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New Zealand volcanic eruption death toll rises to 18

The death toll of New Zealand's White Island volcanic eruption last month rose to 18 following the death of a severely injured person at an Australian hospital on Sunday night. According to a police

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China's export container shipping index climbs in December

China's index of export container transport saw an overall increase in December, according to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE). The average China Containerized Fre

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Australia bushfires flare as heatwave brings renewed challenges

Fires have ripped through vast areas of countryside, burning up everything in their path. /AFP Photo Bushfires flared in southern Australia on Thursday as a heatwave expected to bring renewed

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Feature: Australian bushfires destroy wildlife, huge tracts of land amid slow gov't response

The death toll from the unfolding bushfires in Australia, which began unusually early in September, has risen to 27 as the fires continue to burn. As of Wednesday more than 10.7 million hectares of

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Australia plagued by more danger as wildfires continue to spread

A firefighter manages a controlled burn near Tomerong, January 8, 2020. /AP Photo Authorities issued new fire bans, warnings, and evacuation notices in parts of Australia on Thursday, as deadl

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Prince Harry and Meghan to step back as senior royals

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made a surprise announcement Wednesday night: that they would "step back" from their roles as senior mem

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Economic Watch: China steps up meat imports to ensure holiday supply

As the Chinese Lunar New Year draws near, global meat producers are rushing to meet the surging demand for protein on Chinese dining tables. China's meat imports have

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Xinhua Photos of the Day (Jan. 8)

BEIJING, Jan. 8, 2019 (Xinhua) -- The world in the past 24hrs. A selection of the best daily press photos from Xinhua. People attend the funeral ceremony of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Tehra

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Australian trade minister rules out visa-free travel deal with UK

Australian Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has ruled out visa-free travel and work arrangements with the United Kingdom (UK) as part of a post-Brexit free trade agreement (FTA). The Guardian reporte

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New Zealand forest fire continues

The firefighters are working on Wednesday to contain a large forest fire which started on Monday and stretched to 350 hectares near New Zealand's Napier. Firefighters have faced strong westerly wind

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New Zealand forest fire continues

The firefighters are working on Wednesday to contain a large forest fire which started on Monday and stretched to 350 hectares near New Zealand's Napier. Firefighters have faced strong westerly wind

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Actor Han Geng, just married, returns to TV as man who fears marriage

A-list star Han Geng and actress Celina Jade, best known for Wolf Warrior 2, held their marriage in New Zealand on New Year's Eve, quickly dominating entertainment headlines on some domestic media

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Orange-Colored sky of New Zealand's Auckland after Australia bushfire smoke powers in

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- The heavy smoke from devastating Australian bushfires cloaked Auckland, turning the city's skyline into eerie orange color on Sunday afternoon. It is the se

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Fire burns 140 hectares of New Zealand's North Island forest

New Zealand firefighters are still battling a forest fire in the north of Napier in New Zealand's North Island. The fire has spread about 140 hectares of forest. The large fire broke out on Monday fu

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Fire burns 140 hectares of New Zealand's North Island forest

New Zealand firefighters are still battling a forest fire in the north of Napier in New Zealand's North Island. The fire has spread about 140 hectares of forest. The large fire broke out on Monday fu

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Xinhua Photos of the Day (Jan. 6)

BEIJING, Jan.6, 2019 (Xinhua) -- The world in the past 24hrs. A selection of the best daily press photos from Xinhua.Supporters attend a rally for Qassem Soleimani in

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Australia's bushfires turn New Zealand's skies bright orange

A view of orange skies in Auckland, New Zealand, from smoke plumes caused by bushfires in Australia, January 5, 2020. /Photo courtesy of Paul Cutler A view of orange skies in Auckland,