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U.S. President Biden sticks to U.S. withdrawal by August 31 deadline

02:13 The U.S. is not extending an August 31st deadline for evacuations from Afghanistan - despite appeals by members of the G7 nations who met Tuesday on a video call.The decision is l

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Arts, crafts in spotlight in show at National Museum of China

The second National Arts and Crafts exhibition, jointly held by the National Museum of China and China Artists Association, is unveiled on Tuesday at the National Museum of China. Nearly 270 items

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U.S. Supreme Court refuses Biden's appeal to ban 'remain in Mexico' policy

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday denied President Joe Biden's bid to rescind an immigration policy implemented by his predecessor, Donald Trump, that forced thousands

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U.S. House breaks stalemate to advance bipartisan infrastructure bill

Democrats-held House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to advance a bipartisan 1-trillion-dollar infrastructure bill and approve a 3.5-trillion-dollar budget resolution, breaking the stalemate due

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Universal Beijing Resort to conduct trial run

The Universal Beijing Resort (UBR) announced Tuesday that it would officially start a trial opening for invite-only guests on Sept. 1 with comprehensive COVID-19 prevention and control measures.Accord

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Egypt sends military plane to evacuate citizens from Afghanistan

Egyptians arrive, after evacuation from Afghanistan, at an airport in Cairo, Egypt, Aug. 23, 2021. (Photo by Mohamed Asad/Xinhua) Members of the Egyptian community, Al Azhar mission, and the E

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Russian, Indian leaders discuss Afghan situation over phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan in a telephone conversation, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.The two leaders

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Last two communities under lockdown in Beijing reopen

Guofeng Shangguan and Guofeng Beijing communities in Chaoyang District in the Chinese capital officially lifted COVID-19 lockdown curbs on August 24. Medical workers an

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Jailed Chadian ex-leader Hissene Habre has died, says Senegal

Former Chadian President Hissene Habre, who was serving a life jail term in Senegal for war crimes and crimes against humanity, has died aged 79, Senegalese Justice Minister Malick Sall said Tuesday.

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China terms U.S. intelligence report on virus origins 'anti-science'

The U.S. intelligence report on coronavirus origins is "anti-science," "unreliable" and "contains predetermined conclusions," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said during a press bri

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Sanctions, pressure not conducive to Afghan situation: MOFA

Imposing sanctions and exerting pressure will not solve the Afghan issue and only prove to be counterproductive, Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), said on Tues

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COVID-19 infections show downward trend in DR Congo's capital

FILE PIC: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sees a downward trend in hospital occupancy rates. /VCG The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sees a downward trend in hospital occupa

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China steps up efforts to prevent unfair competition in internet sector

China's top market regulator on Tuesday moved to regulate the country's internet sector, drafting rules preventing unfair competition.The rules aim to protect the legit

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Chinese regulator pledges measures for commodity price stability

The Jiangyin Sunan International Container Terminal in Jiangsu Province, China. /CFPChina's top economic planner on Tuesday pledged to closely monitor the price changes

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Taliban hold 1st press conference in Kabul

The Taliban held their first press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday.There will be no fighting in Afghanistan from now on, no elements that create unrest, and the Taliban do not consider a

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Prototype of Russian Il-112V aircraft crashes in Moscow: report

A prototype of the Russian military transport aircraft Il-112V crashed during a flight in the Moscow region on Tuesday, RIA Novosti news agency reported.

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China hopes Taliban will draw clear line against terrorist groups

China hopes the Taliban will draw a clear line against all terrorist groups after the movement's leader made it clear that no terrorist organization will be allowed on Afghan territory, Chinese Forei