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California adopts broadest US rules for seizing guns
Sacramento, OCT 12 (AP/UNB) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a law that will make the state the first to allow employers, co-workers and teachers to seek gun violence restraining orders against other people.
China vows to upgrade energy production, consumption, ensure energy security
Beijing, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- China will promote the transformation and upgrading of energy production and consumption, and safeguard energy security in a bid to improve people's livelihood, according to a meeting presided over by Premier Li Keqiang on Friday.
Documentary "Belt and Road: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" launched in Mongolia
Ulan Bator, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- A documentary entitled "Belt and Road: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" was launched here on Friday evening.
Kenya mulls regulations to tackle e-waste challenge
Nairobi, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Kenya has formulated a legal framework that will soon be signed into law to help tackle the electronic waste (e-waste) challenge, an official said on Friday.
Chinese state councilor stresses boosting digital economy
Shijiazhuang, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Chinese State Councilor Wang Yong emphasized the importance of boosting the digital economy for high-quality development at an expo that opened Friday in Shijiazhuang, capital of north China's Hebei Province.
China's Terracotta warriors shortens distance between China, Thailand
Bangkok, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "I feel honored to witness the Terracotta warriors, the eighth wonder of the world," said Jariya Thanomtin, a 68-year-old Thai woman who used to work at the Thai national museum.
Malaysia announces budget for 2020, focuses on economy
Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Malaysia's government led by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday proposed a smaller national budget focused on boosting domestic economic activity.
US stocks rally amid trade expectations
New York, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- U.S. stocks traded significantly higher on Friday as investors are expecting that progress could be made in trade talks underway in Washington between China and the United States.
Putin says he doubts Ukraine can deliver on peace process
Kyiv, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — Russian President Vladimir Putin lamented Friday the inability of his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, to ensure a pullback of heavy weaponry in eastern Ukraine as the first step toward peace settlement.
Journalist killed as Haiti braces for more violent protests
Port-Au-Prince, Oct 11 (AP/UNB)— Protesters burned tires and spilled oil on streets in parts of Haiti's capital on Friday as they renewed their call for the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse just hours after a journalist was shot to death.