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British terrorism threat level lowered from "critical" to "severe"

BritishHomeSecretaryAmberRuddsaidonSundaythattheUnitedKingdom'sterrorismthreatlevelhasbeenloweredfrom"critical"to"severe"afterbeingraisedtothehighestpossibleint

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UK to propose new security treaty to carry on anti-terror cooperation

BritishHomeSecretaryAmberRuddonSaturdaysaidthatthegovernmentwillsuggestnewsecuritytreatytokeeplevelofcounterterrorismcooperationwiththeEuropeanUnion(EU)afterBri

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How the UK's terror threat levels work

Threatlevelsaredesignedtogiveabroadindicationofthelikelihoodofaterroristattack.ThethreatlevelfrominternationalterrorismissetbyJTAC-theJointTerrorismAnalysisCent

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U.S. welcomes DPRK's "restraint" on nuclear program

U.S.SecretaryofStateRexTillersononTuesdaywelcomed"somelevelofrestraint"showedbytheDemocraticPeople'sRepublicofKoreawithitsnuclearprogram,seeingapossiblepathwayt

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Sierra Leone President declares 7-day national mourning for victims

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Hong Kong enhances checks on eggs from Europe

The food safety authority of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has enhanced inspections of eggs imported from Europe after high levels of insecticide were found in some imported eggs, the HKSAR's secretary for food and health said Saturday.

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Consumer confidence plunged after election: research

Consumer confidence plunged in the wake of the General Election to its lowest level since the aftermath of the Brexit vote, new figures show.

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Consumer confidence plunged after election: research

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Israel Defense Forces to issue troops with Chinese drones

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Britain's terror threat level raised to highest level

An armed soldier stands guard at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on May 24, 2017. British Prime Minister Theresa May announced Tuesday night that the country's terror threat level has been raised from "severe" to "critical", its highest level. (Xinhua/Ray Tang)

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Europe on high alert in wake of recent terror attacks

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Aussie terror warning to remain at "probable"

Australia'sterrorthreatlevelwillremainat"probable,"PrimeMinisterMalcolmTurnbullsaidonWednesday,despiteBritainraisingitsthreatlevelfrom"severe"to"critical"follow

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Nurugo is the world’s-smallest smartphone microscope

Nurugo, a CES newcomer, has a handful of really cool smartphone accessories. One of these is the Nurugo ‘Micro,’ a clip-on smartphone accessory that takes macro photography to a whole new level.

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Myanmar to hold first national-level political dialogue next month

Myanmar's Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee (UPDJC), led by State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, has laid out the structure and work guidelines on holding the first national-level political dialogue next month.

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Myanmar gov't making efforts to pave way for non-signatory armed groups to sign ceasefire accord

Myanmar government is making efforts to pave way for non-signatory armed groups to the Nationwide Cesaefire Accord (NCA) to join and complete the signing before a national-level political dialogue is to start next month, official media reported Friday.

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Hong Kong to review safety limit for cancer-causing chemical in mooncakes

Concerns raised as Hong Kong has a higher permissible level of aflatoxin in food than Macau, where mooncakes were recently recalled for exceeding safe limits

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Stay alert for Zika risk, Hongkongers returning from Olympics are warned

Mosquitoes that can spread the disease pose a threat at seven black spots across the city