Iran, Taliban call for more ties in high-level Kabul talks
伊朗外长阿巴斯·阿拉赫奇在喀布尔的访问中呼吁加强与阿富汗的合作，这是自2021年塔利班接管以来伊朗最高级别的官员首次访问阿富汗首都。此次一日访问中，阿拉赫奇与阿富汗外长阿米尔·汗·穆塔基及塔利班政府总理哈桑·阿赫杜赫进行了会谈，讨论了两国在移民和水资源等问题上的关系。
双方讨论了经济合作、在伊朗的阿富汗移民状况、边界问题和水权等议题。阿拉赫奇在与穆塔基的会谈中赞扬了两国在经济、贸易和政治方面的关系，并表示希望此次访问能够进一步扩大双方的联系，特别是在安全和经济领域。穆塔基则表示希望阿拉赫奇的访问能为两国关系带来新的动力，进入双边关系的新阶段。尽管许多国家在塔利班接管后关闭了驻喀布尔的使馆或降级了外交关系，但伊朗仍与阿富汗新当局保持活跃的外交联系，尽管尚未正式承认塔利班政府。
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伊朗外长阿巴斯·阿拉赫奇在喀布尔的访问中呼吁加强与阿富汗的合作，这是自2021年塔利班接管以来伊朗最高级别的官员首次访问阿富汗首都。此次一日访问中，阿拉赫奇与阿富汗外长阿米尔·汗·穆塔基及塔利班政府总理哈桑·阿赫杜赫进行了会谈，讨论了两国在移民和水资源等问题上的关系。
双方讨论了经济合作、在伊朗的阿富汗移民状况、边界问题和水权等议题。阿拉赫奇在与穆塔基的会谈中赞扬了两国在经济、贸易和政治方面的关系，并表示希望此次访问能够进一步扩大双方的联系，特别是在安全和经济领域。穆塔基则表示希望阿拉赫奇的访问能为两国关系带来新的动力，进入双边关系的新阶段。尽管许多国家在塔利班接管后关闭了驻喀布尔的使馆或降级了外交关系，但伊朗仍与阿富汗新当局保持活跃的外交联系，尽管尚未正式承认塔利班政府。
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Hu Jintao, Zhu Rongji on the list as China’s top leaders send 130 Lunar New Year wishes
中国最高领导人在即将到来的农历新年之际，向超过100名退休的共产党高级干部和国家领导人致以问候。习近平主席及其他国家领导人最近访问或委派他人访问了130名前官员，彰显了对他们的尊重和关怀。
受到表彰的前官员包括2003年至2013年担任中国国家主席的胡锦涛，以及在1990年代推动重大经济政策的前总理朱镕基。名单中还包括全国政协前主席李瑞环和与胡锦涛共事的前总理温家宝。此外，香港首任回归后的特首董建华也在此列。访问退休官员是共产党的一项传统，旨在传承和弘扬党的精神。
据新华社报道，这些退休官员对党的工作表示赞赏，认为中央委员会团结大家“冷静应对挑战……成功实现了年度经济和社会发展的主要目标”。这一传统不仅体现了对前领导人的尊重，也反映了党在新年之际对团结和发展的重视。
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中国最高领导人在即将到来的农历新年之际，向超过100名退休的共产党高级干部和国家领导人致以问候。习近平主席及其他国家领导人最近访问或委派他人访问了130名前官员，彰显了对他们的尊重和关怀。
受到表彰的前官员包括2003年至2013年担任中国国家主席的胡锦涛，以及在1990年代推动重大经济政策的前总理朱镕基。名单中还包括全国政协前主席李瑞环和与胡锦涛共事的前总理温家宝。此外，香港首任回归后的特首董建华也在此列。访问退休官员是共产党的一项传统，旨在传承和弘扬党的精神。
据新华社报道，这些退休官员对党的工作表示赞赏，认为中央委员会团结大家“冷静应对挑战……成功实现了年度经济和社会发展的主要目标”。这一传统不仅体现了对前领导人的尊重，也反映了党在新年之际对团结和发展的重视。
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2 students charged over ‘space oil’ found in handbag by Hong Kong customs
在香港，两个学生因在尖沙咀的渡轮码头被海关查获一支疑似含有新兴毒品“太空油”的电子烟而被控。这两名年轻女性，分别为18岁和19岁，前一天通过中国渡轮码头抵达香港。海关在例行检查中发现了18岁学生手提包中的电子烟。
海关表示，经过调查后，这两名学生被逮捕并共同被控一项持有第一类毒药的罪名。“太空油”通常以电子烟胶囊的形式包装，含有麻醉剂依托咪酯，对用户的身心健康构成风险。这一事件引发了对新型毒品及其对年轻人影响的关注。
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在香港，两个学生因在尖沙咀的渡轮码头被海关查获一支疑似含有新兴毒品“太空油”的电子烟而被控。这两名年轻女性，分别为18岁和19岁，前一天通过中国渡轮码头抵达香港。海关在例行检查中发现了18岁学生手提包中的电子烟。
海关表示，经过调查后，这两名学生被逮捕并共同被控一项持有第一类毒药的罪名。“太空油”通常以电子烟胶囊的形式包装，含有麻醉剂依托咪酯，对用户的身心健康构成风险。这一事件引发了对新型毒品及其对年轻人影响的关注。
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Chang’e-8 moon mission first to get robotic boost from China’s private sector
中国的一家私营航天公司获得了前往月球的机会，将在2028年的“嫦娥八号”任务中发射两台由人工智能控制的月球探测机器人，并与国际伙伴合作。这项合作包括来自杭州的STAR.VISION公司，以及浙江大学和土耳其中东技术大学的教授。该公司希望借此机会在太空探索中发挥更大作用。
STAR.VISION的首席技术官王春辉表示，这是中国私营企业首次在太空探索项目中承担子项目，传统上此类任务主要由国有企业负责。他指出，早期的任务由工业部门处理，而此次任务则融入了商业航天公司，并探索国际合作。根据合作协议，STAR.VISION将专注于AI处理器的开发，而两所大学将提供导航、算法和机械组件方面的专业知识。
这两台月球探测机器人将能够自主互动，通过数据共享和任务分配协同工作，从而完成单独的机器人无法实现的目标。浙江大学的航天和卫星专家孙树健表示，人工智能将在中国未来的月球探索中发挥关键作用。
