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China unveils worlds first commercial amphibious drone

China unveils worlds first commercial amphibious drone

The U650 drone is about 20 feet long, weighs about 750kg, and has a range of over 2,000km at 180kmh. It can carry a range of cargo from cameras and survey instruments, to medical supplies and even small ordnance. Sep 28, 2017
What is Ruby chocolate?

What is Ruby chocolate?

A Swiss company has broken the chocolate paradigm of dark, milk and white—by introducing the world to ruby chocolate. The pinkish colour is all-natural, the company claimed at a media event hosted in Shanghai, Chinas buzzing financial center, on Tuesday. Sep 6, 2017
North Korea conducts its sixth nuclear test

North Korea conducts its sixth nuclear test

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 was detected in a North Korean province. The artificial quake was caused by North Koreas sixth nuclear test. The hermit kingdom confirmed it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe contemned North Korea for continuing its nuclear program. The country has conducted five nuclear detonations in the past, two of them in 2016. The current blast was up to 6 times stronger than the last nuclear test. Sep 3, 2017
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BRICS development banks agree on local currency lending

The use of local currencies will help promote mutually beneficial economic cooperation, mitigate currency risks, increase trade, and facilitate companies in accessing the BRICS markets, said Russian development bank Vnesheconombank. Sep 3, 2017
Woman rescued after floor panel caves in at Chinese subway station

Woman rescued after floor panel caves in at Chinese subway station

A Chinese subway rider in Shenzhen survived a fall into a broken well in front of an escalator on Saturday (August 26).The woman was immediately grabbed by a fellow passenger, who helped pull her out with the assistance of others passing through the station. It was reported that the woman was uninjured.An investigation is currently underway as to why the broken well covering was left without safety notices. Aug 29, 2017
Clean up begins after typhoon Hato unleashes havoc across Hong Kong

Clean up begins after typhoon Hato unleashes havoc across Hong Kong

Typhoon Hato has left widespread destruction after battering Hong Kong skyscrapers, flooding streets and forcing thousands to flee to shelters.Massive swells and flooding affected multiple areas in Hong Kong. The storm struck during high tide and many trees were uprooted in the city and amp;#39;s coastal regions. Aug 24, 2017
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