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Beautiful flowers bloom in Beijing Botanical Garden

Spring and summer are the best times to appreciate flowers as they bloom. In Beijing Botanical Garden, various flowers are blooming, including the Chinese rose and the

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Hurt hard by pandemic, piñata makers in Mexico hope business improves

02:21 When it comes to business during the pandemic, some of the hardest-hit ​operations have been those tied to entertainment such as weddings, parties, and social events. In Mexico Ci

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Teach AIs forgetfulness could make them better at their jobs

While modern machine learning systems act with a semblance of artificial intelligence, the truth is they don’t “understand” any of the data they work with — which in turn means they

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Why China's leadership model enables quick solutions

Editor's note: "Roots of China's Growth" is a 10-episode series marking the centenary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which has presided over the country's meteoric rise as

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Egypt discovers 250 tombs of Old Kingdom, Ptolemaic dynasty in Sohag

A wooden coffin is seen in a tomb in Province of Minya, Egypt, on Jan. 30, 2020. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Thursday the discovery of 16 ancient tombs with abou

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Florida releases genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce disease

A handbook is seen at Florida Keys Mosquito Control District headquarters in Marathon, Florida, U.S., May 4, 2021. /Reuters Genetically modified mosquitoes have been released for the first tim

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Eyeing reelection bid, Macron looks to repair French economy

President Emmanuel Macron’s plans for bringing France out of the pandemic aren't just about resuscitating long-closed restaurants, boutiques and museums. They are also

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Mesmerizing azalea blossoms in E China

Every late April to early May, thousands of azaleas blossom on the slopes of Mount Shifu. Azaleas are called "yingshanhong" in Chinese, meaning the red blossoms that ad

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Champions League: PSG embarrass themselves in 2-0 Man City loss

It was barely over two weeks ago when Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) had the opportunity of a lifetime. By openly rejecting the proposals for the European Super League, they momentarily flipped 180 and we

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France's culture war intensifies

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron stand by the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte during a ceremony to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte's death, at the

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Emery gets revenge as Villarreal set up Man Utd Europa League final

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Vaccines bring us closer to a fairer world

Editor's note: Decision Makers is a global platform for decision makers to share their insights on events shaping today's world. Matshidiso Moeti is regional director of WHO-AFRO. The article refl

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'Heads Could Roll': New Security Scare Triggered After Intruders Breach Queen's Windsor Estate

Queen Elizabeth II was embroiled in another major security scare on 25 April, when two intruders scaled fences and broke into her Windsor estate, the British media repo

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Baomao Expressway promotes red tourism in Yan'an

02:54 Yan'an in the north of northwest China's Shaanxi Province has been a key place in the history of the Communist Party of China and a center for what China calls "r

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ICYMI: The week's quirky news from around the world

Between a global pandemic, racial unrest, natural disasters and looming economic crises, there are plenty of bleak stories making headlines every day. So here is a pick of the week's funny, quirky an

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Man United, Villarreal claim first-leg win in Europa League semis

Players of Manchester United celebrate during the Europa League semi-final first-leg match against AS Roma in Manchester, UK, April 29, 2021. /CFP Manchester United took a giant step towards t

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Europe needs a new fiscal framework

A concept of European economic crisis made with an European flag background with coronavirus icons instead of the yellow stars and red downtrend arrow. /Getty Editor's note: Jean Pisani-Ferry,