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U.S. eases sanctions on Myanmar to support reform, facilitate trade

​The United States announced Tuesday that it is lifting some of the sanctions on Myanmar to show support for the country's political reforms and economic growth and to facilitate trade between the two sides.

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CPC to consult more with other parties

​The Communist Party of China (CPC) has promised to give other democratic parties more say in big decisions.

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Obama says Afghan elections critical to securing democratic future

U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday hailed the elections in Afghanistan as "critical" to securing its democratic future and continued international support, while pledging to continue the U.S. partnership with the new Afghan government.