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Trump signs extension of COVID-relief fund for businesses

President Donald Trump on Saturday signed into law a temporary extension of a subsidy program for small businesses battered by the coronavirus,The legislation extends t

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Russian election authority certifies results of constitutional vote

The Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) on Friday officially confirmed the results of a referendum on 206 constitutional amendments. The turnout rate in the referendum held between June 25 a

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China's national security law for HK bolsters HK stability, prosperity

China's adoption of the law on safeguarding national security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is an important step towards ensuring "one country

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Nearly 78 pct of Russians support constitutional amendments: official data

A total of 77.92 percent of Russians have backed a total of 206 amendments to the country's constitution in a referendum, while 21.27 percent have voted against them, official data released Thursday

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Mask order extended in U.S. Houston amid record high daily COVID-19 cases in Texas

Harris County, where the fourth largest U.S. city of Houston is located, extended the mask order in all businesses for two more months as Texas state added a record hi

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U.S. Mississippi governor signs bill to remove Confederate emblem from state flag

Tate Reeves, governor of southern U.S. state Mississippi, on Tuesday signed a state legislation into law, officially removing a Confederate battle emblem from the stat

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The Latest: 52 countries welcome China's adoption of law on safeguarding national security in HK

Hong Kong citizens celebrate the passage of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in Causeway Bay of south

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Top legislature adopts law on safeguarding national security in HK, adds it to Basic Law annex

Chinese lawmakers Tuesday voted to adopt the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HK

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Senior Chinese lawmakers meet on draft law deliberation

Senior Chinese lawmakers have met to hear a deliberation report on a draft law being reviewed at the ongoing legislative session. Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National

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Mongolia confirms ruling party's landslide election win

Mongolia's electoral commission on Friday confirmed the ruling Mongolian People's Party won a landslide victory after voters braved the coronavirus pandemic and flocked

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China announces name of its deep-sea manned submersible

BEIJING, June 20 (Xinhua) -- China has named its new deep-sea manned submersible "Fendouzhe," which means "striver" in Chinese.An expert panel chose the name from a shortlist of 10 nominees, which we

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China adopts revised armed police force law

China's top legislature on Saturday voted to adopt a draft revision to the Law on the People's Armed Police Force. Legislators approved the revision at the legislative

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China's top legislature adopts decision on joining Arms Trade Treaty

China's top legislature Saturday voted to adopt a decision on joining the Arms Trade Treaty. Lawmakers approved the decision at the legislative session of the National

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Espanyol motivated by performance since La Liga restart, says Wu Lei

Espanyol have been greatly inspired by their early performance and are building momentum since La Liga's restart, said the Barcelona outfit striker Wu Lei. Espanyol beat Alaves 2-0 on their return f

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Football: Evergrande's Paulinho back to China on chartered plane

Paulinho celebrates after scoring a goal during CLS game against Hebei China Fortune F.C. in Langfang, Hebei Province, November 27, 2019. /VCG Former Barcelona midfielder Paulinho flew back to

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Football: Evergrande's Paulinho back to China on chartered plane

Paulinho celebrates after scoring a goal during CLS game against Hebei China Fortune F.C. in Langfang, Hebei Province, November 27, 2019. /VCG Former Barcelona midfielder Paulinho flew back to

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DPRK expresses support for China's measures in Hong Kong

Head of the DPRK delegation, Ri Son Gwon talks with his South Korean counterpart (not pictured) during their meeting at the truce village of Panmunjom in the demilitarised zone separating the two