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US, Israel pull out of Unesco
Associated Press, Published on 13/10/2017
» UNITED NATIONS: The Trump administration said Thursday it is pulling out of Unesco, citing concerns of an "anti-Israel bias" and other problems at the cultural organization.
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Canadian-US family held 5 years released by pro-Taliban group
Associated Press, Published on 13/10/2017
» WASHINGTON: A Canadian man, his American wife and their three young children have been released after years held captive by a group that has ties to the Taliban and is considered a terrorist organisation by the United States, US and Pakistani officials said Thursday.
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Turkey invades Syria to face anti-Damascus rebels
Reuters, Published on 13/10/2017
» BEIRUT: A convoy of the military operation that Turkey is carrying out in Syria's Idlib province crossed into the area late on Thursday, two rebels and a witness said.
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China Sept imports soar, exports also rise
Reuters, Published on 13/10/2017
» BEIJING: China's imports and exports grew at a faster pace in September than in the previous month, suggesting the world's second-biggest economy is still expanding at a healthy clip despite widespread forecasts of an eventual slowdown.
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Floods and landslides kill 54, leave 39 missing in Vietnam
Associated Press, Published on 13/10/2017
» HANOI: Floods and landslides have killed at least 54 people in Vietnam and left another 39 missing since a tropical depression hit the country earlier this week, officials said Friday.
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ThaiBev acquires Myanmar distilleries as TPG exits
Reuters, Published on 13/10/2017
» Thai Beverage Public Co has acquired a combined 75% stake in two Myanmar distilleries in a deal worth $742 million, hoping to tap into growth in the country's nascent spirits market.
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US actor Steven Seagal meets 'The Punisher' Duterte
Reuters, Published on 13/10/2017
» MANILA: US actor Steven Seagal, famous for playing action roles like a vice squad detective in "Above the Law", met Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte while on a location scouting trip in Manila.
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Philippine anti-narcotics chief warns of drugs war slowdown
Reuters, Published on 13/10/2017
» MANILA: The head of the Philippines' anti-narcotics agency on Friday warned of a reduced intensity in the country's war on drugs after a removal of police from the campaign, which he hoped would only be temporary as his unit lacked manpower.
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Malaysia halts all imports from North Korea, data shows
Reuters, Published on 13/10/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, which until recently had been one of Pyongyang's closest friends, has halted all imports from North Korea, as part of global efforts to cut off funding over its nuclear and missile programmes.
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Crocodile suspected of killing Australia woman with dementia
Associated Press, Published on 13/10/2017
» BRISBANE, Australia: Authorities in northern Australia were searching on Friday for a crocodile suspected of killing a dementia patient who wandered from a nursing home, police said.
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