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China urges UNSC action on Syria amid US threats

Sat Sep 7, 2013 14:23:52

China has called on the United Nations Security Council to take action for resolving the crisis in Syria amid US threats to bomb the Arab country.

1 killed in attack on Iran Consulate in Afghanistan

Sat Sep 7, 2013 12:19:22

Violent clashes have erupted near Iranian Consulate in Afghanistan’s western city of Herat, leaving one person dead.

Giant rubber duck goes on display in China

Fri Sep 6, 2013 11:08:30

A giant inflatable duck resembling the popular rubber bath toy made its debut in Beijing on Friday after successful appearances in eight major cities around the world.

Dowry disputes kill one woman every hour in India

Wed Sep 4, 2013 11:50:35

One woman dies every hour in dowry-related crimes in India, with over 8,000 deaths reported in 2012. The numbers steadily increased between the years of 2007 and 2011, pointing to a rise in the demand for dowries.

China calls for restraint on Syria chemical claims

Thu Aug 29, 2013 08:40:56

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged restraint in the growing tensions over Syria, warning any military intervention in the crisis would only worsen turmoil in the Middle East.

In picture: Knife massage in Taiwan

Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:21:57

Knife massages date back more than 2,000 years to China, but nowadays it is used in Taiwan.

Myanmar forcefully relocates Muslims

Sun Aug 25, 2013 17:01:46

The Myanmar government has put pressure on Muslim community to relocate hundreds of Islam followers living in the western Rakhine State to a camp for internally-displaced people despite their objection.

Afghans angry with US butcher’s verdict

Sat Aug 24, 2013 12:23:36

Afghans have censured a US court’s decision to sentence an American butcher of 16 civilians in Afghanistan only life in jail.

Russian diplomat: Rebels behind Syria attack

Thu Aug 22, 2013 19:02:22

Russian ambassador to Lebanon has held armed terrorist groups in Syria responsible for fresh round of chemical attacks in Damascus suburb.

Russia slams 'planned' media attack against Syria

Thu Aug 22, 2013 18:32:52

Reports by “biased regional media” about alleged chemical weapons use near Damascus might be “a provocation planned in advance,” says Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Aleksandr Lukashevich.

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