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Hong Kong bans use of masks in protests
Hong Kong SAR chief executive Carrie Lam Friday invoked emergency powers to enact a law banning face masks at public assemblies. The law, which takes effect on Saturday, is expected…
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HK chief enacts anti-mask law, calls it a ‘necessary, responsible’ move
HKSAR government officials present at a press conference to introduce anti-mask law on Friday. Photo: Chen Qingqing/GT By Chen Qingqing and Bai Yunyi in Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR Chief…
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Beijing’s sub-center section of Grand Canal opens to navigation for tourism
The northern stretch of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal was opened to navigation Thursday, giving visitors a chance to enjoy views of Tongzhou District, Beijing's sub-center, along the canal, according to…
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Mahara defying party decision
Kathmandu, 3 October: Krishnabahadur Mahara, who is alleged for rapping one lady staff, had tendered resignation from the post of Speaker following the decision of the Nepal Communist Party Secretariat’s…
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Former King to offer Dasain Tika to general public
Kathmandu, 3 October: Former King His Majesty Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev is going to offer Dasain Tika to the general public on Tuesday, 8 October. The main gate of…
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban agree to resume peace talks halted by US
Pakistan and political representatives of the Afghan Taliban on Thursday agreed on the earliest resumption of the Afghan peace process that was unilaterally and abruptly called off by U.S. President…
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China’s eco-friendly National Day celebrations
The People's Republic of China marked its 70th anniversary on Tuesday with a series of National Day celebrations at the heart of the country's capital. The massive events in Tian'anmen…
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China reports record National Day railway passenger trips
China saw more railway passenger trips made Tuesday than any single day during the previous National Day holidays as more people choose to travel by train. A total of 17.133…
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President Bhandari to visit Japan
Kathmandu: President Bidhya Bhandari is scheduled to visit Japan to attend the coronation ceremony of Japan’s new emperor Naruhito. The coronation ceremony is going to be held on 22 October…
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Mahara scandal: Victim changes statement
Kathmandu: Speaker Krishnabahadur Mahara, after pressure from senior leaders including PM KP Sharma Oli and party co-chairman Pushpakamal Dahal Prachanda has tendered resignation. Oli and Prachanda had reached to the…