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Religious groups told to exert healthy, positive influence

BEIJING, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — Senior Chinese leader Yu Zhengsheng urged religious groups to make doctrine interpretations “in line with the requirements of social development”. Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks Sunday at a meeting with representatives from various religious groups on behalf of the […]

Cricket World Cup: James Faulkner ‘no chance’ of facing Bangladesh in Australia’s second match

Sydney, Feb. 16 (NsNewsWire) — All-rounder James Faulkner will miss another World Cup match after being ruled out of Australia’s second Pool A game against Bangladesh with injury. The 24-year-old suffered a side strain in the lead-up to the tournament and missed Australia’s opening win over England in Melbourne on Saturday, reports http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-16/australias-faulkner-ruled-out-of-bangladesh-match/6117582. “I’m no […]

Philippines to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year

People hang Chinese lanterns at a park to greet the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Quezon City, the Philippines, Feb. 15, 2015. Xinhua photo

GSMA ANNOUNCES NEW DEVELOPMENTS FOR 2015 MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS SHANGHAI

London, Feb. 15 (NsNewsWire) — The GSMA has provided an update on the 2015 GSMA Mobile World Congress Shanghai, including new exhibitors and sponsors, as well as additional GSMA and partner programmes being held at the annual mobile industry event. Mobile World Congress Shanghai will take place 15-17 July 2015 at the Shanghai New International […]

13 Kokang ethnic army members killed in renewed clashes with Myanmar gov’t forces

YANGON, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — A total of 13 members of the Kokang ethnic army were killed and eight others arrested by Myanmar government troops during renewed clashes in Laukkai, northeastern Shan state’s Kokang region, on Saturday, an official report said Sunday. Government forces also seized some small weapons and ammunition in the clashes. The […]

China sends more police liaison officers overseas

BEIJING, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — China has sent 49 police liaison officers to Chinese embassies and consulates in 27 countries to help track down fugitives and handle emergencies, said the Ministry of Public Security on Sunday. Police liaison officers were first dispatched to Chinese Embassy in the United States in 1998 and have played an […]

Bangladesh aims to boost trade with Canada to $5 bln by 2020

DHAKA 15 (NsNewsWire) – Bangladesh aims to boost trade with Canada to $5.0 billion by 2020 from the present level of $2.0 billion, a business leader said on Saturday. Bangladesh has been enjoying duty-free market access to Canada since 2003. Potential trading opportunities to explore include expanding Canadian imports of readymade garments, jute, ceramic tableware […]

India lags behind in implementing connectivity projects with ASEAN

NEW DELHI, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — India has extended the deadline for its connectivity projects with Myanmar and Thailand up to 2019, delaying the building of two transport projects linking India’s northeast state Manipur to Mae Sot in Thailand through Myanmar, said the Times of India Sunday. This could affect negatively the implementation of Delhi’s […]

Pakistan, China vow to expedite economic corridor

ISLAMABAD, Feb. 14 (NsNewsWire) — Pakistan and China vowed to expedite work on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor during a meeting between Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Friday. China has been a trustworthy friend of Pakistan, and friendship with China is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, […]