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Amid tensions, China invites N Korean officials for talks

Amid tensions, China invites N Korean officials for talks

The invitation comes a day after China's State Councillor Yang Jiechi met with US President Donald Trump.

China: Smuggled ivory down by 80 per cent

China: Smuggled ivory down by 80 per cent

In October 2016, Chinese authorities renewed the ban on African ivory imports for three years

More Chinese provinces eradicate poverty

More Chinese provinces eradicate poverty

Some provinces use “e-commerce, financing, industry, relocation” and infrastructure improvement to tackle poverty.

China becomes Germany’s greatest trade partner

China becomes Germany’s greatest trade partner

Both agree on the importance of free trade and globalization, and strongly oppose protectionist policies.

China sets four goals for BRICS Summit

China sets four goals for BRICS Summit

BRICS members should exert maximum effort to maintain the openness of global economies, China says.

Churkin funeral to be held in Moscow Friday

Churkin funeral to be held in Moscow Friday

"He recognized the value of closer ties between our two countries," US ambassador Haley said of Churkin.

UN calls for urgent relief funds

UN calls for urgent relief funds

Guterres said that the UN agencies need about $4.4 billion before the end of March.

South Africa High Court blocks Zuma’s ICC withdrawal

South Africa High Court blocks Zuma’s ICC withdrawal

The ICC strongly criticised the government of President Jacob Zuma for not arresting Sudanese leader Omar Bashir.

Ukraine ceasefire holding despite ‘violations’

Ukraine ceasefire holding despite ‘violations’

"We will have to keep pushing both sides," the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe says.

A new arms race in the Middle East?

A new arms race in the Middle East?

India was the world’s largest importer of major arms in the period 2012-2016.

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