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Ten years ago, on September 15, 2008, the unthinkable happened on Wall Street: banking titan Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, triggering a global financial crisis.It was the biggest U.S. corporate failure by assets, and resulted in a spiral of bank failures, buyouts and government bailouts of some of the U.S.'s biggest corporations. The fallout from that event changed the face of banking and financial services..

Topics include: Real name system for live video stream. 15 more US

companies that no longer require a degree apply. Guangdong students

to receive gender equality education. And low rent in exchange for elderly care volunteer in Hangzhou.

Topics include: China is set to file complaint with WTO against US tariffs on 16 billion USD Chinese goods. German foreign minister calls for payment channels independent of US. Separated families from 2 Koreas meet as promised reunion starts. Australia Prime Minister Turnbull says to resign from parliament if ruling Liberal Party votes again on leadership. Hit sit comedy "The Big Bang Theory" ends in 2019. Chinese tourist numbers surge as overseas travel becomes easier.

Topics include: Wang Yi says the upcoming summit will further boost cooperation between China and Africa. Uruguay ambassador calls for closer ties under the Belt and Road Initiative. Trump's former campaign chief convicted on 8 counts while former personal lawyer and fixer pleads guilty. The Chinese authorities are trying to rein in hiking rental prices. Chinese Internet users top 800 million. New rules require real name for live video streaming.

Topics include: China is mulling more measures to support small-and-medium-sized enterprises. Trump says he is "most likely" to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again. China establishes diplomatic ties with El Salvador. Venezuela introduces new banknotes to deal with hyperinflation. Chinese university uses algorithm to help students find perfect roommates. Big American companies ditch college degree requirements.

Topics include: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir eyes deeper ties with China. Pakistani new PM takes office, vows to bring reforms. Putin and Merkel meet to talk about bilateral ties, Syria and Ukraine. Greece emerges from eurozone bailout program. Raising pet chicken a latest fad among big city dwellers in the US. Chinese city subsidizes young volunteers with lower rent.

The Chinese foreign ministry has issued a statement, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the U.S. government as it passed and signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019.The 716-billion-dollar bill includes clauses such as directing a whole-of-government strategy on China and submitting the assessment and plan on strengthening Taiwan's force readiness..

weekly topics include: Turkey proposes trade in local currencies. Near the new school term, US retailers are selling bulletproof backpacks. Shenzhen

library bans children under 14. Survey shows

one in three Italians at 30s still need parents supports.

Topics include: Top Chinese and US economic officials are set to continue trade talks. Amid its row with the US, Qatar is investing 15 billion dollars in Turkey.  U.S. and Mexico will set up joint team to fight drug cartels. UN says 30,000 ISIS fighters remain in Iraq and Syria. North Korean seafood attracts Chinese diners to cross border one-day tours. China unveils its 4th Moon lander and you can name it.

Topics include: Turkey and Russia vow to enhance strategic partnership. Western Sweden has shaken as vandals set around 100 cars ablaze. Putin says is Ready to Meet North Korean leader in the Near Future. Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development proceeds. Crows help pick trash in French theme park. Taichi helps Turkish people find inner peace amid currency crisis.