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Foreign firms fret about new China social tax -AmCham

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Foreign companies in China are concerned that a new social security tax on expatriate workers will raise business and living costs and leave payers unable to claim benefits, a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce showed on Wednesday.
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Nordine Amrani Shot Cleaning Lady in the Head Before Liege Attack [PHOTO]

The body of a cleaning woman was found in a shed at the home of Nordine Amrani, the man suspected of carrying out Tuesday's grenade and gun attack in Liege, Belgium, authorities said. Liege prosecutor Daniele Reynders on Wednesday told the media that the woman was in her forties and that her body was found during a search of Amrani's house.
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Awkward Family Photos: 15 Best (Worst) Christmas Cards This Holiday

From a family devoted to their iPhones more than they are to each other, to San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini posing in front of a stuffed antelope and jaguar, to three young boys clad in what can only be described as bacon suits (yes, you read that right), here are 20 of the best of the worst, the most awkward and hilarious photos from the Christmas and Holiday season so far.
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China considers Seychelles port offer, denies base plan

China will consider turning to the Seychelles as a resupply port for navy ships taking part in anti-piracy operations off Africa, official media said, rejecting suggestions this would amount to a military base that could unsettle the region.
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Behar Merlaku Wins $57M Jackpot, But Casino Claims 'Software Error'

A gambler who thought he'd won a $57 million jackpot at the slot machines was shocked to receive only $100 and a free meal after casino owners brushed off the win as a computer glitch. Merlaku is suing the Austrian casino for his winnings in the biggest civil claim of its kind, saying he will fight until my death to get Casinos Austria to pay up.
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2011 Year in Pictures: Lego Recreates Year From UC Davis to Royal Wedding [PHOTOS]

From the royal wedding to the Libyan uprising and the Occupy Wall Street protests, these Flickr users chose to recreate 2011's biggest stories through Lego, crafting intricate pictures of everything from Buckingham Palace to Zuccotti Park. Check out the best Lego pictures here, and find out where to see the rest of the Lego project.

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