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Damascus, Syria Water Crisis Threatens 5.5 Million People
| Frances Diana Roullo | | Jan 07, 2017 03:19 AM EST |
Five and a half million people in Damascus have little to no access to water from rebel-held Wadi Barada after the springs have been disrupted due to ongoing fighting between Syrian regime troops and rebel groups.
Osama bin Laden's Son Hamza Added to the US Terror List
| mwaniki wanjiku | | Jan 07, 2017 03:12 AM EST |
The Obama administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Hamza bin Laden, son of slain Al Qaeda Osama bin Laden.
Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting: Iraq War Veteran Kills Five, Injures Dozen Others
| Frances Diana Roullo | | Jan 07, 2017 02:56 AM EST |
A young Iraq war veteran opened fire at Fort Lauderdale Airport in Florida on Friday, killing five people and wounding dozen others.
China’s SAIC Slated to Acquire GM’ Manufacturing Unit in India
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 07, 2017 02:41 AM EST |
SAIC HK - a subsidiary of China's largest auto maker Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) - has submitted a proposal to acquire assets of General Motors' (GM) manufacturing unit in Indian state of Gujarat.
TransUnion, Equifax Agree to Settle $23M for Deceptive Credit Scores
| Theena Ocay | | Jan 07, 2017 02:36 AM EST |
Two of the largest credit bureaus in the US have agreed to settle more than $23 million of fines and reimbursements without admitting or denying the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's findings.
Chinese Soccer Clubs Urged to Stop Extravagant Spending to Attract Foreign Players
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 07, 2017 02:26 AM EST |
China's sports authority on Thursday advised the Chinese Super League clubs to stop being extravagant in the purchase of foreign players and to concentrate more on the development of young, local talent. This comes days after former English Premier League stars Carlos Tevez and Oscar were signed in to the Chinese club in one of the most expensive player deals recorded.
NBA Trade Rumors: Celtics to Send Marcus Smart, Draft Pick to Sixers for Nerlens Noel
| Cristian Andal | | Jan 07, 2017 12:06 AM EST |
There are rumors that the Boston Celtics could trade Marcus Smart along with a future first-round draft pick to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for disgruntled center Nerlens Noel.
NBA Trade Rumors: Kings Eyeing Hawks' Paul Millsap
| Cristian Andal | | Jan 06, 2017 11:11 PM EST |
Recent NBA trade rumors have emerged that the Sacramento Kings are eyeing Atlanta Hawks power forward Paul Millsap in the wake of the team trading Kyle Korver to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Beijing to Install Air Purifiers in Schools
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 06, 2017 09:34 PM EST |
Beijing is planning to install air purifiers and air filters in schools as the city continues to come up with new ways to battle with smog, according to the new initiative announced by the Education Municipal on Thursday.
UFC Brock Lesnar Suspended by USADA for Doping
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 06, 2017 08:50 PM EST |
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight, Brock Lesnar has been issued with a one-year suspension and a $250,000 fine after two failed drug tests. The announcement was made by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) on Wednesday.
Chinese Couples Tie the Knot on Harbin's Snow and Ice Festival [VIDEO]
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 06, 2017 10:36 AM EST |
A mass wedding ceremony witnessed 18 couples bracing the cold weather to tie the knot on Friday as part of the Harbin International Ice Festival in China.
China will Buy no More Russian-made Jets and Other Russian Combat Aircraft
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Jan 06, 2017 10:12 AM EST |
The PLAAF said its Su-35Ss have thrust vectoring engines that can point in different directions for increased maneuverability.
John Obi Mikel Confirms Move to Chinese Club Tianjin TEDA
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 06, 2017 09:54 AM EST |
John Obi Mikel on Friday confirmed his exit from Chelsea ahead of his move to Chinese club Tianjin TEDA. The Nigerian international's confirmation marks the arrival of yet another Chelsea star to China, after former blues midfielder 'Oscar' arrived in the country few days.
Death Toll in China's Henan Gas Explosion Rises to 12
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 06, 2017 09:14 AM EST |
The death toll from a gas explosion in China's Henan province has risen to 12, according to a briefing from local authorities on Friday.
4 Young Adults Charged with Hate Crime over Chicago Torture Shown on Facebook
| Frances Diana Roullo | | Jan 06, 2017 08:15 AM EST |
Cook Country prosecutors in Chicago, Illinois filed hate-crime charges against four African-American suspects who kidnapped an 18-year-old white man with special needs.
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