In This EditionU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry concludes a two-day visit to China.

Syrian government and opposition accuse eacher for the deadlock in peace talks.

France has announced it would increase its military deployment in Central African Republic's capital by 400 soldiers to a total of 2,000.

And thousands of people gather in cities across the world to raise awareness of violence against women as part of the "One Billion Rising" campaign.

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