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Any attempt to split China will end in vain -- Xi
Kathmandu, Oct. 13 (Xinhua /UNB) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Sunday that anyone attempting to split China will be crushed and any external force backing such attempts will be deemed by the Chinese people as pipe-dreaming.
ICBC to increase financing for Yangtze River Delta development
Beijing, Oct. 13 (Xinhua/UNB) -- China's largest commercial lender has planned an additional 2 trillion yuan (about 283 billion U.S. dollars) of financing to support the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta region in the coming five years.
Pakistani PM embarks on Iran visit to ease Tehran-Riyadh tension
Islamabad, Oct. 13 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan left for Iran on Sunday on a one-day visit as part of his initiative to promote peace and security in the region, officials said.
Pakistan's PM leaves for Iran, Saudi Arabia to ease tensions
Islamabad, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan's prime minister is headed to the Iranian capital as part of his country's ongoing efforts to ease tensions between archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Japan launches major rescue after 'immense' typhoon floods
Tokyo, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — Helicopters plucked people from their flooded homes on Sunday as rescue efforts went into full force in wide areas of Japan after a powerful typhoon unleashed heavy rainfall on Tokyo and surrounding areas, leaving at least seven dead and 15 missing.
Trump backs Giuliani, but some aides wish he would cut ties
Washington, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump on Saturday stood behind personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, one of his highest-profile and most vocal defenders, amid reports that federal prosecutors in the city Giuliani led as mayor are eyeing him for possible lobbying violations.
Chicago police: 4 dead, 1 wounded in apartment shooting
Chicago, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — Chicago police say five people were shot, four killed, at an apartment building on the city's Northwest Side.
Trudeau wears protective vest after unspecified threat
Mississauga, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau donned an armored vest and appeared with a heavy security detail at a major election rally on Saturday.
Poles vote with ruling conservatives tipped for reelection
Warsaw, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — Poles have begun voting in a parliamentary election that the ruling party of Jaroslaw Kaczynski is favored to win easily, buoyed by the popularity of its social conservatism and generous social spending that have reduced poverty.
Saudi Arabia announces receiving additional U.S. troops
Riyadh, Oct. 13 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday the decision to receive additional U.S. troops, Saudi Press Agency reported.