Around 900,000 babies are being born with congenital conditions in China annually. This figure has alarmed researchers, who recently called for the promotion of pre-pregnancy checks.
China’s top legislature on Saturday has imposed a cap of 16 trillion yuan ($2.5 trillion) for local government debts for 2015 in a bid to rein in the country’s rising local deficit.
An 18-year-old female Yazidi named Jinan escaped the sex slave ring run by the Islamic State (IS). She shared her ordeal, which includes being beaten, sold and raped, in a book that was scheduled for publication in Paris on Friday, Aug. 28.
Bowen Press has reported that suspects have been arrested for allegedly plotting to disrupt the military parade on Sept. 3 with "pigeon bombs." Restrictions on birds have been placed following the reports.
Roderick Nunley was executed via lethal injection Tuesday, after spending 25 years in death row for kidnapping, raping, and stabbing his 15 years old victim in 1989 in Kansas City.
Adult website Pornhub is offering one $25,000 college scholarship as part of its Pornhub Cares campaign. The scholarship is open to college students all over the world.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings against pure powdered caffeine sold directly to consumers.
Political standards will become a significant consideration in the vetting process for the recruitment of cadres in Tibet, as the Ministry of Human Resource and Social Security introduced six possible violations that can lead to disqualification.
More than four million centuries ago, when the Earth only had one continent, the primordial waters were inhabited by 6 feet long sea scorpions. With their giant Reuleaux triangular head, the creatures resembled ancient Greek warships.
The Central Party School has renovated its campus, adding statues of Marx, Engels, Mao and Deng. They also moved an iconic sign.
The September sky will host some incredible sky events of the year 2015. The sky gazers will get the opportunity to witness several spectacular views as the moon comes closest to Eath. Besides equinox, the ninth month of the year will offer the chance to observe a Partial Solar Eclipse, a Total Lunar Eclipse, final Blood Moon and a Supermoon, all in one month. Here is a guide to major astronomical events taking place in September including New Moon, Full Moon and more.
An Australian fisherman took photos of a sea snake and a stonefish fighting for their lives.
Scientists have discovered the ancient link of river dolphins dwelling in the Amazon River from fossilized remains in Panama.
Beijing Capital International airport, the main airport that serves Beijing, ranked 10 in the overall list of the world’s best 20 airports, with Singapore’s Changi International Airport taking the top spot, according to the latest annual World Airport Awards published by Skytrax annual rankings.
