July 14, 2015

Here’s what’s in the Iran deal

A comprehensive agreement on Iran’s nuclear program was finally made between Iran and Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States after more than two weeks of bargain in the Austrian capital city. Read key points of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action from […]

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July 13, 2015

China heatwave expected to get even worse

Temperatures in China are already searing hot, but they’re about to get even hotter. Authorities have issued a one-month long heat alert. Regions in central, eastern and northern China are expected to see temperatures soar and settle at 40 degrees Celsius.

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July 13, 2015

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata dies at 55

Nintendo game company President Satoru Iwata has died at age 55.  He led the company through the well-known Pokemon and Super Mario franchises, and news of his death drew condolences from both game fans and industry rivals. 

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July 13, 2015

Super typhoon Chan-hom batters Chinese coast

Typhoon Chan-hom battered the Chinese coast south of Shanghai with strong winds and heavy rainfall, submerging roads, felling trees, and forcing the evacuation of more than a million people. It then weakened into a tropical storm as it pushed toward the Korean Peninsula, where some […]

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July 12, 2015

45th Comic-Con in San Diego wraps up

For the past four days, it was all dress-up and make-believe in San Diego with the return of the largest Comic-Con convention of all. Thousands of fans camped out for the pop culture event. Panels with actors, directors and creators give fans a chance to get up-close-and-personal.

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July 12, 2015

Flooding fears after Chan-hom typhoon

In China, at least one death and a-dozen injuries are attributed to Typhoon Chan-hom. The typhoon has now diminished to tropical-storm strength, flooding remains a major concern.

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July 12, 2015

Remembering Archbishop Oscar Romero

El Salvador has one of the highest homicide rates in Latin America and the world. June 2015 was one of its most violent months in recent memory, with 630 homicides reported for the country of just over six million people.

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July 12, 2015

Diplomats: Iran announcement planned Monday

After more than two weeks of marathon negotiations, Iran and six world powers appear close to finalizing an historic nuclear deal. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told reporters outside the talks in Vienna that he is hopeful. 

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July 12, 2015

Beijing plans second administrative center

Beijing has plans to ease the strains on the ever-growing capital. The centerpiece of the plan is to speed up construction of a second administrative center in the Beijing suburb of Tongzhou. Plus, the capital will integrate with its neighboring Hebei province and the port city of […]

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July 12, 2015

Euro leaders discuss Greece bailout terms as pressure mounts

Creditors have given Greece a choice: impose tough austerity measures now or face a ‘time-out’ from the Eurozone. Athens is looking to work out a deal with creditors now to avoid a bank meltdown. But, eurozone leaders have expressed “serious concerns” about a possible third bailout.

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July 12, 2015

Myanmar dedicated to supporting growing tourism

Much has changed since Myanmar opened itself to the outside world in 2011 as a tourist destination. Millions are flocking to the country to get a taste of its natural beauty and rich culture, however, raising a question that whether Myanmar is ready for the tourism boom.

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July 12, 2015

Israeli lawmakers to eliminate prisoner’s phone privileges

Israel has released a Palestinian prisoner, after he agreed to end a 56-day hunger strike. Meanwhile, Israel lawmakers are debating a measure to cut Palestinian prisoner phone privileges. Legislators say it’s a move that aimed at reducing security risks, but families say it is an unfair collective […]

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July 11, 2015

Myanmar economy growing steadily despite challenges

Much has changed in Myanmar since its democratic transition to an elected civilian government in 2011. The government has pushed forward economic and political reforms that have had an impact on the country. And as growth continues at a steady pace, many are benefitting from […]

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July 11, 2015

Ancient city discovered below jungle in Honduras

It’s a discovery that has the archaeological and scientific communities buzzing. An ancient city belonging to a mysterious culture was discovered underneath a jungle in Honduras. There have long been rumors about the existence of this “lost city.” Now, with the help of new technology, […]

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July 11, 2015

Iran’s leader calls for continued anti-US struggle

As negotiators at Iran nuclear talks labored to make headway, the country’s supreme leader called Saturday for the struggle against the U.S. to continue, in comments suggesting that Tehran’s distrust of Washington will persist no matter what the outcome of the talks.

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July 11, 2015

Car bombing at Italian Consulate in Cairo kills 1

A car bomb ripped into the Italian Consulate in Cairo early Saturday, destroying a section of the historic building in a powerful blast that killed one Egyptian and marked the most significant attack yet on foreign interests as militants target the country’s security forces.

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