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On Orthodox Easter, Zelenskiy calls on Ukrainians to unite in prayer
KYIV (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on his fellow Ukrainians on Orthodox Easter on Sunday to unite in prayer for each other and the soldiers on the frontline, saying God -- who has a "Ukrainian flag on his shoulder" -- will lead to life defeating death.
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Russia blames Baltic countries for the severing of most ties
(Reuters) - The "hostile line" of the Baltic countries have led to the severance of most of their ties with Russia, the Russian foreign ministry said in remarks published on Sunday, warning also that Moscow will respond with asymmetric measures.
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Panama's Mulino wins presidency with support from convicted former leader
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -Panama's former security minister Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday stormed to victory in a presidential poll dominated by his old boss, the popular ex-leader Ricardo Martinelli, who buttressed his campaign despite being holed up in Nicaragua's embassy.
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Putin attends Easter service led by head of Russia's Orthodox Church
(Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin and scores of other Moscow worshippers attended an Easter service on Sunday, led by the head of Russia's Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, a staunch supporter of the Russian leader and his war in Ukraine.
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Fake videos of Modi aides trigger political showdown in India election
BENGALURU/LUCKNOW (Reuters) - Manipulated videos are taking centre stage as campaigning heats up in India's election, with fake clips involving two top aides of Prime Minister Narendra Modi triggering police investigations and the arrest of some workers of his rival Congress party.
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Australian police shoot boy dead after stabbing with 'hallmarks' of terrorism
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian police said on Sunday they had shot dead a boy after he stabbed a man in Western Australia's capital Perth, in an attack authorities said indicated terrorism.
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Togo ruling party wins sweeping majority in legislative poll, final provisional results show
LOME (Reuters) - Togo's ruling party has won 108 out of 113 seats in parliament, according to the final provisional results of last month's legislative election announced on Friday.
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Dead bodies in Mexico most probably are missing U.S., Australian surfers
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -The three dead bodies found in Mexico's Baja California state are highly likely to be the American and two Australian tourists who went missing last week, a senior official from the region said on Saturday.
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Roundup: Tanzania battles devastating floods triggered by torrential rains
DAR ES SALAAM, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Fikirini Mohamed, a father of three children, said he was spending sleepless nights thinking how to look after his family after his house was damaged by floods.
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Think tank report highlights China's approach to modernization
PARIS, May 4 (Xinhua) -- A report released by Chinese think tanks here on Saturday introduced the process of Chinese modernization and highlighted its global significance.
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Tropical storm Hidaya weakens as it makes landfall in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Tropical storm Hidaya has weakened after it made landfall on Mafia Island, Tanzania on Saturday, according to the latest update by weather authorities.
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Feature: Chinese cars gain popularity in Botswana
GABORONE, May 4 (Xinhua) -- At the 9th edition of the Shell Gaborone Motor Show in Gaborone, the Botswanan capital, Chinese auto brands such as Haval, Cherry, Tank, and JAC generated interest among local car enthusiasts.
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Torrential rains lash multiple cities in China's Guangdong
GUANGZHOU, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Torrential rains on Saturday lashed multiple cities in south China's Guangdong Province including Zhongshan and Zhuhai, with 58 rainstorm alerts in effect across the province.
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First batch of export vehicles under China-Ecuador FTA to set sail
HEFEI, May 4 (Xinhua) -- A batch of vehicles, the first to receive a certificate of origin under the free trade agreement (FTA) between China and Ecuador, is set to depart for Ecuador, the Customs of Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, said on Friday.
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China-France forum underscores people-to-people, cultural exchanges
PARIS, May 4 (Xinhua) -- A forum on the development of people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and France was held here on Saturday, in a bid to boost cooperation and mutual learning.
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China's migrant workers earn higher incomes in 2023
BEIJING, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Migrant workers from China's rural areas enjoyed higher incomes and better living conditions in 2023, official data shows.
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Feature: French contributor to China's modern shipbuilding industry
FUZHOU, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Located on the bank of the Majiang River in east China's Fuzhou, capital of Fujian Province, is the precious industrial and cultural heritage site known as the Foochow Arsenal, which stands as a witness to China's Self-Strengthening Movement and a memorable chapter in the country's modernization journey.
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HKSAR gov't underpins all-out efforts to cope with impacts of rainstorm
HONG KONG, May 4 (Xinhua) -- A spokesperson for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Saturday evening that persistent rainstorm has caused flooding and landslides in various areas of Hong Kong, with various departments responding promptly to make every effort to minimize the impacts of heavy rain.
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China's smartphone shipments reach 69.3 mln units in Q1
BEIJING, May 4 (Xinhua) -- China's smartphone shipments grew by 6.5 percent year on year to 69.3 million units in the first quarter of 2024, data from a recent industry report showed.
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Xinhua, AFP hold photo exhibition marking 60th anniversary of China-France ties
PARIS, May 4 (Xinhua) -- The chiefs of Xinhua News Agency and Agence France-Presse (AFP) jointly inaugurated a photo exhibition in Paris on Saturday, marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic relations.