More Strong Earthquakes Predicted for Haiti, Dominican Republic: Report

The island of Hispaniola, containing Haiti and the Dominican Republic, may soon experience a period of strong earthquakes on par with the one that ravaged Port-au-Prince and [...]

ACTA Passage Prompts European Parliament Rapporteur to Quit

A special rapporteur with the European Parliament quit on Friday in protest over the multinational Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) that was signed by 22 European [...]

Holocaust Remembrance Day Firsts in 2012

Sixty-seven years after the liberation and seven years after the 67th Holocaust Remembrance Day was established, a number of holocaust-related notable 'firsts' will be [...]

San Francisco: Protest Against Chinese Consul’s Interference in US Affairs

Over a hundred people gathered in front of the Chinese consulate in San Francisco on Friday, united by a message: "Chinese consul, immediately stop interfering with Shen Yun [...]

Twitter to Selectively Censor Tweets

Twitter on Thursday announced that it has developed technology that it would allow it to selectively block tweets if a country wants it done.

Global Q&A: ‘What’s the best thing about your country?’

Epoch Times reporters asked locals from New York City to Mbeya, Tanzania:

Wind Causes Freshwater Dome in Arctic Ocean

A huge dome of fresh water discovered in the western Arctic Ocean may be caused by strong Arctic winds speeding up the ocean’s circulation, according to British research.

Shen Yun’s Display of Traditional Chinese Culture Scares Chinese Regime

Chinese consular officials continue to attempt to thwart the performances and success of Shen Yun around the world. This time government officials in Seattle have been targeted.

France Deals With Globalization Crisis

National economies can thrive by pursuing quality and resisting made-in-my-country labels.

Over 110,248,177 people renounce the CCP and its affiliated organizations

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Ten Tips for Coping With Anxiety
Culture

Stories from History: Promoting Those Who Speak Frankly for Honest Advice and Less Flattery

During the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, there was a newly appointed official of the Emperor’s court. His name was Gao Wenya.
Economy & Trade

Smart Marketing Tips from Get Busy Media: Eight Resources to Declutter and Organize
Travel

How Not to Plan Travel

This year will be my Travel Year of the Unexpected.
National News

Son of US Cabinet Member Detained in Egypt
Food

All About Olives, a Natural Panacea

If you’re looking for ways to eat more healthily, there can be few easier, or more delicious ways, than upping the olive content of your diet.
New York City

Shadow Theatre Depicts Traditional African Tales
Earth & Environment

SCIENCE IN PICS: The Super Ornamental Wax Plant

The wax plant or porcelain flower, Hoya carnosa, is an attractive ornamental plant, native to Eastern Asia and Australia.
NFL

Remembering Giants’ First Super Bowl Victory
New York City

Federal Agency Accelerates Gowanus Canal Cleanup

Liquid tar with the viscosity of motor oil is only one of a host of chemicals that contaminate the Gowanus Canal.

U.S.

Special Ops Define the Future, Says Panetta

The Pentagon will reduce the Army and Marine Corps, retire some programs, and delay others, but increase special operation forces as part of its 2013 defense budget request.

World

TIMELINES: What country exploded a nuclear bomb then scrapped its testing program a day later, Jan. 29, 1996?

What country exploded a nuclear bomb then scrapped its testing program a day later, Jan. 29, 1996?

China

Daughter of Chinese Activist Barred from Traveling to Accept Award

Dong Xuan, the daughter of a wheelchair-bound Chinese activist who was crippled by torture in custody, was prevented from leaving China recently to accept an award on behalf [...]

Business

Big Buzz For Little Money

I’ve been helping small, large and gigantic companies market what they do for two decades

Opinion

Some Truth and Justice for Rwanda at Last

After 18 years the question of who was morally responsible for triggering the genocide has been settled.

Science

Scientists Create Free-Standing 3-D Cloak Invisible to Microwaves

The invisibility cloak has taken yet another step toward realization.

Technology

Leebre Bringing Social Publishing to Novelists

Leebre came up with a brilliant idea, a free publishing system for authors. The idea is to allow authors to publish for free and have a platform for sales of their works.

Arts & Entertainment

Shen Yun is Back in KC!

Shen Yun Performing Arts to bring to life 5,000 years of divinely inspired civilization in performance at downtown Kansas City Music Hall.

Health

Vitamin D Deficiency Major Problem in UK

The BBC in the U.K. has had a recent blitz on stories relating to vitamin D, particularly vitamin D deficiency in children and its potential to cause rickets.