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中国的一家私营航天公司获得了前往月球的机会，将在2028年的“嫦娥八号”任务中发射两台由人工智能控制的月球探测机器人，并与国际伙伴合作。这项合作包括来自杭州的STAR.VISION公司，以及浙江大学和土耳其中东技术大学的教授。该公司希望借此机会在太空探索中发挥更大作用。
STAR.VISION的首席技术官王春辉表示，这是中国私营企业首次在太空探索项目中承担子项目，传统上此类任务主要由国有企业负责。他指出，早期的任务由工业部门处理，而此次任务则融入了商业航天公司，并探索国际合作。根据合作协议，STAR.VISION将专注于AI处理器的开发，而两所大学将提供导航、算法和机械组件方面的专业知识。
这两台月球探测机器人将能够自主互动，通过数据共享和任务分配协同工作，从而完成单独的机器人无法实现的目标。浙江大学的航天和卫星专家孙树健表示，人工智能将在中国未来的月球探索中发挥关键作用。
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Intense combat nears eastern DR Congo, UN plans urgent meeting
Intense combat between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed fighters has brought conflict dangerously close to the major city of Goma. As tensions escalate, both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have withdrawn their diplomats from each other's capitals, signaling a severe diplomatic rift. This escalation comes amid preparations by the UN Security Council for an emergency meeting to address the situation.
The eastern provinces of North and South Kivu in the DRC have been conflict zones for decades, with the M23 group, backed by Rwanda, emerging as a dominant force in recent years. Since 2021, M23 has captured significant territories, causing large-scale displacements and worsening the humanitarian crisis. The breakdown of peace talks between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC's Félix Tshisekedi further fueled tensions, leading to M23's rapid advance towards Goma. This city, a crucial hub with over a million residents, now echoes with the sounds of heavy detonations, underscoring the urgency of international intervention.
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Intense combat between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed fighters has brought conflict dangerously close to the major city of Goma. As tensions escalate, both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have withdrawn their diplomats from each other's capitals, signaling a severe diplomatic rift. This escalation comes amid preparations by the UN Security Council for an emergency meeting to address the situation.
The eastern provinces of North and South Kivu in the DRC have been conflict zones for decades, with the M23 group, backed by Rwanda, emerging as a dominant force in recent years. Since 2021, M23 has captured significant territories, causing large-scale displacements and worsening the humanitarian crisis. The breakdown of peace talks between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and DRC's Félix Tshisekedi further fueled tensions, leading to M23's rapid advance towards Goma. This city, a crucial hub with over a million residents, now echoes with the sounds of heavy detonations, underscoring the urgency of international intervention.
