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Russia to seek dialogue with U.S. despite sanctions: deputy FM

RussiawillnotresorttosymmetriccountermeasuresinresponsetosanctionsbytheUnitedStatesandwillcontinuetoseekdialoguewiththelatterinstead,RussianDeputyForeignMiniste

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S. Korea may stop propaganda broadcasts in border areas with DPRK

SouthKorea'smilitaryonFridayindicatedthestopofpropagandabroadcastsinborderareasaccordingtotheresponsefromtheDemocraticPeople'sRepublicofKorea(DPRK).DefenseMinis

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Qatar delivers response to Saudi-led demands

Qatar on Monday delivered its official response to a list of demands by Saudi Arabia and its allies to the emir of Kuwait, AFP reported citing a Gulf official.

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Russia threatens "symmetrical" response to new U.S. sanctions

Moscow will make a "symmetrical" response if Washington decides to impose new sanctions on Russia, a senior Russian diplomat said on Monday amid escalating tensions between the two powers over the Syria settlement.

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West Africa "on cusp of" becoming Ebola free: UN Chief

Liberia is expected to join Sierra Leone and Guinea Thursday as the third and final West African country to be declared free of Ebola transmissions, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said here Wednesday.

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Vaccine breakthrough key to controlling asthma

New Zealand researchers said Monday they have discovered new vaccine technology for the treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases.

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French president sees possible military operation against Islamic State

​French President Francois Hollande on Wednesday said considering a military operation "if necessary" to quell fighters of the Islamic State (IS), but recalled the need to seek a diplomatic alternative to secure the stability in the region.

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Hong Kong launches Preparedness and Response Plan for Ebola Virus Disease

China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Wednesday announced the launch of the Preparedness and Response Plan for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) , setting out the measures in case of an outbreak of EVD.

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Cold water training key to avoiding drowning: New Zealand research

Training the mind and body to adjust to the sudden shock of cold water could save countless people from death by drowning, according to New Zealand research out Thursday.

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Hollande says to punish perpetrators of alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria

French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday said France is ready to punish the perpetrators of the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria and that all options were being discussed in response to "this despicable act."