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China Loses to Iceland in the Inaugural Edition of the China Cup International Football Championship
| Ritz Agranum | | Jan 11, 2017 11:03 AM EST |
The national team of Iceland netted two goals in the second half to defeat the national squad of China with a 2-0 win on Tuesday in the inaugural edition of the ongoing 2017 Gree China Cup International Football Championship that was held in the southern city of Nanning.
Djibouti Inaugurates Electric Railway Line Built by China
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 11, 2017 11:00 AM EST |
China has forged further in its relationship with the African community after the launch of a $3.4 billion electric railway line linking Djibouti-Ethiopia. The 750km railway line was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Nagad Railway station in Djibouti.
AMD-Powered CyberPowerPC VR-Ready PC Now Out for $499
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | Jan 11, 2017 10:14 AM EST |
CyberPowerPC, as part of its partnership with chipmaker AMD, recently unveiled a couple of entry-level pre-built computers that are VR-ready. The base model costs $499, and bundling it with an Oculus Rift will cost $1,100.
Multiple Deadly Attacks Across Afghanistan Kill Dozens, Including Five UAE Diplomats
| Frances Diana Roullo | | Jan 11, 2017 10:10 AM EST |
A series of militant attacks killed dozens of people on Tuesday all across Afghanistan, including five UAE diplomats visiting the country to discuss humanitarian and developmental projects to aid the strife-torn nation.
Most of US Navy’s Newest Aegis-equipped Destroyers are Being Deployed to Asia
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Jan 11, 2017 10:03 AM EST |
The latest evolution of Aegis BMD or the Aegis Weapons System is Aegis Baseline 9.
Xi to Become First Chinese President to Attend World Economic Forum in Davos
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 11, 2017 09:39 AM EST |
Chinese President Xi Jinping is slated to attend the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, from Jan. 17-20. Xi's attendance would assume special importance, considering that he is the first Chinese president to attend the annual economic meeting.
Lenovo P2 Smartphone Officially Launched in India at Rs. 16,999
| Daphne Planca | | Jan 11, 2017 09:33 AM EST |
Chinese smartphone and computer manufacturer Lenovo officially launched its newest device - the Lenovo P2 smartphone - in India for the price of Rs. 16,999 ($249). The phone will be exclusively available via Flipkart.com in Champagne Gold and Graphite Grey color variants.
China Bans Import of 19 Korean Cosmetics Amid THAAD Conflict
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 11, 2017 09:29 AM EST |
The South Korean cosmetics industry has been hit hard in the Chinese market after 19 of its products failed to meet the country's import guidelines, a move that is believed to be China's reply to Seoul for allowing the US to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.
NBA: Toronto Raptors Beat Boston Celtics to End Two-Game Losing Skid
| Ritz Agranum | | Jan 11, 2017 07:47 AM EST |
After two consecutive losses, the second-best Eastern Conference team of the Toronto Raptors broke off their losing skid as they got the better of the visiting Boston Celtics with a 114-106 win at the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday evening.
China to Beef up Security at Pakistan Border to Curb Terror in Xinjiang Province
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 11, 2017 07:34 AM EST |
The security along the China-Pakistan border would be further tightened in a desperate bid to curb terrorist activities in China's Muslim dominated Xinjiang province, according to Chinese state media. The decision comes barely weeks after a terrorist attack in Xinjiang province left five people dead.
China Looks to Contain Yuan Volatility Amidst Falling Reserves
| S. Rina | | Jan 11, 2017 06:45 AM EST |
China is planning to contain the fall of its currency value as the country struggles to maintain its reserves. The currency showed the signs of weakness this week as well as The People's Bank of China set the mark on Monday at 0.87 percent lower than last Friday.
UN Panda Ambassadors Visit Mainland China
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 11, 2017 06:40 AM EST |
A group of 15 people chosen to be United Nations Panda Champions for the Global Goals made a visit in China on Monday to learn more about the defenseless species.
NBA: Gordon Hayward of Utah Jazz Erupts with 28 Points in Defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers
| Ritz Agranum | | Jan 11, 2017 05:51 AM EST |
The team of Utah Jazz spoiled the debut game of Kyle Korver as a Cavalier as the Salt Lake City-based basketball team defeated the defending champions with a 100-92 win at the Vivint Smart Home Arena on Tuesday evening.
China Perfects the Art of Making Ballpoint Pens
| S. Rina | | Jan 11, 2017 05:36 AM EST |
China has mastered the art of making ballpoint pens. The country is the largest manufacturer of ballpoint pens in the world. It makes nearly 38 billion units every year. However, until now, China had imported the steel required for making the pen tips from Japan.
Russia Conducts Another Test Firing of its Electromagnetic Railgun
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Jan 11, 2017 05:20 AM EST |
The railgun developed a speed of 3 kilometers per second.
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