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Fighting kills 40 in east Ukraine

Separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine reported heavy casualties on Tuesday after a second day of fighting with government forces, as authorities in Kiev vowed to continue the military offensive "until not a single terrorist" was left.

Brussels marks World AIDS Day

2012-12-01 22:26

Belgium's Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo talks to volunteers inside a giant condom during an event marking World AIDS Day in central Brussels Dec 1, 2012.

Russia denies providing weapons to Syria

2012-12-01 05:34

Russia is not delivering "destabilizing weapons" to Syria, even though there was no UN embargo in place, said the head of Russia's Presidential Administration on Friday.

UN calls for bold, courageous response to AIDS

2012-12-01 05:34

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said Friday that more needs to be done to cut AIDS spread, in spite of a levelling off of AIDS cases worldwide.

Britain unveils new principles on fair trading

2012-12-01 05:34

Britain's Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has published a new set of principles to address concerns over special offers and promotions for food and drink.

China, EU conclude Year of Intercultural Dialogue

2012-12-01 05:34

The Chinese government and the European Commission announced the conclusion of the EU-China Year of Intercultural Dialogue here on Friday while promising to deepen cultural cooperation.

Russia urges Middle East Quartet to convene as soon as possible

2012-12-01 00:10

Moscow calls for an early meeting of the Middle East Quartet following the changes in the status of the Palestinians in the United Nations.

Cyprus targets Chinese for investment and immigration

2012-11-30 20:27

An investment forum held by the Cyprus embassy in Beijing on Friday wooed wealthy potential Chinese investors and business migrants, offering many favorable policies.

Blair finds 'new life' in global philanthropy

2012-11-30 16:18

Tony Blair, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom, said he has found "a new life" in global philanthropy during his keynote speech at the China Philanthropy Forum 2012, which was held in Beijing on Friday.

Euro-China forum boosts cultural dialogue

2012-11-30 16:08

Chinese and European scholars wrapped up their two-day discussion Thursday on the need for China and Europe to learn more about each other.

Napoleon's secret coded Kremlin letter on sale

2012-11-30 14:35

The single line of Napoleon's secret code told Paris of his desperate, last order against the Russians: "At three o'clock in the morning, on the 22nd I am going to blow up the Kremlin."

OECD encourages Spain to raise sales tax

2012-11-30 09:29

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development encouraged the Spanish government on Thursday to rise sales tax more in order to increase state revenue.

New ISS crew ready for orbital mission

2012-11-29 17:04

Russian, Canadian and US pilots were confirmed as crew members to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) next month, Russia's Gagarin Cosmonauts Training Center said Thursday.

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