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China, Iran pledge to deepen military exchange

​Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan on Monday held talks with Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan in Tehran.

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China, ASEAN vow to promote peace, stability in South China Sea

​China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reaffirmed their efforts on Monday to "promote peace, stability, mutual trust and confidence" in the South China Sea.

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Time for the SCO to look beyond security cooperation

The 16th meeting of the heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will begin on Thursday in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan, and it is the leaders' responsibility to work together in that direction.

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Philippines hopes tension between Saudi Arabia, Iran not to worsen

"Like the other countries, we also hope that peace and stability prevail in the region," said Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. in a news briefing in Malacanang, the presidential palace.

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31 dead, 90-plus injured in Urumqi market explosions

The explosions at an open air market in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, have left 31 dead and more than 90 injured Thursday, authorities said. 

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China's Xi orders "crushing blow" to terrorism

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered troops stationed in Xinjiang to deal a "crushing blow" to terrorists.

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Fed vice chair nominee supports current policy, stresses financial stability

Stanley Fischer, U.S. President Barack Obama's pick for the Federal Reserve vice chair, on Thursday expressed his support for the current path of monetary policy and emphasized the role of the central bank in ensuring financial stability.

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China supports Afghan-led national reconciliation process

China supports an Afghan- led and Afghan-owned national reconciliation process, with a view to achieving peace and stability in the country, a Chinese envoy said here on Tuesday.

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Myanmar defense chief stresses border security with India

Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's Defense Services Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing has stressed the need for stability and security on the border with India, state media reported Thursday.

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Chinese president meets Myanmar defense chief

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Min Aung Hlaing, commander-in-chief of Myanmar's Defense Services, on Wednesday in Beijing.

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China, Indonesia call for efforts to maintain peace in South China Sea

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Indonesian counterpart, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, agreed that it is the common responsibility of the countries in the region to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea, according to a joint statement issued here Thursday.

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Egypt concerned about "baseless" U.S. statement

The Egyptian presidency on Friday expressed concern about an earlier statement by U.S. President Barack Obama, which it says is "baseless" and will strengthen and encourage violent groups.

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Spanish PM refuses to step down under pressure over scandal

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Monday refused to resign under mounting pressure due to allegations of illegal financing in the ruling party.

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China urges restraint after DPRK armistice announcement

China on Wednesday called for calmness and restraint after Pyongyang's military announced that it would nullify a Korean War armistice with the Republic of Korea (ROK).