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2,000 tonnes of smuggled beef seized in central China province
Zhengzhou, Oct. 19 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Police in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, have seized 2,000 tonnes of smuggled beef with four people detained.
Geopark construction contributes to China's poverty alleviation
Nanchang, Oct. 19 (Xinhua/UNB) -- By creating more jobs and increasing income for local residents, China's geopark construction has become a key driver for the country's poverty alleviation campaign.
China, Brazil vow to advance bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership
Brasilia, Oct. 19 (Xinhua/UNB) -- China and Brazil attach great importance to bilateral relations and want to further develop their bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, senior officials from both sides said during their meeting on Friday.
Indonesia's Widodo faces daunting goals in final term
Jakarta, Oct 19 (AP/UNB) — In fisherman Saimin's fly-strewn riverside slum, less than an hour's drive from Indonesia's presidential palace, much of the age-old problems President Joko Widodo has promised to fix are a stark day-to-day reality.
Hong Kong says murder suspect wants to surrender to Taiwan
Hong Kong, Oct 19 (AP/UNB) — Hong Kong's leader said Saturday the murder suspect whose case inadvertently helped ignite the city's protest movement wants to surrender to authorities in Taiwan.
Seoul police up security after rally at US envoy residence
Seoul, Oct 19 (AP/UNB) — South Korean police said Saturday they beefed up security at the U.S. ambassador's residence in Seoul after a group of anti-American students used ladders to break into the compound.
Blast at Afghan mosque kills 62 during prayers
Kabul, Oct 18 (AP/UNB) — An explosion rocked a mosque in eastern Afghanistan as dozens of people gathered for Friday prayers, causing the roof to collapse and killing 62 worshippers, provincial officials said. The attack underscored the record-high number of civilians dying in the country's 18-year war.
Hong Kong protesters don cartoon masks to defy face mask ban
Hong Kong, Oct 18 (AP/UNB)— Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters are donning cartoon character masks as they form a human chain across the semiautonomous Chinese city, in defiance of a government ban on face coverings.
In protest clouds, Hong Kong tourists see silver lining
Hong Kong, Oct 18 (AP/UNB) — No tiresome wait for hugs and kisses from Mickey and Minnie Mouse. No queue at all for Hyperspace Mountain, where thrill-seekers are so scarce that Star Wars' Admiral Ackbar speaks to himself in the dark.
Pakistan silences army's critics with raids, terror charges
Islamabad, Oct 17 (AP/UNB) — A dozen plainclothes Pakistani security forces attempted Thursday to raid the former home of a human rights activist who recently fled to the United States seeking asylum.