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Suspected ISIS supporter arrested in Malaysia is safety expert on VIP flights, security official says

One of 15 suspected Islamic State supporters arrested in Malaysia has been revealed as a senior aviation technician for a firm that serviced aircraft used by the nation’s corporate and political leaders.

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Myanmar's parliament approves appointment of minister of state counselor's office

Myanmar's Union Parliament Monday approved the appointment of retired permanent representative to the United Nations U Kyaw Tint Swe as Minister of the Office of the State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Aung San Suu Kyi pledges to work for political prisoners' release

Newly-appointed Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday that she will work for the release of political prisoners on the occasion of the upcoming Myanmar new year through legal channels.

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12 regional chief ministers approved for appointment in Myanmar: sources

Myanmar local parliaments have so far agreed to the appointment of chief ministers for 12 regions or states out of 14, according to local parliament sources on Wednesday.

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U.S., Russia agree to Syrian ceasefire to begin Saturday

The United States and Russia announced Monday the plan for a cessation of hostilities in Syria that will begin on Feb. 27, the U.S. State Department said.

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Fund to help those made redundant by overcapacity cut

China will raise funds to help workers reestablish themselves should they lose their jobs when coal and steel firms close amid campaigns to cut overcapacity.

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More than 70 killed in Nigeria bombings, suicide attacks

More than 70 people have been killed and more than a hundred others injured in sporadic bombings and suicide attacks that struck northern Nigeria since Sunday, according to police and eyewitnesses.

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New law allows PLA to undertake counterterror missions overseas

China's new counter-terrorism law has made it legal for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to participate in counterterror missions overseas.

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Chinese lawmakers give nod to registration-based stock listing

​Chinese lawmakers on Sunday approved a State Council proposal for stock listing reform at the end of a bimonthly legislative session which began Monday in Beijing.

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Myanmar opposition, armed groups vow to build mutual trust in peace process

Myanmar's election-winning opposition party and eight ceasefire signatory ethnic armed groups have vowed to build mutual trust and understanding and work hand-in-hand in the country's peace process, local media reported Friday.

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DPRK troupes arrive in China for performance

​Two traveling theater companies from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) arrived in northeast China's Liaoning Province on Wednesday to begin a visit to China.

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U.S. Embassy in Mali allows non-emergency personnel to leave

The U.S. State Department said Tuesday that non-emergency personnel and eligible family members from the U.S. Embassy in Mali could now choose to leave the country as risk of terror attacks remains.

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Islamic State threatens to blow up White House

​Islamic State (IS) militants threatened to bomb the White House and launch more attacks in Paris, according to a new video released Thursday.

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Myanmar announces 54 more parliament representatives-elect

​Myanmar's Union Election Commission (UEC) announced 54 more parliament representative-elects to the Region or State Parliament in eight regions or states as part of the second day election result on Tuesday.

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Myanmar announces 106 parliament representatives-elect in 1st-day election

​Myanmar's Union Election Commission (UEC) announced 106 parliament representatives-elect on Tuesday as the first-day election result, including 54 to the House of Representatives and 52 to Region or State parliament.

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U.S. says premature for Syrian opposition to join talks in Russia

​The U.S. State Department said Tuesday that it was premature for Moscow to invite Syrian opposition to attend talks in Russia.