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Trump: US to Impose Higher Tariffs on Chinese Exports

China's foreign ministry says Chinese negotiators are preparing to travel to the United States for their next round of trade talks, after U.S. President Donald Trump complained the process was taking too long and threatened higher tariffs on billions...

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China Rejects US Military Passage in South China Sea

China objected Monday to the passage of two U.S. warships near disputed islands in the South China Sea.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the warships entered the waters without Chinese permission.

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Possible Cease-fire Between Israel, Palestinian Militants

Palestinian officials say a cease-fire with Israel has been agreed to by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

The agreement, reached with the help of Egyptian mediation, was to take effect at 01:30 UTC. So far the cease-fire seems to be holding.

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Attacks in Congo’s North Kivu province push tens of thousands to flee

Insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s North Kivu province led to more than 100,000 people fleeing their homes in April.

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