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U.S. vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution on Jerusalem's status

The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution on the status of Jerusalem.

The resolution would have required the U.S. to rescind its declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, while urging all parties not to establish diplomatic missions in the city.

All other 14 members of the Security Council voted in favor of the Egyptian-drafted text.

They also hold that Israel has no sovereignty over the whole of Jerusalem, and that the issue should be solved by Israel and Palestine through negotiations.

President Trump announces national security strategy, 1st in term

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his first national security strategy since he took office in January.

Trump reiterated that the U.S. will follow his 2016 campaign doctrine of "America First."

The strategy focuses on protecting the homeland, including building a wall on the U.S. Southern border and taking other steps on immigration.

He also called for promoting American prosperity, demonstrating peace through strength and advancing American influence.

This is also the 17th national security strategy since the former Reagan administration began to submit the report to the U.S. Congress in 1987.

'Multiple fatalities' on derailed Amtrak train

At least six people have been confirmed killed and over 20 others injured after an Amtrak passenger train derailed onto an interstate south of Seattle.

The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, or Amtrack, said in a statement that there were 78 passengers and five crew members on board the train.

It added that Amtrak service south of Seattle is temporarily suspended, but service from Seattle to points north and east is continuing to operate.

A footage of a local TV showed that at least one rail car fell off a bridge over a traffic-clogged highway.

Local authorities said several cars on the road were struck by derailed train cars and that multiple motorists injured on roadway.

Ramaphosa elected leader of ANC

South Africa's ruling African National Congress has elected Cyril Ramaphosa as its new president, making the nation's deputy president likely to become the next leader of the country.

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President Jacob Zuma's term as South Africa's head of state ends in 2019.

Syrian president welcomes UN role in possible Syrian elections

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has welcomed the UN's role in possible Syrian elections.

He made the remarks following a meeting with a Russian official and economic delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin.

Assad says UN's role in Syrian elections must be based on the UN charters and respect the country's sovereignty.

The elections and constitution in Syria are expected to be discussed in the upcoming talks in Sochi, Russia earlier next year.

Assad says elections based on the constitution will be available if there's a constitutional amendment.

China congratulates Pinera on election as Chilean president

China has congratulated Sebastian Pinera on his election to the Chilean presidency.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry says China is willing to work with Chile to deepen cooperation in all fields.

69-year-old Pinera won the presidential run-off on Sunday, with over 54 percent of the vote.

Previously, he was Chilean president between 2010 and 2014.

Gambian president to visit China

It's been announced Gambian President Adama Barrow will pay a state visit to China from Wednesday to next Tuesday.

Barrow's trip to Beijing will include a meeting with President Xi Jinping.

China and Gambia resumed bilateral relations in March last year after ties had been severed for two decades.

Barrow was sworn in as Gambian president on Jan. 19 this year.

China condemns deadly church attack in Pakistan

China has strongly condemned the suicide bombing attack on a Christian church in Pakistan.

The attack on Sunday has killed at least eight people and injured 44 others.

Local affiliates of the Islamic State (IS) group have claimed responsibility for the bombing.

Chinese air force planes fly through Tsushima Strait for first time

The Chinese air force has confirmed its planes flew over Tsushima Strait for the first time on Monday and conducted drills in international airspace over the Sea of Japan.

A spokesman for the PLA air force says the drills involved bombers, fighters, reconnaissance planes and other aircraft.

He says the drills are in line with international laws and practices and do not target any particular country, region or object.

The spokesman also said Chinese planes responded to interference from foreign military aircraft during the flight.

Tsushima Strait is the eastern channel of the Korea Strait, which lies between Korea and Japan.

It connects the Sea of Japan, the Yellow sea and the East China Sea.

The Strait is not territorial waters.

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