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China clarifies citizens´ rights to sue government
Standing Committee members of the 12th National People?? Congress have reviewed a bill that aims to make filing civilian lawsuits against the government easier.
China, US in talks on code of conduct over S. China Sea
Chinese and US military officials are holding two days of talks in Washington to negotiate a code of conduct on the high seas.
WHO: Ebola virus could infect 20,000 before outbreak is over
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that the outbreak that has ravaged West Africa could infect 20,000 people before it is over. With 1,552 deaths recorded so far, the virus is certain to claim more lives than all of the previous Ebola outbreaks combined.
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Giant panda gives birth to triplets in China
The world?? only known panda triplets just turned one month old. The cubs were born in a zoo in Guangzhou to the mother Juxiao.
Drug smuggling trial concluded in Guangzhou
The trial of a Japanese politician accused of attempting to smuggle drugs out of China has concluded.
China International Rescue team passes UN inspection
China?? International Rescue Team recently wrapped up a 37-hour continuous quake rescue drill in Beijing.
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Heavy fighting continues in Ukraine, new front opens in southeast
In recent weeks the fighting has focused on the cities of Donesk and Luhansk, further to the east.
Niger´s young girls taught to say no to child marriage
Niger´s young girls taught to say no to child marriage
Erdogan sworn in as Turkish president
Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in as president of Turkey at the Parliamentary General Assembly on Thursday.
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Chinese gov´t reaffirms pledge to cut red tape for businesses
The Chinese government has reaffirmed its commitment to pro-business reforms, despite challenges. More red-tape cutting is ahead. Let?? show you what the government is planning.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma crowned as China´s richest
Jack Ma, founder and chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has been crowned China?? richest man, with a net worth of US$21.8 billion.
U.S. and China team up in anti-graft fight
Beating corruption is gaining more attention at this year?? Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings than the previous sessions. China is strengthening cooperation with APEC members, including the US, in the fight against corruption.
Small startups filling gaps left by major airlines
Small startups filling gaps left by major airlines
Obama lacks military strategy as IS kills 160 Syrian soldiers
Islamic State (IS) militants killed more than 160 Syrian soldiers in Syria, according to online video footage published on Thursday, while U.S. President Barack Obama said his country has not developed a strategy in combating the Islamic group.
UN warns of dangerous escalation in Ukraine conflict, Russia blames Kiev
The United Nations on Thursday warned of a dangerous escalation of the Ukraine crisis, while Russia pointed the finger at Kiev´s "reckless policy."
Genomic sequencing reveals origins, mutations of Ebola outbreak
An international team of researchers said Thursday they have rapidly sequenced and analyzed 99 genomes of the deadly Ebola virus, an important development that may assist global efforts to understand and contain the ongoing Ebola epidemic in West Africa.
