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Uber China to shut old app interface, drivers merged

BEIJING, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) — Uber China will shut its old mobile app interface this weekend, to be replaced by a new one that integrates its functions and the drivers’ pool with Didi Chuxing four months after the merger, a company spokesman said Friday. Didi acquired Uber’s China operations in August and became the No.1 […]

40 Iranian pilgrims killed in Iraq’s suicide bomb attack

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that at least 40 Iranian pilgrims were killed in Iraq’s Thursday suicide bomb attack, State IRINN TV reported. Also, 20 other Iranian pilgrims were injured in the attack, Iran’s deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Qashqavi was quoted as saying. A suicide tanker truck bomb attack […]

China’s role needed for truce in Myanmar

Fighting has resumed in northern Myanmar in recent days. As fierce clashes broke out between Myanmar government troops and ethnic armed forces, thousands of Myanmar people have flooded across the border into China. Work and life for Chinese residents in the border area have been seriously disturbed, writes an editorial piece of Global Times. One […]

Xi’s visits boost Asia-Pacific cooperation, China-LatAm ties: Chinese FM

BEIJING, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s state visits to Ecuador, Peru and Chile and his attendance at the 24th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting have promoted Asia-Pacific cooperation and China-Latin America relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday. The week-long tour, during which Xi met with foreign leaders and […]

Cost of Brexit to UK economy is 58 bln pounds: OBR

LONDON, Nov. 24 (NsNewsWire) — The cost of Brexit to the UK economy will be 58 billion pounds (about 72 billion U.S. dollars), according to figures released on Wednesday in the wake of the government’s annual autumn financial statement. The OBR, the economic forecaster set up by the UK government, unveiled the full range of […]

Atletico Madrid into Champions League last 16 as group winners

MADRID, Nov. 24 (NsNewsWire) — Atletico Madrid put domestic troubles behind to defeat PSV Eindhoven 2-0 in the Vicente Calderon Stadium on Wednesday to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League as group winners. Atletico kicked off, knowing Bayern Munich’s defeat in Rostov meant a draw will assure them a first place finish […]

Injuries for Real Madrid, but Zidane’s men can pile pressure on Barca in matchday 13

MADRID, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) — Real Madrid’ s continuing injury worries should not be a problem for them when they take on struggling Sporting Gijon on Saturday, knowing a win will pressure FC Barcelona who visit one of their least favorite grounds on matchday 13 of the Spanish season. Wednesday saw Real Madrid confirm that […]

U.S. president-elect Trump chooses South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley as UN ambassador

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (NsNewsWire) — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday named Nikki Haley, governor of South Carolina and a former critic, as his choice for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. “Governor Haley has a proven track record of bringing people together regardless of background or party affiliation to move critical policies forward for […]

Iraqi troops, paramilitary forces entirely encircle Mosul

MOSUL, Iraq, Nov. 24 (NsNewsWire) — The Iraqi security forces and allied paramilitary units, known as Hashd Shaabi, on Wednesday completely encircled the city of Mosul, while the troops continued operations to clear the Islamic State (IS) militants in and out of Mosul after more than a month since a major offensive was launched, the […]