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Finnish PM warns against premature conclusions on submarine cable damage
HELSINKI, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo cautioned on Tuesday against drawing premature conclusions about the cause of the submarine cable breakdown between Finland and Germany.
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Hong Kong holds summit to inspire global youth contributions
HONG KONG, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- The 2024 Boao Forum For Asia Youth Summit (Hong Kong) was held Tuesday to encourage young people worldwide to leverage their unique strengths and make contributions to the society.
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Hungary exhibits Chinese Xieyi art to mark 75th diplomatic ties
BUDAPEST, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Hungarian National Museum in Budapest inaugurated on Tuesday the exhibition "Chinese Xieyi - Art from the National Art Museum of China," as part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Hungary and China.
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US State Dept OKs potential sale of F-15 aircraft upgrade to South Korea, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of F-15K aircraft upgrade and related equipment to South Korea for an estimated cost of $6.2 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
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US State Dept. OKs potential $100 million sale of military equipment to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of State has approved the potential $100 million sale of military equipment and services to Ukraine, the Pentagon said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Lawsuits allege Colorado officials ignored 'red flag' laws before Club Q shooting
(Reuters) - Victims of a deadly 2022 shooting attack on a gay nightclub in Colorado have sued local authorities, accusing them of failing to enforce a red flag gun law they say could have prevented the violence.
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Lula cuts G20 discussion short on Ukraine, irking Europeans
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - European delegates at the G20 summit in Brazil were unhappy with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's decision to end talks and issue the group's final statement a day early to curtail prickly discussion on the war in Ukraine, sources said.
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U.S. dollar ticks down
NEW YORK, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar weakened in late trading on Tuesday.
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Argentina's Milei plays Trump stand-in at G20 summit in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - As world leaders at the G20 summit in Brazil are bracing for the return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the center of global affairs, one head of state in the room has given them an early taste of a familiar, iconoclastic right-wing style.
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Norway pledges 740 mln USD to support green growth in developing nations
OSLO, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Norway has committed up to 740 million U.S. dollars under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote green growth in developing countries, the government announced in a press release on Tuesday.
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Liam Payne's funeral to take place on Wednesday, British media reports
LONDON (Reuters) - The funeral of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who died last month in a fall from the balcony of his Buenos Aires, is expected to take place on Wednesday, British media reported.
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Indonesia prepares for potential hydrometeorological disasters as rainy season peak approaches
JAKARTA, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) on Tuesday called on local officials to prepare for potential hydrometeorological disasters, such as floods and landslides, as the peak of the rainy season approaches.
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Interview: Egyptian film industry eyes further cooperation with China: CIFF president
CAIRO, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese cinema continues to flourish, with a strong presence at the 45th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), according to Egyptian actor and festival president Hussein Fahmy. He expressed optimism about deepening cooperation between Egypt and China in the film industry.
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Feature: Cost-effective, eco-friendly EVs gaining traction in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Internal combustion engines still reign supreme in Zimbabwe, but electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction with cost-effective and eco-friendly edges as the world gravitates toward green mobility.
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China's sustainable development level continues to improve: report
BAKU, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- China's level of sustainable development has consistently improved over the years, according to a report released here on Tuesday.
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Australia, Turkey in 2026 UN climate summit hosting standoff
BAKU (Reuters) - Australia and Turkey are in a standoff over which country is better suited to host United Nations climate change talks in 2026, with neither willing to give up on their bid.
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Chinese auto brand Exeed launches 2 SUV models in Egypt
CAIRO, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese premium automotive brand Exeed, a subsidiary of automaker Chery, has introduced two SUV models, the Exeed RX and Exeed VX, to the Egyptian market.
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Congo investigating vandalism at site of tooth believed to belong to Lumumba
(Reuters) - Congo has opened an investigation into vandalism on Monday evening at the mausoleum housing the tooth - thought to be the only known remains - of independence hero Patrice Lumumba, the culture ministry said on Tuesday.
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Cargojet goes off runway at Vancouver International Airport
OTTAWA, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- A cargojet went off the runway at Canada's Vancouver International Airport Tuesday morning.
