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Island getaway design inspired by the ocean

Wong Chiu Man, a Singaporean architect and founder of the architectural design firm WOW, recalled first arriving on Vommuli, one of the thousand islands that make up the Maldives, by swimming.

US gallery forges ties with Shanghai artist, top hotel

To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, Shi Jun, a 31-year-old Shanghai native and sculptor, is partnering with California-based fine art gallery Simard Bilodeau Contemporary to present some of his most prominent works in his hometown.

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Wild horses tamed by prisoners

Such mustangs will eventually be adopted by the US Border Patrol

Something 'fishy' in LA sushi bars

Next time you order halibut, red snapper or yellowfin tuna at a sushi restaurant in the Los Angeles area, you may want to ask for proof of what's on your plate.

Samsung chief grilled over bribery allegations

The head of Samsung Electronics was questioned on suspicion of bribery on Thursday in an influence-peddling scandal that led to President Park Geun-hye's impeachment.

'Comfort women' protest Abe visit

Filipino "comfort women" staged a protest on Thursday in front of the Japanese Embassy in Manila ahead of the visit by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Earth's core mystery closer to a solution

Japanese scientists said that silicon is likely the mystery element in the Earth's inner core, claiming progress on solving one of the planet's deepest secrets.

Trump rails at media in news conference

United States President-elect Donald Trump lashed out at the media during a combative news conference in which he clashed with a television reporter on Wednesday.

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Rallying cry amid a tearful farewell

With a final call of his campaign mantra "Yes We Can", President Barack Obama urged the United States to stand up for its values and reject discrimination as the country transitions to the presidency of Republican Donald Trump.