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Chinese leaders urge support for vocational education
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday urged the nation to intensify its efforts to develop vocational education.
Pragmatism, trust advance Sino-European cooperation
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has ended his visits to Britain and Greece, but wide-ranging cooperation with the two nations and Europe as a whole are set to flourish.
Iraqi PM, Kerry agree Iraqi crisis threat to region, world
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al- Maliki on Monday told the visiting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry that the crisis in Iraq is a threat to peace in the region and the world as well
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At least 26 dead, 3 missing in southern China
Rainstorms battering southern China have so far left at least 26 people dead and three missing. The Ministry of Civil Affairs says that 4.9 million people have been affected.
Chinese lawmakers to review food safety law
The Standing Committee of the China?? National People?? Congress has begun its bi-monthly session. Lawmakers will review a series of draft amendments, bills, and reports, including a draft revision of the food safety law to better regulate the food and drug industries.
China criticizes Japan´s sex slavery record
China has criticized Japan´s review of an apology for its wartime sex slavery, saying it exposes Japan´s intention to play down its crimes.
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Iranian President calls for Ramadan ceasefire
Iran?? President Hassan Rouhani has called for a ceasefire in war-stricken Iraq during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which starts on July 1st. He made the appeal at a religious conference in Tehran on Sunday.
Military aircraft strike Sunni militants in Mosul
Sunni militants have made more gains in Iraq over the weekend - capturing two border crossings.
Police clash with supporters of anti-government cleric in Islamabad
In Pakistan, police have clashed with supporters of a prominent anti-government cleric, who was due to return to Pakistan to lead a revolt against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
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Experts urge plurality in world credit rating
Senior economists and former politicians attending a forum here on Monday called for checks and balances in the international credit rating system, proposing the establishment of a regional credit system in Asia.
Rating firms behind financial events
Some analysts say rating reports issued by various rating agencies are far more than regular reports. The agencies yield great power over companies and even countries.
China HSBC flash PMI shows first expansion in six months
Activity in China´s factory sector expanded in June for the first time in six months, as new orders surged in a show that the Chinese economy is stabilizing. It was the first time since December that HSBC´s PMI was in growth territory and its highest reading since last November.
Chinese leaders urge support for vocational education
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday urged the nation to intensify its efforts to develop vocational education.
China criticizes Japan´s sex slavery record
China has criticized Japan´s review of an apology for its wartime sex slavery, saying it exposes Japan´s intention to play down its crimes
S. China Karst extension listed as World Heritage Site
The World Heritage Committee on Monday added an extension of South China Karst, a natural World Heritage Site since 2007, to UNESCO´s World Heritage List.
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