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ECB cuts interest rates, discloses more easing measures

​The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday decided to cut all the interest rates by 10 basis points and start buying non-financial private sector assets.

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Obama to convene Security Council summit on foreign terrorist fighters

​American Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power on Wednesday said that U.S. President Barack Obama will convene a Security Council summit on "growing and dangerous phenomenon" of foreign terrorist fighters.

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DPRK to send 262-member teams to Incheon Asian Games

​The DPRK will send a 262-member delegation to the 2014 Incheon Asian Games in six flights from DPRK airlines, the Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee said in a press release on Wednesday.

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NATO exercise Ample Strike starts in Czech Republic

​The Ample Strike 2014, a large aviation exercise of forward air controllers, pilots and other soldiers from 12 NATO member countries, started in Czech Republic on Wednesday, said the exercise's spokeswoman Magdalena Dvorakova.

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China to cooperate with APEC on energy

Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli vowed on Tuesday to step up energy cooperation with members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

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Mexico to build new int'l airport

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto Tuesday announced the construction of a new international airport in the capital of Mexico City in his second state-of-the-nation address.

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Shakespeare's Globe to launch touring performances in Asia, Russia

​A reworked play of Shakespeare's well-known comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream will start its Asia and Russia tour in mid-September.

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Change your diet to reduce climate change

Healthier diets are not only important to ensure food security and people's health, but also to avoid dangerous climate change, according to a new British study published in the scientific journal Nature Climate Change.

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Britain unveils new anti-terror measures ahead of NATO summit

​British Prime Minister David Cameron said Monday that Britain will introduce a wide range of new measures to prevent terrorist suspects from traveling and impose tougher constraints on suspected extremists in the country.

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Singapore launched 3rd Green Building Masterplan

Singapore launched 3rd Green Building Masterplan SINGAPORE, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Singapore has launched its third Green Building masterplan, aiming to create a high-quality living environment that has a positive impact on its citizen's health and well-being, said National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Monday.

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Putin calls for talks on state system in eastern Ukraine

​Ukrainian authorities should start talks on the state system in southeastern regions of the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday.

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Polish PM elected European Council president, Italy's Mogherini to head diplomacy

The European Union (EU) leaders during a summit on Saturday elected Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk as president of the European Council, and appointed Italian Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini as the EU's foreign policy chief.

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EU leaders to tackle economy in autumn amid significant concern

European Union (EU) leaders will address economic issues in the following months as the weak recovery of the EU economy has raised "significant" concerns.

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China to set up special IPR courts

China will set up special courts for intellectual property rights (IPR) cases in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, the top legislature has decided.

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Chinese Premier gives all thumbs up to Youth Olympics volunteers

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Thursday gave all thumbs up to the volunteers who served at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games between Aug.16-28.

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Tesla, Unicom to build charging stations

China Unicom, a major state-owned telecom company, said on Friday it will partner with U.S. electric carmaker Tesla to build charging stations in 120 cities to expand the service network for electric cars.

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Taiwan to launch RMB reference rates

Taiwan's monetary authorities will launch daily reference rates for yuan circulated on the island starting from Sept. 1, in a major step for the island's progress as an important offshore RMB center.