Shanghai Tower Elevator Runs at 18 Meters Per Second - The management of the Shanghai Tower has yet to set the opening date of the world’s second largest skyscraper. However, the elevator that takes visitors to the 119th-floor observation platform in 55 seconds has already been installed. This means that it will travel at the speed of 18 meters per second. This Pudong tower succeeds only Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in the race for the world’s tallest building.

ISIS Encourages Birth Control - Sexual slavery is widely recognized amongst the leaders of the Islamic State as it is believed that it was practiced during the time of Prophet Muhammad. Furthermore, the law of the Islamic State maintains that the captured sex slave may not bear a child during the intercourse. As a result, the ISIS fighters are now forcing birth control upon the victims in order to sustain the trade business. The New York Times researched this issue.

Daylight Saving Time - Initially, this piece of latest news does not seem to concern us in China too much. However, please note that your mom in New York is no longer 13 hours behind, but 12. Also, bear in mind that she is probably lacking sleep as the change stole one hour away.

Canada’s Imprisonment of the Mentally Ill in the Spotlight - The use of solitary confinement is indeed restricted in Canada. However, as prisons have seen an increase in the incarceration of those suffering from mental disorders, Canada’s prison watchdog urges that the segregation of this target group be stopped. Solitary confinement, they point out, serves as a safety rather than a punitive measure.

The Black Panther Returns - The Black Panther is a superhero that first appeared in Fantastic Four issue in 1966 of the mainstream American comic book published by Marvel. At the time, Marvel pioneered in featuring the first black superhero. Now, half a century later, comic enthusiasts are awaiting the return of the beloved character on Apr. 6. The Atlantic brings you an inside look.

Partial Ceasefire in Syria Brings Out a Glimpse of Hope - The UN peace talks, led by Staffan de Mistura regarding the Syrian civil war, are finally giving rise to fruitful results. Since Feb. 27 when the cessation was signed, the death toll had plummeted. Airstrikes as one of the violations are still present, however, the permitted humanitarian access has led to the decrease in fear.

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