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13 dead, about 100 hurt in IS-claimed terror attacks in Spain
Kyodo News, Published on 18/08/2017
» A van ploughed through a crowd of pedestrians Thursday in the centre of Barcelona, leaving at least 13 people dead and around 100 injured in an attack claimed...
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The clever yellow postbox
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/08/2017
» In Thailand, mailboxes are red – except in Pitsanulok.
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Myanmar retains tough clause in communications law
Reuters, Published on 18/08/2017
» YANGON -- Myanmar's parliament on Friday made minor changes to a controversial telecommunications law, amendments rights monitors say will do little to address...
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Japan finds glitches in missile-alert system
Published on 18/08/2017
» TOKYO: Japanese authorities on Friday tested emergency alert systems in areas in and around the possible flight path of North Korean missiles but the exercise...
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Singapore rail delays leave commuters steaming
Published on 18/08/2017
» SINGAPORE: Singapore’s reputation for world-class infrastructure and efficient public transport received a knock on Friday morning as two of its five mass-transit...
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Gold prices break $1,300
Published on 18/08/2017
» NEW YORK: Gold futures broke above $1,300 an ounce on Friday, rising to the highest level since November, as global stocks dropped and investors fretted that...
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BMW previews new Z4 at 2017 Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach
Richard Leu, Published on 18/08/2017
» The German luxury carmaker has unveiled a thinly-disguised show car of its next-generation roadster, to be built in conjunction with Toyota.
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Joshua Wong, 2 others jailed for Hong Kong pro-democracy protest
New York Times, Published on 18/08/2017
» HONG KONG - Three prominent young leaders of Hong Kong's democracy movement were sentenced Thursday to six to eight months in prison, a severe setback for the...
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Killer van mows down crowds in Barcelona
Reuters, Published on 18/08/2017
» BARCELONA - A van ploughed into crowds in the heart of Barcelona on Thursday and Spanish media reported at least 13 people were killed, in what police said they...
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Raped Indian girl, 10, denied abortion, gives birth
Associated Press, Published on 18/08/2017
» NEW DELHI - The 10-year-old rape victim who was denied an abortion by India's top court has given birth to a baby girl, a doctor told media Thursday.