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South China Sea should not dominated by outside countries

In view of the disturbing development of events, countries around the South China Sea should maintain the dominant role in addressing issues in this region.

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Outsider countries should refrain from making waves in South China Sea

​The tranquil waters of the South China Sea have been stirred up lately as some outsider countries have been busy expanding their presence and flexing military muscles in the region.

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W.H.O. advises pregnant women to avoid areas where Zika is spreading

The World Health Organization advised pregnant women on Tuesday to avoid travel to areas where the Zika virus is spreading.

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Free navigation in South China Sea could be tested more gracefully

Although there are no problems with free navigation in the South China Sea, certain countries still insist on repeated testing of the waters.

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Ministers call on African countries to ratify free trade arrangement

Ministers from Africa's largest trading bloc have urged African countries to ratify the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) and those that have not signed it to do so to promote intra-Africa trade.

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China plans 30 nuclear power plants along Silk route

China has set a target of building around 30 nuclear power units in countries along the Belt and Road Initiative routes by 2030, according to Sun Qin, president of China National Nuclear Corp.

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China set to win trust, confidence of other member countries: AIIB President

​Jin Liqun, the newly elected first president of the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), said China as the biggest shareholder is obliged to provide full support for the institution and set to win the trust and confidence of other shareholders.

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India submits list of 11 Pakistani terrorists to UN

India has reportedly said that it submitted to the United Nations a list of 11 terrorists from Pakistan-based militant groups responsible for terrorism in this country.

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Cuba, U.S. hold talks on cybercrime

Cuban and U.S. delegations met in Havana this week to discuss "ways to increase bilateral cooperation" in combating cybercrime, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Wednesday.

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Chinese envoy stresses needs of post-conflict countries in int'l peace building

A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Tuesday said that international peace-building efforts should be based on the specific needs of post-conflict countries.

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China's "motives" for financing Belt and Road Initiative

Along with China's Belt and Road Initiatives project comes huge financing needs. Funding requirements and reasonable design are two important parts of promoting and implementing the initiative.

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UN agency puts fast-growing fish trade on "sustainability" menu

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Monday began a week-long, high-level meeting in Morocco to review rapidly shifting fish trading practices and patterns as aquaculture comes of age, UN officials said here.

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Russia, U.S. discuss Syrian peaceful settlement issues

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday during a phone conversation discussed issues on Syrian peace process.

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Philippine airports on Zika alert

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) alerted yesterday all airport operators and authorities to take the necessary precautions against the Zika virus, which has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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The U.S. needs to respect the ASEAN principle of centrality

The United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday issued a joint statement following a special leaders summit in California, outlining key principles that they say will guide their cooperation.

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Obama kicks off talks with ASEAN leaders, eyes enduring partnership

U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday opened a meeting with leaders of Southeast Asian countries, looking to deepen what he called a "strong and enduring partnership."

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ASEAN countries not to take sides between U.S., China in upcoming U.S.-ASEAN Summit

A two-day summit will kick off on Monday between ASEAN leaders and its host U.S. President Barack Obama at the Sunnylands Center in California, which is the first such meeting to be held on the U.S. soil.