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ASEAN leaders adopt declaration on post-2015 vision

Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries adopted a declaration here Wednesday on the ASEAN Community's Post-2015 Vision after a plenary meeting of the 25th ASEAN summit.

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Western leaders hold video conference to combat Ebola outbreak

​Western leaders held a video conference Wednesday to discuss on-going world crises of Ebola, the Islamic State (IS) and the situation in Eastern Ukraine.

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European cyber security month begins in Austria

Austrian officials and Internet security authorities held a press conference in Vienna Tuesday to raise awareness over information and communication security as part of the kick-off for the European Cyber Security Month (ECSM).

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U.S. creates Ebola response team able to deploy "within hours"

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Tuesday it's creating an Ebola response team that is able to reach any U.S. hospital with a confirmed Ebola patient "within hours."

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ASEAN, U.S. vow to cooperate in curbing human trafficking

​The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States have vowed to cooperate in combating trafficking in persons, seeking new standard guidelines and norms and new protocol in fight against modern slavery.

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Typhoon Phanfone lashes Tokyo after battering south

​Japan's 18th typhoon this season which whipped through southern Japan on Sunday and lashed the capital Tokyo on Monday has left at least one person dead and five missing, as torrential rain and hurricane-like gales forced the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue evacuation warnings to millions of people across the country.

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Ghani Ahmadzai sworn in as new Afghan president amid tight security

Roundup: Ghani Ahmadzai sworn in as new Afghan president amid tight security

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Albanian central bank governor under house arrest

An Albanian court ruled Monday that Albania's central bank governor Ardian Fullani would be put under house arrest after release from jail.

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Japan's opposition parties, lawyers urge gov't to retract new military policy

Following the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe deciding to allow Japan's forces the right to exercise collective self-defense in some situations despite monumental national protests on Tuesday, both opposition parties and members of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations have called on the government to retract its decision.

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China Voice: Settle conflicts, chase dream together

People of Hong Kong should undo the knots in their minds and unite with mainlanders to chase their great China dream.

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China to further cut red tape

China will streamline administrative approvals to boost business creation, innovation and employment, according to a statement released Wednesday.

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Pakistan deploys anti-terror "Rapid Response Force" in capital Islamabad

Pakistan government said a special anti-terror force, comprising paramilitary troops and the police, will begin patrolling in the capital Islamabad from Monday.

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Russia assures U.S. it won't invade Ukraine: Pentagon

Russia has assured the United States that it will not invade Ukraine, said the U.S. Department of Defense Monday.

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Obama threatens more sanctions against Russia

President Barack Obama on Thursday urged European and other allies to be prepared to join U.S. in imposing additional sanctions on Russia if it "escalates the crisis in Ukraine."

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Smog insurers, authorities tested by latest pollution

There could be a silver lining to the cloud of smog that once again shrouded northeast China on Monday, as new insurance schemes may compensate those choking on the polluted air.

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Britain voices concern over Egypt court sentencing 528 people to death

British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Monday expressed his "deep concern" over the 528 death sentences passed in an Egyptian court, urging the Egyptian authorities to ensure "full respect" for the defendants' rights.

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Britain suspends military cooperation with Russia: FM

Britain has suspended all military cooperation with Russia and halted all extant licenses for direct military export to Russia, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said Tuesday.