BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The following is a selection of the latest posts on social media.

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE on Twitter)

#Universiade2019 in Krasnoyarsk is over. There are no losers. This victory was won by all participants and organizers. In the modern world, we are being divided and set off against each other. But such sporting events give us hope that the problems are temporary, not forever.

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U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump on Twitter)

Airplanes are becoming far too complex to fly. Pilots are no longer needed, but rather computer scientists from MIT. I see it all the time in many products. Always seeking to go one unnecessary step further, when often old and simpler is far better. Split second decisions are needed, and the complexity creates danger. All of this for great cost yet very little gain. I don't know about you, but I don't want Albert Einstein to be my pilot. I want great flying professionals that are allowed to easily and quickly take control of a plane!

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Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica on Twitter)

A deadly form of plague has broken out on Uganda's border with Democratic Republic of Congo and several people are thought to have died of the disease.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif (@JZarif on Twitter)

Last night, PM hosted dinner with unprecedented guest list - a who's who of Iraqi politics: All Iraqis are our friends; Today leaders issued historic joint declaration: -Commitment to implement 1975 Treaty -Expeditious dredging of border river: Removed another vestige of Saddam war.

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Afghan government Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah (@afgexecutive on Twitter)

Taliban disclaimers on terrorism are reminiscent of their regime's position in the past when they repeatedly assured US officials of commitment to restrain Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, only to surprise the world with 9/11 attacks later on. Enditem

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