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5 Hongkongers charged over detention of woman found in flat who later died
五名香港人因涉嫌非法拘禁一名女性近一个月而被控，受害者在发现时面部和身体多处淤伤，后来在医院去世。警方于周日透露，这名40岁的女性上周三在乔丹的万威街一处公寓内倒下，随后在九龙华医院被宣布死亡。
调查显示，受害者自上月底以来一直被非法拘禁在该公寓内，消息人士透露，她因未能偿还12万港元（约合15,400美元）的贷款而被带到公寓。同时，她的男友被要求偿还债务，并在公寓内陪伴她两天。目前还有两名其他嫌疑人因涉嫌协助犯罪而被捕。
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五名香港人因涉嫌非法拘禁一名女性近一个月而被控，受害者在发现时面部和身体多处淤伤，后来在医院去世。警方于周日透露，这名40岁的女性上周三在乔丹的万威街一处公寓内倒下，随后在九龙华医院被宣布死亡。
调查显示，受害者自上月底以来一直被非法拘禁在该公寓内，消息人士透露，她因未能偿还12万港元（约合15,400美元）的贷款而被带到公寓。同时，她的男友被要求偿还债务，并在公寓内陪伴她两天。目前还有两名其他嫌疑人因涉嫌协助犯罪而被捕。
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‘It’s a lot of fun here’: residents praise new boardwalk in Hong Kong’s North Point
香港北角的新东海岸长廊开放，吸引居民在寒冷天气中跑步、滑冰和散步。这个1.1公里的西段是备受期待的东海岸长廊的一部分，连接着东区的美丽海岸线，得到了公众的普遍赞誉。
该项目是香港政府价值65亿港元（约合8.37亿美元）的海滨提升计划的一部分，旨在建设一个连接肯尼迪镇和小溪湾的13公里步行友好长廊。尽管香港天文台早前发布了寒冷天气警告，但周日傍晚，长廊上仍然人流不息，居民们悠闲地享受着这条共享的自行车和步行道。
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香港北角的新东海岸长廊开放，吸引居民在寒冷天气中跑步、滑冰和散步。这个1.1公里的西段是备受期待的东海岸长廊的一部分，连接着东区的美丽海岸线，得到了公众的普遍赞誉。
该项目是香港政府价值65亿港元（约合8.37亿美元）的海滨提升计划的一部分，旨在建设一个连接肯尼迪镇和小溪湾的13公里步行友好长廊。尽管香港天文台早前发布了寒冷天气警告，但周日傍晚，长廊上仍然人流不息，居民们悠闲地享受着这条共享的自行车和步行道。
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To truly make America great again, Trump must succeed in 2 things
美国总统特朗普在就职演说中宣称“美国的衰退已经结束”，强调只有他能拯救国家。在一场相对低调的仪式上，特朗普与科技巨头和前总统们同台，重申了他的“让美国再次伟大”的口号，并表示他将以“和平与团结”为自豪的遗产。
特朗普提到，新的加沙停火协议为结束长达15个月的冲突提供了契机，并重申了他“通过实力实现和平”的理念。他还向中国国家主席习近平发出了个人邀请，并推迟了对TikTok的禁令，显示出他在外交上的灵活性。然而，特朗普的内阁成员大多持鹰派立场，反对与伊朗的接触，并将中国视为主要安全威胁，这可能会使其外交政策面临挑战。
尽管特朗普的第二任期开局良好，但他需要在强硬与外交之间找到平衡，尤其是在东南亚等关键地区，这里已成为大国竞争的新舞台。历史上，特朗普的就职典礼与里根相似，后者在1984年也曾面临类似的挑战，最终成功连任，塑造了美国的未来。
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美国总统特朗普在就职演说中宣称“美国的衰退已经结束”，强调只有他能拯救国家。在一场相对低调的仪式上，特朗普与科技巨头和前总统们同台，重申了他的“让美国再次伟大”的口号，并表示他将以“和平与团结”为自豪的遗产。
特朗普提到，新的加沙停火协议为结束长达15个月的冲突提供了契机，并重申了他“通过实力实现和平”的理念。他还向中国国家主席习近平发出了个人邀请，并推迟了对TikTok的禁令，显示出他在外交上的灵活性。然而，特朗普的内阁成员大多持鹰派立场，反对与伊朗的接触，并将中国视为主要安全威胁，这可能会使其外交政策面临挑战。
尽管特朗普的第二任期开局良好，但他需要在强硬与外交之间找到平衡，尤其是在东南亚等关键地区，这里已成为大国竞争的新舞台。历史上，特朗普的就职典礼与里根相似，后者在1984年也曾面临类似的挑战，最终成功连任，塑造了美国的未来。
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Israel blocks Palestinians returning home to northern Gaza
Tens of thousands of Palestinians remained stranded on roads in northern Gaza as Israel kept crossing points closed, accusing Hamas of violating a ceasefire agreement. This has caused immense frustration among Palestinians eager to return to their homes, following a recent exchange of hostages and prisoners between the two sides. The situation highlights the fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas, who have been long-standing adversaries through multiple conflicts over Gaza.
