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China not to compete with US in exerting influence in Middle East

China's envoy to the Middle East, Wu Sike, has said that Beijing is not competing with Washington in exerting influence in the area, but is confident about its ties with the region.

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MAYORS: PROMOTERS OF COLLABORATION, SOLIDARITY, HUMANITY

This morning the Holy Father received members of the National Association of Italian Local Authorities.

In his address to them, the Pope highlighted how "the multiplicity of subjects and of situations is not incompatible with the unity of the...

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China keeps heavy security on fourth 'Jasmine' day

Hundreds of police maintained heavy security at two busy commercial sites in China's capital Sunday for the fourth week of planned 'Jasmine' rallies against the government.

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Tears, No New Fears At Muslim Radicals Hearing

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Members of the public listen Thursday as the Committee on Homeland Security holds the first in a series of hearings...

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