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Myanmar gov't forces launch offensive to secure main routes to Kokang capital

The Myanmar government forces have launched offensive to secure the main routes leading to Laukkai, the capital of Kokang region in northeastern Shan state over the last two days, a official report said Friday.

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At least 22 Egyptian soccer fans killed in clashes with police

​At least 22 Egyptian soccer fans were killed and some 20 others injured in the clashes with police on Sunday night in the capital Cairo, Egypt's state-run MENA news agency reported.

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Photo exhibition celebrates 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China, Vietnam

Nearly 120 photos and artifacts showing the friendship between China and Vietnam over the past 65 years are on display at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi.

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Momentum of growing CPC, KMT dialogue irreversible

Direct communication between the Communist Party of China (CPC) on the Chinese mainland and Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) has increased since 2005, helping foster the peaceful development of cross-Strait ties.

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US, German leaders urge implementation of ceasefire deals in eastern Ukraine

​U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday voiced concern over an upsurge in violence in eastern Ukraine, calling for a "full and prompt" implementation of ceasefire deals.

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More cross-Strait flights for Spring Festival

Additional flights will operate to deal with increased passenger flow between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan for the Spring Festival, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.

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Egypt, China see huge chances from enhancement of ties

​As Egypt and China have decided to elevate their bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Egyptian economists see the move is likely to amplify investment opportunities and mutual trade between the two countries.

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Macao should play gateway role in boosting Portugal-China ties

Portugal'a last governor to Macao Vasco Rocha Vieira has said recently Macao has a great opportunity to play its role as a gateway between China and other regions in the world.

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Extended border services to boost Macao-mainland ties

A central government decision on the extension of service hours in Macao's three border ports, which came into effect Thursday, is expected to greatly facilitate exchanges and cooperation between Macao and the mainland.

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Cuba, U.S. have agreed to restore diplomatic relations

​Cuban leader Raul Castro confirmed here Wednesday in a special TV appearance that his government and the Obama Administration of the United States had agreed to reestablish the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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Cuba, U.S. have agreed to restore diplomatic relations

​Cuban leader Raul Castro confirmed here Wednesday in a special TV appearance that his government and the Obama Administration of the United States had agreed to reestablish the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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Senior CPC official meets U.S. think tank members

Senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official Liu Yunshan met with a group of prominent U.S. politicians and scholars on Monday.

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India, Russia sign agreements on nuclear power, oil, military cooperation

India and Russia Thursday signed 20 agreements ranging from nuclear power, military cooperation and oil exploration, after a summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin here.

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Obesity shorten life expectancy by up to 8 years

Obesity has the potential to reduce life expectancy by up to eight years and cut healthy life by 19 years, as a result of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, new research published in the British medical journal The Lancet suggests.

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Brunei's sultan congratulates Laos on National Day

​Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has sent messages of congratulations to Lao leaders on the occasion of the country's National Day, the state- run Radio and Television Brunei (RTB) reported on Wednesday.

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Russia to push for free trade zone between EU, EEU

Russia calls for a free trade zone between the European Union (EU) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.

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UN warns of humanitarian "catastrophe" as hundreds of thousands flee violence in DRC

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday urged the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the UN stabilization mission to boost their respective capacities to stem the violence in the long- troubled, resource-rich area known as "the triangle of death," as it is deeply concerned about the "catastrophic" humanitarian situation in Katanga province.