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New Cases Ignites Fear In China Of A Second Wave — Millions Face Lockdown Again

This new cluster of cases has definitely been everyone’s worst nightmare as public transportation has ended, schools are closed again, and there’s another round of quarantine.

byBien Luigi

May 21, 2020

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World News

Eating Wild Animals Banned In Wuhan As Crackdowns Arise From Coronavirus Crisis

The crackdowns arrive after the mounting pressures for the nation to control the illegal wildlife trade, which many people say is to blame for the pandemic.

byBien Luigi

May 20, 2020

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World News

Is North Korea a Real Threat?

This past week saw North Korea issue yet another threat against the U.S. and its neighbor to the south. But how afraid should we all be, exactly?

byMatthew Rash

March 9, 2016

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Movies

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Achieves the Biggest Box Office Revenue in North America

'The Force Awakens' surpassed 'Avatar' in terms of domestic ticket sales.

byRiyan Septa

January 8, 2016

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News

China Bans Beauty Queen For Activism

China has declared Beauty Queen Anastasia Lin age 25, 'persona non grata' for speaking out against abuse and religious persecution in China. Refusing her a visa to enter the country also means that Lin cannot attend and compete in the Miss World Competition being hosted on the Chinese island of Hainan.

byMelony Hill

December 1, 2015

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Food
News

Chinese McDonald’s Introduces Symbolic Black And White ‘Yin-Yang’ Burger Meal

McDonald's restaurants in China plan to unveil a "Black and White" burger combo that many are taking as an homage to the Yin and the Yang signs.

byBrennen Jones

September 12, 2012