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S. Korea, U.S. to hold talks over cost-sharing for USFK

Negotiators from South Korea and the United States will hold talks in Washington next week over the sharing of the upkeep cost for the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), Seoul'

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Security Council meeting highlights UN Charter as tensions flare up in Mideast

The United Nations Security Council on Thursday held an open debate on upholding the UN Charter, with speakers underscoring values enshrined in the text, amid heighten

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Trump signs legislation to add 4.7 trln USD to national debt: watchdog group

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed legislation that will ultimately add 4.7 trillion U.S. dollars to the national debt from 2017 to 2029, according to nonpartisan watchdog group the Committee fo

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China's economy to maintain steady growth in 2020 despite headwinds: economists

China is capable of maintaining steady economic growth in the year to come and beyond, buoyed by multiple driving forces, despite mounting downward pressure, economist

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China makes headway in cultural relic protection: official

A series of major policies and reform measures in recent years have helped China achieve remarkable progress in cultural relic protection, a senior cultural heritage o

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79 killed, 226 injured in fire outbreaks across Myanmar in 2019

Fire outbreaks killed 79 people and injured 226 others nationwide in Myanmar in 2019, official media quoted a fire service department official as saying on Friday. Fro

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Are flying taxis the next big thing in mass transportation?

02:58 More than a hundred companies across the world are racing to launch the world's first flying electric taxi.It is hoped electric vertical-take-off-and-landing aircraft – known as

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French FM Warns Iran Could Have a Nuke Bomb in 1 or 2 Years if it Continues to Violate JCPOA

Tehran is to date at the fourth stage of giving up its 2015 nuclear deal commitments following a US pullout from the accord. The Islamic Republic has also been accusing

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China to establish infant care service system

A set of standards and norms on the care of infants under three will be promulgated in China, China Women's News reported Friday. The government will initially establi

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​New sculptures unveiled in Xi'an to showcase Qin civilization

The large-scale sculpture "The Pace of the Qin People" was unveiled in the central area of the Qin civilization Garden in Xixian New Area, Xi'an city in Shaanxi province on Jan. 8, 2020. "The Pa

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What's behind spread of Australian bushfires?

The Australian bushfires have engulfed more than 6 million hectares of bush, forest and parks, which is twice the size of Belgium.At least 25 people were killed, while

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What's behind spread of Australian bushfires?

The Australian bushfires have engulfed more than 6 million hectares of bush, forest and parks, which is twice the size of Belgium.At least 25 people were killed, while

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Renewable energy use by Chinese tech companies on rise

Chinese technology giants are trimming their carbon footprint by using more renewable energy.Chindata is switching over to green energy at the fastest rate and also maintaining transparency in ene

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China's Chu Bingjie edges Dai Yong to win World Chinese Pool Masters

China's Chu Bingjie lifts his trophy after winning the World Chinese Pool Masters Grand Finals in Qinhuangdao, north China's Hebei Province, January 8, 2020. It was a battle between a teacher

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Central banks face a year of mounting challenges

Editor's note: Mohamed A. El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz, was chairman of former U.S. president Barack Obama's Global Development Council. He is the author, most recently,of"The Only

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U.S. trade policy has disruptive effect on global economy: economist

A change of trade policy, particularly in the United States, has had a disruptive effect on the global economy, said Dr. Ira Kalish, chief global economist of Deloitte

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Rain brings relief from South Australian bushfires after brutal night

Firefighters are continuing to battle out of control bushfires on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia (SA). Authorities on Thursday issued two emergency warnings for Kangaroo Island (KI