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Egypt's Sisi says new anti-terror bill not meant to limit freedoms

​Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said on Tuesday that the new anti-terrorism draft law is not meant to oppress the people or limit freedoms, the state TV reported.

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Russia vetoes Srebrenica commemoration draft resolution over "genocide"

​Russia on Wednesday vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the slaughter of 8,000 Bosnian Serb Muslim men and boys in Srebrenica, a UN "safe area," citing the term "genocide" used in the document in describing the mass slaying as the reason for doing so.

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China considers regulating international cooperation in seed industries

China is considering regulating seed industries involved in business with foreign seed enterprises to safeguard its sovereignty over seed resources.

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China mulls breast feeding campaign

The top legislature began reviewing a draft amendment to the Advertisement Law, which proposes a ban on baby formula advertising to promote breast feeding.

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China defines overall national security outlook in draft law

A draft law on the overall national security strategy, which highlighted political and public security, was heard by the top legislature on Monday.

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Myanmar expects highest-level talks on domestic political issues

Proposed by Myanmar's parliament, the highest-level talks in the country are to take place in Nay Pyi Taw Friday to deal with domestic political issues including constitution amendment, general election and peace process.

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'Secret' children could cost State workers their jobs

State workers could face the sack if they have two or more children.

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Lima draft pact vital for Paris agreement in 2015: UN chief

The draft pact to be reach in Lima is vital as it will provide a sound basis for a binding climate agreement in Paris in 2015, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday, urging negotiators at a UN climate conference in Peru to take united action to produce a balanced and coherent draft text.

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A stepping stone or a missed opportunity?

According to Chen's reading of the draft, the proposed law - the first in China specifically designed to tackle the issue of domestic abuse doesn't provide enough protection or legal aid for victims. The draft was put before the State Council, China's Cabinet, at the end of November and is the subject of public consultation this month.

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China considers punishment for falsifying ethnic identity

The State Council, China's cabinet, is soliciting opinions on a draft law on regulating Chinese ethnic identities, according to a statement from the State Council on Tuesday.

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China's State Council passes draft law on prevention of air pollution

China's State Council on Wednesday passed an amended draft air pollution prevention and control law, which emphasizes addressing the sources, total discharge and density of pollutants.

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China supports citizens suing government over land compensation

China's top legislature aims to expand the people's right to sue the government if authorities fail to fulfill contracts signed with citizens over land issues.

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Greek gov't 2015 budget draft forecasts 2.9 pct economic growth

​The Greek government submitted the 2015 draft budget on Monday which forecast a 2.9 percent growth of both gross domestic product (GDP) and primary surplus, as well as the reduction of unemployment rates and sovereign debt burden to sustainable standards.

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Beijing mulls to ban smoking in single occupancy office

Lawmakers in Beijing reviewed a draft law on smoking control, this time including a ban on smoking in single occupancy offices, for the second time on Thursday.

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Lawmakers to vote on HK suffrage draft decision

Chinese lawmakers on Thursday acknowledged a draft decision on the granting of universal suffrage in Hong Kong and suggested putting it to vote before the top legislature ends its session on Sunday.

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China's top legislature opens week-long session

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, opened its bi-monthly session on Monday with a dozen important bills under review.

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Russia tables draft resolution on Ukraine at UN Security Council

Russia on Monday circulated among members of the UN Security Council a draft resolution on humanitarian situation in the southern and eastern parts of Ukraine, saying that "the Security Council must react to the escalation of the situation in southeastern Ukraine."