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China, world's biggest infringer of intellectual property
According to an American watchdog's report, rampant intellectual theft by China is costing America a mind-boggling $600 billion every year.
US Senate confirms Wilbur Ross as commerce secretary in vote
The US Senate voted 72-27 in favour of confirming billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as US commerce secretary.
Trump seeks to hike US defence spending by 10%
President Donald Trump is looking to increase American defence spending by 10% in his proposed budget plan for 2018.
3 dead, several missing after Chile floods
At least 3 people are dead and 19 others are missing after torrential rains sparked large scale flooding near Chile's capital, Santiago.
Pervez Musharraf turns TV analyst
Former President of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, is back in the public eye and has chosen to relaunch his career as a television analyst.
UN report identifies North Korean front company in Malaysia
A UN report, drafted for the Security Council has identified a property in Malaysia, operated by a front company for North Korea's intelligence agency.
Indonesia, Australia restore military ties
Indonesia and Australia restored full military ties weeks after Indonesia cut off all cooperation with Australian defence forces.
Heterosexuals surveyed on sexual orientation
A Florida University professor who teaches 'human sexuality' asked her heterosexual students in class to take a mock survey.
US governors unite for infrastructure wishlists
The governors of all American states met at the National Governors Association.
Ex-White House staffer blames Trump's anti-Islamic rhetoric for quitting
Rumana Ahmed, a Hijab-clad Muslim former White House staffer, has opened up about why she quit her job, eight days after President Donald Trump took office.
Trump Navy secretary nominee withdraws nomination
Philip Bilden, private equity investor and Army veteran, has withdrawn his nomination as US President Donald Trump's secretary of the US Navy, due to his business interests.
China made a mistake of ignoring India's talent: Chinese Media
Chinese official media said that China has made a "mistake of ignoring" science and technology experts from India.
Fire breaks out in luxury Chinese hotel, many feared trapped
A massive blaze broke out on the second floor of HNA Platinum Mix Hotel in east China's Jiangxi Province, trapping an unknown number of people.
Trump seeks US nuclear supremacy
US President Donald Trump has stated that he would want to see the US at "top of the pack", when it comes to nuclear weapons.
Islamic State resorting to coercive tactics
The Islamic State is resorting to forcibly putting children and disabled people into trucks that are laden with explosives.
Dutch Freedom Party candidate suspends campaigning
Geert Wilders, the Dutch anti-Islam politician has suspended all further public campaigning ahead of the general elections next month due to security concerns.
Swedish politician argues for paid sex break
A small town Swedish politician, named Per-Erik Muskos, from the town of Övertorneå in northern Sweden, has proposed that Swedish citizens should get an hour-long paid break from work to go home and have sex with their partners.
Pakistan legalizes 'test tube' babies
Pakistan's 'Federal Shariat Court' has finally legalized the use of test-tube babies to conceive in Pakistan.
Former Hong Kong leader gets 20 months for corruption
Donald Tsang, who served as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong from 2005 to 2012 has been sentenced to 20 months in prison over allegations of corruption.
Afghanistan to penalize abuse of boy sex slaves
In a landmark move against the deeply entrenched practice of sexual abuse against boys, the Afghan government is set to lay out set of stringent penalties for people who engage in "bacha bazi".
India, EU face-off over trade treaty
India may reject a proposal by the EU to sign a stand-alone Bilateral Investment Treaty with the bloc, as a precursor to the stalled Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement.
Pakistani transgenders in the pursuit of reformation
Transgenders in Pakistan in today's contemporary society claim to be cultural heirs to the eunuchs who were present in the courts of Mughal-emperors.
Trump confuses all with "what happened in Sweden" remark
US President Donald Trump stoked controversy when he suggested that security situation had arisen in Sweden "last night", but nothing had actually happened.
Germany sends fighter planes after Jet Airways flight loses contact
Germany scrambled two Eurofighter Typhoon jets after the Mumbai-London Jet Airways flight 9W 118, lost contact with the Air Traffic Control tower.
The Islamic State's "business model" is doomed to fail
According to a new analysis released by accounting firm Ernst & Young and the International Centre for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence (ICSR), the "business model" of the Islamic State is on the path to failure.
Hitler's personal phone goes under the hammer
A phone owned by Adolf Hitler is being auctioned in Maryland with bids starting at $100,000.
Donald Trump holds unscheduled news conference
On Thursday, Donald Trump scheduled a spontaneous news conference for the purpose of taking his message "straight to the people".
Tragedy strikes Sufi shrine in Sindh, Pakistan
An explosion ripped through a Sufi shrine in Sindh, Pakistan leaving at least 30 people killed and nearly 100 injured.
UK reviews "irresponsible" companies exploiting labour laws
Concerned that some employers are classifying regular employees as "self-employed" to avoid tax bills, the UK government may introduce new laws to help such workers claim rights such as pensions, minimum wage and holiday pay.
Abu Dhabi: $125 billion sovereign fund takes shape
Abu Dhabi is close to getting the 14th largest global fund with an approximate assets worth of $125 billion.
Venezuelan Vice President sanctioned for drug trafficking by US
Venezuelan Vice President Tareck El Aissami has been sanctioned by the US Department of Treasury under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.
California: Crew completes emergency fixes before fresh storms
Engineers successfully managed to conduct emergency repairs on a crumbling overflow channel of the Oroville Dam in California.
Trudeau walks a diplomatic tight rope during Trump meeting
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau visited the White House to meet US President Donald Trump.
Swiss vote to relax citizenship norms
Swiss citizens voted in favour of relaxing naturalization norms for third generation immigrants, in a recently held referendum.
Undercover report reveals mismanagement in British prison
An undercover report has revealed shocking details of mismanagement in one of Britain's largest prisons, HMP Northumberland.
India allows captured Chinese soldier to return home
A Chinese soldier, Wang Qi, was caught while entering Indian territory soon after the Sino-India War of 1962.
Donald Trump "growing increasingly frustrated" in new job
US President Donald Trump is "growing increasingly frustrated" in the face of realistic governing challenges in his new job.
Hospital in China infects 5 with HIV
In a shocking incident of medical negligence, the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine accidentally infected 5 people with the HIV virus.
Iranians mark 38th anniversary of 1979 revolution
Thousands of Iranian citizens poured on to the streets in Tehran to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The celebrations come amidst renewed tensions between Iran and the new US President Donald Trump.
Reports: Trump denounces Obama-era nuclear deal during call with Putin
During his first phone call as president with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump denounced the New START treaty, according to unnamed US officials.