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BRUSSELS -- "We strongly urge Iran to continue to implement its commitments under the JCPoA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) in full as it has done until now and to refrain from any escalatory steps."

The European powers said on Thursday that they strongly urge Iran to continue to implement its commitments under the nuclear deal and reject any ultimatums.

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MOSCOW -- "We have done and will do everything necessary to ensure the high combat capability of our Armed Forces and the defense potential of the most modern level."

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday in a speech prior to a military parade at the Red Square to mark the 74th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

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NEW YORK -- "I think China still has a decent chance of getting growth above 6 percent this year, which is the government's target. "

The Chinese economy has shown sustainable growth potential after the country's fiscal stimulus and deleveraging efforts, Tao Wang, chief China economist and head of Asia Economic Research at the leading Swiss investment bank UBS said here on Wednesday.

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BEIJING -- "The UN (United Nations) continues to support a one-China policy in accordance with the relevant resolutions, including the 1971 resolution of the General Assembly."

Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told Xinhua. The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the "Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019" that reaffirms "the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act," which raised concern in the international community. Enditem

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