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Tokyo postpones relocation of Tsukiji fish market

Plans to move Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market - the world's largest - were put on ice on Wednesday (Aug 31) over fears about toxic contamination at the new facility, as the cost of the move soars.

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Anti-burkini law would be "unconstitutional": French minister

It would be "unconstitutional" for France to pass a law banning the burkini, and such a move could cause irreparable harm, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve warned in an interview published online late Sunday.

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U.S. says Russia's use of Iranian air base "not helpful"

The United States on Wednesday expressed concerns over Russia's use of Iran's air base to conduct military strikes in Syria, saying that such move is "not helpful" to the situation in the war-torn country.

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China "strongly dissatisfied" with U.S. missile deployment in ROK

China has said it is "strongly dissatisfied" with U.S. plans to deploy a missile defense system in the Republic of Korea (ROK), warning that the move may destabilize the Korean Peninsula.

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U.S. tightens financial curbs on DPRK

The U.S. Treasury on Wednesday put DPRK back on a blacklist of "primary money laundering concerns," which places third-country banks at risk of sanctions if they do business with Pyongyang.

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Japanese PM makes offering to notorious war-linked shrine

apanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made an offering on Thursday to a symbol of past Japanese military expansionism, Yasukuni Shrine, despite neighbors China and South Korea's call to stop such provocative move.

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Syrian opposition reiterates need to find solution within six months

Syrian opposition delegate Bassma Kodmani stressed on Thursday the High Negotiations Committee's (HNC) wish to move quickly with ongoing talks so as to find a solution to the Syrian crisis within a six month timeframe.

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China moves to make education fairer for all

China took a major move Wednesday to make its basic education fairer for all, as the State Council decided that government spending shall henceforth be the same for each rural student or migrant workers' child as their urban counterpart.

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Swedish research maps industrial robot routes to save energy

​Industrial robots' energy consumption can be cut by up to 40 percent by reducing their need to stop and accelerate, Swedish researchers said on Monday.

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China moves toward market-oriented exchange rate: former U.S. Fed chief

China's recent move to adjust its central parity system is a step toward a market-oriented exchange rate, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday.

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China moves toward market-oriented exchange rate: former U.S. Fed chief

China's recent move to adjust its central parity system is a step toward a market-oriented exchange rate, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday.

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RMB's depreciation is a further step toward market-oriented exchange rate system

​China's recent move to improve its exchange rate formation system marked the country's further step toward a market-oriented exchange rate system and the depreciation of the Chinese currency has been misinterpreted by some critics, experts said.

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Indonesia to sink 70 illegal fishing boats

​Susi Pudjiastuti, Indonesian Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, said on Thursday that the ministry plans to detonate bombs on 70 illegal boats and apparatus as part to commemorate the nation's 70th Independence Day that falls on Aug. 17.

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Brazilian officials hail FIFA player ownership overhaul

Brazil's sports ministry has welcomed a move by FIFA to ban third-party ownership of players.

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Myanmar makes efforts to move out of least developed country category

Myanmar has set up a national-level committee in an effort to move the country out of least developed country (LDC) category, state media reported Wednesday.

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Candidate backed by Japan's ruling class loses local vote after policy change

A candidate backed by Japan's ruling coalition was defeated by an opposition candidate in a local election for a governorship on Sunday, as voters showed increasing opposition to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe'move to change a vital security policy.

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China adjusts taxation to promote PV power generation

China's taxation authorities announced on Wednesday that buyers of distributed photovoltaic (PV) power should invoice for purchases, a move to reduce the tax burden on PV power producers and promote green energy.