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Latest updates of the blast in Tianjin
There are now 56 confirmed deaths, including 21 firemen, from the massive explosions and fire in the port city of Tianjin.
Of the 721 people who were injured during the incident on Wednesday, 25 remain in critical condition.
As of this evening, four sites are still on fire, but authorities say each situation is basically under control.
There was a small explosion at noon today.
More than 500 firefighters are still trying to put off the fires and the rescue operation is ongoing.
Rescuers found a survivor earlier this morning.
The 19-year-old firefighter is said to be in stable condition.
China to inspect dangerous chemicals nationwide
China will roll out a nationwide examination of dangerous chemicals and explosives after the deadly explosions in Tianjin.
The State Council issued an emergency notice on Friday, asking governments at all levels to reinforce the safety management on dangerous chemicals and explosives.
The statement also urged governments to strictly control the access threshold for industrial projects on those materials, and firmly implement special regulatory measures for highly toxic chemicals such as cyanide, as well as inflammable and explosive materials.
UN chief "deeply saddened" by deadly explosions in Tianjin
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of deadly explosions in China's Tianjin, including the fire fighters who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Ban said on Thursday that he was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and the injuries to scores of people as a result of the massive explosions.
He also expressed his sympathies to the people and Government of China, and paid tribute to all involved in the emergency response.
Explosive Chemicals Temporarily Banned from Production and Distribution in Beijing
Beijing has issued a ban on the production and distribution of explosive substances after the deadly blasts in neighboring Tianjin.
Zhang Yankun, Beijing's deputy mayor, announced that all forms of production and vending of explosive and poisonous chemical substances in the city are banned from August 17 to September 6; the explosives are to be sealed up until further notices.
In addition, future production as well as constructions of factories for dangerous chemicals will face stringent regulations.
The ban is aimed at ensuring public safety during the Victory Day celebrations on September 3 in Beijing.
China air force conducts west Pacific drill
China's Air Force has conducted a drill involving "multiple types of aircraft" in the western Pacific.
A spokesman of the People's Liberation Army says PLA aircraft flew over the western Pacific via the Bashi Channel on Friday and returned on the same day, reaching 1,000 km beyond the First Island Chain.
The First Island Chain refers to a series of islands that stretch from Japan in the north to Taiwan and the Philippines to the south.
The military spokesman adds the drill is in line with international laws and practices, and doesn't aim at any specific country, region or target.
Abe delivers postwar statement
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has refrained from offering his own apology for the country's past atrocities while delivering his statement marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War.
Abe says Japan apologizes for the previous war and the country will maintain the stance of the previous governments which have expressed remorse for the country's actions.
However, Abe says it isn't necessary for Japan's future generations to keep apologizing for the atrocities of World War II.
The statement, which now represents the current Japanese government's official stance on the country's wartime history, was endorsed by Abe's cabinet on Friday afternoon in an extraordinary meeting.
China and many other Asian nations, and the international community, had been anticipating this speech for months and have closely examined its content.
Indian PM greets Pakistan on Independence Day
The Indian Prime Minister has sent greetings to Pakistan, marking the country's Independence Day.
Narendra Modi posted a tweet today, expressing "greetings and good wishes to the people of Pakistan on their Independence Day."
India and Pakistan became independent on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15, 1947, respectively, breaking free from British colonial rule.
Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain used his speech on Independence Day to reiterate the quest for tension-free relations with neighboring India.
Hussain's remarks come amidst tensions between the neighbors over the cross-border shelling in recent days that caused casualties on both sides in disputed Kashmir.
Top national security advisers of Pakistan and India will meet in New Delhi later this month to discuss anti-terrorism cooperation including measures to check the escalation of tensions along the Line of Control in the Kashmir region.
Greek Parliament ratifies third bailout deal
The Greek parliament has ratified the country's third bailout deal since 2010, securing vital international financing to remain afloat and stay in the Euro zone.
The draft law containing 85 billion Euros in aid over three years received agreement from international creditors on Tuesday, and was approved in the parliament on Friday by a vote of 222-64, with 11 abstentions.
The deal was passed by the Greek assembly just a few hours before a Euro Group meeting which will examine the disbursement of the first tranche of aid so that Greece can repay a 3.2 billion Euro debt to the European Central Bank next week.
Naked runn held in London
About 200 naked runners have streaked through the London zoo to raise awareness for tiger conservation.
The run in its third year aimed at raising money in support of the Zoological Society of London, which helps protect tigers through global conservation projects.
It was held on Thursday in the UK's capital.
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