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Beijing Threat: Governments Warn Westerners Visiting Sanlitun on Christmas Day

The US and British governments have issued a warning about possible threats against Westerners in the Chinese capital Beijing on…

8 years ago

China Landslide Hits 33 Buildings in Shenzhen

Chinese rescue teams are looking for survivors after a landslide hit 33 buildings in the southern city of Shenzhen. Seven…

8 years ago

National Herald Case: Sonia and Rahul Gandhi Appear in Court

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, the leaders of India’s opposition Congress party, have appeared in court in connection with corruption allegations.…

8 years ago

Mother Teresa Sainthood: Pope Francis Recognizes Second Miracle

A second miracle attributed to Mother Teresa has been recognized by Pope Francis, clearing the way for the Roman Catholic…

8 years ago

Beijing Pollution 2015: Authorities Issue Red Alert for Second Time

Beijing authorities have issued a second pollution red alert, little more than a week after the first ever such warning.…

8 years ago

China Summons US Charge D’Affaires over Taiwan Warship Deal

China’s foreign ministry has summoned the US charge d’affaires Kaye Lee in protest after Washington announced it would sell two…

8 years ago

Hyeon Soo Lim: North Korea Sentences Canadian Pastor to Life Term of Hard Labor

Canadian Christian pastor Hyeon Soo Lim has been sentenced by North Korea’s Supreme Court to a life term of hard…

8 years ago

New Zealand Flag Referendum: Silver Fern Confirmed as Winner

Silver Fern - the black, white and blue silver fern design - won New Zealand’s referendum to become a possible…

8 years ago

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand Makes Rare Public Appearance

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand has made a rare public appearance, amid concerns for his ailing health. In TV footage…

8 years ago

Gu Kailai Death Sentence Commuted to Life in Prison

A Beijing court has commuted the suspended death sentence of Bo Xilai’s wife, Gu Kailai, to life in prison. The…

8 years ago