North Korea releases detained Chinese sailors: Xinhua
North Korea has released 16 Chinese fishermen and their boat, Chinese state-run media said Tuesday, after reports that armed assailants had taken the sailors hostage and demanded a ransom.
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US President Barack Obama on Monday saluted Myanmar President Thein Sein for his leadership in pushing through startling political reforms, but warned ethnic violence in the country must stop.
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Myanmar's President Thein Sein on Monday urged an end to intercommunal violence and discrimination after hearing a call from US President Barack Obama to put a stop to ethnic unrest in the country.
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