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Beijing, Dec 13 (EFE/EPA).- Stocks in Asia rose on Friday following news that China and the Unites States moved closer in negotiations of signing a trade deal to avoid a new round of tariffs between the two world's top economies, according to the media reports. (Camera: ROMAN PILIPEY).FOOTAGE SHOWS STOCK MARKET INDICATORS IN BEIJING, CHINA.
The United States hails the EU-British deal to regulate trade rules for Northern Ireland as a chance to "improve the prosperity" across the region, John Kirby, National Security Council spokesman, tells reporters. The deal will "open up all kinds of avenues for trade that were somewhat at risk," Kirby adds. SOUNDBITE
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces deal with European Union to overhaul Northern Ireland Brexit protocol."Today's agreement delivers smooth flowing trade within the whole United Kingdom, protects Northern Ireland's place in our union and safeguards sovereignty for the people of Northern Ireland," he says. SOUNDBITE
The European Union still expects to conclude talks on a post-Brexit fishing rights row with Britain today, according to a spokeswoman, despite London saying it does not recognise the deadline. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden warns that meeting the August 31 pullout deadline will depend on Taliban cooperation regarding evacuee access to Kabul airport and has ordered contingency plans to "adjust the timeline" if necessary, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tells reporter during a briefing. SOUNDBITE
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