Amidst this tension, large groups of displaced Palestinians gathered along main roads, some in vehicles and others on foot, hoping to return to northern areas like Gaza City. For many, the uncertainty over whether their homes still stand is overshadowed by a strong desire to return and rebuild their lives, even if it means living next to rubble. Despite spending nights on roads like Salahuddin, Palestinians express a steadfast determination to return, underscoring the human cost of the ongoing conflict and the complex challenges tied to any ceasefire agreement.
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians remained stranded on roads in northern Gaza as Israel kept crossing points closed, accusing Hamas of violating a ceasefire agreement. This has caused immense frustration among Palestinians eager to return to their homes, following a recent exchange of hostages and prisoners between the two sides. The situation highlights the fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas, who have been long-standing adversaries through multiple conflicts over Gaza.
Amidst this tension, large groups of displaced Palestinians gathered along main roads, some in vehicles and others on foot, hoping to return to northern areas like Gaza City. For many, the uncertainty over whether their homes still stand is overshadowed by a strong desire to return and rebuild their lives, even if it means living next to rubble. Despite spending nights on roads like Salahuddin, Palestinians express a steadfast determination to return, underscoring the human cost of the ongoing conflict and the complex challenges tied to any ceasefire agreement.
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Why the Thailand-Myanmar border became a hub for fraud gangs preying on Chinese nationals
最近在泰国与缅甸边境发生的中国演员被绑架事件，揭示了国际犯罪团伙如何诱骗公民参与电信诈骗。演员王星在一名假冒演员经纪人的欺骗下飞往泰国，随后在边境小镇梅素被绑架，并转移到缅甸，由诈骗团伙关押在多个密闭场所。
王星的绑架引发公众关注，尤其是他的女友在社交媒体上的不懈呼吁和名人支持，使得他的营救成为头条新闻。然而，这一事件也对泰国的旅游业造成影响，许多中国游客在春节期间取消了旅行计划，这本是游客高峰期。尽管王星已经获得自由，但仍有成千上万的中国受害者可能被困在缅甸，这引发了社交媒体上关于如何应对这一问题的讨论。
在这种情况下，许多社交媒体用户纷纷发声，讲述了他们亲朋好友消失的类似经历。王星透露，他被关押的地点还有其他几十名受害者，目前尚无官方声明证实他们的救援情况。这一系列事件突显了跨国人贩问题的紧迫性和复杂性，呼吁各方加大对受害者的支持与帮助。
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最近在泰国与缅甸边境发生的中国演员被绑架事件，揭示了国际犯罪团伙如何诱骗公民参与电信诈骗。演员王星在一名假冒演员经纪人的欺骗下飞往泰国，随后在边境小镇梅素被绑架，并转移到缅甸，由诈骗团伙关押在多个密闭场所。
王星的绑架引发公众关注，尤其是他的女友在社交媒体上的不懈呼吁和名人支持，使得他的营救成为头条新闻。然而，这一事件也对泰国的旅游业造成影响，许多中国游客在春节期间取消了旅行计划，这本是游客高峰期。尽管王星已经获得自由，但仍有成千上万的中国受害者可能被困在缅甸，这引发了社交媒体上关于如何应对这一问题的讨论。
在这种情况下，许多社交媒体用户纷纷发声，讲述了他们亲朋好友消失的类似经历。王星透露，他被关押的地点还有其他几十名受害者，目前尚无官方声明证实他们的救援情况。这一系列事件突显了跨国人贩问题的紧迫性和复杂性，呼吁各方加大对受害者的支持与帮助。
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Thailand detains British man in ‘Lady of the Hills’ mystery
Thai authorities have detained the British husband of a Thai woman whose body was discovered in the Yorkshire Dales over 20 years ago. The woman, Lamduan Armitage, was found deceased in 2004 and remained unidentified until 2019, when a renewed police appeal prompted her family in Thailand to come forward. Known for years as the "Lady of the Hills," her case remained a mystery until this significant breakthrough.
