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Afghan analysts eye revival of peace talks with reservations

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif alongside Afghan president Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday once again described Afghanistan's enemy as Pakistan's enemy and vowed to facilitate the resumption of the stalled peace talks between the Afghanistan government and the Taliban outfit.

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China willing to see U.S. play positive role in Afghan peace process: Chinese FM

​Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Wednesday that China is willing to see the United States play a "positive and constructive" role in Afghanistan's peace process.

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China plays constructive role in maintaining stability in South China Sea

As a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), China has been committed to preserving the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea and to safeguarding peace and stability in the region.

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Colombian president confirms intent to enter into truce with FARC from Jan. 1

​Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos said Wednesday he intended to accept proposals from the guerrilla Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) to bring into force a bilateral truce from Jan. 1.

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UN chief urges parties in South Sudan to reaffirm commitment to peace

​UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday said that "South Sudan stands at a crossroads," and called on all parties to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the peace agreement signed last month, including immediately halting military operations and forming the transitional government of national unity.

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Rights forum underscores China's commitment to peace

A rethinking of China's human rights merits out of a forum in Beijing is based on the country's adherence to the principal of peaceful development.

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International community praises Xi's speech at V-Day Parade

The international community has lauded Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at the Sept. 3 V-Day parade on Tian'anmen Square in the heart of Beijing, saying that Xi's speech highlighted China's dedication to maintaining peace and stability.

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Hiroshima residents mark 70th anni. of atomic bombing, calling for "true peace"

​Residents of Hiroshima, the city that suffered U.S. atomic bombing in 1945 during the World War II, held a series of memorial activities to mark the 70th anniversary of the bombing on Thursday, calling for peace to be preserved and tragedy never repeated.

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Mullah Omar okays peace process; prospects for peace in Afghanistan brighten

​There is now hope for peace in the war-battered Afghanistan after Mullah Mohammad Omar, the reclusive leader of the Taliban, announced his group's readiness to join the peace dialogue with the Afghan government.

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Resumption of peace talks between Philippine gov't and CPP dim

​While Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is keen on forging a peace agreement with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) before he leaves office at the end of June next year, the prospects of resuming the stalled peace negotiations between the two sides have remained dim.

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Israeli PM reiterates commitment to two-state solution

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday reiterated his commitment to the two-state solution, saying there were no preconditions to renew negotiations with Palestinians.

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Netanyahu stresses support for 2-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

​Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he is still committed to the two- state solution as means to end the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Asian African Summit platform for sincere cooperation, not T-stage for peace stunt

​The upcoming Asian African Summit in Indonesia is aimed at carrying on the spirit of unity, friendship and cooperation with sincere actions, and there is no place for any sort of peace stunt.

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Palestinians press for ending Israeli occupation

​Palestinians are pressing for internationalizing their cause in the hope of ending the Israeli occupation of their lands.

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Finalization of draft cease-fire agreement sees rays of hope for peace in Myanmar

​Peace negotiators of the Myanmar government and ethnic armed groups successfully concluded negotiation of a draft nationwide cease-fire agreement (NCA) on Monday and the draft accord was preliminarily signed here Tuesday.

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Draft nationwide ceasefire agreement preliminarily signed in Myanmar

​Peace negotiators of the Myanmar government and ethnic armed groups preliminarily signed a seven- chapter draft nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) here Tuesday as a follow-up of finalization of negotiation on Monday.

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Myanmar peace negotiators resume talks after week-long recess

​The peace negotiators of Myanmar government and ethnic armed groups are striving for the finalization of the draft nationwide ceasefire agreement being discussed during the resumed peace talks here on Monday.