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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1630 GMT, Jan. 15

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The 21st meeting of the Council for Mekong River Commission (MRC) opened here on Thursday, calling for assistance from its development partners for activities of the MRC during 2016-2020 period.

The meeting drew participation of water and environment ministers of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam as well as over 20 delegations of MRC's strategic partners including upstream countries, donors, international organizations and observers. ( Vietnma-MRC-Meeting)

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ISLAMABAD -- At least six people were killed and two others wounded when a U.S. drone launched missiles in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of South Waziristan Thursday night, local media reported.

Geo TV said the pilotless aircraft fired two missiles at a house believed to be a hideout of suspected militants in Ladha area of South Waziristan, a semi-autonomous tribal area along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. (Pakistan-U.S.-Drone Strike)

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SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir -- Five militants were killed on Thursday in a fierce gunfight with the Indian troops and police in the restive Indian-controlled Kashmir,police said.

The gunfight erupted at Kellar forest area of Shopian district, about 83 km south of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian- controlled Kashmir.

"Five militants have been killed in an encounter with police and army in Gader forests in Keller area of Shopian today," a police spokesman said. "The operation to track down militants was carried out on a tip off." (India-Kashmir-Gunfight)

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HANOI -- Vietnam highly appreciates the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation with China and hopes to join hands with China to further promote a stable, healthy and sustainable relationship for the fundamental and long-term benefits of both sides, a Vietnamese official said on Thursday.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh made the remarks at a reception held by the Chinese Embassy to mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and China. (Vietnam-China-Ties) Endi