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Myanmar to build more hotels in southern archipelago to boost tourism

Nine local and foreign companies have been granted by the Myanmar Investment Commission to build more hotels in the Myeik archipelago in southern Tanintharyi region.

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Sri Lanka says proposed FTA with China to be signed soon

Sri Lanka, on Sunday said talks on a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China were progressing smoothly and both countries hoped to sign the agreement soon.

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Pakistani robotics team reaches U.S. for First Global Challenge

A team of Pakistani robotics have reached the United States to participate in the First Global Challenge robotics competition starting on Monday.

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India: Police consults experts to enhance security of women

To understand the causes of rape and violence against women, Delhi police has issued a tender notice inviting sociologists, psychologists and other researchers to conduct research on the subject.

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Chinese-made electric taxis debut in Brazil

Chinese eco-friendly taxis have been rolled out on the streets of Brazil.

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Syria peace process moves ahead

A new round of talks will be convened in early September to end the war that has ravaged Syria since 2011, the UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura told a press conference Friday.

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U.S.-backed forces control 42,000 sq. km of Syria after battle with IS

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have taken control of more than 42,000 square km of Syria, a monitor group said Saturday.

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China says Western Pacific military overflight "routine"

The Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Friday dismissed concerns over reports of military aircraft passing through the Miyako Strait in the Western Pacific, saying they were "routine exercises."

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Turkey dismisses over 7,000 on eve of failed coup anniversary

Turkey dismissed more than 7,000 people from public service on Friday over suspected links to the followers of Gulen Movement, local daily Hurriyet reported.

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Russia ready to expel U.S. diplomats if no deal struck on Monday

Russia is ready to expel a number of U.S. diplomats and seize two U.S. properties here in a tit-for-tat response if no deal is reached at a meeting of senior diplomats of the two sides in Washington on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday.

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China calls for deeper mutual cooperation on 50th ASEAN anniversary

China called on Southeast Asian regional bloc ASEAN to mutually deepen cooperation towards closely-knitted relations so as to attain goals of shared destiny community in the two economies.

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Police officers under investigation for conduct during 2017 G20 summit

A total of 35 police officers are being investigated in the wake of violent clashes between protestors and authorities during the recent G20 summit, a Hamburg interior authority spokesperson confirmed to German newspaper Die Welt on Friday.

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Russia scandal may cause Trump's party to distance from White house

The ongoing Russia scandal continues to bedevil the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, and new revelations may cause his own party to distance itself from the White House.

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Russia scandal may cause Trump's party to distance from White house

The ongoing Russia scandal continues to bedevil the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, and new revelations may cause his own party to distance itself from the White House.

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Pakistani forces foil terrorists' attack in Khyber tribal area: army

Pakistan military said on Friday that the security forces had foiled an early morning terrorists' attack from the Afghan side of the border.

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S. Korean president's approval rating stays high: weekly poll

South Korean President Moon Jae-in saw his approval rating stay at a relatively high level, a weekly survey showed Friday.

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Indian forces commit 542 cease-fire violations this year, says Pakistan

Pakistan said on Thursday that Indian forces have committed 542 cease-fire violations so far this year with 18 killings.