Photo taken on Oct. 26 Panske Nike Air Max 95 Cierne Sede Vypredaj , 2017 shows paintings from a large composition of images in the shape of a sun, aiming to create a new world record, in Brezovica, Slovenia. (XinhuaMATIC STOJS) A child carries paintings for a large composition of images in the shape of a sun, aiming to create a new world record, in Brezovica, Slovenia, on Oct. 26, 2017. (XinhuaMATIC STOJS)
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Security Council on Wednesday expressed concern over reports of violence in and around the city of Kirkuk after a dramatic retreat of Kurdish forces that allowed the takeover of the city by Iraqi government forces.


"Council members called on all sides to refrain from destabilizing action, including the threat and use of violence, and to engage in constructive dialogue based on the Iraqi Constitution as a pathway to de-escalation," said the council in a press statement.


In a dramatic move, Kurdish forces have pulled out of disputed areas across northern and eastern Iraq, including the oil city of Kirkuk, in the wake of last month's referendum for the independence of Kurdistan.


The vote triggered an international outcry as it was also held on Iraqi territories held by Kurdish forces, including Kirkuk.



Album of four mentors from Sing My Song and the contestants will be released soon. Photo provided to China Daily

Sony Music China has announced the launch of the albums of four mentors for the second season of popular reality TV show, Sing My Song, as well as an album of music from the contest's top 10 singer-songwriters.


At a media conference on June 13 in Beijing, the company said, it signed contracts with singers Xu Jun and Su Yunying, who are also known for their improvisational songwriting.


Joining hands with Bravo Music and Taihe Rye Music, two Chinese companies, Sony Music China also unveiled a project that will see a dozen Chinese singer-songwriters perform live across 29 Chinese cities soon.


Timothy Xu, chairman and CEO of Sony Music China, said the cooperation with two Chinese music companies is at aimed at the joint promotion of original Chinese music.


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