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Momentum building on climate change

[2015-07-17 11:07]

A consensus seems to be developing on important elements of a new global agreement designed to combat climate change, according to a report from The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions.

Potential Micron sale eyed

[2015-07-17 11:07]

A reported $23 billion bid by China's Tsinghua Unigroup to buy US chipmaker Micron Technology Inc could have political and business impact, according to experts.

Making room for scholars

[2015-07-17 11:07]

Nine Chinese scholars in American studies received a warm welcome at former ambassador Julia Chang Bloch's residence at Dupont Circle in Washington on Wednesday.

China faults Japan's new security bills

[2015-07-17 11:07]

Beijing lodged a strong protest against Tokyo's legislative campaign to lift constitutional restrictions on Japan's armed forces, describing them as "unprecedented" during a meeting on Thursday.

Investment overseas set to climb to record level

[2015-07-17 07:51]

The growth of outbound direct investment from China is remaining steady this year, leaving the world's second-largest economy on track to exceed last year's record figure, officials said on Thursday.

Five dead, including gunman, in Tennessee military facilities shootings

[2015-07-17 05:16]

Five people were killed on Thursday including a suspected gunman who opened fire at two military-related facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee in an attack local officials described as brazen, brutal and an act of domestic terrorism.

'Made in USA' making a comeback

[2015-07-17 04:49]

For years China has been known as the "World's Factory", with its well-established assembly lines, low labor costs and sophisticated high-tech knockoffs.

Former US President George H.W. Bush to recover at Maine hospital

[2015-07-17 04:17]

Former US President George H.W. Bush is in fair condition and will remain in a Maine hospital for further evaluation after suffering a neck fracture in a fall at his home, his spokesman said in a statement on Thursday.

Across Canada (July 17)

[2015-07-17 03:31]

Across Canada (July 17)

Ernest Wong: Brightening the Windy City

[2015-07-17 02:55]

In Chicago, a city known for its outstanding architecture, Ernest Wong stands out as a different type of architect, one who creates green space for crowded urban areas and brings beauty to city living.

Peony Pavilion plays in park setting

[2015-07-16 23:58]

The National Ballet of China performed The Peony Pavilion outdoors on Tuesday evening outside Washington.

Toy-store farewell story

[2015-07-16 23:36]

For almost 30 years, FAO Schwarz, featured in movies such as the 1988 film Big with Tom Hanks, has welcomed wide-eyed visitors from around the world. The store hopes to find a new location in New York.

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