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Choked by smog, Beijing creates new environmental police

Jan 8, 2017

Officials in Beijing have announced a new environmental police squad to root out illegal burning in the city, the latest government response to the widespread public anger over China's persistent problems with smog

DEA opens shop in China to help fight synthetic drug trade

Jan 6, 2017

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration plans to open a new office in southern China and, at China's invitation, is sending its top administrator to visit next week, signs of growing concern about China's role in the global drug trade

China says some factories have violated anti-smog measures

Jan 3, 2017

China's environmental ministry says an unspecified number of companies have violated measures meant to reduce smog during a period of particularly noxious pollution in the country

China starts 2017 engulfed by smog, issues pollution alerts

Jan 2, 2017

Beijing and other cities across northern and central China are shrouded in thick smog, prompting authorities to delay dozens of flights and close highways

Pop superstar George Michael dies of heart failure at 53

Dec 26, 2016

British pop superstar George Michael, who led a troubled life despite his magnificent voice and enduring popularity with fans around the world, has died at the age of 53. Michael's manager says the cause of death was heart failure

Bird flu infects 7 people in China this month, killing 2

Dec 23, 2016

China has reported at least seven cases of bird flu in humans across the country this month, including two deaths, as authorities took steps this week to guard against an outbreak

Dec 21, 2016

Winds may finally clear 'scary' pollution from China's skies

The dense smog that has smothered much of China for five days may soon clear, giving relief to hundreds of millions of people breathing dangerously polluted air and struggling under the government's emergency measures

Spotlight on concussion after head injury in Premier League

Sep 20, 2016

Uncertainty about Man United player Anthony Martial's condition after a clash of heads has prompted scrutiny of the club's adherence to concussion protocols

Sep 14, 2016

Treat or monitor early prostate cancer? 10-yr survival same

A major study finds men with early prostate cancer who choose to closely monitor their disease are just as likely to survive at least 10 years as those who have surgery or radiation