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Chimes of Big Ben to be quieter, slightly out of time when coming back 2017-10-20 | From:http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2017-10/20/content_33478465.htm
The famous chimes of Big Ben, regarded as one of the most trusted timepieces in Britain, will gong at the wrong times next month, managers at the Houses of Parliament have admitted.
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S. Korean president's approval rating inches down to 67.9%: poll 2017-10-19 | From:http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2017-10/19/content_33448914.htm
South Korean President Moon Jae-in's approval rating inched down this week as some of conservative voters were affected by the extended detention of impeached President Park Geun-hye, a weekly poll showed Thursday.
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DPRK condemns joint naval drill by ROK, US 2017-10-19 | From:http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2017-10/19/content_33441961.htm
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has condemned the United States and the Republic of Korea for holding the largest ever joint naval drill in waters near the Korean Peninsula which started Monday.
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'Big lessons' to be shared between Africa, China: UN-Habitat chief 2017-10-19 | From:http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2017-10/19/content_33440081.htm
Africa is in a crucial time and the successful story of China in linking urbanization and development would be a source of learning for the continent, Joan Clos, executive director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat), told Xinhua in an interview...
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Brazilian parliamentary commission rejects charges against Temer 2017-10-19 | From:http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2017-10/19/content_33437367.htm
The Commission of Constitution and Justice (CCJ) of Brazil's Chmaber of Deputies approved on Wednesday, by 39 votes to 26, a report that recommends the Chamber reject new charges against President Michel Temer for obstruction of justice and criminal association.
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Deadliest California wildfires displace 22,000 people, despite progress in containment 2017-10-19 | From:http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2017-10/19/content_33437737.htm
The deadliest California wildfires have rendered 22,000 people homeless since they broke out 10 days ago, despite major progress in bringing the statewide blazes under full control, fire authorities said on Wednesday.
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China envoy calls for boosting African nations 2017-10-18 | From:http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2017-10/17/content_33397016.htm
Ambassador Wu Haitao appealed to the international community on Monday to help African countries enhance their economic and social development.
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Ireland struggles to restore water, power, communications after hurricane 2017-10-18 | From:http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2017-10/18/content_33397066.htm
Irish authorities were still battling Tuesday to restore power, water and communications services, one day after Hurricane Ophelia swept across the country.
