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ASEAN speaks high of Chinese cultural performing arts

"The show was very successful and could fully describe the Chinese culture, as an audience, what I want to say is 'I am longing for more'", an official from ASEAN secretariat has said.

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Taiwan actor's drug use shocks entertainment circles

Taiwanese actor Kai Ko, also known as Ko Chen-tung, is confirmed on Monday to be detained in Beijing on suspicion of illegal drug use, causing quite a stir in the island's entertainment circles.

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Brazil presidential race runoff likelier, despite gov't approval rate rises: poll

​The likelihood of a runoff in Brazil's presidential race was growing, despite the government saw an upturn in its approval rating, according to a poll released Monday.

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U.S. missionary with Ebola slowly recovering, reunites with husband

The husband of an American missionary aid worker said Monday that his wife was slowly recovering and that they enjoyed a tearful reunion Sunday through an isolation glass at a hospital in Atlanta.

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Netherlands supports Donor Conference Gaza

​The Netherlands wants to contribute to the initiative of Norway and Egypt for a donor conference for the reconstruction of Gaza,said Dutch Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans on Monday in a statement by his Ministry.

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S.Korea's producer prices rise for two months

South Korea's producer prices rose for two months in a row last month after ending the long-term downward trend in June, central bank data showed Tuesday.

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U.S. Attorney General to visit Ferguson for shooting investigation

U.S. President Barack Obama announced Monday that Attorney General Eric Holder will travel to Ferguson in the state of Missouri on Wednesday to carry out a federal investigation into the shooting incident that took place there nine days ago.

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More than 20 missing in E China coal mine blast

More than 20 people have been missing in a coal mine gas outburst Tuesday in east China's Anhui Province, local authorities said.

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S. Africa marks two-year anniversary of Marikana tragedy

The South African government on Saturday marked the two-year anniversary of the Marikana tragedy in which 34 miners were shot dead by police.

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China regrets WTO trade deal failure

China on Monday voiced regret over the failure of World Trade Organization (WTO) members to finalize a deal on "trade facilitation," saying it would have a negative impact on the multilateral trade system and Doha Round talks.

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30 pct of students passes high school exam in Cambodia

​Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Monday that an estimated 30 percent of the 93,456 applicants passed their high school graduation exam early this month because the country took strict measures to enhance the quality of education sector.

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Economic diplomacy to be Australia's new engagement

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has outlined a new paradigm in Australia's international relations, championing economic diplomacy -- a business-oriented soft power push -- that she says will drive poverty elimination and overcome geo-political challenges.

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Business bolsters Shanghai link with New Zealand little sister

One of New Zealand's most enduring sister city relationships with China is set to boost bilateral trade links with major business support, says a New Zealand official.

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Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra tells followers to abide by military rule

​Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra has recently told his followers to abide by military rule following the May 22 coup which seized power from his own sister, deposed premier Yingluck.

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China gov't vehicle reform boosts car auctions

China's government vehicle reform has boosted car auctions in the country, with the auction value reaching 3.57 billion yuan (580 million U.S. dollars) in the first half of this year, up 44.3 percent year on year, latest data showed.

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Sri Lanka police launch investigations into fraudsters claiming false links to president

​Sri Lanka's police have launched a special investigation into over 360 complaints alleging frauds by individuals posing as close relatives of President Mahinda Rajapaksa or his family, local media said here on Monday.

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IFC sells stake in Cambodia's commercial bank to Japanese bank

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has sold its 12.25 percent stake in Acleda bank to Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in an undisclosed amount after having supported Acleda for over 15 years, said an IFC news statement on Monday.