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Australian public service workers live 4 years longer: study

​Australian government workers will live almost four years longer than other workers, according to a new study released on Wednesday.

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Alibaba to launch e-commerce platform for secondhand cars

China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group signed an agreement on Tuesday with China Grand Auto Services Co. Ltd, the country's largest passenger vehicle dealer, to set up an online trading platform for secondhand cars.

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Nepal to use remittance to develop hydro-power projects

​The Nepal government announced a scheme to invest remittance money by migrant workers for developing hydro- power project, officials said here on Tuesday.

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Much depends on Turkish new president over Cyprus issue: Cyprus's president

Cyprus's President Nicos Anastasiades said on Sunday that much will depend on the stance by the newly-elected President of Turkey Tayyip Erdogan over the efforts to reach a solution to the Cyprus problem.

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Australian PM to discuss new anti-terror laws with local Islamic leaders

Australian PM to discuss new anti-terror laws with local Islamic leaders

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Mercedes-Benz recalls Smart cars in China

German automaker Mercedes-Benz will recall 50,144 Smart cars in China after they were found to have a defective belt drive, China's top quality watchdog said Friday.

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S. Korea stresses need for inter-Korean discussion on arms control

​South Korea's presidential office on Wednesday stressed the need for discussing arms control and military trust-building with the DPRK to lay the groundwork for discussing peace framework on the Korean peninsula when conditions become ripe.

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Anti-doping programmes to educate youth at Nanjing Youth Olympics

Education, as well as testing, will play a big part in the anti-doping programme at the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games to be officially opened on Saturday in Nanjing, China.

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China's urbanization cruises in fast lane

The Chinese government has steered its urbanization drive into the fast lane with new measures to clear major hurdles.

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S.Korea to raise 7 service industries to boost growth potential

S.Korea to raise 7 service industries to boost growth potential

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Japan gov't to push ahead with Okinawa base move

​The Japanese government will push forward with a bilateral deal with the United States to relocate a controversial U.S. air station in a densely populated city of Okinawa, to a coastal region of the island, as part of a realignment of U.S. forces here, a top government spokesperson said Monday.

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China advances property tax reforms amid slowdown

The cooling of China's property market is likely to encourage authorities to speed up property tax reforms, which many believe will play a key role in putting the sector back on track.

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Chinese Ebola doctors leave for Africa

Chinese disease control experts will leave for three West African nations affected by Ebola on Sunday evening and Monday, the National Health and Family Planning Commission said on Sunday.

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China eyes villages in property registration

Chinese authorities on Sunday issued a notice to step up registration of rural land use rights and property above the land, along with such efforts in cities.

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Pakistani religious leader announces "Revolution March"

Pakistani religious leader announces "Revolution March"

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Albania to hold int'l conference on managing seasonality in tourism

The Albanian government and the World Tourism Organization will organize an international conference later this year to discuss ways and exchange experiences on how to manage seasonality in tourism.

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Int'l festival"JAZZ in ALBANIA 2014" to promote cultural heritage

The third edition of the International Festival "JAZZ in ALBANIA" 2014, will be held on July 22-27 in Albania, according to the Albanian Telegraphic Agency.