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China, Myanmar agree to jointly build community with shared future
China and Myanmar have agreed to work together to build a community with a shared future, opening a new era of bilateral ties.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi announced the decision during their formal talks in the Myanmar capital of Nay Pyi Taw on Saturday.
Xi said that enjoying a profound "Paukphaw" (fraternal) friendship, China and Myanmar face new development opportunities in bilateral ties as both countries have entered a new stage of national development.
The president urged efforts to implement the decision, systematically plan and deploy next-phase exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and strengthen political guidance for bilateral relations, so as to push China-Myanmar relations to a higher level.
Aung San Suu Kyi expressed hope that China will continue to defend justice for small- and medium-sized countries including Myanmar on international occasions and play a constructive part in promoting the peace process in her country. (Xinhua)
Iran FM rules out negotiation over new nuke deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif ruled out the possibility of any negotiation over a new nuclear deal, Tehran Times daily reported Saturday.
Under the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Iran agreed to restrict its nuclear activities in exchange for the termination of Western and UN sanctions.
However, US President Donald Trump pulled Washington out of the deal in May 2018 and slapped full sanctions on Iran.
Trump has been urging a new deal with the aim of more limits on Iran's nuclear program. (Xinhua)
4 SKoreans, 3 Nepal guides missing in avalanche; 30 rescued
An avalanche swept a popular trekking route in Nepal’s mountains, leaving at least four South Koreans and three Nepali guides missing, authorities said Saturday.
Nepal’s Department of Tourism official Meera Acharya said at least one Chinese national injured in the avalanche was rescued by helicopter.
The avalanche hit along the popular Annapurna circuit trekking route, which encircles Mount Annapurna.
Acharya said efforts were being made to rescue the others. So far, rescuers have been able to pluck 30 trekkers who were trapped by the avalanche and flew them to a safe area. (AP)
World's shortest man dies in Nepal at 27
The world's shortest man who could walk, as verified by Guinness World Records, died Friday at a hospital in Nepal, his family said.
Khagendra Thapa Magar, who measured 67.08 centimeters, died of pneumonia at a hospital in Pokhara, 200 kilometers from Kathmandu, where he lived with his parents.
As the world's shortest man the 27-year-old travelled to more than a dozen countries and made television appearances in Europe and the United States. (AFP)
'Sheep Without a Shepherd' tops Chinese mainland box office
Chinese thriller "Sheep Without a Shepherd" led the Chinese mainland box office Friday, raking in more than 16.5 million yuan on its 36th day of screening, according to the China Movie Data Information Network.
It was followed by "Ip Man 4," the latest installment in the Chinese martial arts film franchise "Ip Man" based on the life of a legendary Wing Chun master.
Chinese comedy film "Adoring" ranked third with ticket sales of 11.7 million yuan. (Xinhua)
Saudi Arabia, Australia enter semis at AFC U23 Champs
A late goal gifted Saudi Arabia a 1-0 win over Thailand in the last eight round at the 2020 AFC U23 championship Saturday. On the same day, with a goal in extra time, Australia defeated Syria in the quarterfinals.
In the semifinal round, Australia will face the winner between South Korea and Jordan. (Xinhua)
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What does the Earth have that the moon does not?
(Answer: An atmosphere.)
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"Don't keep your good manners to the end another time, but begin with them."
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