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Local food specialties boost Japan tourism
Published on 02/09/2015
» TOKYO — From dumplings to fried noodles, more and more municipalities in Japan are promoting specialty dishes as a way to attract tourists and revitalise their...
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Commonwealth Games: Durban poised to win 2022 bid
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» AUCKLAND - Durban is set to be officially anointed host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, making it the first African city to ever host the event.
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Prime suspect arrested, but where, when? (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/09/2015
» Police have arrested a foreign man described by authorities as the prime suspect in the bombing of the Erawan shrine. But inconsistencies emerged Tuesday over...
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French justice ministry hired 40,000 undeclared workers: report
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» PARIS - France's justice ministry promised Tuesday to take action after an investigation leaked in the press found it had hired over 40,000 undeclared workers...
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Investors flee once-popular emerging markets
Associated Press, Published on 02/09/2015
» NEW YORK: If you think investors in US stocks have had it rough, consider the hapless folks who followed Wall Street’s advice to buy emerging-market stocks.
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Shanghai stocks plunge 4.39% at the open
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» SHANGHAI - Shanghai stocks opened down 4.39% Wednesday on deepening gloom over the Chinese economy which slammed global markets overnight, dealers said.
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Guatemala's President Perez barred from leaving the country
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» GUATEMALA CITY - A Guatemalan judge barred President Otto Perez from leaving the country, hours after he was stripped of his immunity due to his alleged role...
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Obama tours glacier to highlight march of climate change
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK (UNITED STATES) - US President Barack Obama viewed Alaska's monumental Exit Glacier, in a bid to drive home the impact climate change...
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Gold prices unchanged at B19,300
Online Reporters, Published on 02/09/2015
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced buying prices at 18,919.68 baht per baht weight for gold ornaments and 19,200 baht per baht weight for gold...
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National artist Pongsak dies at 79
Online Reporters, Published on 02/09/2015
» Pongsak Chantaruka, a national artist in the field of performing arts (folk songs), died of a lung ailment on Tuesday at Sappasitprasong Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani...