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Abe Says Japan 'Must Never Again Repeat the Devastation of War' in 70th Anniversary of World War II Speech
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 14, 2015 07:27 AM EDT |
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe fell short of rendering an apology for Japan's atrocities during the Second World War in his speech on Friday to mark the 70th anniversary of the global conflict. Nonetheless, he expressed heartfelt regret over the negative effects of Japan's militarism and vowed that the country will never again turn to violence to resolve disputes.
Pennsylvania Beauty Queen Arrested for Faking Leukemia and Scamming Thousands via Fundraisers
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 13, 2015 08:39 AM EDT |
A 23-year-old beauty queen has been arrested and dethroned after investigators discovered that she lied about suffering from cancer to swindle thousands of dollars from sympathizers through fundraisers.
Beijing to Impose Severe Punishment on Companies who Fail to Comply with Emission Restrictions Ahead of September Military Parade
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 13, 2015 07:12 AM EDT |
Beijing environmental watchdog has announced on Wednesday that companies, who fail to comply with the directive to reduce pollution from Aug. 10, will be subjected to severe punishment including fines.
Gas Accident at Coal Mine Leaves 10 Dead in Southwest China, 3 People Missing
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 12, 2015 10:24 AM EDT |
Rescuers are attempting to locate at least three people, who have been unaccounted for since a gas outburst at a mine in Guizhou Province on Tuesday night claimed up to 10 casualties.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Believes China and Russia Read his Emails
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 12, 2015 08:17 AM EDT |
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry revealed on Tuesday that he writes his emails with the knowledge that either Chinese or Russian hackers could be reading his messages.
Several People Missing After Landslide Buries Living Quarters in Northwest China, President Orders All-Out Rescue
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 12, 2015 07:23 AM EDT |
Up to 40 people are unaccounted for after a mountain landslide buried the living quarters of a mining company in Shaanxi Province on Wednesday morning.
Chinese Hackers Have Infiltrated Private Emails of Top U.S. Officials Since 2010: Report
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 11, 2015 10:11 AM EDT |
Chinese hackers have had access to the private emails of several top U.S. national security and trade officials since April 2010. The hackers have also successfully targeted many officials of the Obama administration, according to an NBC News report.
China Vows to Support African Countries' Post-Ebola Recovery
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 11, 2015 09:57 AM EDT |
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday completed a three-day tour of West African countries most affected by the recent outbreak of the Ebola virus. During his short trip, Wang assessed the state of the national healthcare systems of Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. He said China is willing to support the post-Ebola recovery of these nations as she had readily provided support during the fight against the deadly virus.
Abe May Apologize for Japan's Wartime Crimes in World War II Anniversary Speech
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 11, 2015 06:28 AM EDT |
The Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe will express deep regret over the Second World War and may apologize for Japan's role in the conflict in his speech on Friday, according to government insiders. Japanese media sources have cited insiders who say that Abe is considering whether to use the words "apology" and "aggression" in his statement on the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Voluntary Organ Donations Continues to Rise in China
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 10, 2015 09:10 AM EDT |
A top Chinese health official has revealed that it is likely a record number of organ transplant operations would be carried out this year as voluntary organ donations continues to rise in the country.
Bi Fujian: Popular CCTV Host to Face Severe Punishment for Insulting Mao in Leaked Video
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 10, 2015 06:42 AM EDT |
China's broadcasting regulatory body has called for "severe punishment" for popular television host Bi Fujian, who called statesman Mao Zedong an "old son of a bitch" in a leaked viral video.
China's Central Bank to Introduce New 100 Yuan Banknote on Nov. 12
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 10, 2015 06:06 AM EDT |
The People's Bank of China has announced on Monday that an updated version of the 100 yuan banknote will be introduced on Nov. 12. There would be no changes to the color and design of the new 100 yuan bill. However, it would come with advanced security features that will make it difficult to counterfeit and easily identifiable by machines.
Weakened Typhoon Soudelor Wreaks Havoc in Southeastern China After Devastating Taiwan
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 09, 2015 06:48 AM EDT |
Typhoon Soudelor had been downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it struck southeastern China on Sunday. Nonetheless, heavy rains and strong winds left 14 people dead and 250,000 evacuated from their homes.
Japan Marks 70th Anniversary of Nagasaki Bombing With Calls for Peace
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 09, 2015 06:18 AM EDT |
Representatives from nearly 80 countries across the world, gathered with Japanese officials, World War II survivors and members of the general public on Sunday to solemnly mark the 70th anniversary of the bombardment of the city of Nagasaki with an atomic bomb.
Scientists Discover the First Venomous Frogs in Southeast Brazil
| Kwao Peppeh | | Aug 08, 2015 09:11 AM EDT |
Scientists have discovered two new venomous tree frog species with spines on their heads, which they can use to inject poison into assailants.
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