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Iran to expand nuclear R&D: president
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Iran will expand its nuclear research and development.
He said the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran will be obliged to immediately start research and development on whatever technical needs the country has, and set aside all R&D commitments stipulated in the nuclear deal.
He added that despite progress in the negotiations between Iran and the European parties on the nuclear deal, "final agreement has not been reached so far" pertaining to Iran's interests under the deal. (Xinhua)
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HK's Yuen Long passes motion to stop violence
Yuen Long District Council on Tuesday passed a motion supporting the end to violence and restoration of peace, becoming the first institution to pass the motion among the 18 districts of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
The motion supports the police in stopping violence and ending chaos in accordance with the law, and calls on the government to take immediate and effective measures to quell the unrest, restore social order and avoid public injury. (CGTN)
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One third of young people report being victim of online bullying: 30-country poll
A new poll shows a third of young people in 30 countries said they have been a victim of online bullying, with one in five reporting having skipped school due to cyberbullying and violence.
The report also said almost three-quarters of young people cite social networks, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter, as the most common place for online bullying.
The poll results challenge the notion that cyberbullying among classmates is a uniquely high-income issue.
It was released by UNICEF and the UN special representative of the secretary-general on violence against children. (Xinhua)
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Investigation underway to determine cause of deadly California boat fire
U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Wednesday that it will release a preliminary report about the cause of the dive boat fire off the Southern California coast.
A final report about the early Monday accident resulting in an estimated 34 deaths could take two years to release.
The boat was on a three-day diving trip when it caught fire near the Santa Cruz Island. Of the 39 people on board, five were rescued. And 33 bodies have been recovered by Wednesday.
The investigation was started on Tuesday morning. A team of 16 investigators specializing in engineering, operations, survival factors and fire prevention was dispatched to the scene. (Xinhua)
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Special bonds early usage to spur economy
China will allocate in advance part of special bonds designated for next year and ensure that funds raised from these bonds are readily available at the start of next year.
This, to spur quality investment and expand domestic demand.
The decision was made on Wednesday at the State Council's executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang.
They agreed that policy tools like general and targeted cuts in reserve ratio requirements will be employed as appropriate to enhance the ability of financial institutions to serve the real economy. (China Daily)
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Over 80 pct freshmen prepared before entering college: survey
A recent survey found that 81.8 percent of freshmen respondents made preparations before their college life began, China Youth Daily reported Thursday.
On the subjects of their preparation, 61.6 percent said they learned about their majors, 54.3 percent made plans about their future studies and 43.1 focused on how to live independently on campus.
"Psychological preparation is very important, because it is my first time to be away from home for an extended period without my parents," said Chen Yue, a freshman attending a university in east China's Jiangxi Province.
Professor Tang Zhisong with Southwest University in Chongqing also advised new students to make plans to adapt both financially and socially, as well as consider possible directions of future employment. (Xinhua)
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Vienna holds off Melbourne to top EIU ranking of most livable cities
And Vienna has retained its ranking as the world's most livable city.
That’s according to an annual report from the Economist.
The top two were followed by Sydney, Osaka, and Calgary.
Each year, the Economist Intelligence Unit gives 140 cities scores on a range of factors.
This includes living standards, crime, transport infrastructure, access to education and healthcare, and political and economic stability. (AFP)
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