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3D printing making inroads in China

The hype over 3D printing seems to be changing into reality for China.

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32nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting opens in Laos

The 32nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) opened here Tuesday in the Lao capital with the theme of Power Integration for ASEAN Prosperity.

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China's new Budget Law to improve efficiency

China's new Budget Law taking effect on Jan. 1, 2015 will focus on budgetary performance and prompt governments to spend more effectively, a senior finance official said on Monday.

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East African countries to launch common travel visa

Kenya will join Uganda and Rwanda to launch the East Africa Visa during this year's Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) Tourism Expo to be held later this week, tourism marketers said on Monday.

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Judicial explanation clarifies application of law on terrorism

​China has issued a judicial explanation to clarify application of criminal law on terrorism.

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Concert raises funds for Maria Callas Museum-Opera Academy

Greece pays tribute to the great late Greek-American soprano Maria Callas with the establishment of a Museum-Opera Academy dedicated to her and her work scheduled to open in 2015, according to the Association for the Maria Callas House.

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U.S. Congress speeds through Obama's plan to arm Syrian rebels

The U.S. Senate on Thursday quickly approved President Barack Obama's plan to train and arm Syrian rebels in an effort to fight the Islamic State (IS) militant group, a day after the House of Representatives adopted the measure.

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Main Ebola hit countries to lose 809 million dollars by 2015

By the end of next year, the three core Ebola hit countries in West Africa will have lost about 809 million U.S. dollars in their economies, the World Bank predicted.

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Political battle over Israel 2015 budget

Israeli citizens may be heading out to vote in June 2015, if politicians can't come up with an agreed formula for the 2015 budget.

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Central bank advisor stresses prudent policy, not time for rate cut

China will stick to prudent monetary policies while resorting to targeted adjustments to support faltering growth, Chen Yulu, a member of the central bank monetary policy committee said.

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More tax breaks for small Chinese firms

More small businesses in China will enjoy tax breaks as part of the government's efforts to promote their growth and counter pressure on economic growth, the State Council announced following a meeting on Wednesday.

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S. Korea sets import rice tariff rate at 513 pct

​South Korea decided to set an import tariff rate on rice, which will be imposed from 2015 when the country's rice market is opened completely, at 513 percent, and to launch negotiations with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to conclude it, the agriculture ministry said Thursday.

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U.S. House okay's Obama's plan to train, equip Syrian rebels

​The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved President Barack Obama's plan to train and equip Syrian rebels as part of efforts to fight the Islamic State militant group.

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Scotland's referendum, if "Yes" vote, could trigger "chain of troubling impacts"

A "Yes" vote in the Sept. 18 referendum on Scotland's independence could trigger "a chain of troubling impacts," analysts say.

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China, ASEAN discuss new Maritime Silk Road

The coast of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region was once crammed with Chinese merchant ships ready to carry ceramics and silk to the Malay Peninsula, Myanmar and India.

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Indonesian president-elect says new cabinet to be consisited of 34 ministries

​Indonesian president-elect Joko Widodo has announced that his forthcoming government will be consisted of 34 ministries.

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China to mark trigger incident of Japanese invasion

Northeast China's Liaoning Province will hold a grand ceremony on Sept. 18 to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the "9.18 Incident," or "Mukden Incident," which marks the beginning of the 14-year war against Japanese aggression.