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Big quakes trigger nuclear safety concerns

[2016-09-14 08:37]

Two earthquakes that jolted South Korea on Monday night, including the largest ever recorded in the country, prompted concerns about the safety of nuclear plants clustered in the quake-prone southeast.

Islamic community plans to rebuild torched mosque

[2016-09-14 08:37]

The Islamic community says it will repair and reopen the arson-damaged Florida mosque that was occasionally attended by Orlando nightclub gunman Omar Mateen.

Govt official criticized for piggyback ride over a large puddle

[2016-09-14 08:37]

A senior Japanese politician is under fire after getting a piggyback over a large puddle while inspecting the deadly aftermath of a typhoon - and joking he could get in trouble for doing it.

Duterte once again tests ties with US

[2016-09-14 08:37]

The Philippines moved to shore up relations with the United States on Tuesday with guarantees that a treaty between them would be honored and security ties were "rock solid", despite President Rodrigo Duterte's railings against Washington.

Minor violations reported as crucial cease-fire holds

[2016-09-14 08:37]

The cease-fire in Syria appeared to be holding on Tuesday despite sporadic and minor violations, with observers saying most of the country was calm amid the latest attempt by the United States and Russia to bring some quiet in the country's devastating civil war, now in its sixth year.

Police to unveil new force against drones

[2016-09-14 08:37]

After months of tests, Dutch police will become the world's first force to train and employ an army of eagles, using the centuries-old skill of falconry against the modern-day scourge of unauthorized drones.

US flies bombers over ROK in show of force

[2016-09-14 08:37]

Two US B-1 bombers flew over the Republic of Korea on Tuesday in a show of force after the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear test last week, while a US envoy called for a swift and strong response to Pyongyang from the United Nations.

Government to ban plastic cups and dishes

[2016-09-14 08:37]

France's latest efforts to reduce pollution will also affect nature lovers hitting the countryside for an outdoor meal: Under a controversial new ban, picnickers won't be able to buy plastic goblets to drink their beloved wine, or plastic knives to make ham and butter baguette sandwiches.

IN BRIEF (Page 12)

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Progress in judicial protection of rights

[2016-09-13 07:07]

Editor's note: The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China on Monday issued a white paper on new progress in the judicial protection of human rights in China. Following is the full text of the document.

Remarks by Li Keqiang at the 11th East Asia Summit

[2016-09-10 07:11]

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith,

Li's remarks at the 19th ASEAN Plus China, Japan and ROK Summit

[2016-09-10 07:11]

Your Excellency Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith,

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