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China’s trade surplus soars to $31.9 billion in January 2014

According to recent figures, China's trade surplus jumped to $31.9 billion in January, easing concerns the world's second-largest economy may…

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Francois Hollande honored at lavish White House state dinner

France’s President Francois Hollande has been honored at a lavish White House state dinner, the first since 2011. At the…

11 years ago

US debt limit: House votes to increase borrowing limit

The House of Representatives has passed an increase in the US government's debt limit, after the Republicans gave up on…

11 years ago

Francois Hollande greeted by military honor guard at White House

President Barack Obama has welcomed France’s President Francois Hollande to the White House for a day of meetings culminating in…

11 years ago

Algeria: Military plane crash kills 103 people

A military transport plane has crashed in the north-east of Algeria, killing 103 people, local media say. The Algerian plane…

11 years ago

Taiwan and China hold historic talks in Nanjing

Taiwan and China have begun the highest-level talks since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949. Wang Yu-chi…

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Shirley Temple dies at the age of 85

Shirley Temple has died at the age of 85, her family has announced. Shirley Temple found fame as a child…

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EU to open negotiations with Cuba

The EU has agreed to open negotiations with Cuba aimed at restoring full bilateral relations with the Communist-run island. The…

11 years ago

North Korea withdraws invitation for US envoy Robert King to visit Kenneth Bae

North Korea has decided to withdraw an invitation for US envoy Robert King to visit Pyongyang to discuss the release…

11 years ago

Swiss anti-immigration referendum result draws criticism from EU countries

The Swiss vote to bring back strict immigration quotas for Europeans draws criticism from France, Germany and Brussels. France and…

11 years ago