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DPRK leader and his wife enjoy KPISF performance
The leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un enjoyed a performance given by the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Korean People's Internal Security Forces (KPISF) together with his wife Ri Sol Ju on May 13. ...
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DPRKs giant mosaic tribute to leader
Ten thousand people in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) form a giant mosaic tribute to their leader. The breath-taking display was captured by photographer Eric Lafforgue, 47. He travelled six times to the state to capture its unique culture. The mass congregation took place in May Day stadium, around the same size as Brazil's Maracana. The majority of the crowd were ...
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China threatens to end the military rule of the U.S. in Asia
In mid-April, the Chinese government said the increased U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region causes a lot of tension, and they plan to send more military forces and strengthen their partnerships with neighboring countries. A recent study found that China increasingly threatens to end the military supremacy of the ...
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North Korea wins first title in 36 years as China seals womens singles champion
Kim Hyok Bong and Kim Jong claimed DPR Korea's first title on Saturday at the World Table Tennis Championships from the mixed doubles while China sealed the women's singles champion by booking all four semifinal berths.Tears streamed down the face of Kim Jong; Kim Hyok Bong fought to hold his emotions in check as the national anthem played and the flag of the DPR Korea was raised in ...
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China crushes Thailand at Beilun International Volleyball Tournament
China powered past Thailand in straight sets on Saturday for their second victory at the Beilun International Women's Volleyball Tournament.The Chinese, who lost to Thailand on four occassions in the past four years, gained sweet revenge with the 15-15, 25-13, 25-9 win.However, Chinese head coach Lang Ping played down the significance of the big victory."Thailand didn't play their ...
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China to issue 20 bln yuan in 50-year T-bonds
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced Friday that it will issue 20 billion yuan (3.23 billion US dollars) in 50-year book-entry treasury bonds.The issuance marks the ministry's tenth issuance of book-entry treasury bonds this year, according to a statement posted on the MOF website.The interest rate for the bonds is fixed at 4.24 percent.Interest will be paid every half year on May 20 and ...
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South Koreas LeePark deny Chinas clean sweep chance
China was denied a chance to cleansweep all five titles for the first time in 10 years at the World Championships as Wang Liqin and Rao Jingwen was beaten in the mixed doubles semifinals here on Saturday.Wang/Rao, the only Chinese pair left in the event, lost to Lee Sangsu /Park Youngsook from South Korea 11-9, 11-8, 11-4, 8-11, 11-8.Ten years ago it happened and it has never happened since. ...
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Taiwan probe team returns slamming Philippines capricious treatment
Taiwan authorities decided on May 12 to dispatch a fleet to conduct regular patrol in waters to the south of the island to guard fishing boats following the shooting-death of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine side at sea.(Photo Source: huanqiu.com) A Taiwan investigation team sent to Manila to probe a fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard returned to Taipei on ...
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Japan pledges 2 bln USD in support of African resource development
The Japanese government on Saturday pledged to provide 2 billion US dollars to support resource development projects by Japanese companies in Africa over the next five years, local media reported.The plans were announced during a meeting that brought together ministers and representatives from Japan and 15 African countries in charge of resource issues. The event was held ahead of a summit- ...
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China vows to play peaceful role in Arctic region
China will act as a serious player and peaceful power after it has been accepted by the Arctic Council as a formal observer, Chinese Embassador to Finland Huang Xing has said."I am pleased to learn the news that China has been accepted as a formal observer of this organization," he told Xinhua in an interview in Helsinki late Friday.He stressed that China will be a very serious member ...
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China Police Bust Terrorist Hoax
Authorities bust terrorist hoax. Chinese authorities caught a 43-year old man who made bomb threats that affected five flights bound for Shanghai on Friday. From 5:22 p.m. to 5:25 p.m. on Friday, police in the cities of Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Guangzhou received phone calls claiming there were bombs on passenger flights. Police started an investigation immediately and ...
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China calls for intl green efforts
/enpproperty--> China on Saturday called for improving international cooperation to build an ecological civilization and pledged to make its contribution based on the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities". A green and sustainable economy has become an inevitable trend in the world and countries need to join hands to address the same issue of "what kind of ...
