U.N. warns Ebola epidemic is not yet contained Posted: 29 Jan 2015 10:03 PM PST | The U.N. has said that only 99 new Ebola cases were confirmed in the week up to January 25th, the first time that the figure has dropped below 100 since June 2014. Despite that, it has warned... | Views: 1 0 ratings | Time: 00:45 | More in News & Politics |
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China overtakes U.S. as top investment destination Posted: 29 Jan 2015 09:02 PM PST | Data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development shows that China has edged ahead of the U.S. to become the world's top destination for foreign investment in 2014.... | Views: 10 0 ratings | Time: 01:29 | More in News & Politics |
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Abe seeks more security for Japanese diplomats in Jordan Posted: 29 Jan 2015 09:00 PM PST | Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said that his government is cooperating with the Jordanian authorities to free the Japanese national, Kenji Goto, who has been held hostage by Islamic... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:39 | More in News & Politics |
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Man carrying fake gun wanders inside Dutch news studio Posted: 29 Jan 2015 07:34 PM PST | A man carrying a fake gun was arrested inside a studio of Dutch news broadcaster NOS in the city of Hilversum on Thursday night, leading to the cancellation of bulletins. The man apparently... | Views: 28 1 ratings | Time: 00:28 | More in News & Politics |
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94 new cases of measles reported in the U.S. Posted: 29 Jan 2015 07:05 PM PST | At least 94 people have been affected by a fresh outbreak of measles in the United States. Several tourists were first infected last December after a visit to Disneyland in California. The... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:45 | More in News & Politics |
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French PM seeks greater anti-terror cooperation with China Posted: 29 Jan 2015 07:06 PM PST | French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has called for greater counter-terror cooperation with China. Speaking to CCTV, he said that he appreciated the position that the Chinese government took... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 01:25 | More in News & Politics |
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Ukraine crisis: Russia likely to face fresh sanctions Posted: 29 Jan 2015 06:19 PM PST | The European Union is considering a new round of sanctions, including further capital markets restrictions, against Russia. Meanwhile, the U.S. has also warned that Russia will continue to... | Views: 36 0 ratings | Time: 01:20 | More in News & Politics |
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French Air Force: Technical failure led to NATO jet crash in Spain Posted: 29 Jan 2015 05:53 PM PST | The French Air Force has said that the F-16 fighter jet that crashed during a NATO exercise in Spain on Monday had experienced a technical failure during takeoff. Nine French and two Greek... | Views: 1 0 ratings | Time: 00:39 | More in News & Politics |
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China calls on Malaysia to compensate MH370 families Posted: 29 Jan 2015 05:21 PM PST | China has called on Malaysia to fulfill its obligation to compensate the families of the passengers onboard flight MH370, which disappeared on March 8th, 2014, on its way from Kuala Lumpur... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:50 | More in News & Politics |
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Pakistan's leader vows to fight terrorism Posted: 29 Jan 2015 01:37 PM PST | There are two Talibans, one is in Afghanistan and the other is in Pakistan, said Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa, the spokesman of Pakistan's Armed Forces. What are the relations between... | Views: 44 5 ratings | Time: 00:41 | More in News & Politics |
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Sotheby’s most expensive Impressionist and modern collection Posted: 29 Jan 2015 06:45 AM PST | Sotheby's in London will be auctioning its most expensive collection of Impressionist and modern works next week. Paintings with a combined estimated value of 142 million pounds (215 million... | Views: 2 0 ratings | Time: 02:53 | More in News & Politics |
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“Loving Vincent”: Hand painted film celebrates Van Gogh Posted: 29 Jan 2015 06:45 AM PST | A team of Oscar-winning producers are working on a film about the life and controversial death of Vincent Van Gogh. Called “Loving Vincent”, the film will be a feature-length hand-painted... | Views: 1 0 ratings | Time: 02:52 | More in News & Politics |
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Pakistan & China view each other as “brothers” Posted: 29 Jan 2015 06:30 AM PST | "We are China's closest friends”, said Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa, the spokesman of Pakistan's Armed Forces, who has accepted an exclusive interview with CCTV's Dialogue recently.... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 01:01 | More in News & Politics |
