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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised a successful test of a new engine for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), its state media has claimed.

North Korea Tests Long-Range Ballistic Missile

Apr 09, 2016 11:15 AM EDT

The isolated North Korea claimed on Saturday that the country has successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile that has the ability to stage a nuclear attack on the United States.

Indian Temple Lifts Ban on Women’s Entry After 400 Years

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Apr 08, 2016 04:42 PM EDT

In a significant development and historic decision, a temple in India will now allow women to enter its premises, putting aside its 400 year old tradition. There have been protests in the past several months by women devotees on this issue after a woman tried but failed to enter and offer prayer at Shani Shingnapur temple in Maharashtra.

Freeing Political Prisoner Tops Priority: Myanmar State Counsellor Suu Kyi

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Apr 08, 2016 10:42 AM EDT

Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has revealed that she will start working to release political prisoners during the start of Burmese New Year, which is scheduled for next week.

Peace Process Between India and Pakistan Suspended

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Apr 08, 2016 10:30 AM EDT

In a significant development, the Pakistan High Commissioner on Thursday revealed that the peace process between India and Pakistan at present "is suspended."

Hong Kong Slides to 4th Place in Global Financial Hub Ranking

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Apr 08, 2016 09:32 AM EDT

In the latest ranking of the top global financial centres released by research group Zen onWednesday, April 6, London continues to top the list with New York in the second position. But in a significant change of position, Hong Kong slipped to the 4th slot, while Singapore climbed one place to become the 3rd leading global financial centre in the world.

France Bans Buying Sex

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Apr 07, 2016 04:28 PM EDT

French lawmakers have voted in favour of a law that makes it illegal to pay for sex and imposes fines of up to $4,270 on the clients of prostitutes. Under the new law, clients caught paying prostitutes for sex will be fined $1,706. The bill will also overturn a 2003 law that made it illegal for prostitutes to solicit for sex.

China Donates 1,700 Tonnes of Rice to South Sudan

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Apr 07, 2016 03:08 PM EDT

As part of efforts to provide a helping hand to world's youngest nation which is facing a humanitarian crisis, China has donated 1,700 tonnes of rice to South Sudan.

8.5 Percent of World Population had Diabetes 2 Years Ago, Says WHO

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Apr 07, 2016 02:24 PM EDT

The number of people living with diabetes is growing across the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced.

Housing Market is the Biggest Cash Cow of Chinese Government

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Apr 07, 2016 12:35 PM EDT

In China, real estate is responsible for 15 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), 15 percent of fixed asset investment, 15 percent of urban employment, and 20 percent of all bank loans, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Chinese State-Run Newspaper Compares North Korea’s Instability to Political Turmoil in Syria

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Apr 07, 2016 11:02 AM EDT

China's state-run People's Daily has, in an opinion piece in the Xiakedao column, compared the instability in the Korean peninsula with the political turmoil in Syria, noting that North Korea has become an increasing threat to China.

India's $10 Billion Cigarette Market in Trouble After Mandatory 85 Percent Pictorial Warning

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Apr 01, 2016 02:42 PM EDT

India's Health Ministry's September 2015 notification about the implementation of the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2014 came into force on 1 April, 2016. The law calls for larger pictorial warnings on tobacco products.

Huawei’s Profit Rises by 33 Percent With 108 Million Smartphone Shipments in 2015

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Apr 01, 2016 01:36 PM EDT

The profit of Chinese tech company Huawei rose by 33 per cent in 2015, driven by its smartphones sale. In its annual report, the company revealed that its net profits reached 36.9 billion yuan ($6.13 billion) in 2015 and its global revenue grew to 395 billion yuan, up by 37 percent from the previous year.

China Faces Challenges of Declining Labor Force & Aging Population

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Apr 01, 2016 10:33 AM EDT

China's current demographic structure is severely distorted as the country now faces serious problems such as low fertility, an ageing society and gender imbalance. This may hinder economic development as well as social stability in the long run, labor experts warned.

China needs to build a more varied healthcare sector for the elderly population

Global Elderly Population to Double in 30 years

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Apr 01, 2016 09:31 AM EDT

A report by the US census bureau revealed that the global elderly population is ageing at an increasing rate, with the number of people aged at 65 and over expected to reach more than double by 2050.

China's Economy Will Grow by 6.5% in 2016

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Apr 01, 2016 07:32 AM EDT

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecasted that China's economic growth reach 6.5 percent in 2016, according to its Asia Development Outlook 2016.

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