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Ferguson Protesters and Police Clash on Anniversary of Mike Brown's Death

Aug 10, 2015 07:41 AM EDT

Two men were wounded by gunfire in Ferguson, Missouri, after demonstrators clashed with the city's police force on Sunday evening. The demonstrators were marking the anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, an African-American teenager, who was killed by a white policeman.

Authorities Battle to Prevent Blue Algae From Contaminating Lake Chaohu Fresh Water

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Aug 10, 2015 07:07 AM EDT

Chinese authorities are hard-pressed to contain a surge of blue algae in the largest lake in Anhui Province. The bacteria has bloomed exponentially in Chaohu Lake in the past month - threatening the important fresh water source and affecting many in the city.

U.S. Teen Couple Survive Deadly Lightning Strike by Holding Hands

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Aug 08, 2015 09:54 AM EDT

An American teenaged couple survived a deadly lightning strike on Thursday by simply holding hands.

After Surviving Ebola, Patients Suffer Pains and Eye Ailments

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Aug 08, 2015 08:12 AM EDT

Many Africans, who survived the deadly Ebola, now have to contend with prolonged pains in their joints. The World Health Organization announced on Friday that Ebola survivors also face the possibility of going blind due to serious inflammation in their eyes.

Li Liang, China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)

Former Chief of China's Securities Watchdog Body Faces Bribery Charges

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Aug 08, 2015 06:16 AM EDT

A former chief of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is facing bribery charges. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection announced on Friday that sufficient evidence has been found linking Li Liang to corrupt practices.

Spicy Food Lovers Live Longer : Study

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Aug 07, 2015 11:07 AM EDT

A seven-year Chinese medical study revealed that people who love eating spicy food tend to outlive those who do not. The research paper was recently included in the British Medical Journal.

China Vows Aid to Zimbabwe's Fight Against Poachers

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Aug 07, 2015 09:21 AM EDT

China on Thursday promised to help Zimbabwe's fight against poachers with a $2 million fund that can be used to purchase various equipment. China's pledge comes amidst global outcry over the recent murder of Zimbabwe's most beloved lion, Cecil.

Phoenix Police Chief Rescued from Armed Bounty Hunters

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Aug 07, 2015 06:51 AM EDT

The Phoenix police chief has been rescued from a group of armed bounty hunters, who surrounded his home on Tuesday evening. The men were reportedly looking for a fugitive.

Italian Court to Hear Multi Billion Euro Laundering Case Involving Bank of China

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Aug 06, 2015 04:13 PM EDT

A court in Florence, Italy, will begin its hearing on March 2015 against the Bank of China which allegedly connived with hundreds of individuals to smuggle more than 4 billion Europs out of the country by way of a partly owned Chinese cash transfer firm.

Crazy Man Attacks Moviegoers with Ax and Pepper Spray, Shot Dead by Police

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Aug 06, 2015 10:11 AM EDT

A mentally disturbed man attacked the audience at a Nashville movie house on Wednesday. The man was wielding an ax, a pellet pistol, and a pepper spray. Responding policemen shot the suspect, resulting in his death.

Chinese Judiciary Wants Stiffer Punishment for People Who Sell Unsafe Food

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Aug 06, 2015 09:02 AM EDT

China's Supreme Court issued a written announcement on Wednesday stating that it will impose stiffer punishment for anyone who manufacture and sell food products that are unfit for human consumption starting October 1 of this year. The stern warning is meant to discourage erring businessmen from sacrificing their customers' health for profit.

Japan, Philippines, South China Sea, Military Planes,

South China Sea Update: Philippines Could Receive 3 Japanese Reconnaissance Airplanes

Benjie Batanes |

Aug 06, 2015 08:23 AM EDT

Several unnamed informants have recently divulged Japan's plan to pass on at least three of its reconnaissance airplanes to the Philippines. The planes will most likely be used in patrolling the South China Sea.

IMF Not Yet Ready to Add Chinese Yuan in Currency Basket

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Aug 05, 2015 12:45 PM EDT

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its findings on Tuesday and concluded that it will not add the Chinese Yuan in its Special Drawing Rights (SDR) arsenal until the latter part of next year. This is a clear setback for the Chinese government that has been campaigning for the Yuan to be added in the currency basket as soon as possible.

China's Ministry of Public Security to Field an Internet Police Force

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Aug 05, 2015 12:45 PM EDT

A Chinese official from the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced on Tuesday plans to establish an Internet police force that will be responsible for cracking down on netizens engaging in criminal activities.