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Pakistan Army Spokesman: Pakistan supports China’s role in Afghanistan Posted: 29 Jan 2015 08:50 AM PST | Regarding the future of re-constructing Afghanistan following the withdrawal of American troops at the end of 2016, what can Pakistan and China accomplish together? In CCTV's Dialogue, Major... | Views: 17 1 ratings | Time: 00:58 | More in News & Politics |
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Don Quixote’s "father" may be found Posted: 29 Jan 2015 06:19 AM PST | Don Quixote's creator, Miguel de Cervantes, is often referred to as 'the father of the modern novel'. And now, almost 400 years after his death, archaeologists may have solved the mystery... | Views: 1 0 ratings | Time: 01:40 | More in News & Politics |
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Abandoned buildings in Malaga transformed into art Posted: 29 Jan 2015 06:19 AM PST | The Spanish city of Malaga has called in painters to clean up its run-down portside district, and the faded 19th-century buildings now bear wonderful murals by street artists from Britain,... | Views: 1 0 ratings | Time: 02:12 | More in News & Politics |
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Report: Co-pilot was flying AirAsia plane before crash Posted: 29 Jan 2015 05:57 AM PST | Investigators looking into last month's deadly AirAsia plane crash say the co-pilot was flying the plane moments before it went down. According to Indonesia's National Transportation Safety... | Views: 1 0 ratings | Time: 01:18 | More in News & Politics |
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Ukraine rebels launch new offensive in restive east Posted: 29 Jan 2015 05:39 AM PST | Anti-Kiev rebels have launched a fresh offensive against government forces, forcing many villagers to flee the area. The renewed clashes appear to have ended all hope of enforcing the ceasefire... | Views: 2 0 ratings | Time: 01:58 | More in News & Politics |
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China-Pakistan Friendship Year:What does this mean for regional security? Posted: 29 Jan 2015 05:40 AM PST | 2015 has been designated China-Pakistan Friendship Year. Both countries will hold a series of events to promote understanding, trust and friendship, with the aim of reaffirming their “all-weather... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 02:06 | More in News & Politics |
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Malaysia: All 239 on board MH370 presumed dead Posted: 29 Jan 2015 05:52 AM PST | Malaysian authorities have just declared the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as an "accident". Director General of Malaysia's Department of Civil Aviation, Azharuddin Abdul... | Views: 10 0 ratings | Time: 00:57 | More in News & Politics |
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Spain blames Israel for death of peacekeeper Posted: 29 Jan 2015 06:38 AM PST | Spain's ambassador to the United Nations has blamed Israel for triggering fighting with Hezbollah at its border with Lebanon that led to the death of a Spanish UN peacekeeper. A week ago,... | Views: 30 2 ratings | Time: 01:29 | More in News & Politics |
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Premier Li Keqiang meets French counterpart Posted: 29 Jan 2015 08:09 AM PST | Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has met his French counterpart Manuel Valls, who is on a three-day official visit to China. A welcome ceremony was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing... | Views: 34 1 ratings | Time: 00:29 | More in News & Politics |
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How are European SMEs faring in China? Posted: 29 Jan 2015 01:50 PM PST | For European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), entering and finding success in the Chinese market is no walk in the park. It requires that they understand and adapt to the regulatory... | Views: 48 3 ratings | Time: 04:57 | More in News & Politics |
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Dialogue:Jewish past and future Posted: 29 Jan 2015 04:00 AM PST | This week marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi concentration camp. Commemorative activities are being held throughout the world to honor victims of the Holocaust,... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 02:03 | More in News & Politics |
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New ISIL threat to kill captured Jordanian pilot Posted: 29 Jan 2015 03:31 AM PST | A newly released audio message has warned that a Jordanian pilot held hostage by ISIL will be executed, unless a female suicide bomber held in Jordan is released by sunset on Thursday. The... | Views: 1 0 ratings | Time: 00:52 | More in News & Politics |
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