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September 27, 2016 7:02 AM

Colombia, FARC Sign Historic Pact Ending 52-Year War

The Colombian government and left-wing Farc rebels have signed a historic agreement that formally brings an end to 52 years of civil war. <br/><br/>President Juan Manuel Santos and rebel leader Timoleon Jimenez, known as Timochenko, used a pen made from a bullet to sign the deal. Guests ...

September 27, 2016 6:53 AM

New evidence of water plumes on Jupiter's moon Europa

The US space agency NASA says that more evidence of possible water plumes erupting from the surface of Jupiter's icy moon Europa has been spotted. <br/><br/>The latest finding has given scientists fresh hope that a robotic spacecraft could one day fly past these potential plumes and...

September 27, 2016 6:49 AM

US, Japan Finalize New Military Cooperation Amid Tensions With China

Washington and Tokyo have signed a bilateral agreement to increase military logistics cooperation as tensions with China continue to escalate. <br/><br/>Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said because of its pacifist constitution, Japan&apos;s Self-Defense Forces have been limited i...

September 27, 2016 6:48 AM

China launches emergency measures for typhoon Megi

In China, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters activated a level III emergency response for the approaching Typhoon Megi. Typhoon Megi, the 17th typhoon this year, is expected to make landfall in Taiwan today afternoon and move to the coastal areas of Fujian and Guangdong on tomor...

September 26, 2016 9:01 PM

Nine injured in shooting at strip mall in Houston

In the United States, a gunman fired multiple shots and injured nine persons at a strip mall in southwest Houston before being shot dead by the police. The US has witnessed a number of shooting incidents in recent months. Today's shooting comes days after a shooting at a Washington state mall l...

September 26, 2016 9:00 PM

China launches emergency measures for typhoon Megi

China today activated a level-3 emergency response for the approaching typhoon 'Megi' expected to hit the country tomorrow. <br/><br/>The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters urged local authorities to take precautions and dispatched five work teams to the provin...

September 26, 2016 7:17 PM

France welcomes India's decision to ratify Paris Climate pact

France has also welcomed India's decision to ratify on October 2 the Paris Climate Change agreement aimed at containing global warming by cutting greenhouse gas emissions. French Minister of Environment and Energy Segolene Royal complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi for deciding to ratify t...

September 26, 2016 6:01 PM

China welcomes India's decision to ratify Paris climate deal

China today welcomed India's decision to ratify the Paris climate agreement, saying the move will be a driving force for the enforcement of the landmark deal. Climate change is a challenge faced by human society. <br/><br/>Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a media ...

September 26, 2016 1:59 PM

UN lauds India's decision to ratify Paris Climate Agreement

UN chief, Ban Ki-moon, today lauded India for its swift action over the decision to ratify the Paris pact on climate change. Mr. Ban said he is looking forward to receiving New Delhi's instrument of accession. <br/><br/>UN Secretary-General's deputy spokesman, Farhan Haq, said ...

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