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Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Sept. 5

Xinhua, September 5, 2016 Adjust font size:

The 11th summit of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies concluded here on Monday, reaching extensive consensus on pursuing innovative, invigorated, interconnected and inclusive world economic growth.

"Held at a critical time for world economic growth and the transformation of G20, the Hangzhou summit attracted wide attention from the whole world and carried high expectations," Xi said at a press conference after the summit concluded. (China-G20-Conclusion)

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LONDON -- Britain has appointed its ambassador to Iran for the first time since 2011, in a further sign of warming up of bilateral relations between the countries.

A statement issued by the British Foreign Office on Monday said that Nicholas Hopton, previously British Charge d'affaires in Tehran, has been upgraded to ambassador. (China-US-Britain Summit)

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PARIS -- Thousands of Chinese living in France marched Sunday in Paris to protest against insecurity and crimes targeting Chinese after a Chinese textile designer died after being attacked last month in Paris suburbs.

Police data showed about 15,000 people attended the rally on Sunday, the largest gathering of Chinese community since 2012. (France-Chinese-Protest)

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KABUL -- Up to 24 people have been confirmed dead and 91 others injured in the twin suicide blasts that went off near Afghan defense ministry on Monday, spokesman for Public Health Ministry, Ismael Kawusi said.

"Based on latest information collected from concerned sources and hospitals, a total of 24 people including civilians and security personnel were killed and 91 others injured in the twin blasts that hit near defense ministry today afternoon," Kawusi told Xinhua. (Afghanistan-Attack)

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MANILA -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte proclaimed on Monday a state of national emergency for the Philippines on account of lawless violence, a Malacanang presidential palace said in a statement.

Presidential Communications Office Assistant Secretary Kristian Ablan told reporters that "the proclamation technically took effect today and remains in force until lifted by the president." (Philippines-National Emergency) Endi