FAIZABAD, Afghanistan -- Two dozens of Taliban militants have surrendered to the Afghan army in northern Badakhshan province, an army source said Monday.

More than 200 Taliban militants gave up fighting and surrendered to Afghan security forces in neighboring Takhar and Kunar provinces earlier in this month. (Afghanistan-Taliban)

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WELLINGTON -- A photo exhibition on China's education development kicked off here Monday at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.

The exhibition is running from Sept. 16 to Oct. 4. (New Zealand-China-Exhibition)

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SYDNEY -- Australian infant formula producer Bellamy's said on Monday that shareholders vote in favor of a takeover by Chinese company Mengniu.

Bellamy's share price surged when the market opened on Monday. (Australia-Formula)

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HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government severely condemned radical protesters' violent acts on Hong Kong Island Sunday, which jeopardized the safety of members of the public and seriously undermined social order, a spokesman of the HKSAR government said late Sunday.

To find a way out of the current difficult situation, the HKSAR government has shown sincerity and proposed to set up a platform for dialogue to communicate with members of the public, resolving together the deep-seated problems in society, the spokesman said. (Hong Kong-Violence) Enditem

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