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Putin signs treaty on Eurasian Economic Union into law

​Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed into law the treaty on establishing Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) after the parliament of Russia ratified the pact late last month.

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UN, AU vow to strengthen cooperation in peace, security

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday met with Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, chairperson of the African Union Commission, and the two leaders vowed to enhance cooperation in peace and security.

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Austria seeking markets for agri-food products to counter Russian ban

​The Austrian government has announced a new export drive Thursday to promote its agri-food products to various foreign markets in a bid to make up for losses incurred by Russian sanctions, the Austria Press Agency reported.

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Australian PM cancels university visit as budget cuts kindled student protest

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has canceled his trip to Deakin University in Melbourne on Wednesday in consideration of security reasons, while angry students gathered to protest against budget cuts to education.

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Russia "disappointed" at Norway's suspension of military cooperation: report

Russia is "disappointed" at Norway's decision to suspend programs for bilateral military cooperation, part of the sanction measures Norway imposed following Russia's annexation of Crimea, the Norwegian news agency NTB reported on Monday.

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Singapore to pump millions of dollars to support maritime industry

Singapore authorities will pump some 22 million Singapore dollars (17.3 million U.S. dollars) to support its maritime industries, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Thursday.

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Mandela's statue to be erected at Presidency next week: government

The anti-apartheid icon Mandela's statue will be erected at the Presidency next week, the South African government announced on Thursday.

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Obama congratulates Merkel on election success

U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her election success, while pledging to continue their close cooperation on key issues.

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EC decides to end anti-dumping proceeding

The European Commission (EC) launched an investigation in last September,which followed complaints over alleged injurious dumping from the defense committee of the stainless steel butt welding fittings industry.