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Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, April 6

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed to further boost U.S. ability to defend itself and its allies, said the White House.

Trump discussed with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe regional matters of concern in a phone conversation after the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) reportedly launched a ballistic missile on Wednesday, the White House said in a statement. (US-Japan-Trump call)

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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia -- An explosive device was found and defused Thursday in a residential building in southeastern St. Petersburg and several suspects have been detained, a local official said.

The evacuated residents were allowed to go back home and investigation is still underway, said Konstantin Serov, head of the city's Nevsky District. (Russia-St. Petersburg-Attack)

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DAMASCUS -- Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said Thursday that the Syrian airstrike on the rebel-held town of Khan Sheikhoun struck a rebel depot containing chemical materials, denying that the air force fired toxic gas during the attack.

In a press conference held to comment on the international accusation to Syria of allegedly firing toxic gas on Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib Province on Tuesday, al-Moallem said the news reports are "lies." (Syria-Deny-Chemical)

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HARARE -- At least 17 people died after a South Africa-bound bus collided head-on with a haulage truck -- with both vehicles catching fire -- about 220 km from Harare on the Masvingo Road on Wednesday night.

Police spokesperson Charity Charamba told Xinhua on Thursday that 17 bodies had been retrieved from the scene while 43 injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals. (Zimbabwe-Accident) Endi