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China playing key role in Paris climate negotiations

China is playing a key role of a responsible partner during the ongoing climate conference negotiations in Paris, member of European Parliament (MEP) Giovanni La Via, said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.

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Syrian men prefers being homeless than living under IS rule

The 43-year-old Slaiman said his current life in an under-construction house with nothing but a shabby rug feels like heaven to him in comparison with his previous life under the rule of the Islamic State (IS) group.

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Shocking photos trigger Chinese animal rights outcry

Photos of lab dogs left to die on a Chinese medical school's roof has sparked fury in China this week, with the backlash proving growing condemnation of animal cruelty in the country.

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Finland to tighten policies on asylum seekers

​The Finnish government published its action plan on asylum policies on Tuesday, sending a clear message of tightening up amid the ongoing refugee crisis.

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China, Japan agreed to continue discussion on air, marine contact mechanism

​China and Japan agreed to continue discussions on an early start of an air and maritime contact mechanism in their fourth round of high-level consultations on maritime affairs.

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Tibet marks 20th anniversary of Panchen Lama enthronement

​Tibet on Tuesday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the enthronement of the 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu, a spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.

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Beijing gets tough on red alert offenses

Beijing is getting tough with those who violate traffic restrictions and production suspension after the first-ever red alert for smog was issued on Monday.

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Severe smog brings mask panic buying

Smog in parts of north China, including Beijing, from Sunday, has prompted Lisa Wu and parents of her son's classmates to buy a high-end air purifier for their kids.

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Iraq says sovereignty "red line," must be respected by Turkey

Iraq on Tuesday said its sovereignty is a "red line" which neighboring Turkey must respect, rejecting the deployment of Turkish troops in northern Iraq without a prior agreement between the two countries.

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Turkey threatens to sanction Russia, says not to withdraw troops from Iraq

Turkey has considered possible measures against Russia and will impose sanctions if necessary, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Tuesday, but added that Ankara remains open to dialogue with Moscow.

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Chinese poverty relief - a handbook for the world

The release of a five-year plan for ending poverty in China signals the beginning of the largest such endeavors the world has ever seen.

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Myanmar parliament approves nationwide ceasefire accord

Myanmar's Union Parliament on Tuesday approved the Nationwide Cesaefire Accord (NCA) signed between the government and eight ethnic armed groups in mid-October, parliament sources said.

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Thai police clear overstaying Syrians of IS connection

Thai authorities have detected no connection between four Syrian nationals, who have overstayed their visas in Thailand, and the Islamic State (IS) militant group, police said Tuesday.

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Myanmar, Japan to cooperate in construction industry

Myanmar Constructors Association and Japan-Myanmar Association for Industry of Housing and Urban Development will cooperate in housing development, production of building, materials and construction sector, according to the association Tuesday.

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Japan reaches annual target of 1 million foreign visitors arriving by cruise ship

Japan's transport ministry on Tuesday reached its annual target of receiving 1 million foreign visitors to Japan by cruise ship, more than four years ahead of its proposed target.

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Bangladesh's poor benefiting from domestically produced medication

​It took less than half a U.S. dollar for Rahman Miah to buy two bottles of syrup for his son who had been coughing for several days.

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Booming service sector will not replace industry

​It would be unwise, especially during an economic slowdown, for China to solely rely on the service sector, as it belittles the significance, and potential, of its industry.