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South Korean court reduces jail sentence of former president's confidante to 18 years

The Seoul High Court in South Korea on Friday sentenced Choi Soon-sil, a longtime friend of jailed former president Park Geun-hye, to 18 years in prison in a retrial of

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China Focus: General aviation helps fight epidemic

China's persistent efforts in strengthening its general aviation sector has been paid off in the nationwide fighting against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of Fe

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US-led Coalition Admits Killing at Least 1,370 Civilians in Syria, Iraq – Casualty Report

The US-led coalition in Iraq and Syria has killed at least 1,370 civilians since the start of its military operations in 2014, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inh

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Mongolia-China relations at best time in history: president

Mongolia-China relations are at their best time in history, Mongolian President Khaltmaa Battulga said on Wednesday. Battulga made the remarks after receiving the cred

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"United in fight against coronavirus": Best wishes from children worldwide

"Pray for Wuhan." "United in the fight against #coronavirus." Through colorful paintings and encouraging words, children from various countries convey their best wishes for China, believing COVID19 w

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Inflection point amid novel coronavirus outbreak remains unknown: renowned expert

The inflection point is still undetermined amid the current novel coronavirus outbreak, said renowned Chinese respiratory expert Zhong Nanshan Tuesday on a remote vide

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A/O PropTech offers giant sandbox for startups disrupting real estate

A/O PropTech is a European VC that officially launched last week after raising €250 million in what it describes as “permanent capital” to invest in companies disrupting the €230 trillion real estate

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109 U.S. troops diagnosed with brain injuries from Iran attack

U.S. soldiers inspect the damage from Iranian missile strikes at Ain al-Asad airbase in Anbar province, Iraq, January 13, 2020. /Reuters Photo The U.S. military on Monday disclosed a jumpof mo

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China takes measures to guarantee supply of daily necessities

The supply of important daily necessities nationwide and in key areas such as Wuhan is guaranteed, with prices expected to be generally stable, said an official with China's economic planning agen

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239 mln people in sub-Saharan Africa suffering from hunger, malnutrition: FAO

Around 239 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are suffering from hunger and malnutrition, a senior official of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Saturday. "239 m

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China, Thailand to share stronger friendship amid difficulties: FM spokesperson

Thailand has given strong support and sincere assistance to China since the novel coronavirus outbreak, and the traditional friendship between the two countries will g

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Watch OneWeb launch 34 satellites for its broadband constellation live

One of the various companies looking to deploy a globe-spanning broadband internet satellite constellation is adding 34 satellites to its existing operations in space. OneWeb will launch that many sa

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Chinese vice premier stresses prevention, control of epidemic sources

Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan on Thursday called for preventing and controlling epidemic sources in Wuhan, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak to ensure people's safety and health. Lea

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Xi sends congratulatory letter to Senegalese president on 20th anniversary of founding of FOCAC

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory letter to Senegalese President Macky Sall on the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). In his

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China UnionPay network transactions up 13.3% during Spring Festival

Chinese card payment giant China UnionPaysaid on Tuesday that it had completed 1.38 billionnetwork transactions during the seven-day Spring Festivalholiday with the total amountreaching 1.32 trill

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US Supports Turkey 'Self-Defence' Actions in Syria’s Idlib - Pompeo

The United States supports Turkey’s military action against the Syrian army in Idlib, seeing it as an act of self-defence, US State Secretary Mike Pompeo said in a stat

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Ethiopian PM inaugurates Chinese-built 254 MW hydro dam

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday inaugurated the Chinese built 254 Mega Watts (MW) Genale Dawa III hydro dam project. The Ethiopia Minister of Water, Irrigation and Electricity, Selesh