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Ma Jian was convicted of taking an "extremely large" amount of money in bribes. Most of those bribes were paid by fugitive billionaire Guo Wengui.
The peace gesture follows a joint survey into the North's railway system conducted by North and South Korea. But hopes of reconnecting the countries remain contingent upon progress in North Korea's de-nuclearization.
A woman scuffles with members of the Catalan regional police force during the protests sparked by a cabinet meeting held by PM Pedro Sanchez in Barcelona. Photo: AFP / Getty Images
The protesters are calling for the resignation of President Omar al-Bashir following days of deadly demonstrations against rising prices and food shortages. Clashes erupted as police used tear gas to disperse the crowds.
Sudanese demonstrators run from tear gas lobbed to disperse them as they march along the street during anti-government protests in Khartoum. Photo: N.M. Addallah / Reuters
Syrian dictator Bashar Assad should gain control of the territory currently held by US forces, whom President Trump has decided to withdraw from the country, a senior Russian diplomat said.
