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04/28/2024 09:21:17 am

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Gunnar Blaschke

Sitting to much might kill you

Your Chair Could Kill You

Be aware of "sitting disease."

Chinese e-retail growing by leaps and bounds

Young Chinese Entrepreneurs Tap Into Online Business Opportunities

China’s fast growing Internet market gives young Chinese entrepreneurs a golden opportunity to create their own business, however being aware that success in the Internet age can be fading as quickly as it came.

MH 17 crash site

Ukraine Leaks Black Box Investigation

According to Ukraine officials, MH 17 went down due to sudden loss of pressure after shrapnel punctured the fuselage. On the ground heavy fighting once again prevents investigators to go to crash site.

Hugo Carvajal after his release from drug charges

Venezuelan General Accused by U.S. for Drug Trafficking Released by Netherland

Retired Venezuelan General Hugo Carvajal, arrested for drug trafficking upon request by the U.S., was released from prison in Aruba because he enjoys diplomatic immunity.

Smith & Wesson

Gun Maker Fined US$2m for Bribing Pakistan Police

When a Pakistani police department received a package containing guns worth US$11.000 from American company Smith & Wesson it was considered as a gift. But according to U.S. laws it was a bribe.

Ground Zero rescue workers

Cancer Struck Rescuers From 9/11 Increases in Numbers, Demand Compenatioin

The number of crew working in the Ground Zero premises who are now sick with cancer have increased to more than 2,500 this year from 1,140 last year and are demanding compensation for their illnesses.

Mikhail Khodorkovsky

Russia To Pay US$50 Billion To Shareholders After Bankcruptcy Scandal -- International Court

The Hague's Court of Arbitration in The Hague sentenced Russia to pay US$50 billion to shareholders of the once biggest, but now defunct, oil producer Yukos Oil Co.

Australian police in Ukraine

Ukrainian Troops Battles Pro-Russian Rebels To Secure MH17 Crash Site

Ukrainian troops and pro-Russia separatists groups are fighting over who controls the MH17 crash site so that international investigators can inspect the area.

Ebola

Ebola Test Centers To Be Established at Liberia Borders

Liberia is closing its borders except for a few entry spots that will serve as test centers to keep the deadly Ebola virus from spreading.

Costa Concordia at the end

Costa Concordia Reaches Final Destination

The 290 meter and more than 114.000 ton Costa Concordia that was shipwrecked at see finally reached Genoa where it will be dismantled.

Apple in China

Apple Opens Store Number 11 in China as IPhone Sale is Booming

Apple opened its store number 11 in China in Chongqing on Saturday. Plans are to open 25 more in the future.

Cross border tunnel between Israel and Gaza

Israel Rejects Ceasefire Proposal Due to Dispute over Tunnels Cross the Border to Gaza

Israel rejected the proposed ceasefire plan and refused to sign any agreement with Hamas unless it is given the right to hunt down the crisscrossing tunnel system that it said the militants will use to launch attacks within the country.

President Xi Jinping

China Investigates Corrupt Officials, Numbers Increased Since Last Year

China's thrust on investigating more than 25,000 members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has increased when compared to last year's record.

Rammasun makes second landfall

Death Toll From Dual Typhoon in China Rises to 64

Sixty two lives were lost as super typhoon Rammasun barreled through China’s southwestern areas while 21 people are still missing. Typhoon Matmo, following a few days after, has claimed two lives, according to latest official figures.

haris-suleman

Family Still Hopes Father Survived in Plane Crash

The family still hopes that 58-year old Babar Suleman will be found alive after he and his son, Haris Suleman, 17, crashed in their single engine plane in the Pacific Ocean on their attempt to fly around the world in 30 days.

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