Hairy leg stockings for girls in China ward off perverts
The creators of hairy leg stockings believe the fuzzy leggings will deter men from giving women unwanted attention.
China pressured New York university to throw me out, blind dissident claims
A Chinese dissident who fled his home country to become a visiting scholar at New York University accused the school [...]
Global carbon emissions hit record high in 2012
Global carbon emissions at a record high in 2012, casting doubt over the chances of limiting global warming to what scientists regard as an acceptable level.
Thousands remember Tiananmen as China tightens security
Thousands remember Tiananmen as China tightens security
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Chinese ‘miracle baby’ returned to mother who dropped him in toilet after birth
The infant heralded as a “miracle baby” in China has been returned to the mother who told authorities she accidentally dropped him in a toilet after giving birth.
Chinese hackers access designs to top-secret U.S. weapons systems
Chinese hackers have gained access to designs of more than two dozen major U.S. weapons systems, a U.S. report said, [...]
College student snares record long Burmese python near Miami
An 18-foot, 8-inch Burmese python set a record for the longest snake ever captured in South Florida, where the exotic species has taken up residence.
NYU scientists accused of sharing data with Chinese competitors
Scientists at New York University reportedly shared government-funded research with Chinese government-funded parties.
Jon Stewart’s humor a hit with millions of envious Chinese
Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China, where his gloves-off political satire is refreshing for many in a country where such criticism is a rarity – especially when directed at their own leaders.