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Myanmar’s ruling party wins in general elections

Supporters of the National League for Democracy celebrate at party headquarters after the general election, in Yangon YANGON, Nov 13…

Chinese premier raises four proposals to progress ties with ASEAN

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang BEIJING, Nov 13 (NNN-Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang raised four proposals to progress cooperation with…

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers resign after China ruling

 HONG KONG, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) —All of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers have announced their resignation after Beijing forced the removal of four…

7 dead in factory blast in north China

SHIJIAZHUANG (China), Nov 13 (NNN-XINHUA) – Seven people were killed and another injured in an explosion at an expanded polyethylene…

Kenya to co-produce films with China to boost creative sector

An official from Kenya Film Commission signs a Memorandum of Understanding with a Chinese company in Nairobi NAIROBI, Nov 13…

Bangladesh: 34 pirates surrender with 90 arms in Banshkhali

CHATTOGRAM (Bangladesh), Nov 13 (NNN-BSS) — A total of 34 pirates from the coastal areas of Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar…

Typhoon causes major flooding in Philippine capital

MANILA, Nov 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The third typhoon to hit the storm-battered Philippines in as many weeks caused major flooding…

Brazil’s health regulator allows resumption of Chinese vaccine trial

BRASILIA, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazill health regulator Anvisa allowed resumption of late-stage clinical trials for China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine,…

Laos Plans To Build New Expressway In Northern Provinces

VIENTIANE, Nov 12 (NNN-KPL) – The Lao government plans to build a new expressway, linking Luang Prabang with Oudomxay, drastically…

Typhoon Vamco Triggers Flooding In Philippine Capital, Provinces

MANILA, Nov 12 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine rescuers evacuated people stranded on rooftops of their submerged homes today, as Typhoon Vamco…