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US touts closer ties with Myanmar
Published on 31/12/2016
» NEW YORK - The United States on Friday trumpeted the deepening relationship with Myanmar and underscored its commitment to the Southeast Asian country's success....
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Japan investment to change the face of train travel in Yangon
Published on 31/12/2016
» YANGON - Tourists visiting Myanmar's largest city, Yangon, could be set to lose one of the star attractions of the former capital, as Japan invests in upgrading...
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Holiday Time 2016
Holiday Time, Special Publications, Published on 31/12/2016
» Throughout the festive month of December, Holiday Time presents intriguing selections of celebration suggestions.
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Spies and hackers: Russians sanctioned by US
AFP, Published on 31/12/2016
» MOSCOW - From Russia's most powerful security agencies to obscure firms with meaningless names, here is a look at the entities sanctioned by the United States...
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Murray loses to Goffin as Nadal books UAE final spot
AFP, Published on 31/12/2016
» ABU DHABI - World number one Andy Murray fell to a surprise defeat to David Goffin in the semi-finals of the Mubadala World Tennis Championships on Friday.
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Guardiola ready to unleash Aguero
AFP, Published on 31/12/2016
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has no qualms about unleashing Sergio Aguero against title rivals Liverpool after his suspension,...
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Conte vows to keep Courtois at Stamford Bridge
AFP, Published on 31/12/2016
» LONDON - Antonio Conte is adamant Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois won't be allowed to leave despite reports of interest from Real Madrid.
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US takes aim at Yakuza crime syndicate newcomer
AFP, Published on 31/12/2016
» WASHINGTON - The US on Friday took aim at a relative newcomer to Japan's Yakuza crime network, slapping financial sanctions on the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi network...
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China to ban ivory trade by end of 2017
AFP, Published on 31/12/2016
» China will ban all domestic ivory trade and processing by the end of 2017 in a move hailed by activists as a "game changer" for African elephants.
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Le Cleac'h holds Vendee lead as sailors round Cape Horn
AFP, Published on 31/12/2016
» PARIS - Vendee Globe leader Armel Le Cleac'h pulled clear of pursuing British rival Alex Thomson on Friday as 132 nautical miles separate the duo in the non-stop,...