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More Russian weapons for Serbia despite US sanction threats

Serbia has received a sophisticated anti-aircraft system from Russia, despite possible U.S. sanctions against the Balkan state, which is formally seeking European Union

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Xu Mengtao takes aerials skiing World Cup silver medal in Minsk

File photo: Xu Mengtao takes a training jump before the start of the Mixed Team Aerial Finals of the FIS Freestyle Ski World Championships at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, February 07, 2

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China's transport industry sees upbeat signs of work resumption: ministry

China's transport industry saw upbeat signs of work resumption, with firms in the sector and major construction projects reporting orderly operation amid the novel cor

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Ronaldo marks 1,000th game with record-equalling goal

Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal during a Serie A match against SPAL at Stadio Paolo Mazza, Ferrara, Italy, February 22, 2020. /VCG

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South Sudan set to swear in former rebel leader as first vice president

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir is due to swear in former rebel leader Riek Machar as his first vice president on Saturday after the two men agreed to form a unity g

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Facts Tell: Russia denies new coronavirus is man-made

A rumor saying that Russian scientists found the new coronavirus was produced by humans was refuted by Russia itself on Friday.The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (MHRF) told Sputnik,

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IS supporter admits plotting to bomb London's St Paul's Cathedral: report

An Islamic State (IS) supporter has pleaded guilty of plotting to bomb London's landmark St Paul's Cathedral and a hotel, local media reported Friday. According to the

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SpaceX said to be seeking around $250 million in funding, boosting valuation to roughly $36 billion

SpaceX is looking to raise around $250 million in new funding according to a new report from CNBC’s Michael Sheetz. The additional cash would bring SpaceX’s total valuation to around $36

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Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong remain at 68

Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Friday that the number of the confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Hong Kong remained at 68 with one

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French sailor sets record time for voyage from Hong Kong to London

Skipper Francis Joyon and crew members celebrate with champagne before Tower Bridge after breaking the Clipper Route sailing record between Hong Kong and London in 31d 23h 36mn 46s, with their ID

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Ethiopia's Ababel Yeshaneh sets new half marathon world record

Ababel Yeshane from Ethiopia competes in the Chicago Marathon in Chicago, Illinois, October 13, 2019. /AP At the RAK Half Marathon in Dubai on Friday, the women's half marathon world record wa

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WHO chief gives details on intl coronavirus research team in China

A World Health Organization (WHO)-led international team with experts from the U.S., Germany, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Russia, Nigeria is now on the ground in China, according to the Directo

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Newman released from hospital following Daytona 500 crash

Ryan Newman, driver of the #31 Caterpillar Chevrolet during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 4, 2018. /VCG File Driver Ryan Newman has been release

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7-month-old coronavirus patient discharged from hospital in SW China

A seven-month-old baby infected with the novel coronavirus was discharged from hospital on Wednesday after recovery in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The ba

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Gold futures top 1,600 USD for first time since 2013 on safe-haven demand

Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange on Tuesday rose to the highest level since 2013, as the yellow metal was buoyed by safe-haven demand. The most active gold contr

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China moves to eliminate wildlife trade

01:06 On February 17, the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress announced that it would consider relevant bills on banning illegal wildlife trade and abolishing bad

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Cubans face cooking gas shortage

People queuing at a gas dispatch center. /CGTN Photo The Cuban government recently announced the shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), used mainly for cooking, as a result of the U.S. san