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Many Ignore Beijing Smog Warnings Despite First Pollution 'Red Alert'
A blanket of humid, still air resulting in smog that is expected to shroud Beijing for at least three days triggered the capital's first ever pollution "red alert" today as many residents ignored warnings to limit their time outdoors.
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French Foreign Minister to Attend Palestinian Flag-Raising at UN
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Saturday he will attend a ceremony next week to raise the Palestinian flag at the United Nations, despite opposition from Israel and the United States.
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Taiwan 'Regrets' Embarrassing Washington With Flag-Raising
Taiwan on Wednesday expressed regret at embarrassing its chief ally the United States after a Taiwanese flag-raising ceremony in Washington sparked US criticism and Chinese anger.
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Indian tri-colour hoisted at the Games Village
India's national flag was unfurled at the Olympic Games Athletes Village on Sunday in the presence of a small group of sportspersons and contingent officials after their request for deferring the flag-raising ceremony was turned down by the organisers.
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Olympics: Indian flag to be hoisted in Games Village on Sunday
India's national flag will be unfurled at the Olympic Games Athletes Village on Sunday in the presence of a small group of sportspersons and contingent officials after their request for deferring the flag-raising ceremony was turned down by the organisers.
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Many Ignore Beijing Smog Warnings Despite First Pollution 'Red Alert'
A blanket of humid, still air resulting in smog that is expected to shroud Beijing for at least three days triggered the capital's first ever pollution "red alert" today as many residents ignored warnings to limit their time outdoors.
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French Foreign Minister to Attend Palestinian Flag-Raising at UN
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Saturday he will attend a ceremony next week to raise the Palestinian flag at the United Nations, despite opposition from Israel and the United States.
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Taiwan 'Regrets' Embarrassing Washington With Flag-Raising
Taiwan on Wednesday expressed regret at embarrassing its chief ally the United States after a Taiwanese flag-raising ceremony in Washington sparked US criticism and Chinese anger.
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Indian tri-colour hoisted at the Games Village
India's national flag was unfurled at the Olympic Games Athletes Village on Sunday in the presence of a small group of sportspersons and contingent officials after their request for deferring the flag-raising ceremony was turned down by the organisers.
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Olympics: Indian flag to be hoisted in Games Village on Sunday
India's national flag will be unfurled at the Olympic Games Athletes Village on Sunday in the presence of a small group of sportspersons and contingent officials after their request for deferring the flag-raising ceremony was turned down by the organisers.
