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Chinese jewelry firms design brighter future

[2014-09-15 09:25]

An increasing number of Chinese jewelry designers are starting to challenge the dominance of top Western luxury jewelry brands, which have continued to briskly open stores in China in the past few years.

Oriental sparkle becomes craftsman's crowning glory

[2014-09-15 09:25]

At a jewelry exhibition in London two years ago celebrating the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne, a selection of jewelry made by a young Chinese designer was put on display with masterpieces by many world-class Western designers.

Putting its best foot forward in Africa

[2014-09-15 09:25]

The huge Huajian shoe factory, on the outskirts of Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, comes to life about 6:30 am.

Powerful surge for success

[2014-09-15 09:25]

Two years ago Ren Ye was in the sunset years of his career as the clock ticked down to his retirement. He had spent more than 30 years with China's largest manufacturer of electrical transmission equipment, beginning as a hot metals technician in a switch factory, and rising to become its deputy chief engineer.

UN seeks more health workers to fight Ebola

[2014-09-13 07:44]

Cuba to send 165 doctors and nurses to W. Africa as death toll tops 2,400

1st known water dinosaur found outsizes T. rex

[2014-09-13 07:44]

The biggest dinosaur predator that ever stalked the Earth was also the weirdest.

Stars divided ahead of Scottish vote

[2014-09-13 07:44]

Scotland's independence battle is a tough one to call. The Yes side has James Bond, but the No campaign has Harry Potter.

Vietnam and US to resume adoptions

[2014-09-13 07:44]

Vietnam and the United States will resume limited intercountry adoptions, both nations said on Friday, six years after a ban was imposed because of allegations of widespread baby-selling and children offered without the consent of their birthparents.

Report: Problems sleeping linked to higher sick day frequency

[2014-09-13 07:44]

Adults who say they sleep between seven and eight hours per night miss fewer work days due to illness than others, according to a Finnish study.

Pistorius found guilty of culpable homicide

[2014-09-13 07:44]

Sentencing phase to begin in October; 'Blade Runner' could be sent to prison

Australia on 'high' alert for terror acts

[2014-09-13 07:44]

Australia on Friday raised its terror threat level to "high" for the first time ever, citing the likelihood of terrorist attacks by Australian citizens radicalized in Iraq or Syria, despite stressing it had no knowledge of a specific attack plan.

Putin: Sanctions could hamper peace efforts

[2014-09-13 07:44]

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday new Western sanctions against Russia are intended to disrupt peace efforts in eastern Ukraine and that Moscow is considering retaliatory measures.

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