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Yuan to Rise on Price-curbing Bid
2019-04-08The Chinese yuan is likely to appreciate this week as the government embarks on more efforts to limit the increase in consumer prices.The currency settled at 7.5440 against the US dollar on Friday, up...
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Potential trade gains from more transparent and predictable trade regulations among the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies would be worth approximately 148 billion U.S. dollars to the...
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Jodie Foster plays dark role in new movie
2019-04-08NEW YORK - Parallels to Martin Scorsese's dark classic “Taxi Driver“ led Jodie Foster to take a role in her new movie, “The Brave One.“This undated photo, provided by Warner Bros. Pictures, sh...
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Usher, Foster exchange vows -- again
2019-04-08ATLANTA - Usher and Tameka Foster wed in a large, glitzy ceremony Saturday after exchanging vows a few weeks ago in a civil ceremony, a magazine reported.About 200 people attended the dream wedding of...
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Freed South Korean hostages return home(1)
2019-04-08SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- Nineteen South Koreans freed by Afghan Taliban militants last week arrived at Incheon International Airport early Sunday. The 19 South Koreans, who were kidnapped by Taliban...
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U.S., DPRK positive on bilateral talks
2019-04-08GENEVA, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Top negotiators of the United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Saturday both gave positive assessment on their bilateral talks being held here...
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BEIJING, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese shares continued its upward trend to close at all-time high on Friday as profitable half-year corporate earnings buoyed market sentiment. The benchmark Shanghai Co...
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Shanghai prepares for special Olympics
2019-04-08Organizers of the 2007 Shanghai Special Olympics are carefully planning accommodation and sightseeing activities for the athletes.In recent weeks, Ms. Gao Jvlan has been awfully busy. As the top recep...
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Most Fires Now Under Control in Greece
2019-04-08Firefighters were battling one remaining major blaze in southern Greece yesterday, after managing to bring under control hundreds of others that for one week ravaged large parts of the country and kil...
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Anniversary of Turkish Victory Day(1)
2019-04-08Aerobatic team of the Turkish Air Force performs during a celebration marking the 85th anniversary of Victory Day in Ankara, capital of Turkey, on Aug. 30, 2007. (Xinhua/Anatolia News Agency Photo)...