Tennis-sized rough diamonds are publicly auctioned
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2016-06-29 Reading,Chinese English,language sense,learning,bilingual
This Lukla diamond is called "Lesedi La Rona", which means "our light" in Tswana.
Japan recruits new recruits to play mahjong instead of interview
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2016-06-29 Reading,Chinese English,language sense,learning,bilingual
On June 24th, candidates faced each other in a crowded mahjong room in central Tokyo. The winner will have the opportunity to face the employers of six companies.
The Icelandic football team's counterattack against England shocked the world
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2016-06-29 Reading,Chinese English,language sense,learning,bilingual
Iceland defender Cary Anason said that Iceland's victory over England in the European Cup round of 16 matches, this result "shocked the world."
Rape and torture of Mexican women prisoners
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2016-06-29 Reading,Chinese English,language sense,learning,bilingual
Amnesty International says that the vast majority of incarcerated Mexican women face sexual abuse within hours of being arrested.
Russia prosecutes activists under the Foreign Agent Law
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2016-06-29 Reading,Chinese English,language sense,learning,bilingual
Human Rights Watch said Monday that Russia is the first to prosecute human rights activists under the so-called “Foreign Agent Law” which is ambiguous.
Wal-Mart formally acquires a stake in JD.com Yihaodian as a brand under JD.com
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2016-06-28 Reading,Chinese English,language sense,learning,bilingual
Wal-Mart Department Store Co., Ltd. will reach an agreement to establish a cooperative relationship with China’s second largest online retailer JD.com
Disheartened! Messi announced his withdrawal from the Argentine national team!
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2016-06-28 Reading,Chinese English,language sense,learning,bilingual
After Argentina’s loss to Chile in the Copa America, the 29-year-old Lionel Messi said: “I don’t want this either.
After Brexit, Prime Minister Cameron announced that he would resign in October
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2016-06-28 Reading,Chinese English,language sense,learning,bilingual
After the British referendum on Brexit, Prime Minister David Cameron announced that he would resign in October.