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Symposium marking 80th anniversary of China's victory against Japanese aggression held in Türkiye

ISTANBUL, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- A symposium commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was held here on Tuesday.

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Trump's 50 pct tariff on imports from India takes effect

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- A 50 percent tariff on imports from India, imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, took effect Wednesday.

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Ethiopia's state-own telecom firm targets 100 mln subscribers by 2028

ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia's state-run operator Ethio Telecom has announced a three-year development strategy to expand its subscriber base to 100 million by 2028.

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Plum fair opens in northern Bosnia and Herzegovina

SARAJEVO, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- The 52nd International Fair of Agriculture and Food Industry - Plum Fair - opened on Wednesday in Gradacac, northern Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).

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Globally-wanted ivory trafficker arrested in Kenya with rhino horns

NAIROBI, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- A wildlife trafficker who was previously listed on an Interpol Red Notice and previously convicted in courts over possession of wildlife trophies, and his accomplice have been arrested in Kenya for illegal possession of rhino horn, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

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Personal details of Church of England abuse victims leaked, say survivors

LONDON (Reuters) -The personal details of almost 200 survivors of abuse in the Church of England have been leaked in a data breach from a scheme that was set up to offer them compensation, a victims' group and officials said.

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Brazil's Lula taps prosecutor general for new term amid Bolsonaro trial

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday signed the nomination for Paulo Gonet to serve another term as prosecutor general, Lula's office said.

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Mozambique, Qatar firm sign 20 bln USD deal to boost key sectors

MAPUTO, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- The government of Mozambique and Al Mansour Holding, a Qatar-based investment conglomerate, signed a 20 billion U.S. dollar strategic cooperation agreement in the capital, Maputo, on Tuesday to boost development across key economic and social sectors.

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Feature: Indonesia's Sawahlunto residents pin hopes on tourism to revive former mining town

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Chinese experts arrive in Tanzania's Zanzibar to advance schistosomiasis control project

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- The third batch of Chinese experts for the second phase of the China-aided schistosomiasis control project has arrived at Unguja Island in Tanzania's Zanzibar, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation on public health.

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South African FM flags uncertainty over U.S. tariff negotiations

JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- As negotiations continue over the 30 percent U.S. import tariffs on South African goods, the South African foreign minister cautioned on Wednesday that despite government optimism, the outcome of the talks remains unclear.

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Greece to upgrade electricity grid for climate resilience

ATHENS, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Greece's national electricity distribution operator DEDDHE has unveiled a preliminary network development plan for 2026-2030, outlining investments of 4.79 billion euros (5.56 billion U.S. dollars) to strengthen power grid, enhance climate resilience, and promote digital transformation, local media reported Wednesday.

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German, Polish, French leaders visit Moldova in pre-election show of support for pro-EU president

CHISINAU (Reuters) -The French, German and Polish leaders promised support and the prospect of joining the European Union on an Independence Day visit to Moldova, where President Maia Sandu's pro-European allies face a stiff challenge in an election next month.

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Lebanon's tourism rebounds but still below potential: hotels syndicate

BEIRUT, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon's tourism sector rebounded more strongly than expected this summer but still fell short of its full potential, the country's hotel owners' syndicate said on Wednesday.

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Kenya taps Chinese tech as Africa eyes green aviation future

NAIROBI, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese technology is helping modernize Kenya's aviation sector and build a globally competitive industry that meets international standards, an official said on Wednesday.

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Feature: Bangladeshis enchanted by China's cultural treasures from Lingjiatan in photo exhibition

DHAKA, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Bangladeshis have been enchanted by a photo show, "Radiant Stars: Lingjiatan Culture Photo Exhibition from Anhui, China," inspiring them to learn more about China and engage in more cultural exchanges in the future.

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Feature: Cultural gala blends art, oil dev't and China-Uganda friendship

KAMPALA, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- An 80-meter-long mural depicting Uganda's national bird, the crested crane, alongside a Chinese dragon symbolizing harmony, stood as the centerpiece of a cultural gala recently held in Kasinyi Village, a remote community in western Uganda's Buliisa District.

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Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, finance minister says

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday that the South American country might challenge in U.S. courts the steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on U.S. imports of Brazilian goods.

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Ukraine confident Poland will keep funding Starlink at the front

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's deputy prime minister said he was confident of a solution to continue Poland's funding of 30,000 Starlink internet systems for Ukraine, after Poland said it might no longer be able to pay for them following a presidential veto.

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Trump administration moves to tighten duration of visas for students and media

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration aims to tighten the duration of visas for students, cultural exchange visitors and members of the media, according to a proposed government regulation issued on Wednesday, part of a broader crackdown on legal immigration.