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European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival to open in Vietnam

​The European-Vietnamese Documentary Film Festival 2015 will take place from June 10-19 in Hanoi and from June 11-20 in Ho Chi Minh City, the country's National Studio for Documentary and Scientific Film told Xinhua on Monday.

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China's new military roadmap adheres to peaceful development

Although the term "active defense", the highlight of China's latest military strategy released Tuesday, sounds quite new, the country's path of peaceful development will not change.

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China outlines armed forces' future strategies

China demonstrates future strategies for modern and multi-functional armed forces in its latest military whitepaper Tuesday.

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China rolls out military roadmap of "active defense" strategy

China issued its first white paper on military strategy on Tuesday, stressing the "active defense" guideline and pledging closer international security cooperation.

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S. American transcontinental railway to benefit many

With Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff as witnesses, representatives of China and Brazil signed cooperation documents on a feasibility study on a South American transcontinental railway here Tuesday.

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2015 Hong Kong Youth Music Festival to kick off next month

​Hong Kong Youth Music Festival 2015 will kick off on June 6 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, bringing the exhilarating singing and dancing performances to the city.

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"Made in China 2025" plan unveiled

China's State Council has unveiled a national plan, dubbed "Made in China 2025," focusing on promoting manufacturing, a notice said on Tuesday.

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World education forum opens in S. Korea for post-2015 agenda

​The World Education Forum (WEF) 2015 opened in South Korea's port city of Incheon Tuesday to set a new goal and framework for action on education for the next 15 years.

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Chinese fire fighters to attend ASEAN disaster relief drill

Chinese fire fighters have arrived in Penang, Malaysia, for the fourth disaster relief drill of the ASEAN regional forum scheduled for late May, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Monday.

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Chinese premier arrives in Brazil for official visit

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Monday for an official visit to Brazil at the invitation of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.

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East African leaders to mediate Burundi crisis

​Ministers of East African Community Affairs from member states on Monday agreed to use the EAC eminent persons and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Committee of Elders to resolve the ongoing crisis in Burundi.

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Experts disagree on impact of Morsi's death sentence on Egypt's security

​Egypt's first freely-elected president Mohamed Morsi, who was removed by the military in 2013, has been sentenced to death over jailbreak during the 2011 uprising.

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Australian gov't "kinder" budget could help win back voters

​After last year's slash-and-burn budget which enraged many voters, Australia's Treasurer Joe Hockey 's second budget which was delivered on Tuesday night is an unashamed attempt to win back those unhappy voters and deliver the government some good news in the polls.

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How ordinary Chinese react to PBoC's rate cut

At first glance, Sunday's interest cut announced by China's central bank has broad implications for an economy facing significant downward pressure. But it could also make a difference for regular citizens.

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How ordinary Chinese react to PBoC's rate cut

At first glance, Sunday's interest cut announced by China's central bank has broad implications for an economy facing significant downward pressure. But it could also make a difference for regular citizens.

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British Queen attends service of thanksgiving of VE Day at Westminster Abbey

​British Queen Elizabeth II and royal family members attended a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey Sunday morning, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Victory in Europe Day.

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Australian police to no longer work alone due to threat of terror attacks against officers

​Victorian police officers will be required to work with a partner at all times, and wear bulletproof vests, under new rules issued to guard against potential terror attacks against Australian police officers.