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Li Keqiang orders thorough investigation into Tianjin blast

Premier Li Keqiang presided over a meeting on Tuesday to hear briefing by the State Council investigation team on updates of the probe into the severe blast that struck Tianjin on Aug. 12.

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France train shooting triggers concern over public transport security

​France gunman shooting at a Thalys high-speed train linking Amsterdam to Paris, which left three wounded passengers, raised question over the government's ability to secure public transport.

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Internet regulator tightens regulations on dating websites

China's Internet watchdog will target dating websites and other online match-making sites to combat fraud.

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Sow today, reap tomorrow - the future of China's agriculture

For twelve years in a row, China's "No. 1 Central Document" has focused on agriculture and rural issues.

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Russian economy needs restructuring to avoid recession: officials

Senior Russian officials urged the government Monday to promptly draft plans to downsize the nation's dependence on imports and high oil prices in order to avert possible recession.

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Putin highlights importance of culture for national unity

President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday Russia should adopt a state program which would establish a single cultural space throughout the country.

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PLA senior generals back Xi's orders

High-ranking officers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) have voiced group support to President Xi Jinping's instruction of building a strong military.

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Supreme court renews call to ban torture

China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) has told judges to exclude evidence and testimonies obtained through torture and other illegal methods in a bid to promote fair justice.

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Russia rejects clause on use of force in UN resolution on Syria

Russia said Tuesday that a UN Security Council resolution on Syria's chemical weapons would not contain any references to the use of force.

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France's Hollande says UN vote on Syria possible in week's time

French President Francois Hollande says UN resolution on Syria resolution could take place by the end of next week, media said on Sunday.

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Xi urges deepening reform, opening up

President Xi Jinping has called for deepening China's reform and opening-up efforts in order to maintain a healthy economy and achieve the goals set during the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

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Obama urges Israelis to pursue peace with Palestinians

U.S. President Barack Obama urged Israel's young generation to push for ending a decades-long conflict with the Palestinians, assuring the Israeli public that it has the unshakeable U.S. support for making the sweeping changes required to forge a lasting peace.

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Highlights of work report of China's top political advisory body

Work Report of the Standing Committee of the 11th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, is revealed at its annual session on Sunday, highlighting some significant progress made in the past five years.

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Fiji's Constitution Commission submits draft constitution to president

The new constitution must pave the way for a much more inclusive, modern, non-bureaucratic, stable and prosperous nation, Fijian President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau said Friday.