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Japan keen on KL-Singapore high-speed train
Published on 16/11/2016
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made an appeal to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Wednesday over Japan's interest in a proposed high-speed...
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Bank of England boss warns of rising inflation
AFP, Published on 16/11/2016
» LONDON - Bank of England chief Mark Carney warned Tuesday that UK inflation would rebound in the coming months as the Brexit-fuelled slump in the pound sparks...
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Irish 'Ready for the World' launch 2023 Rugby World Cup bid
AFP, Published on 16/11/2016
» DUBLIN - Government ministers from north and south appeared together as the Irish Rugby Football Union officially launched its candidacy to host the 2023 Rugby...
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UN slams N.Korea for diverting funds to missiles
AFP, Published on 16/11/2016
» UNITED NATIONS - UN member states on Tuesday condemned widespread human rights violations in North Korea and expressed concerns that funds needed to ease the...
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Putin fires economy minister over bribe charges: media
AFP, Published on 16/11/2016
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday fired Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev, who had been charged with taking a massive bribe, news agencies...
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VW reaches 3.0-liter diesel agreement with EPA: report
AFP, Published on 16/11/2016
» WASHINGTON - German automaker Volkswagen and US environmental regulators have reached an agreement on the diesel-powered 3.0 liter cars also involved in the company's...
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Gangs stay ahead in cricket's illegal gambling war
AFP, Published on 16/11/2016
» LONDON - Gangs are using instant messenger services to pass on match information to illegal gamblers and sport officials need to act to catch up, the head of...
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Motorcycling fan says Rossi assaulted her in paddock
AFP, Published on 16/11/2016
» MADRID - A motorcycling fan has filed a complaint against nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi, claiming the Italian assaulted her.
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Dennis quits as Formula One's McLaren chief - official
AFP, Published on 16/11/2016
» LONDON - Ron Dennis confirmed on Tuesday he has quit as boss of Formula One outfit McLaren after 35 years following pressure from shareholders.
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South Africa's 'Boks will improve for Italy, says forwards coach
AFP, Published on 16/11/2016
» MILAN - An improved overall performance will be crucial for South Africa as a wounded 'Boks look to make amends for their first defeat to England in a decade...