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Tsinghua University listed 18 in THE World University Rankings
The THE published its World Reputation Rankings, with 9 Chinese universities making the top 100 universities' list for the first time.
Robots can now perform soft tissue surgery by itself: study
U.S. doctors have shown for the first time soft tissue surgery can now be performed entirely by a robot.
U.S., Russia agree to extend Syrian truce to battered city of Aleppo
The United States and Russia have agreed to extend the fragile truce in Syria to the northern Aleppo city and its surrounding areas.
PLO to determine ties with Israel: official
The PLO decided to start implementing decisions that aim at determining its ties with Israel, according to a senior Palestinian official.
China plans big civil aviation investment
China is ready to invest 77 billion yuan this year in the construction of civil aviation infrastructure, particularly airports.
Bacterium may help control spread of Zika: study
A bacterium being trialed to control spread of Dengue fever has now been shown to prevent transmission of the Zika virus, researchers said.
China's gold output edges up in Q1
China's gold output in the first quarter of 2016 edged up due to higher prices in global gold market, according to latest industry figures.
Volvo posts quarterly sales hike as profits soar
Global automaker Volvo Cars on Wednesday posted a sales hike for the first quarter, during which profits soared.