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China cuts RRR, lowers interest rates

The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, announced on Tuesday a cut in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) and lower key interest rates.

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Poppies that captured the hearts of five million to start their nationwide tour

The two iconic red poppy sculptures that attracted more than five million visitors to the Tower of London are about to embark on a nationwide tour of Britain.

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DPRK's Choe Ryong-hae to attend China's V-Day celebrations

Choe Ryong-hae, a high-ranking official of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, will attend China's Victory Day celebrations on September 3, vice Foreign Minister Zhang Ming said at a press conference on Tuesday.

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30 national leaders to attend China's V-Day parade

BEIJING, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Thirty heads of state, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Republic of Korea President Park Geun-hye, will attend China's V-Day celebrations on Sept. 3, a senior official announced on Tuesday.

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V-Day parade to highlight China's military progress

New Chinese weaponry to be displayed in the Sept. 3 military parade in Beijing will show the country's military modernization and innovation, according to a Chinese weapons expert.

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China air force train hard for V-Day parade

Air troops for the upcoming V-Day parade on Sep. 3 are busily engaged in training as they anticipate a flawless display.

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Britain bans nail-biting aerobatics in air shows following Shoreham tragedy

​Britain's Civil Aviation Authority Monday imposed controls on air shows in the country following the disaster at the Shoreham Air Show when a vintage warplane crashed into a busy road killing at least 11 people.

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Greek PM resigns, requesting snap general elections

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras submitted his Leftist government's resignation on Thursday evening, asking for a fresh mandate in snap general elections this autumn to implement the third bailout and lead Greece to the exit of the debt crisis.

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Greek PM resigns, requesting snap general elections

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras submitted his Leftist government's resignation on Thursday evening, asking for a fresh mandate in snap general elections this autumn to implement the third bailout and lead Greece to the exit of the debt crisis.

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Independent probe into doping allegations starts well, WADA

The Independent Commission (IC) has started well its investigation into allegations of widespread doping in athletics made by German and British media, said World Anti-Doping Agency chief Craig Reedie here.

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Thailand's Erawan Shrine reopens amid wishes

Madam Liu from Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia, came to the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, Thailand on Wednesday morning, together with her five-year-old kid. They lit a candle and put their palms together devoutly, mourning the dead and blessing those alive.

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ESM gives green light to third Greek bailout package

​The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) on Wednesday gave green light to Greece's 86-billion-euro bailout package, following lawmakers in several member states nodded to the plan.

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Mexican military delegation ready to participate in Beijing parade: officer

Mexican army cadets feel proud and excited for the upcoming participation in the parade of the 70th anniversary of the anti-fascism war to be held on Sep. 3 in Beijing, head of the delegation told Xinhua recently.

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Night Festival lights up the summer sky of Singapore

Night Festival lights up the summer sky of Singapore

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S.Korean president to participate in China's war anniversary

​South Korean President Park Geun-hye will visit China next month to participate in the celebratory event to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday.

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New rules on officials' environmental responsibility

A new regulation on holding officials accountable for environmental hazards will better define their professional responsibilities, according to Communist Party of China (CPC) experts.

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Xi urges accurate implementation of reform, realistic targets

President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged Communist Party of China (CPC) and government officials to step up efforts to implement reform and achieve targets.