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Solar Impulse 2 leaves Egypt for final leg of world tour
AFP, Published on 24/07/2016
» CAIRO - The first solar-powered plane to circle the world took off from Cairo on Sunday for Abu Dhabi, in the final leg of its unprecedented journey.
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Snedeker takes one-stroke lead in PGA Tour's Canadian Open
AFP, Published on 24/07/2016
» MONTREAL - Brandt Snedeker drained a seven-foot eagle putt on the final hole Saturday to cap a six-under par 66 that gave him a one-stroke lead in the US PGA Tour's Canadian Open.
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A 555-strong US Rio Olympics squad includes record 292 women
AFP, Published on 24/07/2016
» LOS ANGELES - The US Olympic Committee announced a 555-strong team for the Rio de Janeiro Games that includes 292 women, the most women to represent any country at the Games.
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British cyclist Froome the worthy successor to Indurain dynasty
AFP, Published on 24/07/2016
» MORZINE (FRANCE) - As Chris Froome all but secured a third Tour de France title on Saturday, thoughts turned to the last rider to establish a Tour dynasty: Miguel Indurain.
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Bank hacks raise fears for financial sector
AFP, Published on 24/07/2016
» WASHINGTON - A series of spectacular cyber attacks against banks, resulting in the theft of tens of millions of dollars, has heightened fears for an industry becoming an increasingly attractive target for hackers.
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Indecisive Fed expected to again hold rates steady
AFP, Published on 24/07/2016
» WASHINGTON - In 1890, the psychologist William James wrote that there was "no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision."
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New 'Star Trek' series to be called 'Discovery'
AFP, Published on 24/07/2016
» SAN DIEGO - US television network CBS celebrated the 50th anniversary of "Star Trek" at San Diego Comic-Con, revealing that the keenly-awaited new series is to be called "Star Trek Discovery."
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The big issue: How exceptional of you
Alan Dawson, Published on 24/07/2016
» When the rebels fled and events cooled down a bit in Turkey, Thailand’s opposition was ecstatic. Citizens poured onto the streets, even assaulted soldiers, forcing the Turkish military to beat feet. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s regime felt it had to say something and that something was "exceptionalism" and Thainess. Sure, Turks couldn't run a military coup, but Thailand is different, with an excellent coup.
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Majority still undecided over charter
Online Reporters, Published on 24/07/2016
» With only two weeks before the Aug 7 referendum, most people are still undecided whether to vote for or against the draft charter, according to a survey conducted by National Institute for Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
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South-east Asia bloc pushes for South China Sea breakthrough
AFP, Published on 24/07/2016
» VIENTIANE - South-east Asian foreign ministers will hold crunch talks in communist Laos on Sunday at a summit already overshadowed by infighting over Beijing's sabre rattling in the South China Sea.
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