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The prize: embattled Mosul with its many districts.
Iraqi Army and Allies Seize Full Control of Eastern Mosul from ISIS

Gen. Shaghati described Iraq's victory as "unprecedented."

Chinese soldiers.
Beijing Reports Big Progress in Getting the PLA to Quit its Business Empire

The PLA, for example, controls China's multi-billion dollar space program whose reach encompasses many other multi-billion dollar industries.

Xi Jinping.
Xi Promises Win-Win Strategy for World Economic Progress

"China remains unchanged in its commitment to foster partnerships," he said.

President-elect Donald Trump holds meetings at Trump Tower
President-elect Donald Trump Relies on Terry Branstad's Friendship with China; President Xi Jinping to Bridge Differences

To appease China, United States President-elect Donald Trump is counting on China's "old friend," Iowa's Governor Terry Branstad, who will take a new post as U.S. Ambassador to China.

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Multi-Mission Launcher opens fire.
New US Army Missile Launcher Fires a Variety of Missiles to Destroy UAVs and Aerial Threats

The MHTK missile fired from the MML relies on kinetic energy and not an explosive to destroy its targ

Mao Zedong is still revered in China as its great leader.
Chinese Official Sacked for Calling Mao 'Devil” on Social Media

Zuo Chunhe, an official from the Hebei Province, was dismissed and his post was deleted after criticizing China's great leader Mao Zedong online. Zuo called Mao the "devil."

Martin Luther King III met with Donald Trump
Dr. Martin Luther King III and President-elect Donald Trump historical meeting; a significant factor for the Trump administration

After a weekend of civil rights activist criticism, President Donald Trump met Martin Luther King III on January 16. The voting rights discussion included on the meeting at the Trump Towers.

Zoe Saldana Says Hollywood 'Bullied' Donald Trump
Zoe Saldana: Hollywood stars also bullies President-elect Donald Trump

Zoe Saldana spoke how Hollywood star bullied President-elect Donald Trump in an interview last January 5. The actress is not a supporter of the Republican trailblazer and she thinks there should be fair treatment.

 A giant alligator sits on the 14th fairway during the first round of the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 25, 2013 in Avondale, Louisiana.
Video of giant alligator filmed in Florida real?

A video of a giant alligator walking through one of Polk County Discovery Center's reserves in Florida has fired up the internet since it first appeared online during the weekend. The alligator's massive size has generated different reactions, with many terming it as a hoax.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko meets President Xi Jinping in Davos.
Ukrainian President, China's Xi Jinping Meet at Davos; Improved Bilateral Ties Expected

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko met in Davos before the start of the 47th World Economic Forum.

Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, met with President Xi Jinping to talk about the future of the world's economy.
Xi: World Economic Forum to Set Global Economic Climate

President Xi Jinping is in Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum. For the first time, the Chinese president addressed the forum and considered the event as a "weather vane" for the world's economy.

Xi Jinping.
Xi Addresses Davos 2017, Claims Global Leadership; Says 'No One Wins in a Trade War'

President Xi Jinping is the first Chinese president who attended and addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. His speech was closely anticipated by the global leaders and is expected to set the direction for the world's policy on trade.

President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard
China, Bern Strengthen Partnership, Poised to Upgrade FTA

In a recent meeting between China’s Xi and the Swiss Confederation’s Leuthard, the two have agreed to continue and strengthen the existing partnership between their countries. They also called to oppose protectionism.

In China, schools tend to act more as mediators during such incidents, lacking more punitive measures for students who are fond of instigating trouble.
Schools’ Lackluster Approach Toward Bullying in China

A video of a female student being bullied by her male classmate is currently circulating in China. The two are students from the Shanghai University of Sports (SUS) and local reports suggest that SUS is keeping the violent incident under wraps, with addressing the root cause of the problem.

China is seeking to rein in its government spending and a runaway housing market that could lead to serious consequences in the country's economic future.
China Eases Its Target Economic Growth to Around 6.5 Percent in 2017

China is set to lower its 2017 economic growth target from around 6.5 percent from last year’s 6.5-7 percent, reinforcing industry speculations that Beijing is shifting from supporting growth to pushing reforms to contain debt and housing risks.

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