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Will London anti-corruption summit decrease corruption in Afghanistan?

Corruption poses a serious threat to Afghanistan’s nation-building and development agenda. Over the years, it has increased dramatically and emerged as one of the biggest challenges facing the country’s reconstruction efforts and strengthening national governance.

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China asks overseas help for return of suspects

China called on the international community on Wednesday to help its ongoing efforts to seize suspected corrupt officials who flee overseas and recover their illicit gains.

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Europe trails U.S. in cutting air pollution, W.H.O. says

European countries, which rely heavily on diesel-fueled vehicles, remain far behind the United States in their efforts to reduce harmful air pollution, according to a report to be issued Thursday by the World Health Organization.

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China, Morocco establish strategic partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping and King Mohammed VI of Morocco signed a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership between the two countries.

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China hopeful about new Philippine government

China is hoping for a fresh start in diplomatic relations with the Philippines' new government.

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Venezuela's vice president calls for South-South Cooperation

​Venezuela's Vice President Aristobulo Isturiz on Monday night called for efforts to strengthen South-South cooperation.

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Victory Day parade shows Russia's "cohesive strength": Putin

An annual parade was held here Monday at the downtown Red Square to celebrate the 71th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia's term for World War II (WWII).

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ASEAN, partner countries officially launch joint maritime exercise in Brunei

The ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Defence Ministers Meeting- Plus Maritime Security and Counter Terrorism Exercise (ADMM Plus MS & CT) was officially launched Tuesday with an opening ceremony at the Multi National Coordination Centre (MNCC) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital.

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U.S. should reflect upon its role as meddler in Middle East

The United States should reflect upon its wrongdoings as a meddler in the Middle East by way of military intervention, as it has not only destabilized the region, but also inflicted enormous pain and imposed a tremendous burden on European countries.

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China reaches consensus with Brunei, Cambodia, Laos on South China Sea issue

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Saturday that China has reached a four-point consensus with Brunei, Cambodia and Laos on the South China Sea issue.

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Record number of countries sign Paris pact on Earth Day

​A record 175 countries signed here on Friday the landmark Paris climate pact to save Mother Earth from the growing menace of global warming.

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China's panda pair unveiled to S.Korean public after adjustment period

​A pair of Chinese giant pandas, which arrived in South Korea in early March, were unveiled on Thursday to the South Korean public after about 50 days of adjustment period.

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Obama meets with Saudi king ahead of U.S.-GCC summit

U.S. President Barack Obama met on Wednesday with King Salman bin Abdulaziz in the Saudi capital of Riyadh ahead of a summit with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

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Shakespeare more popular abroad than in Britain: YouGov poll

On the 400th anniversary of his death, Shakespeare is more popular abroad than in Britain and makes a significant contribution to the UK’s prosperity and influence, according to a survey published on Tuesday.

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DPRK FM leaves for New York to sign UN climate accord

Ri Su Yong, foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), left Tuesday for the UN headquarters in New York to join the signing ceremony of Paris climate agreement, according to the official KCNA news agency.