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China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war

China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war

It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?

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Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children

Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children

Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.

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'My six-year-old has nosebleeds': Chiang Mai air pollution sparks health fears

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China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war

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Stanford said the papers, which mentioned the Tiananmen Massacre, would be banned if returned to Beijing.

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