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As yen falls so does cost of products from Japan
When the yen's value falls, many Japanese goods become less expensive worldwide. Toyotas become cheaper in Germany, the United States and South Korea. So do Sony electronics. For tourists, Tokyo doesn't cost so much to ...
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Abes advisor Iijima returns briefs his DPRK trip
Isao Iijima, an advisor to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, returned Tokyo Saturday and briefed Cabinet Chief Secretary Yoshihide Suga on his unannounced visit to Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), reported local media. Iijima said he had "frank talks" with senior DPRK officials, including Kim Yong Nam, chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People's ...
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Ex-Philippine president leading in race for Manila
Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada, who is running for mayor of Manila, fills out a ballot inside a classroom used as a voting precinct during mid-term elections in Manila, Philippines on Monday, May 13, 2013. (Photo:Agencies) Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada was leading in the vote-count for mayor of Manila on Tuesday in what could be his first elected post since he was ousted ...
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Pakistans Railroads Sum Up Nations Woes
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China’s wealthy paying cash for Eastside luxury homes
Eastside real-estate brokers say they’ve noticed a wave of affluent mainland-Chinese buyers for luxury homes in Medina, Clyde Hill and other millionaire rows in West Bellevue. Data and public records show they’re right. It’s part of a cash-buyer phenomenon sweeping the home ...
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Will China mediate the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
By Ed Flanagan, Producer, NBC News BEIJING – An official visit to Beijing by Israeli and Palestinian leaders last week has prompted speculation that China may finally be ready to claim its place as a world power by trying to negotiate an end to one of world's most caustic conflicts.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Chinese ...
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Exposs of Chinas Elite a Big Lure in Hong Kong
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Americans Dream of Riches as Powerball Lottery Hits $600 Million
Saturday night's Powerball lottery jackpot climbed to an astronomical $600 million for a single winner, and may be even higher by the time the numbers are drawn. Winners must match five numbers picked from machines holding 59 white balls, and a special Powerball pulled from a machine filled with 35 red balls. Even if the chances of winning are tiny -- one in 175 million -- those ...
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Ivory Coast Militia Leader Arrested for 2011 Massacre
Soldiers in Ivory Coast have arrested a militia leader who was allegedly involved in a 2011 massacre of political opponents. Military officials say Amade Oueremigave himself up Saturday as soldiers began to converge near his hideout. Oueremi and his fighters backed President Alassane Ouattara in the violence that broke out after the 2010 election when former president Laurent Gbagbo ...
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Assad Says He Will Not Step Down
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says in a newspaper interview that he will not step down before next year's elections. Assad's comments were published Saturday in the Argentine ...
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Gunmen Kill Pakistan Party Official
Officer Sarfaraz Nawaz said the victim, Zohra Shahid, was gunned down outside her home in Karachi in southern Sindh Province. Ms. Shahid was the vice president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the party led by the former Pakistani cricket ...
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China Announces Its Full Support of Palestinian Move Date 2482011 Time 2334
China Announces Its Full Support of Palestinian Move Date : 24/8/2011 Time : 23:34 Palestine-China, Politics, 8/26/2011 The Chinese Middle East envoy to the peace process, Wu Sike, transferred on Wednesday a message from the Chinese leadership confirming China's full support for the Palestinian UN bid in a meeting with Presidential General Secretary, Tayyeb Abdul Rahim, in the ...
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Dozens injured as car ploughs through parade in Virginia
Emergency personnel respond to one of the people hit by a car, at right, during the beginning of the Hikers Parade at the Trail Days festival in ...
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Macau economy punches way above its weight
Macau’s economy is set for a continued period of rapid growth over the next decade as Asia tops the charts in terms of revenue gained through gaming industries, but there is more to our little city-state than just casinos and hotels.
Macau is the Monaco of Asia. Although legally part of the Peoples Republic of China, this small little territory, just 29 kilometers squared and one of the most densely populated in the world, exists under the ‘one country, two systems’ policy of the Chinese government and therefore has its own internal legal system and political makeup. It is this which has enabled Macau, a tiny city-state with no natural resources, to develop one of the highest GDPs per capita in Asia, after Singapore. Read more
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