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Hillary Clinton Raised $143 Million in August for Democrats and Her Campaign

Hillary Clinton is raising huge amounts of cash for the Democratic National Committee and state parties, according to figures released by her campaign on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for a substantial investment in swing states during the fall.

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Brazil Senate expected to dismiss Rousseff in impeachment vote

Brazil's Senate was expected to vote on Wednesday to dismiss President Dilma Rousseff, finalizing a nine-month impeachment process and confirming the country's shift to the right with the end of 13 years of leftist Workers Party rule.

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Match makers' market draws desperate parents

People's Park in Shanghai is the setting for an extraordinary marriage bureau, as elderly parents attempt to find partners for their unattached 30-something children.

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Brazil's President Rousseff denies charges before Senate, says bid to impeach her is a coup

Suspended Brazil President Dilma Roussef denied on Monday (Aug 29) that she had committed an impeachable crime, as she defended herself before senators preparing to vote on removing her from office.

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Brazil's Senate grills Rousseff at impeachment hearing

Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff on Monday fielded questions from senators on day four of her impeachment trial, as police lobbed tear gas to disperse her supporters protesting outside the Senate.

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Top 5 women billionaires in tech in 2016

Out of 100 billionaires on the 2016 Forbes list of the world's 100 Richest In Tech, five are women, of whom two are from China.

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Dilma Rousseff, the Brazilian leader that undergoes impeachment trial

Brazilian leader Dilma Rousseff, twice elected president as the candidate of a left-leaning alliance led by the Workers' Party (PT), will undergo one of the most critical moments of her political career next week.

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From volleyball to science fiction, these women are showing the positive face of China

Coach Lang Ping and writer Hao Jingfang are among those showing independence, authenticity and outspokenness, and helping to counter negative perceptions of the country, especially in the West

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Hillary Clinton's avoidance of press conference stirs up frustration, outcry

For U.S. media covering the 2016 presidential election, one of the vexing issues is Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's phobia about press conference.

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Brazilian Senate begins impeachment trial against Dilma Rousseff

The Brazilian Senate began Thursday the impeachment trial of suspended president Dilma Rousseff.

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Student suffers fatal cardiac arrest after telephone scam

Xu Yuyu, a college-bound student, died after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest on Sunday after funds her family had raised for her tuition fees were swindled in a telephone scam.

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Beijing fatal tiger attack not work safety accident: investigation

The Beijing wildlife park whose tigers killed a woman and severely mauled another was not to blame for the incident, according to the results of an official investigation announced on Wednesday.

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How technology has turned off Pakistan's ageing red light district

Pakistan’s oldest red light district was for centuries a hub of traditional erotic dancers, musicians and prostitutes – Pigalle with a Mughal twist, deep in the heart of vibrant Lahore.

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Rousseff's impeachment process enters critical phase in Brazil

The impeachment process into Brazil's suspended president Dilma Rousseff, will enter a decisive phase this week as her trial begins in the Senate.

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Female sci-fi writer wins Hugo accolade

Science-fiction author Hao Jingfang became the first Chinese woman to win a Hugo Award on Sunday, beating best-selling horror and fantasy writer Stephen King in the best novelette category.

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China's Ren becomes youngest gold medallist at Rio Olympics

Teenage diver Ren Qian became the youngest gold medallist at the Rio Olympics by winning the 10m platform final on Thursday.