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Rocket fire targets American base in Syria after U.S. missile strike

An image grab taken from a broadcast by Syria TV shows smoke billowing from a facility used by pro-Iranian fighters following U.S. air strikes on the Syrian-Iraqi border, June 28, 2021. /CFP R

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U.S. semiconductor industry and global chip shortage

02:16 In Washington, the House of Representatives is debating sweeping legislation designed to help the U.S. compete with China in the tech sphere.The bill, which has already been passe

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4K documentary about China's national parks goes global

The documentary series "National Parks: The Kingdom of Wildlife," produced by China Media Group (CMG), is enjoying worldwide distribution and esteem.Shot in 4K technolo

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Iran says nuclear deal salvageable but will not 'negotiate forever'

Iran on Saturday said it believes that a reinstatement of its 2015 nuclear deal with major world powers is possible, but warned that it "will not negotiate forever.""Out of a steadfast commitment to

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U.S.' call of COVID-19 probes 'blame games': former UN expert

Beijing has good reason to be suspicious about Washington's renewed calls for a "real" investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus in China, said Alfred de Zayas, former United Nations (U

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China calls U.S. trade restrictions on Xinjiang firms 'bandit-like'

China's Foreign Ministry on Friday called the latest U.S. trade restriction on Xinjiang firms "bandit-like" and accused Washington of politicizing normal trade issues."Using lies as a tool, human rig

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U.S. lawmakers reach policing reform deal, give no details

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EU Must Seek 'Direct Contact' With Putin to Settle Differences, Merkel Says

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that the European Union had to create a "format for dialogue" with Russia and its President Vladimir Putin to settle di

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Pedestrian bridge collapses in Washington D.C.

00:35 A pedestrian bridge collapsed Wednesday in Northeast Washington, D.C.CGTN America’s camera crew went to check out the aftermath of the scene that sent 4 people to the hospital. Ta

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U.S. envoy for DPRK says looking forward to 'positive response' on dialogue

The United States' new envoy for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on Monday he looks forward to a "positive response soon" on dialogue from the DPR

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Judge Raisi to Win Iranian Presidential Race by Landslide, Preliminary Results Show

Iran's Chief Justice Ebrahim Raisi has received 17.8 million votes out of 28.6 after around 90% of ballots counted, the elections office says.Top judge of the Islamic R

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Russia to withdraw from Open Skies Treaty on December 18

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that the country has informed all member states that it will withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty on December 18, according to Russian news agency Sput

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New Trump scandal undermines U.S. democratic foundations: CNN

Former U.S. President Donald Trump boards Marine One at the White House in Washington, D.C., January 20, 2021. /CFP New scandal about Trump administration's abuse of Justice Department powers

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German Foreign Minister Believes It’s Early to Rule Out New Nord Stream 2 Sanctions

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas believes that it is early to dismiss the possibility of new US sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, according to his intervi

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Japan's opposition to submit no-confidence vote against PM Suga

00:24 Japan's opposition parties agreed Monday to submit a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's cabinet on Tuesday, raising the possibility of a snap election, K

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Putin denies Russia waging cyber attacks against U.S.

President Vladimir Putin dismissed as "farcical" accusations that Russia was behind cyber attacks against the U.S. in an interview with NBC that was broadcast Monday ahead of his summit with Presiden

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Philippines suspends termination of military pact with U.S.

The Philippines said on Monday that it is suspending the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States for another six months.Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin announced in