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Syria, Iraq open key border crossing
The Bukamal-Qaim border crossing between Syria and Iraq was reopened on Monday for the first time since its closure in 2014 when Islamic State (IS) militants captured areas on both…
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Saudi crown prince denies ordering journalist’s murder
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a television interview that he takes "full responsibility" for the grisly murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but denied allegations that he…
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Xi welcomes Chinese women’s volleyball team after World Cup win
Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted the Chinese women's volleyball team at the Great Hall of the People on Monday afternoon after they returned home from a resounding triumph at the…
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Xi delivers speech at reception celebrating 70th founding anniversary of PRC
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at a reception held Monday evening at the Great Hall of the People to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of…
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Premier Li meets with newly-appointed foreign envoys
Premier Li Keqiang on Monday met with 41 newly-appointed ambassadors of foreign countries and representatives of international organizations to China, stressing the country's willingness to contribute to a peaceful and…
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Chinese vice president meets Thai Princess Sirindhorn
Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan met with Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in Beijing on Monday. China highly values the traditional friendship with Thailand and the Thai royal family, Wang…
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Macao SAR gov’t to host celebration events for 70th founding anniversary of PRC
The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government will hold a series of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the SAR Government…
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Former Zimbabwean President Mugabe buried at rural home
Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, who died in Singapore on Sept. 6, was on Saturday buried at his rural home in Zvimba, Mashonaland West Province. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa did…
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Xi urges Chinese, PNG youth to help promote bilateral ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently urged the young generations of China and Papua New Guinea (PNG) to contribute to deepening the friendship between the two countries. Xi made the remarks…
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Xi calls on all ethnic groups to jointly create bright future
Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed efforts to consolidate a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, calling on people of all ethnic groups to unite and strive to…