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Trump's pick for US ambassador to China a hopeful sign

[2016-12-09 07:54]

US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday his intent to nominate Iowa's longest-serving governor Terry Branstad to be his administration's ambassador to China, an appointment well received in both China and the United States.

Malls take more modern approach to Santa visits

[2016-12-08 07:48]

Hop on a virtual sleigh ride to the North Pole. Stand on the "Naughty or Nice O'Meter". Snap a selfie and see your face on a dancing elf. The Santa experience has gotten a makeover as many malls install shows and games they hope will lure shoppers who are buying more online.

Married mother goes from refugee camp to the cockpit

[2016-12-08 07:48]

From a childhood as a refugee, Captain Safia Ferozi is now flying a transport plane for Afghanistan's air force as the country's second female pilot, a sign of the efforts to bring more women into the armed forces.

'Spy' toys face bite of European and US watchdogs

[2016-12-08 07:48]

Consumer watchdogs announced on Tuesday that they are filing complaints against a clutch of smart toys that can "spy" on children and their homes, for allegedly breaching privacy and data protection laws.

Roman Polanski: Director's life marked by horror and scandal

[2016-12-08 07:48]

Like his own films, the life of Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski has been haunted by horror, violence and scandal, turning him into one of the world's most visible fugitives from justice.

Woman settles legal action after son was flown to wrong city

[2016-12-08 07:48]

A woman has agreed to settle her lawsuit against JetBlue Airways after it mixed up her 5-year-old son with another boy and flew him to the wrong city, her lawyer said on Tuesday.

Trump seeks to cancel Air Force One deal

[2016-12-08 07:48]

US president-elect Donald Trump urged the government on Tuesday to cancel an order with Boeing for a revamped Air Force One - a prominent symbol of the presidency - complaining that costs were out of control.

Media: Pentagon buries report of wasting $125b

[2016-12-08 07:48]

An internal study found that the US Department of Defense wasted as much as $125 billion on bureaucracy, which is intentionally hidden away by top Pentagon officials, US media reported on Tuesday.

Rescue underway as quake kills scores

[2016-12-08 07:48]

A strong undersea earthquake rocked Indonesia's Aceh province early on Wednesday, killing nearly 100 people and sparking a frantic rescue effort in the rubble of dozens of collapsed and damaged buildings.

Merkel launches election bid

[2016-12-08 07:48]

German Chancellor Angela Merkel lashed populists seeking to exploit Germany's refugee influx on Tuesday, but set down a tough line on integration - including a ban on the full-face veil - as she launched into election campaign mode.

US reflects on lessons of Japanese attack

[2016-12-08 07:48]

These days are emotional ones for Pearl Harbor attack survivors as people across the United States mark the 75th anniversary of the Japanese assault.

Plane carrying 47 people crashes after takeoff

[2016-12-08 07:48]

A Pakistani plane carrying 40 passengers and seven crew members crashed on Wednesday after takeoff from the mountainous northern city of Chitral to Islamabad, aviation authorities said.

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