Argentina Recovering From Deadly Storm (+Photos)

The death toll rose to 57 in Argentina after strong storms with heavy rain flooded areas of Buenos Aires and La Plata capital district.

Army General Fired Over Sexual Harassment, Alcohol Charges

Army general fired: Army Maj. Gen. Ralph Baker, a two-star general who headed the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, was fired last month, it was reported Thursday.

Embassies Warned: N. Korea Can’t Guarantee Safety of Diplomats

Embassies warned: North Korea on Friday warned foreign embassies in Pyongyang, saying it cannot ensure the safety of diplomatic workers. It suggested that countries should [...]

Ford Ad Controversy: Company Issues Apology, Executive Resigns

Ford ad controversy: Over the past few weeks, Ford ads showing women tied up in the back of a Ford Figo generated controversy. It forced an ad executive to resign, while some [...]

Rising Pneumonia Cases in Shanghai Amid Bird Flu Fears

Shanghai residents are concerned that the large number of people being diagnosed with pneumonia may actually be infected with the new bird flu strain H7N9.

Shen Yun ‘Spectacular,’ ‘Very engaging,’ and ‘Extremely impressive,’ Says Painter and Photographer

On the Shen Yun dances John Foster said: "They were kind of transporting, I guess, so you kind of forget your worldly cares during those pieces, which is really refreshing."

Refurbishing Furs With Hy Fishman

Born into the business as a fourth-generation furrier, Fishman helps women refurbish, remodel, and repair their furs—and steps in on the occasional disaster.

Computer Censorship Imported From Shanghai to New York

A few days ago a Falun Gong practitioner in New York turned on his brand new iMac-27 computer—one of the best desktop computers sold—and tried to open Minghui.org, a Falun [...]

Over 137,183,892 people renounce the CCP and its affiliated organizations

Western Medicine

Antibiotics for Cleaning Teeth After Hip Replacement?
National

Bank of Canada Head Carney to Take Over Bank of England

Finance Minister Flaherty announced Monday that Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney will leave for Bank of England.
International

Book Details China’s Nightmarish World of Organ Harvesting
Music

Bridging the Distance With Music

Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra does a lot of outreach work and arts education with children.
Toronto

Building Mansions on Top of the City
National

Canada Joins Global Campaign Against Gender Violence

Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose promotes global campaign to end gender violence, highlights human trafficking in Canada.
National

Canadian International Development Agency’s China Misadventure
North America

Canadian Unions Decry Importing Chinese Labor for Mines

A group representing more than 50 labor unions in British Columbia, Canada, is wading into the growing controversy surrounding a plan to use foreign labor in four new coal [...]
North America

IT Glitch Gives Out Canadian Visas
South

Carnival Ship Blown from Dock, Guard Missing in Water

Carnival ship troubles: As of late Wednesday, a shipyard worker who was thrown into the water in high winds was still missing. In the winds, a Carnival cruise ship was blown [...]

Canadian

Possible Pierre Poutine Charged

A Tory staffer has been charged in the robocall scandal but concerns remain that rules are too weak.

World

Assistant Director Learns of Chinese Spirituality Through Shen Yun

“The stories going back five thousand years and coming up to today—from the traditions of China,” Mr. Michael Nolan said. “It’s magnificent."

China

Former PetroChina Chairman in Political Spotlight

The former chairman of PetroChina recently received a large amount of bad press, which may be a sign of disciplinary action by the new Communist Party leadership as warring [...]

Business

Target Dress Apology: Company Sorry Over ‘Manatee Gray’ Label

Target dress apology: Target apologized on Thursday after shoppers noticed that some plus-sized dresses sold on its website were labeled as “manatee gray.”

Opinion

Ending a Crime Against Humanity in China

In a note presented on March 20, 2013 at the Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, the Hon. David Kilgour makes the case for international initiatives that can help end [...]

Science

Climate Change in ‘Real-Time’: Beaufort Sea Ice Fracturing (+Video)

As the Beaufort Sea ice fractures extensively, climatology PhD student and professor Paul Beckwith says “This is abrupt climate change in real-time.”

Technology

Microsoft Obsolete by 2017, Report Says

Microsoft obsolete: A report released said that Microsoft, which controlled as much as 90 percent of the OS market in its heyday, could go obsolete in 2017.

Arts & Entertainment

Snipes Released from Prison; Now Under House Arrest, Report Says

Snipes released: After spending two years in prison, Wesley Snipes was reportedly released.

Health

The Dentist’s Office, De-fanged

Dr. Lee Wexler and Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg partnered in 2006 to create Gallery 57, a modern and friendly dentist's office in New York City specializing in one-visit restorations.

Life

Essential networking: Power up your image

Your image and personal brand is your number one asset for successful networking so we cannot deny how important it is to create a positive first impression.