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Xinjiang Authorities Rewards Mixed Marriages to Promote “Ethnic Unity”

By Staff Reporter - Sep 04, 2014 03:26 AM EDT

To promote "ethnic unity", local authorities in Xinjiang are offering cash rewards along with other benefits for marriages between the minority ethnic groups and those belonging to the Han majority.

Former First Lady's Kiss-and-Tell Book Reveals Hollande "Doesn't Like The Poor"

By Staff Reporter - Sep 04, 2014 02:39 AM EDT

France's President François Hollande has been humiliated by ex-girlfriend Valérie Trierweiler, who - in her book unveiled in Paris Match Wednesday - revealed that the socialist President is, in fact, an elitist who "doesn't like the poor".

Man takes Delray Beach police on wild chase, stops to play with cats

By Staff Reporter - Sep 03, 2014 05:27 PM EDT

A 21-year-old man on the run from police was caught last Tuesday mainly because he stopped to play with kittens, according to WPBF.

Boy sues DMV after he's required to take off make-up

By Staff Reporter - Sep 03, 2014 04:25 PM EDT

A South Carolina young man has sued to the DMV office after he arrived to get his license in make-up was told he would have to remove it before he could get his photo taken.

Sexist Remarks and Offensive Content on Social Media Impacts People’s Well-Being: Study

By Staff Reporter - Sep 03, 2014 07:45 AM EDT

Negative posts on comments on Facebook and social media affect mental well-being of people, confirms a study.

Your Friends and Family Contribute to Happy Life: Study

By Staff Reporter - Sep 03, 2014 05:44 AM EDT

A happy marriage or relationship is the key to a healthy life, finds a study.

Eating Handful of Pistachios Everyday Benefits Pre-diabetics: Study

By Staff Reporter - Sep 03, 2014 05:34 AM EDT

Snacking on pistachios helps stave off the risk of type-2 diabetes, according to a study.

Afghan Cricket League Offers Brief Relief from Political Turmoil

By Staff Reporter - Sep 03, 2014 05:23 AM EDT

At a time when Afghanistan faces grave political crisis, the cricket league of the country has presented the citizens a much-needed distraction.

Drink Tea to Live Longer: Study

By Staff Reporter - Sep 03, 2014 05:19 AM EDT

Study explains why tea is better than your cuppa.

Abe's Cabinet Reshuffle Aimed at Boosting Economy; to Repair Japan-China Ties

By Staff Reporter - Sep 03, 2014 05:13 AM EDT

In a bid to restore the momentum of his "Abenomics" policies, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe headed for a cabinet reshuffle Wednesday. Also, through the reshuffle, Abe made clear his wish to repair sour ties with China.

Treating Depressions Increases Survival in Cancer Patients: Study

By Staff Reporter - Sep 03, 2014 04:40 AM EDT

Treating depression in cancer patients helps increase their survival, according to a study.

Russian President Pays A flying Visit to Mongolia

By Staff Reporter - Sep 03, 2014 03:25 AM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin is making a short trip to Mongolia on Wednesday, September 3, right in the midst of growing tensions across the world over Moscow's bid to take over Ukraine.

Spider crawls out of girls mouth while she smiles: VIDEO

By Staff Reporter - Sep 02, 2014 12:49 PM EDT

Are you afraid of spiders? Then this video might leave you troubled.

Dog turns on stove, burns laptop: Report

By Staff Reporter - Sep 02, 2014 12:31 PM EDT

A very clever dog in New Jersey managed to turn on a stove, which caught the laptop resting on the burner on fire and sent smoke through the roof, according to a report.

Google Tries to "Encourage" Users to Upgrade Browsers

By Staff Reporter - Sep 02, 2014 07:56 AM EDT

Google deliberately started showing older versions of its search page this weekend to those using the outdated versions of some web browsers.

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