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Special troops to help keep China-Pakistan corridor safe

Islamabad will set up a special force of approximately 10,000 troops to protect Chinese people and enterprises along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a visiting senior Pakistani diplomat said on Wednesday.

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U.S. Special Troops Arrive in S.Korea

U.S. special troops and rangers have recently arrived in South Korea to participate in upcoming joint drills, the U.S. Forces Korea said Wednesday.

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FIFA prepares reform package for special congress

The world soccer governing body FIFA has prepared a reform package for the special congress slated for February in a bid to restore its reputation hit by corruption scandals.

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Peace talks on Yemen end without major agreement

Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed on Sunday announced the end of the latest peace talks on Yemen, saying that the parties agreed on framework for the negotiations and will meet again on Jan. 14, 2016 for a new round of talks.

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Dawei special economic zone project in Myanmar planned to be 10 times larger

​The Dawei special economic zone project in Myanmar is now planned to be 10 times larger than earlier designed, said a high-level Thai official on Tuesday.

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UN Ebola envoy appointed as special adviser on sustainable development agenda

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon on Thursday announced the appointment of David Nabarro of the United Kingdom as special adviser on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Brazil announces special visa renewal for Syrian refugees

The Brazilian government announced Monday it would renew its special visas for Syrian refugees in the South American country.

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DPRK to establish 2nd int'l tourist zone

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has declared a second international tourist zone, the official KCNA news agency reported Thursday.

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Special status law amendments cast shadow on peace process in E. Ukraine

A law recently approved by the Ukrainian parliament that sets new conditions for eastern regions to assume special status has triggered fears that an uncertain cease-fire in the conflict-torn area could collapse.

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Ukrainian president calls new election in eastern regions

​Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Tuesday called a local election in eastern regions to be held " under Ukrainian law".

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China marks 60th birthday of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps

Chinese authorities on Monday celebrated the 60th founding anniversary of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC).

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Pakistani court to charge Musharraf in high treason case on March 31

A special court in Pakistan will frame formal high treason charges against former military president Pervez Musharraf on March 31, a court order said Thursday.

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Japanese Cabinet approves bill to set up "strategic special zones"

The Japanese Cabinet approved a bill to set up "strategic special zones" on Tuesday as a centerpiece of economic growth strategy to promote deregulation exclusively, local media reported.