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Trump to spend extra day in Philippines during Asia trip

USPresidentDonaldTrumponFridaysaidhehasdecidedtoextendhisAsiavisitandspendanextradayinthePhilippineswheretheannualEastAsiaSummittakesplace.Trumpmadetheannouncem

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Dutch public services facing huge task of dealing with refugee influx

​With about 50,000 to 60,000 new arrivals of refugees by the end of this year, the Dutch public services announced Monday that they are working together to make sure that all steps from registration to eventual repatriation or permit granting proceed safely and smoothly.

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S. Korea approves 10.5 bln-USD extra budget to boost economy

​South Korea on Friday finalized supplementary budget plan for the second half at 11.8 trillion won (10.5 billion U.S. dollars) to boost the lackluster economy caused by sluggish exports, a long spell of drought and the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

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Mixed feelings as Gaokao reform eliminates extra points

Chen Lin, a young violin player, has packed away all her competition trophies, symbolizing a farewell to the 10-year toil her parents believed would secure her a spot in a top university.

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Australian nurses go on strike across New South Wales

Unionized nurses have started strike action across Australia's New South Wales (NSW) as part of their campaign for extra staff in hospitals, local media reported Wednesday.