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AirAsia Confirms Debris Found In Indonesian Waters Are From Missing 8501 Plane

Dec 30, 2014 06:03 PM EST

AirAsia made it official that the debris and other remains found today in the middle of the Java Sea were confirmed to belong to the missing AirAsia aircraft that vanished on Sunday morning with 162 people aboard.

Speculations About Winston Churchill's Conversion To Islam Rises After A Newly Found Letter Indicated His Family's Concern

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Dec 30, 2014 10:02 AM EST

Winston Churchill has been known for criticizing Islam and bashing the said faith saying it paralyzes the social development of its followers. But recently, a letter made by his sister-in-law was discovered indicating Churchill's possible conversion to the said religion.

Asia Commemorates 10th Anniversary Of Indian Ocean Tsunami

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Dec 28, 2014 10:52 PM EST

Asia has experienced a lot of natural calamities over the years such as the tsunami in Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. This event had left tons of grief and horrifying memories to their locals so a ceremony was held on December 26 commemorating the lives of almost a quarter of a million who died when the Indian Ocean tsunami took place.n

China In Need Of Millions Of Brides Immediately

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Dec 28, 2014 10:45 PM EST

Before a single man in Handan, China marries a local girl, he is required to have around US$64,000 as his proof that he could provide for the home and the other required gifts for his future bride. That is normally the price range that farmers earn working in this town.

Islamic Calligraphy Exhibit Showcases Different Talented Chinise Artists

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Dec 28, 2014 10:38 PM EST

Different Chinese artists held an exhibition to showcase Islamic calligraphy on December 26, Friday in Islamabad's Gallery6. The exhibit was called "Revered calligraphy by Chinese," and it showed the unique artwork collection of Asad Raza, who is also an Islamic Arts consultant.

China Approves Imports Of GMO Syngenta Corn, Pioneer Soy

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Dec 25, 2014 08:59 PM EST

Seed maker Syngenta announced earlier this week that after a five year-review, China has finally agreed to import a type of genetically modified orcganism (GMO) corn despite a number of lawsuits involving U.S. grain shipments.

U.S. Economy Grows 5% in Q3 2014, Strongest Rate in 10 Years

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Dec 24, 2014 01:26 PM EST

The economy of the United States went into overdrive during the 3rd quarter of 2014 due to consumer and business spending relations, which the country has not experienced for the past 10 years.

Biggest IPO in Asia Goes Down in Trading Debut

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Dec 23, 2014 02:28 PM EST

One of the biggest mall developers in China, Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties, finished low in the trading industry after its debut on Tuesday, December 23 in Hong Kong.

China Invests in Energy Production in Xinjiang After Oil Discovery

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Dec 23, 2014 01:41 PM EST

Investors are focused on making Xinjiang a vast source of coal, gas and oil. The region is about to become China's center of energy production, which could help the country out of its economic slump.

Real-life Olivia Pope Gets Hired to Handle Sony Hack

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Dec 22, 2014 07:03 PM EST

Sony Pictures Entertainment has been on hot seat since they cancelled the premiere of their movie The Interview that stars James Franco and Seth Rogen.

Bill Cosby Expects The Media To Be Neutral

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Dec 15, 2014 07:26 PM EST

Veteran comedian Bill Cosby is having a lot of allegations regarding sexual assault from different women who came out to the media later this year. Cosby still refuses to comment from all these accusations that people are throwing at him, however, he had something to say to the press who are monitoring and writing the story.

Exodus: Gods and Kings Earns $24.5 In The Box Office But Its Still Not Enough To Gain Profit From Original Production Cost

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Dec 15, 2014 07:26 PM EST

The movie Exodus: Gods and Kings starring Christian Bale as Moses, made it on top of the US box office during its opening weekend. So far, it has earned $24.5 million but the budget for this movie is about $140 million. Film experts say that it has to do well internationally to make up for its production cost.

Miss South Africa Wins Miss World 2014

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Dec 15, 2014 07:24 PM EST

Rolene Strauss of South Africa now holds the title of Miss World 2014 after winning the pageant on Sunday, December 14 in London.

Nobel Awardee Malala Cries After Seeing Blood-stained Uniform

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Dec 15, 2014 11:02 AM EST

Pakistani teen Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai cried after seeing her bloodstained uniform that she wore the day when the Taliban shot her. Fellow Nobel awardee Kailash Satyarthi from India consoled her, calling her brave.

Pope Francis Says Dogs Go To Heaven

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Dec 15, 2014 11:01 AM EST

Pope Francis was trying to make a little boy stop from crying when his dog died and he said during his latest public appearance at St. Peter’s Square that paradise welcomes all God’s creatures.

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