The 62-year-old British man, identified as David Armitage, was detained in Thailand's Kanchanaburi province for visa violations. This detention marks a crucial step in international cooperation on criminal investigations, as authorities seek to uncover the circumstances surrounding Lamduan's death. The long-standing mystery of her identity and the recent detention of her husband highlight the complexities and challenges in resolving cold cases, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in justice matters.
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Thai authorities have detained the British husband of a Thai woman whose body was discovered in the Yorkshire Dales over 20 years ago. The woman, Lamduan Armitage, was found deceased in 2004 and remained unidentified until 2019, when a renewed police appeal prompted her family in Thailand to come forward. Known for years as the "Lady of the Hills," her case remained a mystery until this significant breakthrough.
The 62-year-old British man, identified as David Armitage, was detained in Thailand's Kanchanaburi province for visa violations. This detention marks a crucial step in international cooperation on criminal investigations, as authorities seek to uncover the circumstances surrounding Lamduan's death. The long-standing mystery of her identity and the recent detention of her husband highlight the complexities and challenges in resolving cold cases, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration in justice matters.
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Hong Kong activist artist claims McDonald’s sacked him after call for mealtime pay
A Hong Kong artist and part-time janitor, Luke Ching Chin-wai, claims he was dismissed by McDonald’s for violating its social media policy after advocating for employee mealtime pay. Ching, who worked at a McDonald’s outlet in Tai Po for six months, received notification that his contract was terminated shortly after he publicly urged the fast-food giant to reinstate a policy of paying employees during meal breaks. This policy had been discontinued since 2009, and Ching argued that its absence effectively reduces workers' hourly wages to below the minimum rate.
Ching had recently penned an open letter to McDonald’s CEO, highlighting that the current practice of deducting an hour's pay during an eight-hour shift significantly impacts workers' earnings. His call for change was part of a broader effort to address labor rights within the company. The letter, which was also published in a local newspaper, emphasized that such a policy reduced hourly wages from HK$45 to HK$39.38, falling short of the legal minimum. The termination has raised questions about the balance between corporate policies and employees' rights to advocate for fair labor conditions. McDonald’s has yet to comment on the situation, leaving the artist’s dismissal shrouded in uncertainty and sparking a conversation about employee advocacy and corporate response.
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A Hong Kong artist and part-time janitor, Luke Ching Chin-wai, claims he was dismissed by McDonald’s for violating its social media policy after advocating for employee mealtime pay. Ching, who worked at a McDonald’s outlet in Tai Po for six months, received notification that his contract was terminated shortly after he publicly urged the fast-food giant to reinstate a policy of paying employees during meal breaks. This policy had been discontinued since 2009, and Ching argued that its absence effectively reduces workers' hourly wages to below the minimum rate.
Ching had recently penned an open letter to McDonald’s CEO, highlighting that the current practice of deducting an hour's pay during an eight-hour shift significantly impacts workers' earnings. His call for change was part of a broader effort to address labor rights within the company. The letter, which was also published in a local newspaper, emphasized that such a policy reduced hourly wages from HK$45 to HK$39.38, falling short of the legal minimum. The termination has raised questions about the balance between corporate policies and employees' rights to advocate for fair labor conditions. McDonald’s has yet to comment on the situation, leaving the artist’s dismissal shrouded in uncertainty and sparking a conversation about employee advocacy and corporate response.
