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China willing to see U.S. play positive role in Afghan peace process: Chinese FM

​Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Wednesday that China is willing to see the United States play a "positive and constructive" role in Afghanistan's peace process.

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Baghdad-Ankara tension reflects deep divisions in Mideast

The tension between Iraq and Turkey over the recent deployment of Turkish troops near Mosul is seen as a reflection of deep regional and international divisions, with the parties concerned vying for a bigger role in shaping the region's future.

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Southern California shooters radicalized at least two years ago: FBI director

​Director of U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation James Comey said Wednesday both shooters of Southern California carnage were radicalized at least two years ago.

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China, Iran vow to deepen strategic cooperation

China and Iran pledged here Wednesday to deepen the strategic cooperation between the two countries.

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Alibaba affiliate invests in rural-focused bank

​The microfinance arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has become the latest big-name investor in Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC), a commercial bank chasing an IPO.

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China's cabinet wants stock listing reform

​An executive meeting of the State Council, or China's cabinet, passed a draft document for registration-based stock listing reforms on Wednesday.

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China's medical insurance merger approved for urban, rural equality

​Senior Chinese officials have approved a document to merge China's two medical insurance schemes for urban and rural residents in a bid to guarantee equal access to basic healthcare.

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China to register 13 million "Black Children" without "Hukou"

​China will provide unregistered citizens with household registration permits, a crucial document entitling them to social welfare, according to a high-level reform meeting.

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DPRK troupes arrive in China for performance

​Two traveling theater companies from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) arrived in northeast China's Liaoning Province on Wednesday to begin a visit to China.

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China still faces deflationary pressures

​Although China's consumer inflation picked up in November, flagging producer prices still put high deflationary pressure on the economy, new data showed Wednesday.

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Cuba, U.S. meet for first time on mutual compensations

​Cuba and the United States on Tuesday held their first talks to discuss mutual compensations for Cuba's nationalization of American assets and the damages derived from the U.S. economic blockade on the island.

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Indian billionaire seeks Australian legislation change to protect coal development: media

A billionaire Indian businessman has reportedly met with Australia's prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, seeking new laws that prohibit court actions against controversial environmental approvals for major projects.

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Obama, India's Modi vow to secure "strong" climate change agreement

U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday exchanged views with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the Paris climate conference, the White House said Tuesday.

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New engines to bolster China's growth in next 5 years

​To ensure a medium-high level of economic growth for the next five years, China has moved to foster new growth engines as old ones lose steam.

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Premier Li stresses innovation in China's 13th five-year plan

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday stressed the role of innovation in China's 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020), calling for further efforts to foster new growth sources and upgrade traditional ones.

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Russia fires missiles at IS positions from submarine deployed in Mediterranean

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday that Russia attacked the Islamic State (IS) positions in Syria with Kalibr missiles fired by the submarine deployed in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Plans afoot to re-build Shakespeare's "second home" near Liverpool

William Shakespeare's home town of Stratford upon Avon will have a rival for fans of the British bard,with an ambitious plan to re-create a 16th century Globe theater near Liverpool.