As US and Chinese officials began talks in Alaska for the first time under the Biden administration, China top diplomat Yang Jiechi threatened "firm actions" against "US interference".

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Canada gets consular access to citizens detained in China The two Canadian citizens have been in detained in China since December 2018 on the charge of espionage.

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After ceasefire, Armenia says Azerbaijan launching new attacks Both warring countries had announced a ceasefire agreement in Moscow after nearly two weeks of fighting which erupted on September 27 over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.

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China helping Pak to set up surface-to-air missile sites in PoK: Report There are about 25 to 40 civilians including 120 Pakistan Army officials working on the construction site.

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Next US Presidential debate to be 'virtual'; Trump says won't 'participate' The next US presidential debate between President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will be "virtual", organizers said on Thursday.

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Ahead of elections, US imposes new restrictions on H-1B visas President Trump had earlier signed an executive order to prevent federal money from being used to displace US citizens with foreign workers.

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NATO appeals to Azerbaijan ally Turkey to calm tensions amid Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Armenia Amid the raging conflict, Azerbaijan defence ministry said Armenian forces had shelled several towns, including Ganja, Terter, Beylagan and Barda.

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After non-essential stores reopened in France on Monday, many hairdressing salons said they were fully booked as people rushed back for a trim or touch-up.

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