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South Korean prosecutors indict Yoon over his martial law
南韩检方周日对被弹劾总统尹锡悦以叛乱罪提起公诉，这起与其短暂实施的戒严令有关的刑事指控，若被定罪可能面临死刑或终身监禁。这是对尹锡悦的又一次打击，他因去年12月3日的戒严令被弹劾并逮捕，该事件引发了严重的政治动荡，动摇了韩国的政治和金融市场，也损害了国家的国际形象。
媒体报道指出，首尔中央地区检察厅已经对尹锡悦进行了叛乱起诉。与此同时，宪法法庭正在审理是否正式裁定尹为总统或将其复职。尹锡悦坚决否认不当行为，表示其戒严令是为了唤起公众对自由派主导的国会所带来的危机的警觉。在宣布戒严令时，尹将国会称为“罪犯的巢穴”，并誓言要铲除“无耻的北朝鲜追随者和反国家力量”。虽然决定实施的戒严令持续仅六小时，但它唤起了人们对1960至1980年代军事统治时期戒严和紧急法令所造成压制的痛苦回忆。
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南韩检方周日对被弹劾总统尹锡悦以叛乱罪提起公诉，这起与其短暂实施的戒严令有关的刑事指控，若被定罪可能面临死刑或终身监禁。这是对尹锡悦的又一次打击，他因去年12月3日的戒严令被弹劾并逮捕，该事件引发了严重的政治动荡，动摇了韩国的政治和金融市场，也损害了国家的国际形象。
媒体报道指出，首尔中央地区检察厅已经对尹锡悦进行了叛乱起诉。与此同时，宪法法庭正在审理是否正式裁定尹为总统或将其复职。尹锡悦坚决否认不当行为，表示其戒严令是为了唤起公众对自由派主导的国会所带来的危机的警觉。在宣布戒严令时，尹将国会称为“罪犯的巢穴”，并誓言要铲除“无耻的北朝鲜追随者和反国家力量”。虽然决定实施的戒严令持续仅六小时，但它唤起了人们对1960至1980年代军事统治时期戒严和紧急法令所造成压制的痛苦回忆。
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Vatican: sanctions still in effect against Opus Dei cardinal
Vatican confirms ongoing disciplinary sanctions against Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne amid sexual abuse allegations. These measures include restrictions on his public activities, residence, and the use of insignia, requiring the 81-year-old cleric to leave Peru and live in Madrid and Rome. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni emphasized that while some exceptions have been made for Cipriani's age and family needs, the sanctions remain in effect.
The sanctions were initiated after Cipriani's retirement as the head of the Peruvian church in 2019, following multiple allegations against him. In a letter addressing the claims, Cipriani vehemently denied any wrongdoing, stating, “I haven’t committed any crime, nor have I sexually abused anyone.” Similar sanctions have been imposed on other high-ranking church figures accused of abuse, indicating a consistent approach by the Vatican to address such serious allegations within the clergy.
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Vatican confirms ongoing disciplinary sanctions against Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne amid sexual abuse allegations. These measures include restrictions on his public activities, residence, and the use of insignia, requiring the 81-year-old cleric to leave Peru and live in Madrid and Rome. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni emphasized that while some exceptions have been made for Cipriani's age and family needs, the sanctions remain in effect.
The sanctions were initiated after Cipriani's retirement as the head of the Peruvian church in 2019, following multiple allegations against him. In a letter addressing the claims, Cipriani vehemently denied any wrongdoing, stating, “I haven’t committed any crime, nor have I sexually abused anyone.” Similar sanctions have been imposed on other high-ranking church figures accused of abuse, indicating a consistent approach by the Vatican to address such serious allegations within the clergy.
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Australia Day protesters support Aboriginal groups, deface statues
在墨尔本，两座历史雕像在澳大利亚日庆祝活动前遭到破坏，反映出对原住民团体的支持。全国各地的成千上万民众走上街头抗议，认为这一庆祝日期并不值得欢庆。当地报道指出，殖民者约翰·巴特曼的雕像被锯为两半，而一座纪念一战澳大利亚士兵的雕像则被涂上红漆，并写上了“归还土地”的字样。
澳大利亚国庆日1月26日对于许多原住民来说是哀悼日，这一天标志着亚瑟·菲利普船长抵达悉尼湾和英国对澳大利亚的殖民开始。此外，抗议者携带巴勒斯坦国旗，发言人提到原住民与巴勒斯坦人在经历上的相似之处。原住民阿曼达·希尔表示：“入侵日。我们的生存至关重要。我们仍然在这里，不会消失。”在悉尼，韦拉朱里-比里皮艺术家詹姆斯·P·西蒙的作品在歌剧院的帆上投射，成为全国多场清晨反思活动的一部分。
