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Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, March 4

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Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un said that the only way to defend the nation's sovereignty is to further strengthen nuclear forces in quality and the military should be prepared to deliver nuclear warheads at any time.

The DPRK leader made the remarks when guiding a test firing of newly developed large-caliber multiple rocket launcher, the state media KCNA reported Friday. (DPRK-Kim Jong Un-Nuke)

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NICOSIA -- Cyprus has implemented the economic adjustment program with positive results, European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis declared on Thursday after a round of meetings with officials here.

"I would emphasize the fact that Cyprus has implemented the program with clear determination and positive results," said Dombrovskis on the first day of a three-day visit. (EU-Cyprus-Bailout)

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THE HAGUE -- Britain leaving the European Union (EU) would be bad for the bloc's economy and the country's economic prospects, deputy secretary-general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Stefan Kapferer told Xinhua on Thursday.

"The main advantage of the EU is the free trade of goods and services, which will be negatively affected if the British decide to leave the EU," said the German economist of the Paris-based organization. (OECD-Brexit)

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ANKARA -- Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Thursday that Turkey abides by the joint refugee action plan it signed with the European Union (EU) and will continue to fulfill its part.

Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting European Council President Donald Tusk in the Turkish capital Ankara, Davutoglu said Syrian President Bashar Assad's government and terrorist organizations are the source of the refugee crisis. (Turkey-EU-Refugees) Endi