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Tigers 'attack tourist bus in China'
AFP, Published on 07/02/2012
» A group of tourists visiting a wildlife park in eastern China had a narrow escape after Bengal tigers attacked their bus, puncturing its tyres and destroying the windscreen, state media said Tuesday.
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Polio breakthrough: India marks disease-free year
AFP, Published on 13/01/2012
» India marked a year since its last new case of polio on Friday, a major milestone in a country once considered the epicentre of the disease and one that gives hope of eradicating the scourge worldwide.
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Rescue flight for crew after Antarctic ship blaze
AFP, Published on 12/01/2012
» A US Air Force cargo plane was to leave New Zealand late Thursday to evacuate seven crewmen injured in a fatal fire on board a Korean fishing vessel in the Southern Ocean, rescue officials said.
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Bachmann quits Republican presidential race
AFP, Published on 05/01/2012
» Michele Bachmann, whose bid for the Republican presidential nomination fizzled after an early boost from Christian conservatives, bowed out of the race Wednesday after a poor finish in Iowa.
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Success for US as Japan offers Iran oil cut
AFP, Published on 12/01/2012
» Japan said Thursday it will cut imports of Iranian oil, marking a victory for US diplomatic efforts to pressure Tehran into giving up its nuclear programme after Washington's knockback from China.
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Taiwan-China ties could falter after poll: experts
AFP, Published on 11/01/2012
» Taiwan's warming ties with China could slow down or even freeze if President Ma Ying-jeou fails in Saturday's vote to secure a new mandate for his Beijing-friendly platform, analysts say.
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Afghan travellers use Taliban disguise to stay safe
AFP, Published on 01/01/2012
» Beards, eyeliner and jihadi ringtones -- these are the latest defensive weapons in the war in Afghanistan, as travellers take novel steps to keep themselves safe from the Taliban.
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Bajaj launches India's latest ultra-low-cost car
AFP, Published on 04/01/2012
» Bajaj Auto unveiled India's latest ultra-low-cost car on Tuesday, a 200cc four-seater that looks set to compete with the Tata Nano for the title of the world's cheapest auto.
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European stocks close higher
AFP, Published on 03/01/2012
» European stock markets closed higher Tuesday, extending gains as a very strong lead from Wall Street helped calm fresh concerns that France's top credit rating could be at risk.
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