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The Land of the Rising Sun is on the brink of a population crisis.
China to Rebuild Iconic Jewish Cafe from WWII

A Jewish cafe would be rebuilt in Hongkou District. The cafe is an iconic World War II infrastructure as it is where most Jewish refugees during the war period fled to and take refuge.

Striking taxi drivers under a bridge in the suburbs of Hangzhou.
Shanghai to Offer Prostate Disease-Vulnerable Public Transportation Drivers Free Checkups

Shanghai's 80,000 male public transportation drivers would receive free health checkups. This initiative was launched after a recent survey established that at least 1 out of 50 drivers suffer from gallbladder, kidney as well as urinary-related issues.

Construction of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei rail lines is set to commence by the end of 2015.
China Railway Corp. Latest Victim of Falling Global Oil Prices

In a report released by the Credit Suisse global financial firm this week, the impact of a decline in worldwide oil prices was cited as a key concern, and now Mexico has cancelled a $3.7-billion high-speed-rail project amid a downturn in its oil-centric economy.

First Lieutenant Muadl al-Kasasbeh
ISIS Militant Group Burns Captured Jordanian Pilot To Death; Jordan Promises ‘Punishment And Revenge’

The whole nation of Jordan is deep mourning after the Islamic State released a video showing the captured Jordanian pilot being burned to death inside a locked cell. The Jordanian government has promised “punishment and revenge” against the ISIS militants.

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Extended-stay U.S. visas are becoming a huge hit among Chinese businessmen.
Chinese Applicants for U.S. Visa Surge Amid 10-Year Allowable Stay

The U.S. embassy saw an increase in Chinese applicants for extended-stay U.S. visas in December and January in the wake of the amended international visa reciprocity agreement between the two countries.

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'Weaponized Ebola' Made By Terrorists Is A Real Threat: UK Military Experts

The British military leadership is most concerned the Islamic State (formerly ISIS/ISIL) might find a way to weaponize Ebola.

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Samsung Mobile Marketing Chief Steps Down Ahead Of New Galaxy Launch

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced on Feb 3, Tuesday that it has selected a new chief for mobile marketing. This announcement comes at a crucial time ahead of Samsung's anticipated unveiling of the latest version of its flagship Galaxy S smartphone.

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EverQuest Maker Sony Online Entertainment Sold, Renamed to Daybreak

Sony Online Entertainment, the studio behind such games as EverQuest and DC Universe Online, announced on Feb. 2, Monday, that they are no longer a part of Sony.

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Selfies Blamed For Plane Crash; GoPro Camera Found In The Scene

A small plane crashed near Denver on May 31, 2014 killing its pilot and his passenger and one of the possible reasons identified by federal accident investigators was taking selfies in the cockpit.

The coins were made to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the triumph in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
China to Release Coins in Remembrance of World War II

A plan for distributing commemorative coins as a reminder of the end of the Second World War was launched by the Chinese participants of the 44th World Money Fair which happened on Jan. 30.

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Virtual Femme Fatales Used By Lebanese To Hack Syrian Opposition Rebels Through Skype: Report

An unknown group of "faux femme fatales" have managed to get pertinent information from Syrian rebels says by a report from FireEye Security titled Behind the Syrian Conflict's Digital Front Lines.

ISIS execution
ISIS Throws Man Off 7-Storey Building Because He's Gay: Man Survives Fall But Stoned To Death

Disturbing and brutal photographs of a man being thrown off a building only to be stoned to death after surviving the fall has been circulating all over the internet and has caused an outrage from international rights group.

Chinese travelers fighting their way to enter the train during Spring Festival travel peak.
10.3 Million Passengers to Flock Train Stations During 40-Day Spring Festival

As the whole of China prepare for the Spring Festival holiday period, railway stations in Shanghai are expecting an influx of passengers that would reach 10.3 million during the 40-day holiday period.

Fans wait at a rock event to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
International Channels to Broadcast Chinese New Year Gala

China's Lunar New Year Gala TV show may soon be shown in other countries as China Central Television has announced that their company is making the show's rights available to foreign broadcast firms.

Brazil’s Agricultural Ministry also hopes to cut restrictions on the country’s exports of coffee and beef on the Chinese market.
China to See More Agricultural Exports from Brazil: Minister

Brazil is planning on increasing its agricultural exports to China, the country’s senior minister said at a press conference on Jan. 22.

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