Trade war: China says US talks 'laid ground' to resolve disputeTrade war: China says US talks 'laid ground' to resolve dispute
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China said talks with the US "laid the foundations" to resolve a damaging trade dispute between the world's two largest economies.

The negotiations in Beijing this week were "extensive, deep and detailed," China's commerce ministry said.

The US highlighted China's pledge to purchase more agriculture and other goods,

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Kim Jong-un leaves China with 'backing for second Trump summit'Kim Jong-un leaves China with 'backing for second Trump summit'
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After his surprise visit to China, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un left with backing for a possible second summit with US President Donald Trump, state media said.

Mr Trump and Mr Kim first met last

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Japan to scrap UK beef ban imposed after BSE crisisJapan to scrap UK beef ban imposed after BSE crisis
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Japan will end a ban on British beef and lamb that has been in place since the mad cow disease epidemic.

The move comes ahead of a meeting between Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Theresa May.

The leaders are expected to announce funding for technology collaborations at the Downing Street meeting on Thursday.

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Australia consulate scares: Arrest over '38 suspicious parcels'Australia consulate scares: Arrest over '38 suspicious parcels'
Image copyrightAFP/Getty ImagesImage caption Police officers remove evidence from the Italian consulate in Melbourne

Australian police have arrested a man who allegedly sent suspicious parcels to consulates and embassies in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.

Emergency crews were called to several consulates on

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CES 2019: LG's see-through and vibrating OLED TVsCES 2019: LG's see-through and vibrating OLED TVs
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Cricket body announces Sri Lanka amnestyCricket body announces Sri Lanka amnesty
Alex Marshall, head of the ICC's anti-corruption unit, says the amnesty was in response to "very specific challenges we face in Sri Lanka"

The International Cricket Council has announced an unprecedented 15-day amnesty as part of its investigation into corruption in Sri Lanka.

The amnesty, which will run from 16-31 January, is the first of its kind

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