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U.S. scientists develop new method to search for life on exoplanets

Scientists developed a new technique to detect oxygen in exoplanet atmospheres, which may accelerate the search for life. The study published on Monday in the journal Nature Astronomy described the m

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UN chief urges maximum restraint to stop escalation of global tensions

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint to stop escalation of global tensions. Warning that "geopolitical tensions are a

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Here's the impact of Australian bushfires – by the numbers

01:05 For five months the Australian bushfires have ravaged the country, leading to at least 25 deaths.While authorities begin to assess the damage, here are some of the impacts so far

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Liberians rally in anti-government protest

Thousands of protesters in the Liberian capital Monrovia on Monday rallied against a deepening economic crisis in the impoverished country./ PHOTO: Christopher Kieh Thousands of Liberians took

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APD | Sri Lanka says will implement UN resolutions on terror financing

By APD writer Easwaran COLOMBO, Jan 6 (APD) -- Sri Lanka, on Monday, said that it will look at effectively implementing United Nations Security Council Resolutions on

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Anti-snore pillows and tiny security systems on show at CES

The world's weirdest technology show in Las Vegas has opened with a range of consumer devices for anyone who can afford them.

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China's express delivery sector registers over 20% growth in 2019

China's express delivery sector saw rapid growth last year, with business revenue and volume rising by over 20 percent, the State Post Bureau (SPB) said on Monday.Chinese delivery firms handled a

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Chinese premier meets Kiribati president on cooperation

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Kiribati's President Taneti Mamau here Monday and both sides expressed the willingness to enhance bilateral cooperation. Li said the resumption of diplomatic relat

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Chinese premier meets Kiribati president on cooperation

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Kiribati's President Taneti Mamau here Monday and both sides expressed the willingness to enhance bilateral cooperation. Li said the resumption of diplomatic relat

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Nearly 40 pct of elderly people in China feel lonely: report

About 36.6 percent of elderly Chinese people said they feel lonely, according to a report recently issued by the China Research Center on Aging. Over 40 percent of elde

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Hong Kong private sector still in severe downturn: survey

A private survey on Monday showed Hong Kong's private sector was still in a severe downturn despite the latest benchmark index signaled slower deterioration of economi

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China's express delivery sector registers robust growth in 2019

China's express delivery sector saw rapid growth last year, with over 20 percent increases in both business revenue and volume, according to the State Post Bureau (SPB

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Violence, clashes at Delhi-based university evoke protests from across India

University and college students staged protests and demonstrations across many cities in India, including Mumbai, Delhi and Aligarh, throughout Sunday night, against t

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Australian PM launches bushfire recovery agency

The Australian government launched the National Bushfire Recovery Agency which would be funded with an initial two billion Australian dollars (1.38 billion U.S. dollars) on Monday. Prime Minister Sc

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Scuba diver killed in suspected Great White Shark attack in Western Australia

A recreational scuba diver was killed in a suspected Great White Shark attack off the coast of Western Australia (WA) on Sunday, with authorities continuing to search for the man's remains on Monday.

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AI to be "front and center" at CES tech show, says CTA president

Artificial intelligence (AI) will be front and center at the upcoming 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), in an e

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Ethiopian police rescue 62 children in a suspected case of trafficking

Ethiopian policeman in afambo lake, Afar Region, Afambo, Ethiopia./Getty Images Police in northern Ethiopia's Amhara regional state intercepted 62 children in a suspected case of human traffic