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The Food and Drug Administration tested imported spices over a three-year period and found many contaminated with “filth” such as salmonella, insects and hair.

In an attempt to shield Chinese banks from bad debt, policymakers created a new security comprised of bundled bank loans.

Forbes' latest list of the most powerful people is a window into the world's shifting power base.

Japanese pension funds remain healthy gold investors, according to the World Gold Council.

A short documentary exposes China's illegal practice of manufacturing "gutter oil."

Rjukan, Norway, has spent six months of every year without direct sunlight, but new mountaintop mirrors herald a brighter future.

Only one U.S. city made Lonely Planet’s 2014 watch list, and it’s not one of North America’s coastal charmers.

China took the polar opposite approach when handling a high-profile emergency situation.

All the suspects are said to be from the country’s restive Xinjiang province, which is home to the Uighur Muslim minority community.

According to a new report from Morgan Stanley Research, global demand for wine is outpacing its production.

Does Russia's surprise buy in September mean anything for central banks' gold-buying in coming months?

Kim Jong Un's wife has been stealing headlines lately, yet very little is known about her.

Manny Pacquiao is training as hard as ever for his fight with Brandon Rios.

North Korea isn't very good at Photoshopping its handout pictures. Turns out China isn't, either.

AgBank’s September quarter profits rose the most among peers such as ICBC, BoC and BoCom.

Studies are reporting that Chinese students are dropping out of U.S. schools and heading home to find work.

Global Islamic investments are predicted to reach £1.3 trillion ($2.1 trillion) in value by next year.

Record growth in the global smartphone market bodes well for the upcoming holiday quarter, according to IDC.

The bank’s $13 billion deal with the Justice Department dissolves civil charges but criminal charges could be brought in the future.

Chinese bachelor, Yang Hu was tired of being single so he chopped off his own penis and then cycled to the nearest hospital when he realized his mistake.

The American legend had high praise for Rory McIlroy, who has struggled to go deep in major tournaments in recent months.