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Pakistan releases 172 Indian fishermen

BEIJING, Feb. 17 (Xinhuanet) — Pakistan has released 172 Indian fishermen, who were arrested for violating Pakistani territorial waters in the Arabian Sea. The Indian fishermen were held in a jail in Karachi, though it was unclear how long. A prison official said their release on Sunday was as a goodwill gesture, reports Xinhua. The […]

Xi extends festival greetings to people during Shaanxi visit

Xi made a tour in Shaanxi and extended festival greetings to people across the nation ahead of the Spring Festival. Xinhua photo

Stop War Against Bangladesh Civilian

Xinhua Photo Caption: Photo taken on Feb. 14, 2015 shows a placard displayed by supporters of the ruling Bangladesh Awami League (AL) party during a protest against the countrywide non-stop blockade called by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s opposition alliance on Saturday announced another nationwide strike to press for a new general […]

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 […]