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China to block resolution naming Masood Azhar as global terrorist

After Beijing blocked and put a technical hold on India's application that lapsed last year, the US in January had put a fresh proposal - backed by France and the UK - to ban Azhar.

Oct 30, 2017

Did bacon just turn healthier?

The researchers made 13 attempts to impregnate make mature sows with the modified offspring, out of which three turned out to be successful.

Oct 27, 2017

These western companies have very different names in China

McDonalds is not the only western company with a different name in China. The food company just registered its name on paper as Golden Arches. See what other western companies have different names in the country.

Oct 27, 2017

Xi Jinping becomes most powerful Chinese leader since Mao

The Communist Party has voted to incorporate Xis name and ideology into the countrys constitution, elevating him to the same level as party founder Mao Zedong.

Oct 24, 2017

Trump says US-India ties have never been stronger and better

India welcomes Tillerson's remarks on US-India ties

"The Trump administration is determined to dramatically deepen ways for the United States and India to further this partnership," he said.

Oct 20, 2017

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Giant cave discovered on Moon which could aid human colonisation on the lunar surface

This discovery was made by using the data from Japan's SELENE lunar orbiter, also nicknamed Kaguya, which is the second Japanese lunar orbiter following the Hiten probe.

Oct 20, 2017

Video shows dramatic rescue of schoolgirl stuck in tiny gap at primary school

A six-year-old schoolgirl got her head and upper body trapped between two walls during a lunch break at a primary school in Lingbi county, Suzhou, city of east China and amp;#39;s Anhui Province. She was eventually freed by firefighters after being stuck for more than an hour.

Oct 15, 2017

Shanghai Masters 2017: Roger Federer downs Rafael Nadal to win title

Roger Federer produced a clinical performance to down Rafael Nadal in Shanghai Masters final.

Oct 15, 2017

Chinese panda breeders act as surrogate mothers to panda cubs

The China Giant Panda Protection And Research Centre has seen the birth of several panda twins in recent months.Breeders are ensuring the survival of the species by becoming surrogate mothers to the cubs.They are monitoring their health in incubators and making sure they are being fed enough, using a special formula made from dog milk and human baby formula.

Oct 13, 2017

Cuteness overload as 36 giant panda cubs make first public appearance

A total of 36 giant panda cubs born in 2017 made their first appearance to the public on 13 October, at the China Conservation and Research Center in the Sichuan Province. So far, 42 giant panda cubs have been born this year, the highest recorded amount of births since the breeding program began.

Oct 13, 2017

What would war with North Korea look like?

What would happen if North Korea really tried to make Trump pay dearly for his threats? Or if the U.S. did attempt to totally destroy North Korea? As the the war of words increase tensions between the two nations IBTimes UK spoke to Dr Nilsson-Wright senior research fellow at Chatham House about what war would like with North Korea.

Oct 11, 2017

China's FAST radio telescope detects two pulsars during trial run

The FAST radio telescope was devised to be used for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) project, which aims at detecting alien civilisations, interstellar signals, etc.

Oct 10, 2017

Fire breaks out next to American Airlines jet at Hong Kong airport

A cargo being loaded on an American Airlines plane caught fire at Hong Kong International Airport on 9 October. The cause of the fire was reportedly due to an oil spill, which left one person injured.

Oct 9, 2017

Beautiful lantern shows light up skies for Chinas National Day

Hundreds of lanterns in shapes of volcanoes, pumpkin carriages and scenic images are on display in China and amp;#39;s Zhejiang Province during the National Day holiday. The lanterns cost nearly 4 million yuan, or roughly $600,000. The National Day on Oct. 1 celebrates the founding of the Peoples Republic of China in 1949.

Oct 3, 2017

After Sikkim stand-off, China takes steps to enhance bilateral ties with India

Chinese ambassador Luo Xhaohui said that it is time India-China flipped the old pages and start a new chapter.

Oct 1, 2017

North Korean missiles spotted being moved from rocket facility reports South Korean Broadcaster

South Koreas Korean Broadcasting System reports several North Korean Missiles have been moved from a rocket facility in the capital Pyongyang.South Korea and the United States are said to have detected the move.According to the report the missiles could either be intermediate range Hwansong-12 or intercontinental ballistic Hwasong-14 missiles.South Korean officials are concerned North Korea will conduct more missile launches.The predict it could happen on either near the anniversary of the founding of its community party on October 10th or when China holds its Communist Party Congress on October 18th.

Sep 30, 2017