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Smuggling Suspect Caught In Indonesia With Endangered Birds Stuffed In Plastic Bottles

May 06, 2015 10:15 PM EDT

Police in Indonesia on Monday apprehended a man suspected of trying to sell endangered birds which he stuffed into plastic water bottles. The suspect is now facing prison sentence for alleged smuggling.

Sex Ed Highlighted As Chlamydia Outbreak Hits Texas High Schools

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May 06, 2015 05:29 AM EDT

A Chlamydia outbreak has hit a Texas high school which reportedly does not have sex education program, according to officials.

U.S. Approves First Cuba Commercial Ferry Service In 50 Years

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May 06, 2015 12:56 AM EDT

The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday approved commercial ferry services for Cubans and Americans travelling between Miami and Havana as part of a move to restore diplomatic ties between the former Cold War enemies.

Muslim Shopkeepers In Xinjiang Forced To Sell Liquor

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May 05, 2015 10:37 PM EDT

China started forcing Muslim store-owners in Xinjiang to publicly sell liquor and cigarettes as part of the government's bid to shake up religion in the province, the Daily Caller reports.

2016 Presidential Campaign: Carly Fiorina Officially Announces Presidential Bid

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May 05, 2015 07:10 AM EDT

Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Carly Fiorina on Monday officially announced her bid to enter the 2016 presidential campaign.

Papua New Guinea Earthquake Briefly Sets Off Tsunami Warning

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May 05, 2015 05:42 AM EDT

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, causing a small tsunami to rise near the epicenter, cutting off power lines and damaging walls.

Caught On Camera: China Tour Guide Fired After Forcing Tourists To Shop

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May 05, 2015 04:38 AM EDT

A Chinese tour guide was fired after she got caught on camera scolding tourists and forcing them to spend more money at shopping stops.

Nepal Earthquake: 101-Year-Old Man Rescued Alive From Rubble

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May 04, 2015 02:54 AM EDT

Rescue team members in Nepal were able to pull out alive a 101-year-old man from the rubble on Saturday, just after authorities gave up hope on finding more survivors from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit the place last week.

Baltimore’s Mayor Rawlings-Blake Lifts Citywide Curfew After Days Of Unrest

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May 04, 2015 01:50 AM EDT

Baltimore's Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake lifted the citywide curfew on Sunday after a week full of tension and riots that stemmed from the death of local resident Freddie Gray at the hands of police.

Taiwan’s Kuomintang Chief To Meet With China’s Xi After Cross-Strait Forum

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May 04, 2015 12:18 AM EDT

Taiwan's Kuomintang chief Eric Chu arrived in Shanghai yesterday to attend today's cross-strait forum.

China, Russia To Have Joint Mediterranean Naval Drills For The First Time

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May 01, 2015 03:28 AM EDT

In a first, China will participate in joint naval drills with Russia this May which will be held in the Mediterranean Sea, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced yesterday.

Nepal Earthquake: Teen Boy Rescued Alive From Rubble On Day 6

Bianca Ortega |

May 01, 2015 12:32 AM EDT

Six days after the tragic Nepal earthquake, a 15-year-old boy was pulled out alive from the rubble of a residential building in one of the worst-hit areas in Kathmandu.

Baltimore: Police Report On Freddie Gray's Death To Be Turned Over To Prosecutors

Bianca Ortega |

Apr 30, 2015 11:28 PM EDT

The Baltimore police department is set on Thursday to submit a report on the death of Freddie Gray to the chief prosecutor, who is also tasked to decide on whether the officers involved in the controversial arrest should be charged or not.

Hollande Assures Muslims That France Respects Islam

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Jan 16, 2015 12:58 AM EST

French President Francois Hollande on Thursday gave a statement assuring Muslims that France respects both their community and their religion but said the country remains firm on its commitment to free speech.

Man Comes Up With Absurd Way Of Smuggling 94 iPhones Into China

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Jan 13, 2015 01:23 AM EST

A man who thought he could illegally sneak 94 iPhones into China came up with an absurd way of doing so, but Chinese authorities easily busted his attempt, which fast became the butt of jokes across the Internet.