
China Attacks US Rights Record In Annual Report
Human rights have long been a source of tension between the world's two largest economies.
Obama Trade Bills Passed, Ready For His Signature
President Obama is now set to complete negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which aims to be a massive trade deal with 11 nations.
Chinese Media Investors Make Push For Sports Industry Expansion As Soccer Becomes National Sport
Thanks to government incentives, sports are set to become one of China's biggest growth industries.
Chinese Tech Companies Alibaba, Xiaomi and Tencent Best American Counterparts In New MIT Report
Is the time now ripe for a Chinese tech takeover?
OPM Hackers May Have Stolen 18 Million Social Security Numbers, As Fall Out From Chinese Data Breach Grows
Experts say the government's cyberdefenses are woefully outdated.
Nigeria Replaces Saudi Arabia As Top Crude Oil Supplier To India
It's the first time in at least four years that Saudi Arabia has lost its spot as the largest crude oil supplier to India.
China To Punish Buyers Of Trafficked Children, As Public Demand Stronger Action Against 'Rampant' Trade
The practice is "rampant," especially in rural areas, but some Chinese media say changing the law may not be enough.
Chinese Couple Use Crowdfunding To Pay Fine For Having Illegitimate Child
The Beijing pair say they want to protest family planning rules, which only allow married couples to have children.
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