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Greece elects first woman president in its history

Greece's parliament on Wednesday elected the first woman president in the country's history, a senior judge with an expertise in environmental and constitutional law. A cross-party majority of 261 of…

Danfe TV January 23, 2020

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Virus attracts global efforts

China adopts responsible attitude on health The World Health Organization (WHO) is scheduled to convene a special meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday to discuss whether the epidemic caused by…

Danfe TV January 23, 2020

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WEF annual meeting opens with focus on cohesive, sustainable development

The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting opened here Tuesday with a focus on renewing the concept of stakeholder capitalism to overcome income inequality, societal division and the climate crisis.…

Danfe TV January 22, 2020

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Bolivian Congress accepts Morales’ resignation

Bolivia's Legislative Assembly on Tuesday formally accepted the resignation of Evo Morales, two months after he resigned the presidency and left the country. There was some debate among lawmakers before…

Danfe TV January 22, 2020

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Putin appoints new Russian cabinet members

Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed new cabinet members on Tuesday, according to the decrees Kremlin published on its website. According to one of the decrees, the new government has reduced…

Danfe TV January 22, 2020

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Chinese, Italian presidents hail opening of China-Italy year of culture and tourism

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Tuesday sent congratulatory letters to the opening of the China-Italy year of culture and tourism in the Italian capital of…

Danfe TV January 22, 2020

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Weather ‘merry-go-round’ poses risks for Australia

A "merry-go-round" of extreme weather was hampering efforts by firefighters in Australia to tackle unprecedented bushfires. The bushfires have killed at least 29 people and devastated vast swathes of the…

Danfe TV January 21, 2020

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Xinjiang gets border patrol drones for better missions

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Xinjiang Military Command are using modified drones to conduct border patrol missions, as military experts said on Tuesday the drone technology is being popularized across…

Danfe TV January 21, 2020

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Former Interpol head sentenced to imprisonment for accepting bribery

The former Chinese public security vice minister and former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei, detained in 2018, has been sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison for accepting bribes.…

Danfe TV January 21, 2020

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China’s Chang’e-4 probe resumes work for 14th lunar day

The lander and rover of the Chang'e-4 probe have resumed work for the 14th lunar day on the far side of the moon after "sleeping" during the extremely cold night.…

Danfe TV January 21, 2020