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General investigated for graft

General Tian Xiusi, 66, former political commissar in the People's Liberation Army Air Force, has been placed under investigation on suspicion of serious violations of discipline.

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The definitive analysis of that Trudeau-Obama-Nieto handshake that you didn’t know you needed

And now, he has mastered—nay, invented—a new form of handshake—the triple handshake.

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Lionel Messi and Argentina: will his latest international low really be the end?

The 29-year-old has said he will quit the international game after another final defeat, but there is still time for a glorious ending and to emulate Diego Maradona

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Warcraft wows Chinese fans

In sharp contrast to North America, where the film Warcraft got a bad rap, and Europe, where it was branded a box office failure, the film turned out to be a blockbuster in China.

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Chinese, Russian deputy PMs meet prior to Putin's visit

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang and Russian Deputy Prime Minster Dmitry Rogozin held a meeting in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, on Sunday and Monday.

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Michael Gove: Brexit campaign is personal and I don't mind if it costs me a Cabinet job

​Michael Gove has said he does not mind if his high-profile role in the Brexit campaign costs him his Cabinet career as he admitted that he feels “personal” antipathy towards the European Union.

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UN: Human rights values, freedoms under attack globally

​Human rights values and freedoms are under attack throughout the world, according to U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein. In an opening speech to the 32nd session of the U.N. Human Rights Council, he outlined a number of pressing human rights concerns he said could have been prevented.

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How do you deal with a president like Rodrigo Duterte?

Mr Rodrigo Duterte is not always a man of his word. He has said so himself: "If it's preposterous, don't believe me." This makes the Philippines' 16th president a tough nut to crack, especially for people who make a living out of weaving together words, like journalists.

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India's first Mr Universe dies at 104

​India's first Mr Universe and celebrated bodybuilder Manohar Aich, popularly known as "Pocket Hercules," has died at the age of 104.

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US journalist and translator killed in Afghan ambush

A veteran US photojournalist and a translator have been killed in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan.

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Boxing legend Ali remembered as "dear friend" of China

Sports heroes come from different places and backgrounds, but often their charisma transcends borders and shines on all of us.

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Li issues appeal to overseas Chinese

Premier Li Keqiang has called on overseas Chinese to invest steadily in China and contribute to cross-Straits unification.

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WOW| Man working in power substation alone for 20 Years

With the Spring Festival approaching, Xingan town, Shuangyashan City, heilongjiang province, is bustling with noise and excitement. Streets and stores are full of parents, taking children with them. Street pedlars are selling frozen fish, chicken, ice cream and Spring Festival couplets. Customers and pedlars are bargainning loudly. Firecrackers make great sounds. Loudspeakers within shopping malls are playing warm and festive music.

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Duterte a no-show as he is proclaimed Philippine president

Mr Duterte opted to stay in his stronghold in Davao city instead of attending the proclamation held in the capital, Manila.

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Apple CEO keen to tap young talent pool in India

​Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook Saturday discussed with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the "possibilities of manufacturing" and tapping the young talent pool in the country, said government officials.

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Suspected ISIS supporter arrested in Malaysia is safety expert on VIP flights, security official says

One of 15 suspected Islamic State supporters arrested in Malaysia has been revealed as a senior aviation technician for a firm that serviced aircraft used by the nation’s corporate and political leaders.