Iran supports the Russian proposal to place Syrian chemical weapons under international control, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham announced on Tuesday.
Strong rebounds in China's home prices have again put the country's policymakers in a difficult position as how to uphold the economy's growth while keeping the property market in check, delegates said at an ongoing forum.
U.S. Senate on Wednesday afternoon rejected the proposal to expand background checks on gun purchases, dealing a major blow to gun control efforts led by President Barack Obama and Democrats.
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to open debate on gun control measures advocated by President Barack Obama and mostly Democratic lawmakers, clearing the first hurdle for relevant legislation.
U.S. President Barack Obama can take executive action in response to gun violence, said Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday.
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