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China claims a monumental social and economic transformation

The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has declared that China has scored a "complete victory" in its fight against poverty.

The Chinese government has been congratulating individuals - and itself - on ending extreme poverty in the country.

A billionaire diamond trader Nirav Modi will appear in a London court today and face possible extradition to India to face charges relating to a $2bn bank fraud.

And we find out about the Iraqi Falcons - a secret intelligence group that battled the Islamic State, foiling suicide bomb attacks and bringing its leaders to justice.

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Thu 25 Feb 2021 06:06GMT

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