US, Taliban open Doha talks in a fresh bid to end war

ISLAMABAD - A fresh round of talks between the United States and the Taliban began in Qatar on Saturday, just days after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington is hoping for an Afghan peace agreement before Sept 1.

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Vienna is 'last chance' to save nuclear accord

LONDON/VIENNA - Iran has said Friday's meeting in Vienna between the remaining signatories of a landmark nuclear deal was the "last chance" to save the accord, after the US withdrawal and warned Teheran would not accept "artificial" solutions to US sanctions.

Japan-US alliance 'stronger than ever'

In an apparent move to play down Washington's reignited security treaty criticism and to highlight the stable relationship between Japan and the United States, Tokyo said on Friday that their alliance "is stronger than ever".

Biden-Harris clash adds drama to party debate

While the issues of healthcare, immigration, income inequality and education were passionately discussed at the Democratic presidential debate on Thursday night, a clash between former US vice-president Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris of California brought a hush to the audience in Miami, Florida.

Kenya launches vaccine to curb meningitis

Kenya has announced that it will inoculate around 3 million people against the highly infectious meningitis A, using a new vaccine.

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US Senate OKs border aid bill

With the surge in migration at the southern border of the United States again capturing global attention, the US Senate on Wednesday approved a $4.6 billion bill to address the crisis, setting up negotiations with the House and President Donald Trump over how the funds should be used.

Russia exhibits advanced military equipment

More than 1,000 items of military equipment including some of the most advanced weapons and concepts are being exhibited at the Army-2019 Military and Technical Forum this week in Kubinka, Russia, a city about 60 kilometers west of Moscow.

Xi'an evolving into a hub for high-quality development and business innovation

To stimulate market players' vitality, social creativity and economic growth, Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, has exerted great efforts to boost advancement in mass entrepreneurship and innovation, or shuangchuang, amid the tide of the nation's plan to drive high-quality development.

EU trying to save Iran nuclear deal

The European Union is trying to salvage the landmark Iran nuclear agreement after Iran threatened to breach the deal this week and even quit the agreement if other parties cannot honor their obligations.

Knowledge City becoming highland for biopharmaceuticals sector in Bay Area

The China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City, a State-level project between the two countries, is raising efforts to grow in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.