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Japan's Nikkei end lower as earnings season starts
TOKYO, May 9 (Xinhua) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed lower on Thursday over cautious market sentiment as Japan entered earnings season.
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3 killed in 372 fires in Vietnam in 4 months
HANOI, May 9 (Xinhua) -- A total of 372 fires happened in Vietnam in the first four months this year, killing three people and injuring two others, according to the country's Police Department of Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue.
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UN humanitarians launch appeal for drought-hit Zambia
UNITED NATIONS, May 8 (Xinhua) -- While wide-spread flooding challenges East Africa, UN humanitarians have launched an appeal for landlocked Zambia suffering from drought, a UN spokesman said on Wednesday.
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AI
Google unveils AI for predicting behaviour of human molecules
Artificial intelligence is giving machines the power to generate videos, write computer code and even carry on a conversation.
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World
Up to 40 pct of mental illnesses in Australia linked to childhood maltreatment: study
SYDNEY, May 9 (Xinhua) -- A new study led by the University of Sydney has found that childhood maltreatment is responsible for up to 40 percent of common mental health conditions in Australia.
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Chinese shares close higher Thursday
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese stocks closed higher Thursday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.83 percent to 3,154.32 points.
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Chinese EV maker NIO's 500,000th vehicle rolls off production line
HEFEI, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese electric carmaker NIO saw its 500,000th vehicle roll off the production line in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, on Thursday.
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Video games
Microsoft’s Xbox is planning more cuts after studio closings
The sudden closure of several video-game studios at Microsoft Corp’s Xbox division was the result of a widespread cost-cutting initiative that still isn’t finished.
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World
ChiNext Index closes higher Thursday
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The ChiNext Index, tracking China's Nasdaq-style board of growth enterprises, gained 1.87 percent to close at 1,900.01 points Thursday.
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Cavani strikes late as Boca Juniors beat Trinidense
BUENOS AIRES, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Edinson Cavani struck in the 92nd minute as Boca Juniors recovered from a goal down to secure a 2-1 away win over Trinidense in their Copa Sudamericana Group D match on Wednesday.
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World
Copa Sudamericana results
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results of Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana group stage matches (home teams listed first):
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AI
Sperm whale speech – with ‘alphabet’ – is decoded. What other animals can AI translate?
With the help of artificial intelligence, the research team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analysed data from 8,719 sperm whale “codas” – clusters of clicks – collected by recording whales in the Caribbean.
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World
China's major grain-producing province speeds up innovation drive
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- In its pursuit of new growth impetus, China's major grain-producing province of Henan is reaping the benefits of innovation.
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Sao Paulo clinch Copa Libertadores knockout spot
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Sao Paulo secured a berth in the Copa Libertadores knockout stage on Wednesday by recovering from a goal down to win 3-1 at Cobresal.
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World
China, France to cooperate on Notre Dame restoration
XI'AN, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in northwestern China announced on Wednesday that it will collaborate with its French counterpart on the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and the protection of the Terracotta Warriors.
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World
Copa Libertadores results
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results of Wednesday's Copa Libertadores group stage matches (home teams listed first):
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World
1st LD-Writethru: Around 210,000 TV dramas aired in China in 2023
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- About 210,000 TV dramas were aired in China last year, including hits like "The Knockout" and "Blossoms," according to the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA).
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World
Chelsea eyeing move for Brazilian teenager Estevao
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Chelsea are leading the race to sign highly rated Palmeiras teenager Estevao Willian, according to media reports in Brazil.
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World
Shanghai Shenhua striker Teixeira injured in win over Zhejiang FC
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Joao Teixeira sustained a leg injury during Shanghai Shenhua's 4-0 victory over Zhejiang FC last weekend, the Shanghai club announced on Thursday.
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Mastercard's JV starts bank card clearing business in China
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Mastercard's Chinese joint venture announced the official commencement of its bank card clearing operations on Thursday, issuing Mastercard-branded cards with its member institutions for domestic and international use.