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在墨尔本，两座历史雕像在澳大利亚日庆祝活动前遭到破坏，反映出对原住民团体的支持。全国各地的成千上万民众走上街头抗议，认为这一庆祝日期并不值得欢庆。当地报道指出，殖民者约翰·巴特曼的雕像被锯为两半，而一座纪念一战澳大利亚士兵的雕像则被涂上红漆，并写上了“归还土地”的字样。
澳大利亚国庆日1月26日对于许多原住民来说是哀悼日，这一天标志着亚瑟·菲利普船长抵达悉尼湾和英国对澳大利亚的殖民开始。此外，抗议者携带巴勒斯坦国旗，发言人提到原住民与巴勒斯坦人在经历上的相似之处。原住民阿曼达·希尔表示：“入侵日。我们的生存至关重要。我们仍然在这里，不会消失。”在悉尼，韦拉朱里-比里皮艺术家詹姆斯·P·西蒙的作品在歌剧院的帆上投射，成为全国多场清晨反思活动的一部分。
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Hong Kong’s cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority to adjust pace of projects
香港市建局将调整市政项目的节奏以保持财政稳定，私营开发商将提前知道项目计划以避免失败投标。该改变主要目的是为市建局保持足够的现金流并避免过高的收购成本。
市建局负责人Wai Chi-sing周日称，当前经济环境和房地产市场状况给市建局造成了许多财务挑战。市建局在其网站的博客文章中解释称，其已经推迟了一些项目的投标，因为在市场条件下，开发商可能不会做出投标。
尽管如此，市建局仍将在短期内向五个政府批准的项目支付约3.85亿美元的收购费用，这些项目包括九龍城區的Nga Tsin Wai Road-Carpenter Road項目。
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香港市建局将调整市政项目的节奏以保持财政稳定，私营开发商将提前知道项目计划以避免失败投标。该改变主要目的是为市建局保持足够的现金流并避免过高的收购成本。
市建局负责人Wai Chi-sing周日称，当前经济环境和房地产市场状况给市建局造成了许多财务挑战。市建局在其网站的博客文章中解释称，其已经推迟了一些项目的投标，因为在市场条件下，开发商可能不会做出投标。
尽管如此，市建局仍将在短期内向五个政府批准的项目支付约3.85亿美元的收购费用，这些项目包括九龍城區的Nga Tsin Wai Road-Carpenter Road項目。
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Partially charred body found at Hong Kong lake, prompting police probe
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Hong Kong police are investigating after a partially charred body was discovered near a lake on Lantau Island.
Staff at Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre called police at 3.30pm on Sunday to report the discovery.
Police officers and Fire Services Department personnel arrived and launched an investigation.
A couple reportedly spotted the body beneath a tree.
There were burns on the upper part of the body.
No personal belongings or traces of accelerants were found, according to media reports.
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By Danny Mok
Hong Kong police are investigating after a partially charred body was discovered near a lake on Lantau Island.
Staff at Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre called police at 3.30pm on Sunday to report the discovery.
Police officers and Fire Services Department personnel arrived and launched an investigation.
A couple reportedly spotted the body beneath a tree.
There were burns on the upper part of the body.
No personal belongings or traces of accelerants were found, according to media reports.
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China’s Communist Party draws ‘red line’ on virtual Lunar New Year cash gifts for cadres
中国共产党警告干部在春节期间不要接受数字“红包”，以防止贿赂问题。这一警告是在党重申反腐败承诺的背景下发布的，旨在维护官员的公正性和纪律性。
中央组织部在其网站上发表的文章指出，接受或赠送可能影响官方职责公正执行的虚拟礼物，可能被视为违反党纪的“红线”。此外，文章还特别警告不要在微信平台上以虚拟红包的形式接受赌博或间接贿赂。随着春节假期的临近，干部们被提醒要谨慎对待虚拟红包，并告知家人同样注意。
微信的红包功能允许用户向单个联系人或聊天群组发送虚拟资金，广受欢迎，拥有超过10亿的月活跃用户。近年来，中国共产党加强了纪律规则，以清除被认为不称职或缺乏忠诚的成员，进一步加强对近亿党员的管理。
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中国共产党警告干部在春节期间不要接受数字“红包”，以防止贿赂问题。这一警告是在党重申反腐败承诺的背景下发布的，旨在维护官员的公正性和纪律性。
中央组织部在其网站上发表的文章指出，接受或赠送可能影响官方职责公正执行的虚拟礼物，可能被视为违反党纪的“红线”。此外，文章还特别警告不要在微信平台上以虚拟红包的形式接受赌博或间接贿赂。随着春节假期的临近，干部们被提醒要谨慎对待虚拟红包，并告知家人同样注意。
微信的红包功能允许用户向单个联系人或聊天群组发送虚拟资金，广受欢迎，拥有超过10亿的月活跃用户。近年来，中国共产党加强了纪律规则，以清除被认为不称职或缺乏忠诚的成员，进一步加强对近亿党员的管理。
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China ritual sees villagers rolling on ‘thorn bed’, suffering cuts to connect with deities
一种独特的中国仪式“Fan Cichuang”吸引了人们的注意，它涉及半裸的参与者在荆棘床上滚动，这一传统习俗将在农历新年期间举行。该仪式被指定为广东省的非物质文化遗产，被称为“最残酷的农历新年民俗”，是湛江地区在春节博览会（Nianli）期间流行的一种庆祝活动。
Nianli与中国春节往往相重叠，但这是一个在广东省西部庆祝的地方性活动，以一系列独特的地方习俗为标志。Fan Cichuang作为其中的亮点，展现了参与者的勇气和韧性，仪式的准备工作包括当地居民准备荆棘树枝，将其绑在一起，形成床铺，并将其固定在一种特定的传统方桌上，称为“八仙桌”。
