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China urges visiting Syria envoy to end violence
Aug 16th, 2012
China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi urged a visiting Syrian envoy on Thursday to implement a ceasefire and accept international mediation to end the violence wracking the country. (Source: AFP) -
CANNES, France (AP) - Two directors from countries with tough film censorship brought bold and probing movies to the Cannes Film Festival on Friday - one exploring China's social problems, the other delving into the mysteries of the human heart. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
By Leah Schnurr NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, with the downturn accelerating late in the day after a Federal Reserve official said the central bank could begin easing up on its monetary stimulus this summer. The three major U.S. stock indexes had earlier traded in a tight range, supported by a gain of more than 12 percent in Ci... [Full Article]
BEIRUT (AP) - A wave of tit-for-tat kidnappings between rival Islamic militant groups in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo risks sparking large-scale internal fighting between rebels after clashes killed at least four militants earlier this week, activists said Saturday. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea summoned Tokyo's ambassador in Seoul on Thursday to protest at Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's defense of visits by senior officials and lawmakers to a shrine seen by Japan's neighbors as a symbol of wartime aggression. China and South Korea chastised Japan after more than 160 lawmake... [Full Article]
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Less violence than usual and expected glitches in voting machines marked Monday's congressional and local elections in the Philippines, which will gauge popular support for the president's anti-corruption drive and other reforms. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
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