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Chinese aid for typhoon victims arrives in Philippines

The first batch of Chinese aid for survivors of Typhoon Haiyan arrived in central Philippine city of Cebu, a relief goods distribution center, on Monday evening.

Iran, six powers to resume talks after snag

2013-12-19 17:18

Iran and six world powers will resume talks in Geneva on Thursday about how to implement a landmark nuclear agreement.

Putin promises to help Ukraine

2013-12-19 17:18

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday Russia had to act to help its "brotherly" neighbour Ukraine out of economic crisis.

Maduro holds rare dialogue with opponents

2013-12-19 13:00

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro held a rare meeting with opponents on Wednesday, challenging them to collect signatures to oust him in 2016 if they wanted but to work with him in the meantime.

Chinese FM meets Palestinian president

2013-12-19 12:59

During a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Wang Yi said the peace talks between Palestine and Israel have entered a key stage.

Ukraine PM: Russian aid will revive growth

2013-12-19 11:17

Ukraine's Prime Minister Mykola Azarov on Wednesday described a $15 billion aid package from Russia as a historic deal to allow the ex-Soviet republic return to economic growth, as protesters in Kiev voiced anger over a "sell-out" to Moscow.

WH releases NSA review by panel

2013-12-19 10:01

An outside panel appointed by US President Barack Obama has outlined 46 recommendations to limit the National Security Agency's secret surveillance programs, but above all found the programs should stay in place.

Kerry expresses regret to India

2013-12-19 08:15

US Secretary of State John Kerry called a top Indian official to express regret about the case of an Indian diplomat strip-searched after her arrest in New York last week on charges including visa fraud.

Germany, EU clash over discounts

2013-12-19 07:54

Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed to defend German jobs as the European Union's executive launched an investigation Wednesday into whether German companies that use large amounts of electricity get unfair discounts.

US Fed announces reduction in monetary stimulus program

2013-12-19 04:48

The US Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will reduce its pace of bond purchases by $10 billion starting in January.

Military plays down naval 'near-miss'

2013-12-19 00:34

The Chinese military responded to the "near-miss" between warships from China and US, saying Chinese vessel was conducting "normal patrols".

Egypt's Morsi referred to criminal court

2013-12-18 22:14

The Egyptian prosecutor-general referred on Wednesday ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi to criminal court, state-run MENA news agency reported.

Philippines rolls out post-typhoon recovery

2013-12-18 21:06

Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III on Wednesday made clear priorities of rehabilitation in central Philippines ravaged early November by super typhoon Haiyan, locally known as Yolanda.

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