参与者通常是年轻或中年男性，他们脱去上衣在荆棘上翻滚，尽管过程伴随疼痛，但观众的欢呼声将痛楚与勇气联系在一起，荆棘刺得越深，鲜血流得越多，观众的喝彩声便越响亮。这一仪式不仅是对个人勇气的挑战，也反映了当地文化的独特魅力。
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一种独特的中国仪式“Fan Cichuang”吸引了人们的注意，它涉及半裸的参与者在荆棘床上滚动，这一传统习俗将在农历新年期间举行。该仪式被指定为广东省的非物质文化遗产，被称为“最残酷的农历新年民俗”，是湛江地区在春节博览会（Nianli）期间流行的一种庆祝活动。
Nianli与中国春节往往相重叠，但这是一个在广东省西部庆祝的地方性活动，以一系列独特的地方习俗为标志。Fan Cichuang作为其中的亮点，展现了参与者的勇气和韧性，仪式的准备工作包括当地居民准备荆棘树枝，将其绑在一起，形成床铺，并将其固定在一种特定的传统方桌上，称为“八仙桌”。
参与者通常是年轻或中年男性，他们脱去上衣在荆棘上翻滚，尽管过程伴随疼痛，但观众的欢呼声将痛楚与勇气联系在一起，荆棘刺得越深，鲜血流得越多，观众的喝彩声便越响亮。这一仪式不仅是对个人勇气的挑战，也反映了当地文化的独特魅力。
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Israeli fire kills 2, wounds 32 during Lebanon withdrawal
Israeli troops fired on residents in south Lebanon, resulting in two deaths and 32 injuries, as people attempted to return home amidst an Israeli withdrawal deadline. Health officials reported the violence occurred as hundreds gathered, expecting the withdrawal of Israeli forces as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. This agreement, initiated two months ago, stipulated the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of the Lebanese army alongside UN peacekeepers by the deadline, which Israel was unlikely to meet. The incident heightened tensions in the region, reflecting the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the challenges in its implementation.
The withdrawal was part of a ceasefire agreement that sought to stabilize the region after a conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah. The agreement, which took effect on November 27, mandated a 60-day period for Israeli forces to pull back, allowing Lebanese forces and UN peacekeepers to take control of the area. The violence erupted in the border towns of Houla and Kfar Kila, where residents were eager to return to their homes, highlighting the complexities and sensitivities involved in the withdrawal process. The situation underscores the ongoing volatility in the region and the difficulty of maintaining peace in areas with deep-seated conflicts.
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Israeli troops fired on residents in south Lebanon, resulting in two deaths and 32 injuries, as people attempted to return home amidst an Israeli withdrawal deadline. Health officials reported the violence occurred as hundreds gathered, expecting the withdrawal of Israeli forces as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. This agreement, initiated two months ago, stipulated the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of the Lebanese army alongside UN peacekeepers by the deadline, which Israel was unlikely to meet. The incident heightened tensions in the region, reflecting the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the challenges in its implementation.
The withdrawal was part of a ceasefire agreement that sought to stabilize the region after a conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah. The agreement, which took effect on November 27, mandated a 60-day period for Israeli forces to pull back, allowing Lebanese forces and UN peacekeepers to take control of the area. The violence erupted in the border towns of Houla and Kfar Kila, where residents were eager to return to their homes, highlighting the complexities and sensitivities involved in the withdrawal process. The situation underscores the ongoing volatility in the region and the difficulty of maintaining peace in areas with deep-seated conflicts.
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